March 2nd (3/02) is 302 Day, an unofficial Delaware holiday. On this episode of the Slower Lower podcast, Chris and Crystal crack Delaware beers from Dogfish Head and Dewey Beer and chat about the so-called First State.

Topics discussed:

• 302: Delaware's statewide area code.

• Why Separation Day (June 15th), which commemorates the Three Lower Counties' separation from both Great Britain and Pennsylvania in 1776, ought to be the primary state holiday.

• National Delaware Day (July 13th) is an utterly made-up day on the calendar with no local significance whatsoever.

• Delaware Day (December 7th) commemorates Delaware's ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, and was not the date on which Delaware became a state, and Delaware wasn't the first state.

• Dogfish Head's Mid-90s red ale, a limited release.

• Google autocomplete suggestions for Delaware-related search queries, including, "Is Delaware a state?" (Yes!)

• Living and dead Delaware celebrities including Bob Marley (yes, that Bob Marley), George Thorogood, Sam Calagione, Howard Pyle, George Alfred Townsend, and radio talk show host and mentalist Dan Gaffney.

• Delaware products including Pampers wipes, Playtex tampons, and guitar picks.

• Dewey Beer's Swishy Pants.

• Delaware vs. Maryland: State capitals, beaches, Orange Crushes, flags, and more.

Happy 302 Day!