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Pick Up 101
From: Berkeley J-School
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pick-up artists on how getting lucky isn't about luck

  • Added: Mar 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:31
The Big Nerd Ranch
From: Philip Graitcer
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It's kind of a dude ranch for nerds

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WBHM, New Hampshire Public Radio, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and WILL


  • Added: Feb 25, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 5
There's Always Big Fun and Laughs at the Comic Con
From: Zak Rosen
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A comic-book version of the comic-book artist, Marty Hirchak takes the reader/listener on a tour of the "Comic Con" circuit.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KUOW, WDET Detroit Public Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Feb 15, 2008
  • Length: 06:37
  • Purchases: 4
A Jew Grows in Rockland
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Amita Jarmon discusses what it's like to be Rockland's first rabbi since 1937.

Bought by SALTcast Podcast


  • Added: Feb 01, 2008
  • Length: 06:26
  • Purchases: 1
Faygo Pop Turns 100
From: Zak Rosen
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A Whimsical Tour of an Old School Pop (soft drink) Factory

  • Added: Jan 22, 2008
  • Length: 05:31
The Last Gangster of Matinicus
From: Courtney Stein
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Revenge comes to an island in the form of raccoons.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Dec 13, 2007
  • Length: 05:54
  • Purchases: 1
Get in Shape
From: Charlie Schroeder
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Charlie Schroeder waits until December to fulfill his New Year's Resolution

Bought by KCPW Salt Lake City and Public Interactive


  • Added: Dec 10, 2007
  • Length: 05:34
  • Purchases: 2
San Francisco Columbarium: Ashes to Ampitheater
From: Eric Zassenhaus
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San Francisco's last remaining cemetery is a columbarium, containing the ashes of thousands of San Francisco luminaries. Jennifer Blowdryer, ex-fro...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 04:22
I've Got A Question For You (Dollar Story)
From: Zak Rosen
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Making cold calls in search of warmth

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 08, 2007
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 1
Letcher County Legends
From: Appalachian Media Institute
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n eastern Kentucky storytelling is not just a pastime, it?s a way you communicate.

Bought by KRCB Voice of Youth


  • Added: Oct 17, 2007
  • Length: 08:18
  • Purchases: 1
First day for Ya Ugly Mug
From: Megan Hall
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Matt always dreamed of opening a coffee cart. Listen to what happens on his first day.

  • Added: Jun 27, 2007
  • Length: 03:21
Canary Song Trials
From: Long Haul Productions
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American Singer Canaries battle it out for best-song-in-show in the Canary Song Trials in Livonia, Detroit.

Bought by PRX Remix, The Nature Podcast, WFUV, and WILL


  • Added: Jun 25, 2007
  • Length: 08:27
  • Purchases: 4
My Mother's Story
From: Teresa Goff
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A group of Vancouver actors gets together to try and fit the lives of their mothers into 1000 words or less. The project is called My Mother's Sto...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and WKSU


  • Added: Apr 11, 2007
  • Length: 21:10
  • Purchases: 2
The Break Up Project Performance
From: Megan Hall
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recording of a live mix of Providence break-up stories

  • Added: Feb 15, 2007
  • Length: 49:00
Sleepover!
From: Hillary Frank
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Two reporters spend the night at 10-year-old sleepover parties--one with the boys and one with the girls.

Bought by KUER, PRX Remix, WRNC-LP, SALTcast Podcast, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 06:46
  • Purchases: 5
Sweetheart's Ball
From: Long Haul Productions
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Elderly women at the annual Valentine's day dance in Chicago.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 2
mascara - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
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The story behind the word "mascara"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:05
jet - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
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The story behind the word "jet"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:03
pedigree - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
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The story behind the word "pedigree"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:32
tributary - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
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The story behind the word "tributary"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:19
RN Documentary: No Laughing Matter
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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After the attacks on Sept 11, the world and especially the US created a new subject that was taboo ? the idea of linking the Twin Towers attacks wi...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, KWCW, and WCOM


  • Added: Oct 19, 2006
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 3
Swap Shop
From: Long Haul Productions
Series: Song/Story
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A "music story" about a radio classified show that's been on the air on Tennessee for sixty years.

Bought by Third Coast Festival/Re:sound (Outside Purchaser), Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, PRX Remix, Remix Radio, WYBC and more


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 07:58
  • Purchases: 6
A Radio Rorschach Test
From: Aaron Henkin
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An exploration of how six radio 'guinea pigs' react to a series of sonic inkblots...

Bought by KUT, KFAI Minneapolis, KRUA, WUAL, WBEZ and more


  • Added: May 29, 2006
  • Length: 13:30
  • Purchases: 8
Just Be Funny and Funny
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Meet comedian Christine O'leary.com.

  • Added: Jan 12, 2006
  • Length: 06:19
RN Documentary: For the Love of Bridges
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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Documentary on the love and fascination people feel about bridges.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 04, 2006
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 1