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Taking on the Flying Trapeze by Katherine Sims of Weekday High
From: YouthCast
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You’re probably hearing a whole bunch of back to school nonsense right now: features about homeschooling, tracking, uniforms, extended school hours...

  • Added: Oct 10, 2011
  • Length: 07:50
"Please Call Stella": Capturing English, from Afrikaans to Zulu
From: Rebecca Sheir
Caption: The Speech Accent Archive is the brainchild of GMU's Steven Weinberger, Credit: Rebecca Sheir
A look -- and listen -- inside the world's largest online database of English accents.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, PRX Remix, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 24, 2011
  • Length: 05:19
  • Purchases: 5
The Live Feed Present: New X Art Ensemble
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
Caption: Billy X Curmano and New X Art Ensemble
On this episode of "The Live Feed" KQAL's Teri Tenseth presents the area's most bothersome band, comprised of local musicians and artists. New X Ar...

  • Added: Jun 01, 2011
  • Length: 33:27
Finding the Muse
From: Lauren Peterson
Series: Jazz Fest 2011
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At last weekend's 41st Annual Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lauren Peterson spoke with a member of the Muses, an all-female...

  • Added: May 09, 2011
  • Length: 03:01
The Dude: on Bowling
From: Bridget Byrne
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
Fuzzy Bunny tickles your happy spot
From: Fuzzy Bunny Radio
Series: The Fuzzy Bunny Cuddle Time Hour
Caption: www.fuzzybunnyradio.com, Credit: Fuzzy Bunny Radio
Short days, long nights, cold weather and cabin fever will soon be over. Spring is just around the corner and to get you ready, Dirk is gonna play ...

Bought by 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT


  • Added: Mar 17, 2011
  • Length: 01:56:08
  • Purchases: 1
A slice of life with the Church of Pie
From: KALW
Caption: Erin Shannon, “Queen of Pie.”, Credit: Rob Hoey
One San Francisco-based group is taking the worship of food to a whole new level. This past Saturday, about 100 people descended on 111 Minna Galle...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 06, 2011
  • Length: 02:56
  • Purchases: 1
The Legend of Patsy Cline
From: Jeffrey Letterly
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A surreal encounter with Patsy Cline.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:21
  • Purchases: 1
The Duel-O-Matic
From: Steve Webb
Series: The Gentlemen's Club
Caption: The Gentlemen's Club
An advertisement for the jolly handy "Duel-O-Matic.:

  • Added: Nov 09, 2010
  • Length: :33
Professor Mikey's Chill Christmas
From: Mike Flanagan
Series: Professor Mikey's Old School
Caption: Professor Mikey's Chill Christmas
Professor Mikey's annual holiday mixtape is a CHILL theme this year, with music from all genres providing a soundtrack for peace and fun.

Bought by KDUR, WHCP-LP Cambridge, KDUR, KHEN-LP, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 25, 2010
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 13
The Live Feed Presents: Maudlin
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
Caption: Maudlin, Credit: via Maudlin on Facebook
On this edition of The Live Feed we feature Twin Cities based band Maudlin. Maudlin features Winona's own husband and wife team David Priebe (bass,...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
  • Length: 32:23
MORE Songs Separated at Birth
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Some songs were just meant to be played with other songs. This is the second program based on that premise.

  • Added: Oct 13, 2010
  • Length: 55:39
The Live Feed Presents: The F Knights
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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The Live Feed is getting a little crude this week as we welcome the Minneapolis based rock band The F Knights.

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Sep 30, 2010
  • Length: 34:16
  • Purchases: 1
Review: Chicano Batman
From: Thomas Fawcett
Series: CornerCast
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Boom! Bap! Biff! The CornerCast cruises from Los Angeles to La Ciudad Gotham with the lo-fi, lowrider soul of Chicano Batman.

  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 06:39
The Flock from the Block
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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The wisdom of a birdman

Bought by PRX Remix and WMPG


  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 06:16
  • Purchases: 2
Pirates Living in Unit 8T
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Colin McEnroe Show: Fresh Voices
Caption: Flickr Creative Commons, Credit: Alaskan Dude
As most of you know, a band of pirates has been occupying Unit 8T sicne last December, although the exact nature of their tenancy remains unclear.

  • Added: May 05, 2010
  • Length: 06:15
Picture This: A Nerd With a Camera & a Love Story by Raymond Abercrombie
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2010
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Raymond is a Senior at DeVry in Chicago. A member of the team "Hellow World," Raymond competed in the 2010 Louder Than a Bomb Teen Poetry Slam as a...

Bought by KUER and Remix Radio


  • Added: Apr 01, 2010
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 2
This is a Break-Up Poem by Dana Castillo
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2010
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Dana is a senior at Maine East High School in Park Ridge, IL. She represented Maine East with her teammates in the final round of the 2010 Louder T...

Bought by KUER and Remix Radio


  • Added: Apr 01, 2010
  • Length: 03:07
  • Purchases: 2
Not Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun
From: Tom Pappalardo
Series: The Optimist
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The tale of a Dunkin Donuts, an armed robbery, and a high school girl I wanted to throw sugar packets at. The author almost loses his jelly.

Bought by KBRP Community Radio, KUT, PRX Remix, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Mar 16, 2010
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 4
My Side of the Story: The YMCA
From: Tom Pappalardo
Series: The Optimist
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I am offended by the foul odor which emanates from this stinking sweat-factory!

Bought by PRX Remix and Remix Radio


  • Added: Mar 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 2
Global Guru - Holland's Peculiar Curses
From: Rachel Louise Snyder
Series: Global Guru Radio
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This week the Global Guru travels to Holland to learn how to insult someone... in Dutch. A surprising look at a secular society.

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 08, 2010
  • Length: 02:18
  • Purchases: 2
American Politics: The Never-Ending Campaign
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
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The former political writer of "The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather" takes you on a "newsical" trip through the looking glass with narration, musi...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2010
  • Length: 54:50
Hands Up!
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Fritz Grobe and Stephen Volt perform together as Eepybird. You more likely know them as the Coke and Mentos Guys. You know, the ones on YouTube wh...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:45
Listoff, Episode 4
From: Adam Pogoff
Series: Listoff
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Disappointing Coupons

  • Added: Dec 02, 2009
  • Length: 01:11
Listoff, Episode 3
From: Adam Pogoff
Series: Listoff
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Famous Men in Russian History

  • Added: Dec 02, 2009
  • Length: 01:18