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Pumpkin Growing Contest in Massachusetts

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KFAI Minneapolis, and KOOP


  • Added: Dec 05, 2006
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 3
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The story behind the word "mascara"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:05
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The story behind the word "bombast"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:40
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Why we might not look the way we sound -- and vice-versa.

Bought by KZSC


  • Added: Nov 19, 2006
  • Length: 06:51
  • Purchases: 1
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Hunter Barry Forbes uses turkey psychology to lure in the toms. And some great gobbling...

Bought by 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station, Prairie Public, and WNKU


  • Added: Nov 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:20
  • Purchases: 3
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The story behind the word "pedigree"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:32
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The story behind the word "tributary"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:19

  • Added: Nov 10, 2006
  • Length: 02:21
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A New York essayist returns from a long trip abroad.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2006
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
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A humorous exploration of an everyday school item. Perfect for back-to-school or education shows.

  • Added: Sep 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:47
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Michael Rayner, storyteller and professional juggler, reflects on the complex high of fatherhood.

Bought by Public Interactive


  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 02:19
  • Purchases: 1
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Richard Tanner compresses an entire Spanish vacation into just over four minutes!

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
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Dan Farren tells of unexpected lessons learned under the big top.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Aug 04, 2006
  • Length: 05:22
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Part of the audio sketch series, Micro-Texts, exploring culture and technology.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:01
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The privations of war lead to a surprising night on the town for a Dublin doctor.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 08:25

  • Added: Jun 20, 2006
  • Length: 01:04
  • Purchases: 2
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WFUV's Assistant General Manager Ginger Calder puts her "New Jersey know-how" to use managing WFUV's budget.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2006
  • Length: 01:08
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WFUV's Assistant General Manager Ginger Calder talks about how she handles the station's money.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2006
  • Length: :55
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WFUV's Assistant General Manager Ginger Calder talks about the best part of her job.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2006
  • Length: :57
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David Greenberger's monologue introduces his work with the Duplex Planet, interviews with the elderly that began at a Boston nursing home. Here Gre...

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:15
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Comedy and Jazz: Man on the Street, Mal Sharpe wanders around America looking for the "meaning of life."

Bought by KZYX, WYSO, WMNF, KRCB 104.9, WCPN and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 58:25
  • Purchases: 11
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Harry Nilsson: The Beatles called him their favorite group, and though he died 12 years ago, there's resurging interest in the artist and his work.

Bought by KALW


  • Added: Jun 06, 2006
  • Length: 11:08
  • Purchases: 1
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Can all our current woes be laid at the feet of Ambien? Ian wonders.

  • Added: May 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:20
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Theatre-of-the-mind radio. Blue-collar rock 'n' roll! Not the usual.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 01:00:02
  • Purchases: 1