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Extreme ironing, cheese rolling, and shin kicking: The world of weird sports
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf
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Meet an extreme ironer, cheese roller, and shin kicking referee (also called a "stickler") on this weird sports episode of Audacious!

  • Added: Feb 24, 2024
  • Length: 50:00
An Expat's Exploration of Americans and Hockey*
From: University of Montana Journalism
Caption: Anna's old team: The Carstairs Bruins of Alberta
*They just don't get it.

Bought by KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: May 23, 2013
  • Length: 06:47
  • Purchases: 1
Searching for GEES (spirit) in the townships - A White South African confronts his fears to enjoy the World Cup in Unity
From: YENZA
Series: WORLD CUP ROOTS
Caption: Guy with his vuvuzela at Mzolis, Credit: Photo by Czerina Patel - Copyright Czerina Patel 2010
This weekend, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 92nd birthday. South Africa will celebrate his legacy which includes his role in helping to bring the r...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2010
  • Length: 04:04
Take Me Out to the Japanese Ballgame
From: Rachel Louise Snyder
Series: Global Guru Radio
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This week the Global Guru uncovers the rules behind Japanese baseball. Accidentally smack the matter with the ball? You better practice your bowing...

Bought by WABE, HCC Radio The Dragon, WTIP, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 02:58
  • Purchases: 4
The Gospel of Lido
From: Miranda Diboll
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The story of three outdoor swimming pools, known as 'lidos' in London.

  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 19:04