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A Jew At Christmastime
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish logo with star of David
The Christmas season prompts ambivalence in many Jews. We dig that holiday spirit, but since Yuletide isn’t our deal, we can feel left out. Tune in...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
People of the Costume
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish logo with star of David
Halloween technically is not part of the Jewish calendar. But many People of the Book become People of the Costume on Oct. 31st. Plus -- Jewish fol...

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode #31 A Billie Holiday Holiday
From: Rebecca Glotfelty
Series: The Red Jacket Jamboree, an old time radio variety show
Caption: Jennifer Barnett, Credit: Second Sandbar Productions
Join host Lena Dorey, the cast of The Red Jacket Jamboree and guests for a Christmas episode which pays tribute to jazz singer Billie Holiday. In ...

Bought by KBRP Community Radio, WNMU-FM, and Southern Branch Bluegrass


  • Added: Nov 21, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3
Halloweenish
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Tune in to the next Sounds Jewish for a global Jewish, Halloweenish playlist that just may scare the skullcap off of you.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Oct 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode #30 - "The Phantom of the Mine"
From: Rebecca Glotfelty
Series: The Red Jacket Jamboree, an old time radio variety show
Caption: John Latini on The Red Jacket Jamboree, Credit: Chelsea Batten
Celebrate Halloween with the cast of The Red Jacket Jamboree and guests: Dave Lorenz of Pure Michigan and singer-songwriter John Latini. Discover...

Bought by KBRP Community Radio, WNMU-FM, and Southern Branch Bluegrass


  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 3
Start of Summer With Hamburgers
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
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For those of a certain age, the start of summer isn't about going to the beach because a life's worth of hamburgers means never again wearing a bat...

  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 28:15
It's Groundhog Day!
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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Groundhog Day fully explored...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Feb 04, 2016
  • Length: 02:27:06
  • Purchases: 1
Happy Thanksgiving!
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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History of Thanksgiving celebration (bye bye Jack-O-Lantern)...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2015
  • Length: 02:31:19
Christmas songs written and performed by Jews.
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jewish songwriters like Irving Berlin and Mel Torme have penned some of the classic Christmas songs. And well-known Jewish singers like Barbra Stre...

Bought by Prairie Public and KPVL


  • Added: Dec 17, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - "Christmas Tree"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Steve Downing shares the story of his unique placement of his Christmas tree and the added benefits it provides his home. Downing also dives into s...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 04:38
Travis Ryder talks with Dianne Pittman about the annual New Year's Day Bike Ride taking place in Bemidji
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
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They ride a mile for every degree above zero the temperature rises to on the day of the ride. Dianne talks to Travis about the ride, tips on winter...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Dec 29, 2011
  • Length: 10:17
  • Purchases: 1
Buying a Christmas Tree
From: Gabe Bullard
Caption: A Christmas tree seller, Credit: Gabe Bullard
A man and his date accidentally decide to buy a Christmas tree.

  • Added: Dec 15, 2011
  • Length: 03:52
Caribbean Carnival Comes Early to Southeast Queens
From: WNYC
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Carnival Music comes early in Queens

  • Added: Mar 10, 2008
  • Length: 06:34
Professor Mikey's Island Christmas
From: Mike Flanagan
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Really warm Christmas wishes in a mix of surf, reggae, and island tunes.

Bought by KDUR, KRPS, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KRPS, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2007
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 5
The Christmas Tree Incident
From: David Maxon
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Story of how a Chirstmas tradition runs up against modern legal realities.

Bought by KMXT, WRVO Public Media, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, WUWM and more


  • Added: Nov 26, 2007
  • Length: 10:44
  • Purchases: 6
A Mother's Shortcut
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
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"A Mother's Shortcut" - a nostalgic look back at Mother's Day, mixing music, comedy and archival material

Bought by KFCF FM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KMXT, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WMPG and more


  • Added: May 03, 2006
  • Length: 28:25
  • Purchases: 20
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From: La Siréna Imakhu
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Humorous poem about love gone awry connected to the hidden personal horrors inside e-mail attachments.

Bought by KUT and KRUA


  • Added: Dec 10, 2005
  • Length: 01:17
  • Purchases: 2