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Learning the Art of Radio Sportscasting
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is known for graduating some of the best sports broadcasters in the industry. M...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 06:30
Stage Fright
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's episode lists several artists who suffer from stage fright. Face your fears just in time for Halloween, right here on Rock School.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KSRQ, and WYAP


  • Added: Nov 05, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Muzak
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's episode explores Muzak, a service employed by businesses for background music. It is often used to influence customer buying habits. ...

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KSRQ, and WYAP


  • Added: Oct 30, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Cosimo Matassa
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This episode of Rock School takes a look at Cosimo Matassa, the man who is credited with creating "the New Orleans sound" and believed by many to b...

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Punk Rock Part 3: UK Punk
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's episode continues the exploration of punk rock, this time going back to take a look at the British punk scene. Here on Rock School, it...

Bought by KMUD, KSKQ, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 17, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
What is Classic Rock?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's episode of Rock School explores the sociological implications of the term "classic rock." A collection of radio station data shows tha...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
What Does Your Favorite Band Cost?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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What would it cost to book your favorite band? From a case of beer to a million dollars, every band has its price.

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 18, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Top 100 Guitar Solos, Show #1
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's a countdown from 100 to 51 of the best guitar solos in rock this week. Amazingly, they're not all from Van Halen! Stops on the journey inclu...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 03, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Vocal nodules and Polyps
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Some rockers owe their distinct voices to vocal nodules and polyps. This week we explore what these defects are, which musician's have them and th...

Bought by KSKQ, KFOK-LPFM, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Opening Acts
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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One of the most memorable things about a concert is the opening act. Some can be great, while others can be quite the contrary. This week on Rock...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Todd Rundgren
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Everything you always wanted to know about Todd Rundgren... and some things you didn't want to know. This episode tracks the history, showcases th...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 07, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
"Mutt" Lange
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The story behind the producer with the Midas Touch. "Mutt" Lange not only produced huge hits for A/C D/C, Foreigner and Def Leppard, but he also c...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 03, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Concert Laws
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Laws that are in place because of concert mishaps.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 09, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Rock's Strangest Moments
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Is Frank Zappa's father Mr. Green Jeans? How'd David Bowie's eye get a funny color? Michael Jackson bought The Elephant Man's bones? Where'd Geo...

Bought by KPVL and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 29, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Highest Paid Dead Rock Stars
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Dr. Burns was nice enough to make a list of the top 25 selling after-death rock artists. We'll also be featuring some awesome music from these dead...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 30, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 2/2/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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CELESTIAL BEING LAID TO REST...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 31, 2013
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Sam Pickering on How to Teach and Not Dead Poets Society
From: Blank on Blank
Series: Blank on Blank
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"I looked in the mirror the other day and I said: My God, what happened to that handsome young man? Who is this grizzled b-a-s-t-a-r-d staring at m...

Bought by WABE, KJZZ, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 02, 2013
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 3
Riddles from the Border Regions, 09/22/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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BEDTIME, DRESSED IN ORANGE HE GOES...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Sep 20, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 08/4/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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MY FIRST CAN MAKE AN ARROW FLY...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 02/18/12
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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MY GILLS DON'T FILTER WATER...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Feb 16, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 4/30/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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HE BEGINS AS THE SUN...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 27, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Encounters Solitude
From: Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North
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I want to be alone.... in the wilderness!

Bought by KHNS


  • Added: Jan 16, 2011
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions 11/13/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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I'M BORN AT FULL HEIGHT...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Nov 11, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 9/25/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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WORDS SEPARATED BY A SOUND...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Sep 23, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 7/24/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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I HAVE A HORSE I DO NOT RIDE...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jul 21, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1