Joyride Media

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What is producing? We're not sure. At the moment, we think it's the attempt to keep audiences and ourselves from getting bored. In 2001, two die-hard fans of radio decided to join together and fill the airwaves with sounds and stories that would keep them tuned in. In the process, we've covered a lot of ground, centered on our first passion: music. But whether it's a program on rock, jazz, country, bluegrass, blues, classical, funk, punk or folk, Joyride Media focuses on the big ideas behind the music. Someone in a conference room once called it "transformative listening." Okay, well... Joyride Media believes in learning about the larger world, hearing stories from those who lived them, and putting music and history into context. Our trick is weaving it into a narrative flow that feels familiar. The treat is hearing music you know in a totally new way.

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Celebrating major birthday and anniversary milestones of some of America's great musicians throughout 2013.

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Two new one-hour radio specials about Willie Nelson feature the stories behind his music and tales from road. Great to air around his 80th birthday - April 29, 2013

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Series of four short segments - intimate interview with Yusuf / Cat Stevens about his new album, Tell 'Em I'm Gone, as heard on NPR First Listen.


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One-hour radio special looks back on the life of John Denver

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WMOT, WHRV, WBST, KPVL and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2007
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 13
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Nancy Sinatra hosts this one-hour special looking back at Frank Sinatra's early years (1939-1952).

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Oct 03, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
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This new hour of music and conversation will feature Chaka Khan's career as one of R&B's leading female vocalists, and her influence on contemporar...

Bought by KMUW, Harford Community Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WJAB and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2007
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16
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This new one-hour radio documentary goes behind the making of Ken Burns' latest film for PBS - THE WAR.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KLCC, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KVNF and more


  • Added: Sep 12, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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Patti Smith hosts this hour of Bob Dylan music and conversation covering 1989 to the present

Bought by WMNR, KPSQ-LP, KFAI Minneapolis, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 32
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Patti Smith hosts this hour of Bob Dylan music and conversation covering 1974-1989

Bought by WMNR, KPSQ-LP, KMUW, Harford Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 34
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Patti Smith hosts this hour of Bob Dylan music and conversation covering 1965-1974

Bought by WMNR, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KPSQ-LP, KFAI Minneapolis, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo. and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 42
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Patti Smith hosts this hour of Bob Dylan music and conversation covering 1961-1964.

Bought by WMNR, KPSQ-LP, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KFAI Minneapolis, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 36
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New one-hour radio special dedicated to Cuba's musical diaspora, and its rich heritage that continues through its most prominent exiled artists.

Bought by KMUW, Harford Community Radio, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WGBH Radio Boston and more


  • Added: Aug 31, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
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After 8 years away from live performance, Elvis Presley made up for lost time.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Raven Radio, WGZS, KPIK-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11