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Kangaroo
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
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The kangaroo is a favorite animal for reincarnation.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 01:09
Hoe Handle
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A story of childhood risks and hazards

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: :24
Leaving Portland
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A carefree tale of plane travel with mixed, but happy results.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: :15
My First Funeral
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
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
Upper Tiny
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An ambitious woodcarver comes back from the edge with the help of a business dream.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: :36
Vampire
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
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A stream-of-consciousness recitation of facts from an imagined horror film including Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney, with spooky music followed by a ra...

Bought by WRIR, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUT, KFAI Minneapolis, PRX Administrator and more


  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 7
Good Old Mum
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An off-kilter, stream-of-consciousness listing of that are not your usual Halloween goodies.

Bought by PRX Administrator


  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: :41
  • Purchases: 1
Saddle Kate, She Cried
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The recounting of an imagined classic Western movie

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 03:08
Eggs
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A march through a dozen ways to enjoy an egg.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
What is The Meaning of Life?
From: mal sharpe
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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
After the Dumpster
From: Elizabeth Chur
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Drowning in stuff, a hoarder discovers how to let go of some objects.

Bought by KVMR, WDBM, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, PRX Remix, KUOW and more


  • Added: Jun 08, 2006
  • Length: 11:44
  • Purchases: 7
The Trouble with Harry (Nilsson)
From: Jackson Braider
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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
Austin Life
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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Austin youth Mikaela Thomas talks about why she loves living in Austin, Texas, and what makes it unique.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2006
  • Length: 02:22
The Ambience of Ambien
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Can all our current woes be laid at the feet of Ambien? Ian wonders.

  • Added: May 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:20
The Young Marquis' Howlin' House Party! Show #3
From: J.J. Johnson
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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
Destination 64 N by 150 W
From: Ashley Gross
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Getting caught up in a worldwide quest to visit random spots on the planet

  • Added: May 17, 2006
  • Length: 08:00
The Adventures of Laura Shumate and Toto
From: Jessica Spaulding
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Radio drama

  • Added: May 08, 2006
  • Length: 03:12
An Evening of 75 Laughs with Jonathan Katz
From: Jonathan Katz
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An hour of live comedy with Jonathan Katz and Friends, recorded at Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Bought by KUCB, WGBH Radio Boston, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: May 05, 2006
  • Length: 53:58
  • Purchases: 3
Heather the Seamstress
From: KUOW
Series: Spring 2006 Fundraising Spots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
"It just takes time. It's the art of radio and telling stories."

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: Apr 06, 2006
  • Length: 01:06
  • Purchases: 1
It's Not Complicated
From: KUOW
Series: Spring 2006 Fundraising Spots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The news can be complicated. You know what isn't? Keeping this show on the air.

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Yellowstone Public Radio, and West Virginia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Apr 04, 2006
  • Length: 01:23
  • Purchases: 3
Shakespeare's Garage Sale
From: Jule Gardner
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Sound Portrait of a Prop Sale

  • Added: Apr 04, 2006
  • Length: 02:01
The Lumberyard: A Radio Magazine of Poetry, Prose, & Music 1:11
From: Aaron Sanders
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poems by Naomi Ayala, Amanda Cagle, Jacob Overdurff, Taylor Mali, Chris Anderson, Pit Pinegar, Annarose Fitzgerald, Aaron Mushengyezi, and Jennifer...

Bought by KTNA


  • Added: Mar 13, 2006
  • Length: 29:07
  • Purchases: 1
Darondo
From: Chris Roose
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A long-lost Bay Area soul singer, newly found.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and WMPG


  • Added: Mar 12, 2006
  • Length: 07:08
  • Purchases: 2
Goldfrapp Interview
From: Dan Kramer
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Goldfrapp previewing new alubm

  • Added: Feb 24, 2006
  • Length: 59:02
Seuss Abuse
From: Susan Johnston
Series: Spoken Word: The Capital Poetry Collective Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Kevin Matthews' short social commentary, a tongue-in-cheek take on Dr. Seuss

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Feb 19, 2006
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 1

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