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The Plausibility of Star Wars
From: KSLU
Series: STEM Science Radio
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In the episode, our hosts analyze the real implications of Star Wars technology. From the widely-known Light-saber to the concept of artificial gra...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and Belfast Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 27, 2020
  • Length: 13:20
  • Purchases: 2
The Physics of Gymnastics
From: KSLU
Series: STEM Science Radio
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In this episode, our hosts analyze the science of Simone Biles' successful Triple Double.

Bought by Belfast Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2020
  • Length: 12:08
  • Purchases: 1
Sci-Fi and Science
From: KSLU
Series: STEM Science Radio
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Dr. Rhett Allain and Todd Delaney discuss the biggest science fiction movies of the past and the weight they have in real science.

Bought by Belfast Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2020
  • Length: 11:49
  • Purchases: 1
Weird Weather
From: KSLU
Series: STEM Science Radio
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Our hosts discuss bizarre weather shifts all over the world and the factors that cause them.

Bought by Belfast Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 09, 2020
  • Length: 10:43
  • Purchases: 1
Internet Challenges
From: KSLU
Series: STEM Science Radio
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This week, Isaak and Rhett remember old internet challenges and discuss the allure the makes them viral sensations.

Bought by Belfast Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 05, 2020
  • Length: 12:12
  • Purchases: 1
daemon
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Is there a program called Matt Daemon that secretly translates everything you say around your computer into a Boston accent?

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 25, 2017
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 1
magic smoke
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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All hail and all fear the magic smoke!

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 02:39
  • Purchases: 1
revolute
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Describing revolute joints.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 1
Nerdette S02-E04 (06/30/14): Mad houses, Mississippi Goddam and Modernist art
From: WBEZ
Caption: Nellie Bly
Hosts Tricia and Greta bring you the stories of muckraker Nellie Bly, painter Georgia O'Keeffe and jazz singer Nina Simone. We talk to authors, une...

Bought by KUAC


  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 27:00
  • Purchases: 1
Source Audio Gear Review
From: MEEP! (the band)
Series: The MEEP! Show
Caption: The Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion, Credit: Source Audio
The MEEP! Show reviews gear from Source Audio.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 28:35
31: Not in the Kitchen Anymore
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds
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When does trash talk in online gaming cross a line?

  • Added: Jul 11, 2013
  • Length: 18:31
02: Foley Follies (Standard Length)
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds (Standard Length)
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You might not know what foley is, but you know what it sounds like.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 02, 2013
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
Video Arcades
From: Andrew Bales
Series: Into It
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Since their rise with the release of the 1978 game Space Invaders, video arcades have evolved alongside home gaming systems.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, PRX Remix, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 09, 2012
  • Length: 01:49
  • Purchases: 3
Foley
From: Documentary on One - RTE, Ireland
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The story of Jack Foley, a former dock worker who, when working at Universal Pictures, created a method of adding sounds to films, known now as the...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 21, 2011
  • Length: 33:01
  • Purchases: 1
The Binary Boys Review Bejeweled 2
From: Doug MacRostie
Series: The Binary Boys Legendary Video Game Review
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Put away the family jewels... Bejeweled 2 for the PS3 PSN gives us an excuse to broach the subject of Gemology :D

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota


  • Added: Mar 15, 2010
  • Length: 05:31
  • Purchases: 1
The Orchestrion: Pat Metheny's One-Man Band
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs to the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 18, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Krypton
From: Distillations
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The real story of krypton

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Criminal Chemistry
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Chemistry on both sides of the law.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 11:52
  • Purchases: 1
The Works: Dr. Horrible, Voice to Text, and Finding Deals on Gas
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
Caption: PRX default Piece image
We look at a hit musical series exclusively on the web, learn how to get things done using only your voice, and get an online shortcut for finding ...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2008
  • Length: 12:28