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Rod Clarance has traveled to more countries than you can shake a stick at. His Song Story is pulled from his memories of his first time in Europe.
- Added: May 08, 2020
- Length: 05:22
When racism changes everything.
A late night recitation on that teenage decision of what will be your identity in matter of your friend's racism...
Bought by KPIP-LP
- Added: Nov 24, 2016
- Length: 05:42
- Purchases: 1
Joe Donia's Song Story is a memory piece taking him from the music that filled his childhood to his son Natty's performance of Clocks in a rarely h...
- Added: Sep 26, 2015
- Length: 06:56
Wandering Sheila Velazco is at home in Mexico, Peru or Ireland as she is in the US.
- Added: Sep 06, 2015
- Length: 03:46
Steve Barkan's Song Story reminds us that music has the power to awaken sleeping giants and move mountains.
- Added: Sep 06, 2015
- Length: 04:47
Please don't feed the large reptiles! An American in Vienna finds herself at the bountiful mercy of strangers; A man seeking treatment for depressi...
- Added: Apr 23, 2013
- Length: 29:03
This week it's our monthly series The Tin Roof Project, where well-known Southerners bring their own true stories to life. This month's Tin Roofer ...
- Added: Sep 14, 2012
- Length: 29:00
This week our writers grapple with the colors that separate, whether black, brown, or white. Stories by Tyler Thompson, Leslie Epps, and Jennifer M...
- Added: Aug 25, 2012
- Length: 29:00
This week it's our 6th Annual Mothers Show, celebrating the awesome power of motherhood. Stories by May Griebel, Jan Hamlett, and Mike Noland. All ...
- Added: May 11, 2012
- Length: 29:00
This week our writers go up against the elements of water, fire, and earth-- and live to tell the tale. Stories by David Prud'homme, Holly Patton, ...
- Added: Apr 01, 2012
- Length: 29:00
Stories all about the power of LOVE as our writers wrestle with, try to trick, and are eventually overpowered by Cupid.
Stories by Jennifer Armstro...
- Added: Mar 02, 2012
- Length: 29:02
A personal audio essay detailing one former tough-guy's transition into fatherhood. A humorous, reflective piece about moving through life with th...
- Added: Dec 14, 2011
- Length: 03:54
This week's stories are about words, and the silences between sentences. Madelyn Young reaches out to one of her students, Robin Satterfield strugg...
Bought by PRX Remix, KFOK-LPFM, and KUAF Public Radio
- Added: Jul 22, 2011
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 3