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Jews & American Pop: A Tin Pan Alley Parade
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: George Gershwin
In recognition of Hanukkah, this show is dedicated to the Jews who catapulted popular music to stage and radio from the 1900 to the early 1930s.

Bought by Troy Public Radio, KWIT, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Dec 12, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Pooptown Adventure
From: Will Rogers
Series: Compostmodernist
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This tour of a Texas wastewater treatment plant will inspire you to “Do what you love; Love what you doo”

  • Added: Aug 27, 2011
  • Length: 03:59
NOVA Minute: The Star Trek Test
From: NOVA
Series: NOVA Minute
Caption: Alan Stern, Credit: NASA
Planetary scientist Alan Stern thinks that when astronomers decide what is or isn't a planet, the criteria should be simple.

Bought by WEZU, Radio Newark, KRUA, KOSU, Kansas Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2011
  • Length: 01:27
  • Purchases: 6
NOVA Minute: A Freaked-Out Physicist
From: NOVA
Series: NOVA Minute
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says that when scientist Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms were made mostly of empty space, he was afraid ...

Bought by WEZU, Radio Newark, KRUA, KOSU, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 22, 2011
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 5
Studying Abroad, Staying Practical
From: Let's Travel! Radio
Caption: Have you thought about studying abroad?, Credit: University of Nebraska at Kearney
We conclude our study-abroad discussion as guest Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark and students Gina, Guillemette, Elizabeth, and Albert share their favorite...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2011
  • Length: 11:50
Beyond the Bog Road with Eileen Ivers
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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On Saturday March 5th, the College of St. Benedict St. John’s University Fine Arts Programming is bringing one of the most accomplished Irish music...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2011
  • Length: 26:47
That's Entertainment
From: Jen Towner
Series: Radio Go Girl!
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Fashion, Fitness and Entertainment

  • Added: May 16, 2010
  • Length: 51:54
Practical Nutrition -- Groks Science Show 2010-04-21
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Leslie Van Romer discussed practical tips for getting into your pants.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 2
Corn Maze on a Dairy Farm
From: Emily Corwin
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Meet the energetic personality behind a small Connecticut dairy farm, take a tour of a corn maze, and find out what it takes to sell local milk in ...

Bought by KVSC, 91.7 WHUS Storrs, KCBX, KUT, Remix Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 04, 2009
  • Length: 07:48
  • Purchases: 7
02 - 'There is NO 'north Ireland!'
From: Raymond McCullough
Series: Celtic Roots Radio
Caption: Celtic Roots Radio - logo, Credit: Raymond McCullough
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Celtic 'n' roots music 'n' craic from Northern Ireland, with music from: Eden Burning...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 29, 2009
  • Length: 29:34
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Rolf Smedvig (Smoking Bach)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Rolf Smedvig
The frequent trumpet solos are literally the high point of the Bach Brandenburg Concerto Number 2. Those sky piercing notes may be exciting and gl...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: :22
Holiday Shopping for the Blind
From: Philip Graitcer
Caption: PRX default Piece image
There are all kinds of neat high tech gadgets that are practical and fun for the visually impaired. Philip Graitcer looks at some of the items avai...

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Dec 19, 2008
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
Never Judge A Show by it's Pilot: Journeyman.
From: Tony Figueroa
Series: Child of Television
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Never Judge A Show by it's Pilot: Journeyman.

  • Added: Oct 12, 2007
  • Length: 10:17
We've Lost America's Team
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A commentary on how we're losing what has been in effect the hometown baseball team of millions of Americans.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2007
  • Length: 02:34
Adventures at Kosherfest
From: Julie Subrin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A visit to the world's biggest annual kosher food show

Bought by KUOW and CKMO


  • Added: Dec 01, 2006
  • Length: 09:29
  • Purchases: 2
San Francisco's Effervescent Song & Dance
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
If you're going to San Francisco -- or already there -- don't miss the hilarious, longest running musical review in U.S. history, Beach Blanket Bab...

  • Added: Nov 26, 2006
  • Length: 02:52
In Baseball Anyway, Crime Sometimes Does Pay
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A commentary noting that if pitcher Kenny Rogers did indeed use pine tar to gain an illegal edge on batters in the World Series, he was only doing ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2006
  • Length: 02:48
Sudoku Puzzle Craze
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Investigating Sudoku, the latest puzzler craze sweeping the U.S.

  • Added: Oct 13, 2005
  • Length: 04:54
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