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Vax Fest India
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Screen shot from India Today
Apparently Indians pay attention to nothing unless it’s turned into a festival. Sandip Roy wonders if that may help stop COVID-19.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
Trump's "Discovery of India" tour
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Trump as Baahubali
Sandip Roy looks at all the ways Trump’s recent visit to India has been a benefit to all concerned.

  • Added: Feb 24, 2020
  • Length: 06:00
The Big Pond #15: American Sports in Germany
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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“German baseball” may sound like an oxymoron, but the Bonn Capitals have successfully maintained a leading position in the German baseball league f...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2019
  • Length: 18:52
The Big Pond #06: Suds and Stories
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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Germany’s beer influence has spread around the world, and one of the epicenters of this trend is New York City. There are now more than two dozen b...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2018
  • Length: 18:35
Folktale of Good Eats
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Good Eats, Credit: Julia Meek
We're cooking up a world of audio edible delights this week on Folktales, and no reservations are required.

Bought by WFIU and WFIU


  • Added: Jul 17, 2018
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
PN 16-06 "Ode to Coffee" by Urayoan Noel
From: The Poetry Foundation
Series: PoetryNow
Caption: Uyayoan Noel
Urayoán Noel considers the pleasures of coffee and how those pleasures may differ between the English and Spanish languages.

Bought by KALW, KVNO, KTNA, KENW, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Nov 29, 2017
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 7
TICKLING GIANTS -- Dr. Bassem Youssef & Sara Taksler Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Sara Weksler & Dr. Bassem Youssef, San Francisco, CA 10/13/17, Credit: Andrea Chase
Dr. Bassem Yousseff and Sara Taksler talk shooting from a moving car, the power of satire, and being airport certified.

  • Added: Oct 25, 2017
  • Length: 25:03
Folktale of The Silver Screen
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of The Silver Screen, Credit: Julia
It's Lights! Camera! Action! AND music, this edition, as we travel the globe for slices of life from the film world that tell an especially fine Fo...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, and WFIU


  • Added: Nov 22, 2016
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 4
Folktale of Greetings
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Greetings!, Credit: Julia Meek
Hey there! It's Salutations, regards, and warm welcomes we're distributing this episode--so expect a most musical reception, on this Folktale of Gr...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WFIU and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2016
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 7
Lentejas
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Iberian Indulgence
Caption: Lentils
An ancient and misunderstood bean gets put to good use.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2016
  • Length: 05:08
BJ Friedman on Fulbright ON
From: Daris Hale
Series: Fulbright On
Caption: BJ Friedman
Stories from Prof. BJ Friedman's Fulbright Experience in Hungary.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2016
  • Length: 08:52
Folktale of Revenge
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Revenge, Credit: Julia Meek
Whether you believe in 'an eye for an eye', or 'turning the other cheek' there's musical recourse just for you--so don't get mad--get even--and be ...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR and more


  • Added: Apr 11, 2016
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 9
Gazpacho
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Iberian Indulgence
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This ancient, raw soup is easier than you think.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2016
  • Length: 03:58
Coffee
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Iberian Indulgence
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How an African bean conquered Europe and impacted Spanish culture.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 19, 2016
  • Length: 04:33
  • Purchases: 1
Chorizo
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Iberian Indulgence
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This seasoned pork sausage has a flavor as rich as its history.

  • Added: Jan 08, 2016
  • Length: 04:44
Death By Motorscooter & All Who Are Hyphenated Are Not Married
From: Evo Terra
Series: The Opportunistic Travelers
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You can learn a lot about cities around the world by their transportation options. In this episode, you’ll hear why you’ll probably die trying to c...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2015
  • Length: 16:52
Quarter Life Crisis & The BB Clee
From: Evo Terra
Series: The Opportunistic Travelers
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You know what’s the best part of taking 12 weeks off from podcasting? Coming back. This is the first episode of Season Two of the Opportunistic Tra...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2015
  • Length: 14:43
Folktale of Gardening
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This week, we're asking: 'How does your garden grow?' in the finest of musical tradtions--hope you'll spend an hour just digging it!

Bought by WFIU, 'The Sea', WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), KUPR low power FM and more


  • Added: May 27, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Time For Africa
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Caption: What occupancy limit? Kids pile into the back of a bus in Cape Coast, Ghana.
Youth reporter Zoe Sheinkopf visits a refugee camp in Ghana and sends back an audio postcard full of boisterous singing children.

Bought by KUER


  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 1
Mumbai Cow Sanctuary Balances Business and Barnyard
From: Katherine Davis-Young
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There are challenges to running a little cow sanctuary in the center of one of the biggest cities in the world.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Aug 23, 2014
  • Length: 04:35
  • Purchases: 1
The 61cm Crocs of Darwin, Australia
From: Timothy Nicastri
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What happens when your pet Crocodile hits 2 foot?

  • Added: Jul 21, 2014
  • Length: 15:12
Disco Dance of Democracy
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Bappi Lahiri at an election rally , Credit: Sandip Roy
The Times of India newspaper called this Indian election a "Dance of Democracy." But for Sandip Roy it's more of a 'Disco' Dance of Democracy.

  • Added: Apr 30, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
The Musical Hits of Indian Elections - 2014 edition
From: KALW
Caption: Drummers for the Congress Party, Credit: Sandip Roy
An Indian election campaign is not entirely unlike a Bollywood film. The heroes and villains might flip flop depending on your party preference. B...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
Rahul's Storm
From: KALW
Caption: Supporters use a Rahul Gandhi poster as an umbrella, Credit: Sandip Roy
Sandip Roy attended a recent rally for Indian National Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi, but storm clouds were gathering.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
A Walk Through Japan
From: Jake Warga
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When you walk between the ancient imperial capitals of Tokyo and Kyoto you walk into the past... Aired Rick Steves Travel show https://www.rickstev...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 29, 2014
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 1