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April Fools Day -- Who Takes the Grand Prize?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Okaay, April Fools Day is upon us, so let's have a little fun and nominate some of your national leaders for the biggest fool prize, and of course...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2024
  • Length: 02:59
Mamma Mia Fiesta
From: Patrick Fosso
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Mamma Mia Fiesta is a fusion of Latin music and Electronic brought to you by Golden Boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter for the 21st century. H...

  • Added: Feb 14, 2024
  • Length: 03:46
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
Christmas Traditions Around the World: Is Santa in a pickle?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Christmas traditions around the world have different origins and different meanings -- not all Santa and elves, sometimes funny, many surprising.

  • Added: Dec 19, 2023
  • Length: 03:00
Atomic Age Cocktail Party 12/22/23 "Hi-Fi Christmas 2023"
From: WILL
Series: Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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It's music from the golden age of the hi-fi! The music itself goes by a lot of names: Lounge, Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, Rat Pack, easy listenin...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, WHRV, WGZS, KMXT, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 5
A New Twist on Thanksgiving Could be Deadly
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Thanksgiving is coming up – and once again turkey will be the star of the show. But there’s always an issue with side dishes. No worries, a busines...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 02:30
Episode 2: Killbillies
From: Center for Rural Strategies
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Join us for a closer look at a set of iconic movies that made a horror trope out of an over-the-top stereotype, introducing us to an infamous class...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 37:16
Episode 1: Urbanoia
From: Center for Rural Strategies
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We look at urban fears about the country, and rural fears about the city. Which is scarier, and should we take more issue with the tropes, or the i...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 36:38
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
Atomic Age Cocktail Party 10/27/23 "Hi-Fi Halloween 2023"
From: WILL
Series: Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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It's music from the golden age of the hi-fi! The music itself goes by a lot of names: Lounge, Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, Rat Pack, easy listenin...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, Spokane Public Radio, KMXT, and KECG


  • Added: Oct 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 4
4 Jul: Birth Of The Bikini
From: Matt Hill
Series: Today In History - with The Retrospectors
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Swimwear never made more of a splash than when designer Louis Réard unveiled his daring new two-piece at the Piscine Molitor in Paris on July 5th, ...

  • Added: May 29, 2023
  • Length: 09:47
El día que se apareció El Diablo (The Day the Devil Appeared)
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: The Folklorist Next Door
Caption: The Folklorist Next Door, Credit: Jeannelle Ramirez
"El dia que se apareció el diablo" takes us back to a time when "the devil" appeared on the poor side of the tracks. The terrifying experience lead...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2023
  • Length: 12:18
Civics 101: Is Santa A Criminal?
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
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In an uncharacteristic wash of holiday cheer, today we investigate how the actions of Santa could be interpreted in a court of law.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 23:35
  • Purchases: 1
The Return of King Ludd
From: Desert Oracle
Series: Desert Oracle Radio
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Winter Solstice is coming and the Luddites are celebrating on their flip-phones. That's all we've got to say about it. Listen on your radio in Josh...

Bought by KFCF FM


  • Added: Dec 19, 2022
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Atomic Hour Episode 80- A Christmas Gift For You From Mister 1960 (Holiday Special)
From: KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio
Series: The Atomic Hour
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Featuring: Brand New Oldies, Cool Songs for Cold Nights, Mister 1960's Record Review, and More!

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Dec 19, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 1
RetroRanch Christmas
From: Mike Flanagan
Series: Professor Mikey's Old School
Caption: RetroRanch Christmas
A rootin' tootin' ride through the wild West winter in a snowstorm of cowboy Christmas songs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s!

Bought by KMXT, KSRQ, KDUR, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KHNS and more


  • Added: Dec 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 11
Alt 50's Christmas
From: Mike Flanagan
Series: Professor Mikey's Old School
Caption: ALT 50S CHRISTMAS: Satire, Rarities, Oddities, the music of the Cold War Christmas
Sure, Christmas in the 1950s was the stomping ground for Rudolph and Frosty. But underneath the marshmallow world of perfect conformity was anothe...

Bought by KDUR, WDCB, WRVO Public Media, WTIP, KUCB and more


  • Added: Dec 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 27
Professor Mikey's Reds Greens Blues Christmas
From: Mike Flanagan
Series: Professor Mikey's Old School
Caption: Certified Christmas Lightnin'
Prof Mikey finds a treasure trove of blues tunes right next to the red ornaments and green tree.

Bought by WJAB, WVAS, and KDUR


  • Added: Dec 13, 2022
  • Length: 56:24
  • Purchases: 3
Christmas Movies
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Here is our first of two Christmas shows this year. Songs from Christmas movies. It's all opinion so please offer yours. Here are a few we like....

Bought by KSRQ, KHNS, KWIT, Harford Community Radio, KTRL and more


  • Added: Dec 11, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
EPS.#32 Christmas in the Keweenaw
From: Rebecca Glotfelty
Series: The Red Jacket Jamboree, an old time radio variety show
Caption: Jennifer Barnett, Credit: Second Sandbar Productions
The cast of the Red Jacket Jamboree and guests invite you to spend, "Christmas in the Keweenaw"! This episode features jazz vocalist Jennifer Barn...

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


  • Added: Nov 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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
DJ Dish with DJ Vu and DJ Carrot - Spooky Season
From: KXCI
Series: Bonus Tracks
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From KXCI's youth broadcasting team, DJ Vu and DJ Carrot talk about some of their favorite spooky season music, videos, and candy!

  • Added: Oct 27, 2022
  • Length: 04:02
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
Delaware State of the Arts - The Yuletide Singers
From: Andrew Truscott
Series: Delaware State of the Arts Podcast
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Andy Truscott speaks with Deb DeHart (Wilmington, DE), the founder of The Yuletide Singers. The Yuletide Singers are an ensemble of highly experie...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2022
  • Length: 20:16

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