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OHR195: OHR Presents: Seamus Egan, 1/22/2024
From: Ozark Highlands Radio
Series: Ozark Highlands Radio
Caption: Seamus Egan
Traditional Irish musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkans...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Capitol Fools 2024 New Year Special
From: Capitol Fools
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Featuring former cast members of the legendary Capitol Steps and a show written by the former co-writer of the Steps, the Capitol Fools hold up a m...

Bought by KANW and KGOU


  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 59:33
  • Purchases: 2
Abso-Bloomin-Lutely (#1526)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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The autocomplete function on your phone comes in handy, of course. But is it changing the way we write and how linguists study language? Also, supp...

Bought by WPCA-LP, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WNIN, KTXK, Tri States Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 15
OHR184: OHR Presents: Dulcimer Jamboree 2023!, 1/15/2024
From: Ozark Highlands Radio
Series: Ozark Highlands Radio
Caption: Pam Setser
It’s Dulcimer Jamboree time once again! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkan...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
"Agent Heine: The Man from the Stars", by Edgar Wallace
From: Michael Henrik Wynn
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Michael Henrik Wynn (me) reads a very funny first world war satire by Edgar Wallace, the man who created King Kong.

  • Added: Jan 03, 2024
  • Length: 32:59
Niblings and Nieflings (#1525)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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How do actors bring Shakespeare's lines to life so that modern audiences immediately understand the text? One way is to emphasize the names of peop...

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WPCA-LP, WNIN, Raven Radio, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more


  • Added: Jan 01, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16
The Atomic Hour Episode 95- Prepare The Minimizer! Deep Joy!
From: KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio
Series: The Atomic Hour
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Featuring- Let's Talk About Television, Brand New Oldies, Goin' Up The Country and Much More!

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Dec 29, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 1
Book Moth (#1628)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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If you skip wearing underwear, you're said to be going commando. This bit of slang originated during the Vietnam War, when U.S. commandos had compe...

Bought by KECG, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WPCA-LP, WNIN, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more


  • Added: Dec 25, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 17
OHR193: OHR Presents: Ben Haguewood, 1/8/2024
From: Ozark Highlands Radio
Series: Ozark Highlands Radio
Caption: Ben Haguewood & Kailee Spickes
Hammered dulcimer prodigy, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Ozark original Ben Haguewood recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park ...

  • Added: Dec 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
The One Where All The Guests Are Named Pat Smith
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf
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Today on Audacious, all four guests are named Pat Smith! What else do they have in common? And what's so different about them?

  • Added: Dec 21, 2023
  • Length: 50:00
OHR183: OHR Presents: Country Blues, 1/1/2024
From: Ozark Highlands Radio
Series: Ozark Highlands Radio
Caption: Hubby Jenkins
A titanic trio of certified country blues guitar masters recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, commentar...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
OHR194: OHR Presents: Playlist One, 12/25/2023
From: Ozark Highlands Radio
Series: Ozark Highlands Radio
Caption: Mark Jones
A retrospective of the very first season of Ozark Highlands Radio featuring a variety of outstanding performances recorded live at Ozark Folk Cente...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Kite in a Phonebooth (#1524)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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Stunt performers in movies have their own jargon for talking about their dangerous work. They refer to a stunt, for example, as a gag. Across the c...

Bought by KTXK, WPCA-LP, WHCP-LP Cambridge, WNIN, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 14
Why Popcorn Pops
From: Adam Scull
Series: WPRN Public Radio
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Imagine each popcorn kernel as a tiny, sealed pot with a bit of water inside. When you put popcorn in the microwave, it’s like putting these tiny p...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 03:28
Why Popcorn Pops
From: Adam Scull
Series: WPRN Public Radio
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Imagine each popcorn kernel as a tiny, sealed pot with a bit of water inside. When you put popcorn in the microwave, it’s like putting these tiny p...

  • Added: Dec 17, 2023
  • Length: 03:28
Episode 2: Killbillies
From: Center for Rural Strategies
Series: The Rural Horror Picture Show
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We talk about some iconic movies from the 1970s, and their infamous villains–the killer hillbilly and his degenerate rural family.

  • Added: Dec 15, 2023
  • Length: 37:16
ZPOYH: Spicy Turkey Meatballs, 2/22/2024
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Zorba Paster on Your Health
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RECIPE: Spicy Turkey Meatballs THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults * (Segm...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
ZPOYH: Broccoli Rice Casserole, 2/8/2024
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Zorba Paster on Your Health
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RECIPE: Broccoli Rice Casserole THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Most long covid effects resolve within a year after mild infection * (Se...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
ZPOYH: Bok Choy Mushroom Stir Fry, 1/25/2024
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Zorba Paster on Your Health
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RECIPE: Bok Choy Mushroom Stir Fry THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Study shows habitual checking of social media may impact young adoles...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
ZPOYH: Avocado Breakfast Tacos, 1/11/2024
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Zorba Paster on Your Health
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RECIPE: Avocado Breakfast Tacos THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter * (S...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
ZPOYH: Healthy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies, 12/28/2023
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Zorba Paster on Your Health
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RECIPE: Healthy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against death high in childre...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
Episode 1: Urbanoia
From: Center for Rural Strategies
Series: The Rural Horror Picture Show
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In this episode we talk about who the instigators of terror are in horror movies, and why it matters whether they are from urban or rural areas

  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 36:38
BeatleMNia: The Beatles First (and Only) Visit to Minnesota
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
Caption: Fans at the Beatles only concert in Minnesota, Credit: Minnesota Historical Society
In the summer of 1965, the Beatles were the hottest act in the world. And for the first — and only time — John, Paul, George and Ringo were coming ...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 35:39
Takes All Kinds (#1627)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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Crossword puzzles are a marvelous mental workout. A delightful new book about them shares plenty of crossword lore and puzzle-solving tips. Also, p...

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WNIN, WPCA-LP, KTSW 89.9, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more


  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 17
Strawberry Moon (#1522)
From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words
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We asked for your thoughts about whether cursive writing should be taught in schools -- and you replied with a resounding "Yes!" Here's why: Cursiv...

Bought by CI Dolphin Radio, WPCA-LP, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge, WNIN and more


  • Added: Dec 04, 2023
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16

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