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Over The Back Fence Presents "The 1940's"
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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Over the Back Fence is a community variety show that takes place the 2nd Friday of every month from March through November. The entertainment takes...

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 01:19:16
Get Behind Me, Now Stay There - Episode 56
From: Get Behind Me , Now Stay There
Series: Get Behind Me, Now Stay There
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know!!! Featuring Actress Adria Tennor, Rapper ThraxxUP, and You by Caroline Kepnes, in our audiob...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2015
  • Length: 59:58
Rez Rap Records creates a hip hop scene in northern Minnesota
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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In 2011, two rap groups in northern Minnesota decided to join forces: 100 Souls from Red Lake, and NPC3 from Bemidji. Together they’re known as Rez...

Bought by WDBM


  • Added: Feb 24, 2015
  • Length: 05:36
  • Purchases: 1
Nina Paley sings!
From: Thomas Florek
Series: The Tom and Doug Show
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Filmmaker and Cartoonist Nina Paley joins Tom and Doug for a lighthearted discussion of what qualities it takes for a work to be considered to be "...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
Full Moon Hacksaw # 1461 (Hour 1 & 2) - 01/29/2015
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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Our favorite Serbian blues guitarist Ana Popovic starts a Hacksaw groove, then from Ruthie Foster's seasoned voice thru samba snow and vintage main...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, WKAR, WOUB, KPVL, WVBI-LP and more


  • Added: Jan 27, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:53
  • Purchases: 7
The Glass Sho: Episode 32 (Miranda Cuckson)
From: Chris McGovern
Series: The Glass Sho
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Violinist Miranda Cuckson discusses her newest recording Melting The Darkness.

  • Added: Dec 02, 2014
  • Length: 01:12:56
The Glass Sho: Episode 27 (Molly Herron/Molly Thompson)
From: Chris McGovern
Series: The Glass Sho
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Molly Herron discusses New Music For New Instruments; Molly Thompson talks about her program featuring music from her song cycles at Spectrum.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2014
  • Length: 01:17:04
The Glass Sho: Episode 21 (Vicky Chow/Danielle Eva Schwob & Ashley Jackson)
From: Chris McGovern
Series: The Glass Sho
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Bang On a Can pianist Vicky Chow talks about her new releases; Composer-singer Danielle Eva Schwob and harpist Ashley Jackson discuss the upcoming ...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2014
  • Length: 01:21:31
140802 Music You've Never Heard - New Orleans and Swamp Pop
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
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Music you've never heard by musicians you've never heard of.... Songs from the golden era of Americana, the 1950-70s when the modern era of pop mu...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2014
  • Length: 02:46:25
Breaking Into Song
From: Stanford Storytelling Project
Series: State of the Human
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Sometimes, the only way to voice our feelings is to break into song.

Bought by WMUU-LP, CHSR-FM 97.9, and WKCC


  • Added: Jun 25, 2014
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 3
Live Wire Radio - Episode 252 NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Mechanical engineer/musician Christine McKinley, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire Radio
Math genius JASON PADGETT, mechanical engineer/musician CHRISTINE MCKINLEY, and music by SWAN SOVEREIGN.

Bought by WCPN, WRIR, KUT, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KSRQ and more


  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 10
SF Mixtape Society keeps the art of sharing mixes alive
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: San Francisco Mixtape Society mix exchange at the Make Out Room., Credit: Annie Lin San Francisco Mixtape Society
The San Francisco Mixtape Society hosts mix exchanges at the Make Out Room in the Mission District. Music lovers meet, mingle and exchange mixes th...

  • Added: May 20, 2014
  • Length: 05:54
Live Wire Radio - Episode 250 NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire Radio
Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings, and music from Ages and Ages.

Bought by WCPN, WRIR, KUT, KCPW Salt Lake City, KUOW and more


  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 53:57
  • Purchases: 6
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 245
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Actress/author Annabelle Gurwitch, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire Radio
Actress author ANNABELLE GURWITCH, shoe designer D'WAYNE EDWARDS, and music by LOVE GIGANTIC.

Bought by KSRQ, Rhythm & News Service, KUNV, 90.5 WESA, and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 03, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 245 NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Actress/author Annabelle Gurwitch, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire Radio
Actress author ANNABELLE GURWITCH, shoe designer D'WAYNE EDWARDS, and music by LOVE GIGANTIC.

Bought by WCPN, KUT, KUOW, Northwest Public Broadcasting, and KCPW Salt Lake City


  • Added: Apr 03, 2014
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 5
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 242 NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Filmmaker Beth Harrington, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
Musician and author WESLEY STACE, filmmaker BETH HARRINGTON, and music from ALBATROSS.

Bought by WCPN, WRIR, KUT, KUOW, KCPW Salt Lake City and more


  • Added: Mar 13, 2014
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 6
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 242
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Filmmaker Beth Harrington, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
Musician and author WESLEY STACE, filmmaker BETH HARRINGTON, and music from ALBATROSS.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, Rhythm & News Service, KUNV, and 90.5 WESA


  • Added: Mar 13, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Bay Area Beats: Growing up with Thao and the Get Down Stay Down
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
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Thao Nguyen grew up in Northern Virginia, and started playing music at age 12. Since then she has released three critically acclaimed albums, and s...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2014
  • Length: 08:13
Live Wire Radio - Episode 236 Encore NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Comedian April Richardson , Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
NPR Correspondent DAVID FOLKENFLIK, Comedian APRIL RICHARDSON, and music by SHELBY EARL.

Bought by WCPN, KUT, Northwest Public Broadcasting, and KCPW Salt Lake City


  • Added: Feb 13, 2014
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 4
Live Wire Radio - Episode 236 Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Comedian April Richardson , Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
NPR Correspondent DAVID FOLKENFLIK, Comedian APRIL RICHARDSON, and music by SHELBY EARL.

Bought by KUNV, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, Rhythm & News Service, and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 13, 2014
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 4
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 229 Encore NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Author Kevin Barry, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
Author KEVIN BARRY, author A.M. Homes, and music from Michael Hearst.

Bought by KUT, KCPW Salt Lake City, and Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 3
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 229 Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Author Kevin Barry, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
Author KEVIN BARRY, author A.M. Homes, and music from Michael Hearst.

Bought by WCPN, KUNV, KSRQ, Rhythm & News Service, and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 30, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 228 Encore NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Author T.C. Boyle , Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire
Authors T.C. BOYLE, M.K. ASANTE, IAN DOESCHER, and music by TANYA DONELLY.

Bought by KUT, KUOW, KCPW Salt Lake City, and Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jan 22, 2014
  • Length: 53:56
  • Purchases: 4
The Peter Yarrow Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg. Wide ranging discussion from his relationship with Bob Dylan to the potential of viral video...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 16:54
NO JERKS: The House Venues of Pioneer Valley
From: Jonah Fried
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This is a short profile on a few prominent DIY music promoters in western Massachusetts who host shows in their basements and living rooms. Featu...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2013
  • Length: 06:11