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TSR16-26 Belfast To Bluegrass
From: Tent Show Radio
Series: Tent Show Radio
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Perhaps the biggest new hit of last summer was this musical gem from the team of Severin Behnen, Stevie Matier and Bruce Burnside. Belfast to Blueg...

Bought by WTIP, KMXT, KALH, KSRQ, KMSU and more


  • Added: Jun 21, 2016
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 11
Folktale of Superlatives
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Superlatives, Credit: Julia Meek
We all want the "bests' in life, and this week's Folktale is heading for the musical summit--we challenge you can step up to the plate with this "S...

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


  • Added: May 09, 2016
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 7
The Live Feed Presents: Space Monster
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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On this episode of The Live Feed KQAL’s Mohammed El-Rous talks with Minneapolis-based jam band Space Monster about their musical inspirations, jour...

  • Added: May 04, 2016
  • Length: 35:10
Refusenik Love
From: Jonathan Hirsch
Series: ARRVLS
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Like many Soviet defectors, Olga left a life behind when she emigrated to the U.S. in the early 80's. This episode of ARRVLS tells the story of lov...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 05, 2016
  • Length: 16:42
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 8 - Chains
From: Kitty Felde
Series: Book Club for Kids
Caption: Amandla, Imani, Angela, and Eunhea, readers from Robert Goddard Montessori School, Grace Christian School, Fairhaven School, and St. Anne's School – all in Maryland.
What role did African-Americans play in the Revolutionary War? "Chains" - the first in a trilogy by Laurie Hulse Anderson - takes us to Manhattan i...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2016
  • Length: 21:04
Voices of Youth Keep Lushootseed Language Alive
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Caption: Maria Martin teaches Lushootseed to preschoolers at the Tulalip Montessori School., Credit: KUOW Photo/Ben Gauld
Linguists say that by the end of the century, 80% of all world languages will fall out of use. The spread of global languages like English and Span...

Bought by KALW and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 29, 2015
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 2
Get Up, Stand Up
From: Re:Work
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When you get into a taxi, you usually know where you are coming from, where you are going. But what about your taxi driver? This week we travel wit...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 29:02
Anybody Want to Try This?
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
With a bizarre hobby comes bizarre stories.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: May 27, 2015
  • Length: 06:09
  • Purchases: 1
Folktale of Doubt
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Seeings believing...or is it? We're tracking 2nd guesses, hesitation and other doubtful acts through the music they have inspired this week--firmly...

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


  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Simplicty
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktales of Simplicity, Credit: Julia Meek
If you stop to take a breath in this fast-paced world, you may get run over! If you can spare an hour, and put life on hold, this week's edition of...

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


  • Added: Jan 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Knowledge
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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From ABC's to 1-2-3's, our Foktale of Knowledge is a fount of musical wisdom. Hope you can spend the hour with us, and who knows? You just might le...

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


  • Added: Sep 24, 2014
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 9
Learning to Stutter by Stephanie Shacter
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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Stephanie has had a stutter for sixteen years. In those sixteen years, she never identified with her stutter. That is, until she finally learned to...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2014
  • Length: 10:19
Day Job 5: Fear And The Flying Trapeze
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job: How Musicians Pay The Rent (2014 Series)
Caption: A trapeze student, Credit: Joshua McNichols
Kari Kirkland stands on a narrow platform high above the ground. As a trapeze instructor, her job is to convince students to jump off that platform...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, Delmarva Public Media, and KUOW


  • Added: May 20, 2014
  • Length: 16:18
  • Purchases: 3
TSR14-10 Corey Carlson
From: Tent Show Radio
Series: Tent Show Radio
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Tent Show Radio host Michael Perry talks about outhouses and welcomes singer songwriter Corey Carlson.

Bought by KPIP-LP, KSRQ, WRNC-LP, WDSE, Wisconsin Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:20
  • Purchases: 6
Gloria's Secret Cafe
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Destination DIY producer Alex Johnson has the story of a one-woman restaurant where customers can't help but feel like a part of the family.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 14, 2013
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 1
Honey I burned the deck again
From: One Tan Hand Productions
Series: Sips, Suds, & Smokes
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A discussion on The Pimm's Cup and the Electric Brewing System.

  • Added: Jul 04, 2013
  • Length: 38:15
Old School DIY
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Before it was called DIY or even “do it yourself,” self-sufficiency had value. Our parents and grandparents called it “making do.” This episode exp...

Bought by WYSO, XRAY.fm, KUT, and Oregon Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jul 02, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 213 Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: NBA star Brian Grant, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
NBA Star BRIAN GRANT Writer & Artist NICOLE GEORGES Musical Guests THE DANDY WARHOLS

Bought by KSRQ, KWMR, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Rhythm & News Service


  • Added: Jun 20, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 4
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 213 Encore NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: NBA star Brian Grant, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
NBA Star BRIAN GRANT Writer & Artist NICOLE GEORGES Musical Guests THE DANDY WARHOLS Special Guest Host LUKE BURBANK

Bought by KUT, KCPW Salt Lake City, and KUOW


  • Added: Jun 20, 2013
  • Length: 55:00
  • Purchases: 3
A Runner's Highs and Lows
From: Terrascope Radio
Series: People and their Places
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What if everybody ran everywhere, and walking seemed as slow as crawling?

  • Added: Mar 14, 2013
  • Length: 02:30
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 190 Encore - NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Mike Birbiglia, Comedian and star of the new film Sleepwalk With Me, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Comedian and Filmmaker MIKE BIRBIGLIA. Journalist and video game designer MATT HARDING. Musical guests HELIO SEQUENCE.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jan 04, 2013
  • Length: 54:58
  • Purchases: 1
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 190 - Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Mike Birbiglia, Comedian and star of the new film Sleepwalk With Me, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Comedian and Filmmaker MIKE BIRBIGLIA. Journalist and video game designer MATT HARDING. Musical guests HELIO SEQUENCE.

Bought by KSRQ, KUT, KWMR, Oregon Public Broadcasting, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2013
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 7
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 205 - NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
DANIEL HANDLER - aka Lemony Snicket MICHAEL HEALD - Writer & Editor AGESANDAGES - Portland musical guests THE DOUBLE CLICKS - Song writers & musici...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Dec 28, 2012
  • Length: 54:59
  • Purchases: 1
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 205
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
DANIEL HANDLER - aka Lemony Snicket MICHAEL HEALD - Writer & Editor AGESANDAGES - Portland musical guests THE DOUBLE CLICKS - Song writers & musici...

Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KWMR, Rhythm & News Service, WCPN and more


  • Added: Dec 27, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 6
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 201
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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CARRIE BROWNSTEIN - Actress, singer and author LOIS LEVEEN - Author FEDERALE - Musical guests

Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting, KWMR, Rhythm & News Service, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, 90.5 WESA and more


  • Added: Nov 29, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 6