17: Most Relaxing Song (Standard Length)
From Everything Sounds | Part of the Everything Sounds (Standard Length) series | 04:30
There's a song out there that could make you crash your car... but in the most relaxing way possible.
Music can do a number of things, but can it help tortoises reproduce? The answer is no, but music can help us to relax and unwind. Researchers took the relaxation a step further by trying to create the most relaxing song in the world. The song was the result of the initiative of Radox, Mindlab, Lyz Cooper from The British Academy of Sound Therapy, and Marconi Union. How does their creation, titled, "Weightless," compare to tea, massages, or a leisurely walk on the relaxation scale? Find out on this week's show as Max Owens helps us learn about the art and science of music used for relaxation.
Getting Your Garden To Grow... In A Basement Apartment
From Emily Berman | 04:02
Meet Kenneth Moore, who blogs as D.C.'s "Indoor Gardener."
Meet Kenneth Moore, who blogs as D.C.'s "Indoor Gardener."
Meetings Make You Stupid (Feature)
From With Good Reason | 02:36
Ever been called on in a staff meeting and felt like you weren’t nearly as brilliant or articulate as usual? Well, you’re not alone. One researcher says that being in groups can actually cause certain people to underperform. Allison Quantz reports.
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Ever been called on in a staff meeting and felt like you weren’t nearly as brilliant or articulate as usual? Well, you’re not alone. One researcher says that being in groups can actually cause certain people to underperform. Allison Quantz reports.
A Little Dinner Music
From Radio K | 05:12
Of our five senses, sound and taste might not seem to have that much in common. But if you ever find yourself at a fast food joint that blasts the muzak or a dead quiet mom and pop restaurant, this story by culture queue producer Noel Clark might help you make the connection.
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Of our five senses, sound and taste might not seem to have that much in common. But if you ever find yourself at a fast food joint that blasts the muzak or a dead quiet mom and pop restaurant, this story by culture queue producer Noel Clark might help you make the connection.
Musical Robots
From KFAI Minneapolis | Part of the 10,000 Fresh Voices series | 04:51
Since the discovery of electricity, artists have been experimenting with science and music, creating machines that synthesize acoustic sounds. Electronic music took off in the 1960s, but what began as human-controlled synthesizers has morphed into autonomous robots that produce hybrid sounds. KFAI producer Dan Greenwood talks to Iron Range native Troy Rogers, a composer who builds musical robots.
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Since the discovery of electricity, artists have been experimenting with science and music, creating machines that synthesize acoustic sounds. Electronic music took off in the 1960s, but what began as human-controlled synthesizers has morphed into autonomous robots that produce hybrid sounds. KFAI producer Dan Greenwood talks to Iron Range native Troy Rogers, a composer who builds musical robots.
Taking Wheelchairs To New Heights
From Lauren Ober | 07:54
Some people are not meant to stay on the ground, weighted down by gravity. Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is one of those people. He’s used a wheelchair since he was a kid and he wouldn’t have it any other way. How else would he be able to perform tricks like double backflips that break the laws of physics? And challenge the notion of just what disability means? Originally produced for Only A Game on January 18, 2014.
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Some people are not meant to stay on the ground, weighted down by gravity. Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is one of those people. He’s used a wheelchair since he was a kid and he wouldn’t have it any other way. How else would he be able to perform tricks like double backflips that break the laws of physics? And challenge the notion of just what disability means? Originally produced for Only A Game on January 18, 2014.
Alleycat Racing
From Next Generation Radio | Part of the NPR's Next Generation Radio series | 04:51
There's more to bike racing than the Tour de France. Some bike messengers organize and compete in their own races called "alley cats." Mac Henry reports
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There's more to bike racing than the Tour de France. Some bike messengers organize and compete in their own races called "alley cats." They're not sanctioned by the police. They're in live traffic. And they rely on a special blend of speed, navigational skill and humor.
B-Side Radio: The Story of a Fence
From B-Side Radio | Part of the B-Side: A La Carte series | 06:01
This is the story of two neighbors, their fence and what happened when it fell down. It isn't what you'd expect.
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This story is part of the B-Side Radio production B-Side: Neighbors. The show is hosted by Tamara Keith. There are 2 files included here. One, is just the piece, 4 minutes in length. The other is a produced package with host introduction, credits and music. It is 6 minutes long.
Railfans
From Eric Winick | 16:22
Since October 1962, a handful of dedicated rail enthusiasts have been sending each other letters, photos, and reports about their common passion. Over time, what began as a means of sharing information has become the lifeline for a lifetime friendship. And it shows no sign of slowing down.
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Featuring: Al Holtz, Jack May, and Walter E. Zullig, Jr,
Recorded: May-September 2011, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Ossining, NY
Original Music: Jay Kustka
From the files of Yarn AudioWorks.
PHOTO GALLERY: View photos of Walter, Al, and Jack in action, train photos by Jack, a copy of the very first Circuit letter, and more, by clicking HERE.
Jay Kustka is a Boston guitarist and singer/songwriter with 30+ years experience. A recent semi-finalist of Lee Ritenour’s Six-String Theory contest, his playing styles range from roots rock/blues to funk, reggae and beyond. Check out his music at the links below:
http://www.jaykustka.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDayRiffer
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaykustka/with-a-little-help-my-first-album
Special thanks to Adam Greenfield and Lisa Zullig.
Hidden Kitchen Mama
From The Kitchen Sisters | Part of the Hidden Kitchens series | 08:23
Mothers and kitchens.
The food they cooked or didn’t.
The stories they told or couldn’t.
In honor of Mother’s Day we linger in the kitchen.
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Mothers and kitchens. The food they cooked or didn’t. The stories they told or couldn’t. In honor of Mother’s Day we linger in the kitchen. The Kitchen — the room in the house that counts the most, that smells the best, where families gather and children are fed, where all good parties begin and end. The room where the best stories are told.
The Birth of the Frito
From The Kitchen Sisters | Part of the Hidden Kitchens series | 07:19
The secret saga of a Texas corn chip, and C.E. Doolin, the can-do kitchen visionary behind it. The Kitchen Sisters travel to Dallas and discover another Texas hidden kitchen story.
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The Kitchen Sisters explore the saga of a Texas corn chip and C.E. Doolin, the can-do visionary behind it. Doolin, who envisioned Fritos as a side dish, never imagined anyone would consume an entire king size bag. The story of the Frito is the latest in the "Hidden Kitchens" series.