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Rock Star Commercials
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Of course rock stars do commercials. Some believe it is selling out but you have pay the bills. This week is a long list of rock stars you might ...

Bought by WYAP, WMTNradio, KHNS, KWIT, The Bear 91.3, KUCA-FM and more


  • Added: Aug 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Musician Cameos
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Now and again, you will see a rock musician show up in a movie either as a performer or an extra. This week we have a long list of appearences.

Bought by WMTNradio, WYAP, KHNS, Harford Community Radio, KWIT and more


  • Added: Aug 06, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
149: History of Bandanas
From: Trace Kerr
Series: Brain Junk
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Originating in India, the western version of the red bandana began in 1800s England with the use of snuff. Over the years the pattern has changed s...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2021
  • Length: 04:55
breadboard
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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You use it to help design devices that end up in more than your kitchen.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 26, 2017
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 1
It's a car! It's a plane! No wait...it's both!
From: WTIP
Series: The Roadhouse
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
kowtow - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "kowtow"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:40