Today on 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia tells the tale of the man who invented a little tool we use to make duplicates….the copy machine. For our music fact, she revisits the birth of the epic album ‘good kid m.A.A.D. City.’ Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today on 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia travels back to the beginning of a spectacular museum and architectural marvel—the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan. Her music fact is about the humble beginnings of a different type of artist, the first album of an iconic musician. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today on 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia revisits a recent favorite film: Pixar’s Coco. If you’re wondering why Coco counts as history, well, listen to the pod and find out! Later, Maia takes on a musical tragedy and a band we will never forget. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today on 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia looks into how the Revolutionary War came to a close, when Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown. She then has a special musical guest and a chat about dragons . Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today on 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia talks about the acquisition of the largest state in the nation. Turning to music, she touches on an epic collaboration . Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 17th was the day that shook the World... Series. On today’s episode of 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia explains why the 1989 World Series game is now dubbed as the “earthquake series” and the aftermath that came with it. Ten years later the world was shook again. Well, maybe not the entire world but a small crowd in Barnstaple, England thought they were going to a secret show to see one of the smoothest criminals in music. The crime - it was an imposter. Join this episode today and make sur...
We all love a good dinner party filled with friends and family. Laughing and playful banter fill the atmosphere of the room, while good food is served for everyone to enjoy. But what happens when things don’t go as planned. In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares just the time when a White House dinner party did not go accordingly. Speaking of things that do not go according to plan, Maia shares the tale of a band’s split following the failure of their most recent album, Mardi Gras...
When you hear the phrase ‘Black Panther’ you probably think of the 2018 Marvel film with Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan. But actually, Black Panther has a greater significance in society than just being the definition to a movie. In another round of Civil Rights history, the Black Panther Party's purpose is to gain justice for Black Americans and other oppressed groups in the US. Maia shares just how important they are not only in progressing societal knowledge, but as well in educationa...
You may know this man from his famous speech ‘I have a dream’ or his many contributions to human rights, but did you know that he received a Nobel Peace Prize? That's right! Martin Luther King Jr. not only received the Nobel Peace Prize but set history with being the youngest man and second Black man to receive the Nobel. In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia will share why MLK received this great honor and as well refresh us on some history of why King is so important to society today....
On each episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, we know that Maia digs into different history facts that happened on that specific day. But for today’s episode, let's just say that we are literally digging in. Back in 2010, 33 men experienced something like we are experiencing now: isolation. However, their isolation looked a little different than ours. Where we are stuck in our homes, these 33 men were stuck in a cave 2,300 feet underground with no way to communicate with the outside world. Yikes! Yo...
Oh Oktoberfest… A time where you have the excuse to drink lots of beer, eat good food, and for men to wear lederhosen. But how did this celebration in Europe gain its roots? On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the origin Oktoberfest, which oddly enough started as a celebration of marriage. Along with this, Maia tells of another type of festival which holds as a memorable moment for fellow artist Dayglow - the time when Dayglow performed his first festival at Austin City Limits!...
Kathryn Sullivan changed the game for women around the world. Not only did she prove that women could be more than just girlfriends, wives, or secretaries, but that they could take part in research that changed beyond how we look at the world and into space! In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares how Kathryn Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space and eventually be inaugurated into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. In addition to this, Maia shares the tale of a special artist's...
On this day in history the exciting world of exports and imports was changed forever. Known now as the transit county, Maia teaches us about the monumental day Panama got its claim to fame and how it changed the world of transatlantic exporting forever. Speaking of monumental moments, Maia shares the opening of the Gibson guitar company who makes one of the most iconic guitars in the world today. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon ...
Malala was just 15 on the day that changed not only her life, but the course of history. On today’s episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia tells the compelling story of Malala’s journey surviving a shooting on her morning bus ride to school. Her story only begins there and Maia details all Malala’s triumphs since that day in 2012. In addition to this, Maia details one of Prince’s picture perfect moments when he opened for the Rolling Stones. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following...
Hi! I’m Maia from mxmtoon and you’re listening to 365 days with mxmtoon. This might not be the exact words from the Disney Channel intros, but you get the point. We all remember nights sitting in front of the TV waiting for Disney to premiere their original movie. They have changed the game in movie making, TV networking, and now having their own streaming platform. In today’s episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares just how Disney Channel got its start with making original movies. Speakin...
Oooo a murder mystery… spooky! In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the strange story of how Edgar Allan Poe died. Known for writing gothic horror and mystery novels, how perplexing is it that his death is a mystery as well! But moving onto the musical fact of the day, which we are glad is not a mystery, is the launch of Spotify! Spotify needs no explanation for how it has shaped artist platforms and the music industry; rather, Maia gives details to how it became popularized in ...
