PRX - Pieces for Format: First-Person Essay
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Another true story: a group of ladies go out of their way to be charitable with a young mother. A micro narration in a minute or so.
- Added: Mar 26, 2022
- Length: 01:00
James Van Der Beek? Nick Carter? Devon Sawa? Puh-lease! According to pre-teen girls of the 90s, none of the above held a candle to the boy who pla...
- Added: Mar 04, 2018
- Length: 25:27
Tales of kids whose pets weren't just their best friend, they were EVERYTHING. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. List...
Bought by CI Dolphin Radio and PRX Remix
- Added: Feb 19, 2017
- Length: 28:37
- Purchases: 2
Kids endure their version of a summer vacation from hell.
- Added: Jul 10, 2016
- Length: 21:01
What if an influential teacher set you on your life's path? What would that teacher say if she met you today?
- Added: Sep 21, 2015
- Length: 19:07
A ten-year-old on deep space, death, and Revolutionary War reenactments.
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jan 27, 2015
- Length: 10:03
- Purchases: 1
From the 19th century freak show to the East African black market in body parts to the modern cinema, the image of the albino has seized the popula...
- Added: Feb 01, 2014
- Length: 54:00
We kick off our Season 8 with writer, actor, and director Mark Landon Smith on our monthly Tin Roof Project reading a story about a family secret. ...
- Added: Feb 23, 2013
- Length: 30:00
One summer, through the help of a tenement neighbor, Richard's mother sends him to live with the McCreery family on a farm outside of Stroudsburg, ...
- Added: Feb 06, 2013
- Length: 13:42
Uncle Jack and Donald
Bought by KUT
- Added: Dec 28, 2012
- Length: 06:05
- Purchases: 1
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
A true story told live in London. As a child, David visits the home of British millionaire Richard Branson. Which happens to be on an island. Despi...
- Added: Apr 23, 2012
- Length: 10:39
What Fred Flaxman learned about life from his childhood dog, Buster.
- Added: Feb 25, 2012
- Length: 03:00
Loren Anderson questions why he didn't know the answer to "What are you?" Trying to understand why his cultural identity wasn't a part of his life.
- Added: Oct 24, 2011
- Length: 11:06
- Purchases: 2
Elementary school teacher, Sarah Baumeister [bomb-mice-stir], tells us of the love that can only exist between a boy and his snake.
Bought by KRUA
- Added: Oct 24, 2011
- Length: 08:44
- Purchases: 1
Sometimes we need help when dressing for a special occasion. In England Moss Bros. will 'give only the best service.'
Bought by KWMR
- Added: Oct 09, 2011
- Length: 13:53
- Purchases: 1
True stories by Southerners in front of a live audience. This week's stories show us the innocence, imagination, and skewed logic of a child's mind...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Sep 23, 2011
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
Southern-style storytelling in front of a live audience. This week's true stories are about beginnings and endings, starting with "I do" and endin...
Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KFOK-LPFM, and KUAF Public Radio
- Added: May 02, 2011
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 3
In time for Thanksgiving, an exploration of Family. Contributions by: Gowri Chandra, Laurel Foglia, Brice Peterson, Katie Jennings, Rachel Blatt, a...
- Added: Nov 08, 2010
- Length: 31:35
What I learned about life from my dog when I was eight years old.
- Added: Jul 02, 2010
- Length: 03:00
Andy learns how to play the recorder.
- Added: Jun 21, 2009
- Length: 05:46
This is a sweet segment on one of the smallest but best known little birds.
Bought by KDUR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and Remix Radio
- Added: May 14, 2009
- Length: 28:54
- Purchases: 3