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It?s our last podcast of the summer, and we?re going out with two pieces about self-expression. DaeDae Williams shares a powerful poem about the c...
- Added: Jan 15, 2015
- Length: 07:52
Ichthyologist Jimmy Liao believes fish can teach us a lot about navigating the difficulties of life.
Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KBGA 89.9 FM, and Iowa Public Radio
- Added: Mar 05, 2009
- Length: 03:12
- Purchases: 4
I wrote a novel in grade school. Then I threw it away. Childhood gives way to adolescence.
- Added: Dec 12, 2008
- Length: 02:56
- Added: Oct 09, 2008
- Length: 14:37
Writer Kij Johnson believes rock climbing helped her reject thoughts of suicide and embrace life.
Bought by WEZU, XRAY.fm, WEZU, and Iowa Public Radio
- Added: Sep 22, 2008
- Length: 03:49
- Purchases: 4
Not being able to speak up to say the right thing at the right moment: a scene from high school
- Added: Sep 12, 2008
- Length: 02:27
Iowa librarian Christine Little learned from her teenage son the true generosity of selfless giving.
- Added: Aug 05, 2008
- Length: 03:48
- Purchases: 2
Songwriter Paul Thorn believes religion and faith in God should come without fear and intimidation.
Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM
- Added: Aug 05, 2008
- Length: 06:01
- Purchases: 3
Attempting to have a baby led Carole Chabries to appreciate the complexities of the human body.
- Added: May 07, 2008
- Length: 04:35
- Purchases: 3
John Warner says science shouldn't just solve questions. It should ask
- Added: May 07, 2008
- Length: 04:55
- Purchases: 2
Her first year in the competition, Annie says this piece is about a boy who thought he deserved a story. Annie Kahane is 19 years old and a member...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 03:04
Her fifth year in the competition, Supreme says this piece is about a longing for home (Chicago) and feeling displaced after heading off to college...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:52
His fourth year in the competition, Adam says this piece is a poem for his Grandma - it's a beautiful reflection on a Chicago landmark. Adam Gottl...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 03:13
Ona Wang is 17 years old and a member of WordPlay, which was a team finalist in the 2008 Louder Than a Bomb Competition. WordPlay is an organizati...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:45
This is the group piece (4 poets) performed in-studio by WordPlay, which was a team finalist in the 2008 Louder Than a Bomb Competition. They desc...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:33
- Purchases: 2
Vermont minister Susan Kittredge believes we make torn or broken things stronger by mending them.
- Added: Feb 29, 2008
- Length: 04:11
- Purchases: 2
Buffalo listener Steve Banko believes Christmas music helped heal some of his Vietnam War wounds.
Bought by WEZU, New Hampshire Public Radio, WEZU, and WAMU
- Added: Feb 21, 2008
- Length: 03:48
- Purchases: 4
Bob Barret believes in integrity -- even when it meant choosing to tell his wife and children he's gay.
Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.
- Added: Dec 13, 2007
- Length: 05:39
- Purchases: 3
A pregnant woman lets a bell say everything she can't.
Bought by Remix Radio
- Added: Nov 26, 2007
- Length: 03:00
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Nov 16, 2007
- Length: 03:30
- Purchases: 1
Lead singer of the L.A. pop group The Broken West talks about an album that had a big impact on his life: 'Being There' from Wilco.
- Added: Oct 19, 2007
- Length: 08:53
Washingtonian Yolanda Young believes not having loved her absent father allowed her to forgive him.
- Added: Oct 08, 2007
- Length: 03:51
- Purchases: 3
Jonathan Meiburg of the Austin band Shearwater talks about an album that had a big impact on his life: Talk Talk 'Laughing Stock'
- Added: Oct 05, 2007
- Length: 11:22
Kim Wilson leads the legendary blues-rock band The Fabulous Thunderbirds. He talks about an album that had a big impact on his music: Little Walter...
- Added: Oct 05, 2007
- Length: 06:55
Rockabilly powerhouse Jim Heath also known as The Reverend Horton Heat talks about an album that changed his life: Sonny Boy Williamson 'One Way Out'
- Added: Oct 05, 2007
- Length: 08:04