All aboard! This train is leaving the station but not staying on track. In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the daring tale of the first train robbery! Brothers John and Simeon Reno may not be the first culprits to rob trains, but they sure had their fair share of practice in order to take on the daring task. As for our fun musical fact, Maia tells the story of a famous pop star's debut single not getting much attention, but how it ended up gaining her a ton of exposure. Join t...
Once upon a time, people used radios in order to consume music, news, weather reports, and even sporting events. The lack of having a visual to watch was made up with the story being created in the listeners mind. This all changed though when the integration of TVs were popularized in homes - specifically when it comes to political commentary. Now, viewers could see televised speeches and elections broadcasted in their living rooms; some good, some bad, and some very bad. On today’s episode of 3...
We all remember the history lesson about the Wright brothers, but may have forgotten why they are so important. Well, on today’s episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares their key invention that has transformed the way we travel: airplanes. As soon as the airplane was invented, things were looking up (get it?). Our way of transportation has majorly transformed because of the testing the Wright brothers did to ensure long lasting flight abilities; without planes, we would still be on boats t...
It was a theater performance streamed across the nation. Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the trial of O.J. Simpson, a former football star, be prosecuted for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the details of court actions against O.J. Simpson that left him stalled in his career, a running joke for decades, and leading a police chase through Los Angeles. In the theme of people being stalled in t...
Being sworn into the Supreme Court is a major accomplishment to add to your resume of life. But for Thurgood Marshall, being sworn into the nation's highest court was not just a major achievement for himself, but a leading step forward in society. On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia reveals the reason why Thurgood Marshall is a pivotal character in our nation's history. He influenced not just those around him, but inspired a generation of individuals younger than him to step up and be...
Three, two, one, lift off! In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the tale of how NASA became the United States’ official space exploration organization. Now, this was a major event in U.S. history and did not come without its challenges. Rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States led to one of the most famous competitions in history: the space race. All of this was in an effort to show off who was leading in technology and science, which ultimately led to launching th...
Independence Day - a time of gathering together to watch fireworks, eat good food, and celebrate with friends. But Independence Day has a greater symbolic meaning than just commemoration with friends and family. On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the reasoning to why September 30th is so special for the country Botswana - it’s their day of independence from the United Kingdom! But how did they gain their freedom and even end up in the control of the U.K.? Maia gives all the de...
There was quite a panic when the Mayan’s predicted the world would end back in 2012. In today’s episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia teaches us about the time the world almost did end in 2004. Although unpredicted, the asteroid 4179 Toutatis did get a little too close for comfort. Luckily, we’re all still here and far from an apocalyptic scare. In the theme of supposide ends, Maia also reveals the beef between 50 Cent and Kanye that almost ended one of their careers. Join this episode today an...
We all know the feeling of being attached to a TV or movie character, and hating when they leave the show. This is especially true when it comes to our news anchors, as they are a crucial part of our life and history. Television hosts become a special part of our daily life because… well… they provide us with the news. On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares a recent moment in history when famous news anchor John Stewart announced his departure from The Daily Show, and the triumpha...
If recent events have shown us anything, they’ve demonstrated how much work is still to be done when it comes to racial equality across the globe. Part of progressing is deeply embedded in understanding the past, and so today Maia discusses a critical moment in history when schools were integrated for the first time. Also on today’s episode of 365 days of mxmtoon , we’re brought back to 2013 (ah, simpler times) to revisit the release date of the album that propelled 16-year-old Ella Yelich-O’Con...
Streaming services have revolutionized the way we listen to music. But before we had these platforms, how did we tune in? Let's rewind back before the radio, cassettes, or CDs, and take a look at the record player. In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia shares the history of how German immigrant Emile Berliner found inspiration to improve upon Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph. Berliner’s improvement became known as the gramophone, which we commonly call the record player. This...
Regardless of your habits, there’s no denying it...cigarettes are bad for you. But would you believe that we were actually warned about these adverse health effects as early as 1878? Talk about unheeded warnings! In this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon , Maia takes us back to that fateful day in 1878 and also walks us through the history of tobacco and how it skyrocketed in popularity across the globe. Speaking of hype, Maia will also explore one very popular Pink Floyd record that was able to ...
It was a cultural reset. Trump won the presidential election against Hilary Clinton that sent the world population into shock (cue jaws dropping). Theories were made and speculations were voiced about how our “current” president became, well… president. On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia discusses the fishy tale around how Trump came to presidency and an impeachment accusation that could have taken him out. Along with this, Maia reveals the history of the iconic song “Smells Like Tee...
Mario, Luigi, Zelda, Tom Nook ...all household names we have to thank for hundreds of hours of entertainment - and because of one Japanese businessman and a company called Nintendo. But even though your GameBoy or Wii was the most high-tech thing you could’ve dreamed up when you opened it on Christmas morning, the first Nintendo products were actually much more simplistic...they were handmade playing cards! On this episode of 365 days with mxmtoon , we’ll hear about the journey that took Nintend...
