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Discussions with authors Megan Miranda ("Such a Quiet Place") and Emily Henry ("People We Meet on Vacation").

Bought by WNMU-FM, Michigan Radio, and WKAR


  • Added: Aug 28, 2021
  • Length: 54:30
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Chill Beefs
Kate complains about her sister and other people who are not prepared to do the one thing they have to do when they get to the head of a line.

  • Added: Jun 21, 2021
  • Length: 03:29
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Today on Culture Clique we are joined by former KQAL Program Coordinator Teri Tenseth to talk about her latest venture, The Mother Loaf. The Mother...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 43:20
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In this special Halloween episode, learn about fall flowers, the obsession with zombies, and ideas for sharing candy during the pandemic.

  • Added: Oct 05, 2020
  • Length: 54:53
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Julie Crabb moved to the tiny town of Meadowlands from California. It was a move that changed her life for the better. Hear all about it in this ...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2020
  • Length: 10:48
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Humorist and author Roy Blount Jr. talks with National Writers Series co-founder Doug Stanton.

Bought by WKAR and Michigan Radio


  • Added: Oct 30, 2019
  • Length: 54:29
  • Purchases: 2
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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Many fear that the album is a dying breed. With the rise of online music streaming, listeners can jump from song to song, artist to artist and play...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2019
  • Length: 27:54
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Senor Jorge has lived a multicultural life. Hear how he came to be a Spanish teacher in Austin, Texas.

  • Added: Dec 17, 2018
  • Length: 04:20
Caption: Les Boréades de Montréal, Credit: boreades.com
We’re featuring some covers and popular music with classical groups on this episode.

Bought by KMUN, WNMU-FM, WETS, KMUN, WETS and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2017
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Chris Gillis (l.) & Gordon Thorne
Cook County musicians Gordon Thorne (guitar) and Chris Gillis (keyboard) stopped by WTIP's Studio A recently for fun chat and great tunes...old and...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2017
  • Length: 44:28
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Get a humorous account of the holiday season with Kansas blogger Jen Mann's book SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS WITH PEOPLE I WANT TO PUNCH IN THE THROAT. S...

Bought by WNJR


  • Added: Dec 21, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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John and Carol met in 1964 when a computer dating service matched them up. This December, they will have been married for 52 years.

Bought by WMUU-LP and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 15, 2016
  • Length: 01:49
  • Purchases: 2
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Dennis Larson is the lucky guy who chooses new foods each year for the Minnesota State Fair. He chatted with WTIP's Berta Bauer recently about what...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2016
  • Length: 17:56
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Robin Hirsch is the owner of The Cornelia Street Cafe, a venerable Greenwich Village institution that the city has proclaimed to be a "culinary and...

  • Added: Feb 29, 2016
  • Length: 29:01
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On this episode of Wish We Were Here, we bring you three stories from three current or former Colorado springs residents, completely unknown to one...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2015
  • Length: 39:29
Caption: Shirley Liang interviews classmate Alan Situ.
A 5th grade girl interviews a classmate about his interest in Little Lulu.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2015
  • Length: 02:38
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Learn about Numero Group's mission to salvage, restore, and archive neglected pieces of 20th century music history.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
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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
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A look at breakfast and its importance in our culture.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 18, 2013
  • Length: 07:33
  • Purchases: 1
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New episode! Learn about Numero Group's mission to salvage, restore, and archive neglected pieces of 20th century music history.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 13, 2012
  • Length: 14:26
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: 1954 Aerocar, Credit: courtesy Golden Wings Museum
Greg Herrick, president of the Aviation Foundation of America and aviation buff, is the proud owner of a rare 1954 Aerocar (yes, a car with wings)...

  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 23:15
Caption: Justin Barr bowling at Bayside Bowl, Portland, ME., Credit: Bridget Byrne
A short piece on Justin Barr, and his experiences as a first year bowler in the Bowl Portland league (Portland, ME).

  • Added: May 09, 2011
  • Length: 05:53
Caption: Jonathan Stalls and his dog arrive at Ocean Beach at the end of his walk across the U.S., Credit: Photo courtesy of Jonathan Stalls
Jonathan Stalls is a pretty typical young American. Nice guy. Loves his family, his friends, his country. You’ll learn more about all that later. F...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2011
  • Length: 08:31
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Every Sunday in Roosevelt Park, a bunch of former bike messengers get together to play bike polo.

  • Added: Jul 08, 2009
  • Length: 02:08
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Interview with punk rock band Against Me! about major labels, pirate radio, festivals, and much more!

  • Added: May 14, 2008
  • Length: 06:37