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THE RENEGADE SPORTSMAN is one of those books with a beefy sub-title: "Drunken Runners, Bike Polo Superstars, Roller Derby Rebels, Killer Birds, and...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: John Roderick
Guests include: Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Richard Russo. Farm to Table organization Plate & Pitchfork. Musical guest John Roderick.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 59:38
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Steven Gubser discussed the little book of strings.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Jun 02, 2010
  • Length: 29:15
  • Purchases: 2
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Fashion, Fitness and Entertainment

  • Added: May 16, 2010
  • Length: 51:54
Caption: John Lydon, Credit: Courtesy of the artist
On this edition of All Songs Considered, John Lydon shares some of his favorite songs with host Bob Boilen, and gets in some memorable digs along t...

Bought by KBRP Community Radio


  • Added: May 11, 2010
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Leslie Van Romer discussed practical tips for getting into your pants.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Jon ("Jonsi") Thor Birgisson and Billy Holiday
Jon ("Jonsi") Thor Birgisson of Sigur Ros spins some of his favorite music -- everything from Iron Maiden to Django Reinhardt! Available for free ...

Bought by KEOS


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 1
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We talk with KAXE Member Debbie Warne-Jacobson from Puposky - she hadn't had her daily 48oz of Green Smoothie...yet.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2010
  • Length: 15:40
Caption: Flight of the Conchords, Credit: Courtesy of the artist
On this edition of All Songs Considered, you'll hear songs of love and loathing from Shop Assistants, The Ramones, Stars, Split Enz, Flight of the ...

Bought by KRZA, Prairie Public, KRZA, WNMU-FM, Georgia Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Feb 10, 2010
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 13
Caption: Steve Lopez and Angela Elam at the Kansas City Public Library, Credit: Tyler Allen, U News
L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez became immortalized on the silver screen when Robert Downey, Jr., portrayed him in the 2009 movie THE SOLOIST, bas...

  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Inside Obama's Brain by Sasha Abramsky, Credit: Sasha Abramsky
Award winning journalist Sasha Abramsky returns to Active Voice Radio to discuss his newest book Inside Obama's Brain. Also, irreverent holiday mus...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2009
  • Length: 29:31
Caption: Baroness' 'Blue Record', Credit: John Baizley  Baroness John Baizley
Lars Gotrich's near-OCD list-making habit revealed a notably louder strain of sound in 2009. Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're ...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2009
  • Length: 28:59
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From 2002 and 2003, two rare live interviews with author Tom Robbins ("Jitterbug Perfume" and "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates"). Hint: he...

  • Added: Dec 05, 2009
  • Length: 45:12
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From 2002 and 2003, two rare live interviews with author Tom Robbins ("Jitterbug Perfume" and "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates"). Hint: he...

  • Added: Dec 05, 2009
  • Length: 34:56
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Ed Reinhart alias Earl Dixon, a marvelous pianist and local musician joins Radio Curious again in this edition. Reinhart is best know as the king o...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2009
  • Length: 28:23
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Older, middle and younger generation guests compare men's thoughts on women over time...what has changed...if anything?

  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
Caption: Rare Earth - Fill Your Head: The Studio Albums 1969-1974, Credit: Hip-O Select
Rare Earth is know for their hits; Get Ready, I Just Want To celebrate, I Know I'm Losing You, Big John Is My Name, Hey Big Brother, What'd I Say, ...

  • Added: Sep 26, 2009
  • Length: 57:33
Caption: Small Talk young pupils, Credit: Small Talk
This is the story of Small Talk, a nursery school that strives to teach their young Muslim, Christian, and Jewish pupils that cooperation, equality...

  • Added: Aug 12, 2009
  • Length: 27:58
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An hour of music and interviews with Joe King Carrasco recorded live at the El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NM in 2007.

Bought by Prairie Public and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 23, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2
Caption:  The one on the left is Kevin  Rivell. The one on the right is Joey King., Credit: Dan Nowakowski
I went looking to do a piece about a crazy parade, but I found a deeper story of working families keeping up their traditions and spirits in tough ...

  • Added: Jan 14, 2009
  • Length: 29:30
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On this edition of All Songs Considered we continue our talk with NPR reviewer and author Tom Moon about his new book, 1,000 Recordings To Hear Bef...

Bought by KTRL and South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio


  • Added: Nov 04, 2008
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 2
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On this edition of All Songs Considered, we talk with Tom Moon about his new book, 1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die, and listen to some of t...

Bought by KTRL and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 14, 2008
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 2
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he singer shares some of this favorite songs with Al Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KTRL, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 01, 2008
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 3
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All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated CDs due out this fall, with reviewers Tom Moon, Will Hermes, and Meredit...

Bought by KTRL and KGLT


  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 2
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke shares some of his favorite music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Bought by KTRL, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., and KGLT


  • Added: Sep 09, 2008
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 3