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Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing - "Christmas Tree"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Steve Downing shares the story of his unique placement of his Christmas tree and the added benefits it provides his home. Downing also dives into s...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 04:38
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown - Minnesota Gifts
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron Brown talks about the subtle quirks that give life in Minnesota its nuances and its hardships in his review of author Chris Niskanen's book, ...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 1
"The Legend of the Hero Bush" ( A fable from the future that may hold water today)
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
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In this episode First half: : a fable from the future told now..based on half remembered tales of the past and present. Second half: excerpts from...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 57:19
There's Nothing to Worry About
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron Brown on superstitions.

  • Added: Sep 05, 2012
  • Length: 02:16
East Oakland (in Blue)
From: Mwende Hahesy
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East Oakland neighbors wax poetic about their neighborhood with rhymes from Oakland hip-hop artist Do D.A.T.'s album "Oakland in Blue" laid in for ...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 25, 2012
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
Hey, Nike - Pay Up!
From: Dick Meister
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Sports gear maker Nike owes us money for acting billboards and wearing the Nike swoosh that's prominently displayed on Nike gear.

  • Added: Apr 28, 2011
  • Length: 03:25
How to Ace a Job Interview
From: Mariel Fiedler
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A comedic piece giving advice on how to follow up after your first interview.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2011
  • Length: 07:59
Peculiar Privilege and the Elegy
From: Littleglobe
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Ece Ergadöz, a Turkish student at the United World College, explores her relationship with her mixed ethnic roots.

Bought by WMNF and YouthCast


  • Added: Jun 21, 2010
  • Length: 07:44
  • Purchases: 2
Inside the Mutter
From: Michael Paul Mason
Caption: Wall of Skulls, Credit: John Donges
A provocative tour into one of America's most curious museums, The Mutter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Bought by WLPR , KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 23, 2010
  • Length: 10:22
  • Purchases: 3
The Cult of Luck
From: Ayana Contreras
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Ayana Contreras explores the motivation behind "playing the numbers", or the lottery.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 09:46
Penny the cat: Her message from beyond
From: Paul Messing
Series: Thoughts from an Animal Communicator
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The story of a cat named Penny, whose death was not in vain.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Nov 19, 2009
  • Length: 04:03
  • Purchases: 1
Respectacle: A Mockumentary
From: Susan Barrett Price
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Voices of innocence against the institutional clangor. Third Coast sound art.

  • Added: Dec 12, 2008
  • Length: 02:30
Show 12: Dylan and the Traditions
From: Bill King
Series: Shakespeare in the Alley: Bob Dylan's Poetics
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Dylan & the Traditions: Literature, Popular Song, Folk Song

Bought by KPIP-LP, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WMNF, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, and WETS


  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 01:00:13
  • Purchases: 5
Interview with Miss Suti
From: ANITA PALLADINO
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Exclusive Interview with Feline Leader, Miss Suti

  • Added: Jun 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:20
Show 7: Love Songs Part II
From: Bill King
Series: Shakespeare in the Alley: Bob Dylan's Poetics
Caption: Dr. Bill King
Extends part 6 by looking at "Visions of Johanna"

Bought by KPIP-LP, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WMNF, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 6
Jack Kerouac: Writing Lesson
From: Susan Barrett Price
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Jack Kerouacs's Belief & Technique for Modern Prose - a reading

Bought by RadioStPete Florida and KZYX


  • Added: Apr 18, 2008
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 2
The Villain we hate But Can't LIve Without: TV
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Interesting Point with SCADRadio
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TV is who we are

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Sep 30, 2007
  • Length: 04:36
  • Purchases: 1
I'm Gonna Be a Bear
From: Jim Hoskins
Series: TBubbaTalks!
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I'm Gonna Be a Bear

  • Added: Sep 28, 2007
  • Length: 01:58
What are we ever going to do with all these gay people?
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Interesting Point with SCADRadio
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An unconventional idea on homosexuality.

Bought by KRCB 104.9 and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 15, 2007
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 2
Jews are good tippers, and other what else you learn by waiting tables.
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Commentary Corral
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Tip your waiter, he isn't working for Jesus.

Bought by SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 01:35
  • Purchases: 2
The Crabby Hermit considers coming out of his shell
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Commentary Corral
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An introverted young man considers a different life.

Bought by The PRX Podcast and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 01:54
  • Purchases: 2
AD REVIEW -- Orbit Gum Dirty Mouth.
From: SCAD Radio
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Review of a currently Airing Commercial

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: May 23, 2007
  • Length: 02:09
  • Purchases: 1
Science Fiction Friction
From: Jonathan Ellis
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Tongue-in-cheek conflict of nerds vs geeks

Bought by PRX Remix, The Story, New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, and The PRX Podcast


  • Added: May 17, 2007
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 5
Subway of Mind
From: Judith Weber
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promo for THE LABYRINTHINE SUBWAY GAME

  • Added: Feb 27, 2007
  • Length: 07:26
Cuckoo For Christ!
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Commentary Corral
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Religion has become too commercial in the US.

Bought by SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network


  • Added: Feb 14, 2007
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 1