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Podcast Playlist Presents: Cozy Stories for the Holidays
From: Podcast Playlist from CBC Radio
Series: Podcast Playlist from CBC Radio Specials
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From the origin of the most popular Christmas song to why men are so hard to shop for. Get comfy, because we're sharing comforting stories for the ...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WRGY, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and KBBI Alaska


  • Added: Dec 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
A Shout Across the Valley
From: Fil Corbitt
Series: The Wind
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How did the mythic western cowboy learn to yodel? The unlikely history of voice breaking in American music, and what it says about us.

  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 31:31
Beyond a Song: Musicians who Passed in 2016 - Retrospective
From: ISOAS Media
Series: Beyond a Song
Caption: Rich Reardin
Host Rich Reardin talks about some of the musicians that passed away in 2016 in this special new years 2017 show.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2017
  • Length: 01:00:00
The Roots of Inspiration: Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango
From: Donna Granata
Caption: Miguel del Aguila, Credit: Donna Granata
Three-time Grammy nominated Uruguayan-born American composer, Miguel del Aguila, shares insight into his most recent lauded composition, Concierto ...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Aug 21, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
1. The Family Funeral Band
From: Jesse Rhodes
Series: Mannish
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Growing up, my family played a lot of music. We also performed... mostly funerals. The driving force behind it all? My dad. So, in order to better ...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2016
  • Length: 28:53
E01 / Your Pet Hates Your Music
From: Sarah Hoyles
Series: Pet Sounds
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You leave the radio on for your pet, before you leave the apartment. We'll find out if the cat and dog wish you hadn't.

Bought by KCPW Salt Lake City, North State Public Radio, WABE, and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 11, 2015
  • Length: 13:41
  • Purchases: 4
The Green Room with Lara Downes: Pilot
From: Lara Downes
Series: THE GREEN ROOM with Lara Downes
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Behind the scenes and before the downbeat… join concert pianist and host Lara Downes backstage in the Green Room for a look into the real lives of ...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2014
  • Length: 20:10
Not Exactly a Lady
From: WWNO
Series: Storyville
Caption: The 500 Club on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Credit: Ryan Khatam
Phyllis Dunham tells of her first experiences coming to New Orleans with her father...and his friends...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 05:41
Madi Diaz - Maybe I Just Liked Making Noise
From: Cord Phillips
Series: Nashville Time Machine
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Artist Madi Diaz talks about the first time she got on stage.

  • Added: Sep 19, 2013
  • Length: 03:38
Risky Video
From: Sam Dingman
Series: Dingmantics
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18-year old Sam manages to land his first date, with a girl whose name is also Sam. Porn and ice cream are involved, and things gets messy (not li...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 19:41
The Violin Prodigy
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
One must be focused to excel

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Dec 09, 2010
  • Length: :42
  • Purchases: 1
He Was As Good As The Kingston Trio
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
Have you complimented your favorite artist today?

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Mar 19, 2010
  • Length: 01:38
  • Purchases: 1
I'm Just an Okie From Muskogee
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
Did you know that Okie From Muskogee was a satire?

  • Added: Jan 10, 2009
  • Length: 01:12
Help With Rehersal
From: The humble Farmer
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Another reason to go into teaching

Bought by Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 10, 2008
  • Length: :39
  • Purchases: 1