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How Craigslist's 'Missed Connections' is humanity’s story
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf
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In this week's episode of Audacious, hear stories from Craigslist’s 'Missed Connections,' including what a researcher learned from studying over 10...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2024
  • Length: 50:00
The Lisa Show - Christmas Special
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Lisa Show
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For Christmas, we'll give you special tips on taking care of yourself in the holiday season, the best Christmas movies, and how to manage the Chris...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KTXK, KSTK, and KUHF


  • Added: Dec 21, 2023
  • Length: 52:45
  • Purchases: 4
La Hora Mágica
From: Brooklyn Public Library
Series: "Borrowed" Podcast from Brooklyn Public Library
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La Hora Mágica has been the heart of Sunset Park’s storytime programming for a decade now, highlighting songs and stories in Spanish and English fo...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2023
  • Length: 10:56
Grace Paley's Short Story "The Loudest Voice"
From: New Letters on the Air
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A holiday favorite, this highly anthologized short story is read by the late author Grace Paley. "The Loudest Voice" is an amusing tale about a lit...

Bought by WDCB, GCR (Global Community Radio), RadioFreePalmer, and KBBI Alaska


  • Added: Dec 16, 2022
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
StoryCorps: Rosella Pearl Liscum and Marlene Watson
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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93-year-old Rosella Pearl Liscum tells her daughter, Marlene Watson, about some of the most important friendships in her life and the lessons she l...

  • Added: Feb 10, 2021
  • Length: 03:13
Mullethawk
From: Laura Joyce Davis
Series: Shelter in Place
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What a decade-long fight taught Laura about relationships, laughter, and the grace we need to keep giving each other.

  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 15:32
The Hoot
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Highland Park 2018 Youth Stories
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Learn about the Hoot, Highland Park's very own fall festival.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2018
  • Length: 05:01
They Really Stand Out To Us When They Play This Sport
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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Basketball players Benjamin and Mariah share what motivates them to play and what it's like playing for Martin Middle School.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 04:56
Pentatonix: That's Christmas To Me
From: Joyride Media
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A capella sensations Pentatonix offer unique versions of their favorite Christmas music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio and WCRI


  • Added: Dec 20, 2017
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
La Chupacabra
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Martin Middle School 2016-17 Stories
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Students from Martin Middle School in Austin, Texas explore the legend of the Chupacabra. Produced by Martin students with Stories from Deep in the...

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 01:01
StoryCorps: Susan Kaphammer and Joshua Myers
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Joshua Myers and his mother, Susan Kaphammer, discuss his life living with Down syndrome, and how he has overcome some early difficulties.

Bought by KUER, WMUU-LP, WEZU, and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Mar 22, 2016
  • Length: 02:58
  • Purchases: 4
The Cassette Tape
From: Josh Swartz
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Sophie discovered a cassette tape with her name on it when she was 10 years old. Her mother said that a close family friend had taken her to get he...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 16, 2015
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Am I Puerto Rican Enough?
From: Bending Borders
Series: Between Homelands: Hope, Fear and Longing in America
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Victor Figueroa looks the part of a Hispanic, but some call him a "fake Puerto Rican," since he doesn't speak Spanish and knows few customs. Here,...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1
Teen Runner
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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Have you ever stuck with something that was difficult because you knew the reward was worth the journey? Follow Robert Franklin’s day as he prepare...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2015
  • Length: 05:21
Somewhere Under the Rainbow
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: RadioActive: Summer 2011
Caption: Weekday High interns interview Lisa, a member of the Rainbow Family. They're a group that meets in national parks to pray for world peace. Lisa is not her real name., Credit: Emma Baker and Delvonte Felder
Our week of RadioActive introductions continues with hosts Delvonte Felder and Emma Baker. In their personal stories, Delvonte learns about respons...

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 09:48
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps: Kiyan Williams and Darnell Moore
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Kiyan Williams (R) talks with friend Darnell Moore (L) about growing up queer in Newark,...

Bought by WMUU-LP, Blue Mountain Radio , and WTJU


  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 3
Legend of the Lady Slipper
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Dibaajiimowin
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By Margi Preuss and Lise Lunge-Larsen and retold by Carlee Kuhn...

  • Added: Sep 09, 2014
  • Length: 08:55
The Holiday Adventures of Amahl + Me
From: Liz Massey
Caption: Liz Massey, Credit: Photo courtesy of Liz Massey
Liz Massey's family only had 3 holiday record albums when she was growing up. In this story, she explains her role as an unlikely evangelist for on...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2013
  • Length: 08:22
Summer
From: Littleglobe
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Fleeting, vivid, and full of light (just like summer itself) Tilcara Webb's story expounds upon the glories of the season.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 26, 2013
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 2
Flip, Skip, Guitar
From: Emma de Campo
Caption: Flip Scipio and wife Mitzi Pratt, in their Martha's Vineyard studio., Credit: Emma de Campo
Flip Scipio has been described as a “guitar repairer to the gods.” And with customers including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, it's a...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 12, 2012
  • Length: 04:42
  • Purchases: 1
Andre Agassi on His Mullet and Finding Himself
From: Blank on Blank
Series: Blank on Blank
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"What better way to mask who you really are than wearing a mullet, right?" - Andre Agassi Interview by James Sullivan // By phone in 2011 // Digit...

Bought by KJZZ and PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 19, 2012
  • Length: 06:08
  • Purchases: 2
Bowling alley acts like community center in Daly City
From: KALW
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The neighborhood of Westborough straddles the border between Daly City and South San Francisco. It’s a mostly residential area, with quiet sloping ...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2012
  • Length: 07:08
A Dog's Life
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Sixty Slices of Life ... on Wry
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What Fred Flaxman learned about life from his childhood dog, Buster.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2012
  • Length: 03:00
The Art of Gordon Fredrickson: Stories from the 1950's Farm Life
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of "Art Beat" we feature Minnesota author and farmer Gordon Fredrickson. Gordon writes children's books that reflect real life even...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KVSC, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 08, 2011
  • Length: 40:59
  • Purchases: 4
From Elephant Toys to Elephant Gods and Back
From: WHJE
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In a school of 4600 kids, it’s hard not to get your browns confused, but when you’re the only Indian on staff, “Where’s Waldo?” just got a whole lo...

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Sep 30, 2011
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1