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John Updike on Family Affairs
From: Blank on Blank
Series: Blank on Blank
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"There is the fear that you somehow neglected to say what was really yours to say" - John Updike. The iconic author on how he discovered himself by...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 05:45
Explore an unusual musical instrument, the didgeridoo
From: WTIP
Series: The Roadhouse
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The didgeridoo is a wind instrument that originated with indigenous Australians, and it's still in widespread use both in Australia and all over th...

Bought by KVSC and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 13, 2013
  • Length: 32:48
  • Purchases: 2
Ely man bushwhacks from Atikokan back to Ely in 15 days
From: WTIP
Series: The Roadhouse
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WTIP's Dick Swanson checked in with Jason Zabokrtsky of Ely, who just finished an overland adventure from Atikokan to Ely, 90 miles or so of bushwh...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 08, 2013
  • Length: 22:36
  • Purchases: 1
American Routes 2013 Fall Fundraiser
From: American Routes
Series: American Routes Fundraising Programs
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featuring songs and stories from New Orleans, South Louisiana and beyond.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KVSC, WTIP, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2013
  • Length: 01:13:03
  • Purchases: 28
Never Too Lathe - The World of Lathe-Cut Records
From: Lee Rosevere
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Exploring the world of lathe-cut records - a cost-effective and unique way for struggling musicians the opportunity to get their music on vinyl.

  • Added: Aug 12, 2013
  • Length: 08:27
Pucker up Baby Sour Beers 101
From: One Tan Hand Productions
Series: Sips, Suds, & Smokes
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An introduction to styles of Sour Beers

  • Added: Jul 25, 2013
  • Length: 35:49
Self-taught
From: Neena Pathak
Caption: Matt Heinlein wears chain-mail he made.
Usually when we need something, we go out and buy it. Matt Heinlein’s a little different. If Matt needs something, his first impulse is to make it…...

Bought by KUER, WABE, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: May 28, 2013
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 3
A Little Bit of Hartford History
From: Catie Talarski
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Reminiscing on Hartford's past.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2013
  • Length: 04:40
Timothy Thompson Gives Historical Markers an Update
From: John Tynan
Caption: Historical marker describing the drain pipe installed by Vernon Villareal, Credit: John Tynan
Baltimore-based sculptor Timothy Thompson's take on the Historical Markers we see along roads and beside old buildings has an unintended effect in ...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2013
  • Length: 10:01
Episode # 36 - Castaway: Ann Foskett
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On December 17, 2012 the British born actress and director ANN FOSKETT became the 36th castaway on "Desert Island Discs". Ann's recent directing c...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 01:18:02
Before she was "Aunt Viv"
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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Before Daphne Maxwell Reid appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, she was a number of "firsts," including the first African American homecoming q...

Bought by KENW and WDBM


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2
The Needle Drop: 08-11-12
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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NEW MUSIC FROM R. STEVIE MOORE, DESAPARECIDOS, GRIZZLY BEAR, AND MORE.

Bought by WTIP, Yellowstone Public Radio, KSJD, KRCB 104.9, and KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 57:04
  • Purchases: 5
Episode # 15 - Castaway: Felicia Knight
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On July 9th our castaway was Felicia Knight. For nearly ten years Felicia anchored the noon news and First News at 5:30 on WGME-TV in Portland. Sh...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2012
  • Length: 01:19:07
Bill Draper on His $20 Bet with Fidel Castro
From: Blank on Blank
Series: Blank on Blank
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"It surprised me when I saw [Fidel]’s not tall, but he came into the room and seemed bigger than life, because he’s got the uniform and that presen...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
  • Length: 06:57
  • Purchases: 1
The Needle Drop: 06-30-12
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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NEW MUSIC FROM OPEN MIKE EAGLE, LIARS, AND TY SEGALL

Bought by KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, KRCB 104.9, WTIP, Yellowstone Public Radio, KSJD and more


  • Added: Jul 03, 2012
  • Length: 57:05
  • Purchases: 6
Tales from the South 087: Tin Roof Project #21 Featuring White House Executive Gardner Mike Lawn
From: Paula Morell
Series: Tales from the South 2012 Summer Season
Caption: White House Executive Gardner Mike Lawn
Tin Roof Project #21, featuring former White House Executive Mike Lawn. True stories told by the Southerners who lived them.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
The Needle Drop: 06-02-12
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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NEW MUSIC FROM ONDATROPICA, MOUNT EERIE, AND SAVAGES.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WTIP, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 57:05
  • Purchases: 6
Episode # 2 - Castaway: Bill Audette
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
Caption: Bill Audette
Bill Audette became our second guest on "Desert Island Discs" and his show aired in March of 2012 on WMPG radio. Audette offers up his vast knowle...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2012
  • Length: 29:24
The Temples Of Baseball
From: Dick Meister
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It's time to re-enter the temples of baseball.

  • Added: Apr 05, 2012
  • Length: 02:09
Joy and freedom onstage
From: Terrascope Radio
Series: People and their Places
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Classical piano or "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"--makes no difference, as long as Aleksya can be onstage, performing for an audience.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2012
  • Length: 02:20
The Needle Drop: 03-03-12
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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New music from Bishop Morocco, Christian Mistress, Serengeti, and more.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WTIP, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2012
  • Length: 57:10
  • Purchases: 6
The Needle Drop: 02-25-12
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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New music from Perfume Genius, Burial, and more.

Bought by WTIP, WRST-FM Oshkosh, Sun Radio - KDRP Radio, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 29, 2012
  • Length: 57:10
  • Purchases: 6
JazzStories: Todd Barkan - Part I
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"In San Francisco…I had a jazz group of my own... and I went to a beer bar on Vallejo Street. And I said I want to really get my band in here. I ca...

Bought by KALW, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 08, 2011
  • Length: 13:06
  • Purchases: 4
Did Tommy Chong fire Jimmi Hendrix
From: Bryan Cox
Series: Hey Get Off My Lawn
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Tommy Chong talks about his music career and the secret to comedy

  • Added: Oct 21, 2011
  • Length: 05:33
Robin Troy, author of 'Liberty Lanes'
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Liberty Lanes is a heart-warming novel about a group of elders bound together by friendship and old romances, and by their determination to live li...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 14, 2011
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1