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Buckstaff Planetarium
From: Jon Stricklin
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Attempting to learn Astronomy while locked out of the building

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA


  • Added: Mar 18, 2007
  • Length: 05:52
  • Purchases: 2
Ripple Rock meets its doom
From: John Ryan
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The greatest hazard to navigation on Canada's west coast, then and now.

Bought by The Nature Podcast and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Mar 13, 2007
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 2
Dinner at the Blind Cow
From: Adam Burke
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dining in the dark, radio style!

Bought by KZSC and The PRX Podcast


  • Added: Jan 08, 2007
  • Length: 05:52
  • Purchases: 2
B-Side: Take a Chance
From: B-Side Radio
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On this edition of B-side we're taking a chance as host Andrea Seabrook visits the Reno airport and introduces us to some risk-takers.

  • Added: Jan 02, 2007
  • Length: 29:02
Bells
From: Lisa Tharpe
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Thomas Mackay remembers the church bells in his childhood home of Kingshill, St. Croix (US Virgin Islands).

  • Added: Dec 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:03
Everyday's Christmas at "Unclaimed Baggage"
From: Tanya Ott
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Got a little last minute holiday shopping to do? How about all that unclaimed airline baggage? It's a unique shopping experience!

Bought by Delta College Public Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 2
JW on Judd
From: Lisa Tharpe
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J.W. Clifford talks with the producer about art, perception, and Donald Judd.

  • Added: Nov 30, 2006
  • Length: 07:38
Tales of the Free Market
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Ian Shoales finds disturbing evidence of the failures of capitalism.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:31
A Hot Time in Hinkley
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Storyteller Leni Ramberg visits that hot-bed of wild gambling: Hinkley, Minnesota.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 03:47
Some Days Are Better Than Others
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Storyteller and Cabin Attendant Paul Jacek recalls a flight that goes just fine--up to a point.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 04:10
The Rain in Spain
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Richard Tanner compresses an entire Spanish vacation into just over four minutes!

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Home from the Road, a commentary by Nanci Olesen
From: Nanci Olesen
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Nanci Olesen recalls a recent trip west with her family: bad coffee and sweet times

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 27, 2006
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 1
Chicago
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A recollection of the city of superlatives.

Bought by KACU


  • Added: Jun 19, 2006
  • Length: 01:24
  • Purchases: 1
Leaving Portland
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A carefree tale of plane travel with mixed, but happy results.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: :15
In a Cornfield in Iowa
From: BSR Radio
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"We're going to be following Route 20 until we die--or reach Wyoming. Whichever comes first."

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 28, 2006
  • Length: 10:31
  • Purchases: 1
Arlo visits Kankakee
From: Bill Yohnka
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A native of Kankakee, Illinois takes an insightful look at Arlo Guthrie's stop in his hometown as part of a Katrina benefit tour. Kankakee is menti...

  • Added: Dec 24, 2005
  • Length: 05:29
The Unclothed Species
From: Laura Spero
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Mel and Sharon have different reactions to an unusual weekend outing.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2005
  • Length: 03:08
Hawaiian Shirts on Parade
From: With Good Reason
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The history and changing appeal of the Hawaiian shirt—from rich man’s vacation purchase to counter-culture fashion statement.

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Aug 08, 2005
  • Length: 17:05
  • Purchases: 1
The Miracle of Flight
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The forces of capitalism battle the inconvenience of modern travel.

  • Added: Aug 07, 2005
  • Length: 02:30
Friday Sans Fairview
From: Eric Mack
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Nightlife in an eccentric Alaskan village continues despite the closing of a historic venue

  • Added: Jul 01, 2005
  • Length: 03:34
The Balloon Hat Experience
From: Scott Gurian
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Addi Somekh has traveled around the world making balloon hats for people

Bought by PRX Remix, WBEZ, WILL, KFAI Minneapolis, and KTOO


  • Added: May 28, 2005
  • Length: 06:10
  • Purchases: 5
Alcan 5000 Adventure
From: KUOW
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A 5-thousand mile journey through the most rugged terrain in north america

Bought by KSKA and WYSO


  • Added: Apr 13, 2005
  • Length: 20:07
  • Purchases: 2
Lisa and Youssou N'Dour
From: Cyrus Farivar
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A 20-something American girl has an encounter with Youssou N'Dour.

Bought by KERA and WYSO


  • Added: Mar 20, 2005
  • Length: 05:48
  • Purchases: 2
Transit Duchess
From: Marjorie Van Halteren
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Inner thoughts riding bus late at night in New York

  • Added: Mar 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:10
Young French gypsies keep Django flame alive
From: John Laurenson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Young French gypsy guitarists have created a tradition out of the music pioneered by the founding father of jazz guitar Django Reinhardt

Bought by XRAY.fm, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUT-HD, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KWGS and more


  • Added: Feb 15, 2005
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 7

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