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This episode focuses on the making of Whit Stillman's third film, The Last Days of Disco, the conclusion in what is often referred to as his Doomed...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
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In this second episode of our series on the career, legacy, aspirations and regrets of Whit Stillman, we hear from the filmmaker — as well as actor...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2024
  • Length: 52:44
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Wow! This week, Anchorage producer, musician, and all around nice guy, Chad Reynvaan stops by the show to chat about his latest solo record, Genera...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, KSTK, Raven Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 6
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On the menu this week: A new cover from Dolly Parton A new version of Money from Roger Waters himself plus, new music from The Mountain Goats, Ple...

Bought by KHNS, KTNA, KSTK, KNBA, KMXT and more


  • Added: Jul 31, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 6
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In this week's ep, we sample some new music from classic artists, including a song from Willie Nelson's upcoming 151st new album! Plus new releases...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KTNA, KSTK, KMXT and more


  • Added: Jul 24, 2023
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 6
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On this week's episode, new tunes courtesy of M. Ward, Blonde Redhead, and Hiss Golden Messenger. Plus sampling some tracks out of Juneau & talking...

Bought by KHNS, KNBA, KSTK, Raven Radio, KTNA and more


  • Added: Jun 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Gord Robertson on Fraggle Rock, Credit: Gord Robertson
Gord Robertson was the puppeteer of Zoboomafoo, the talking Lemur from the television show of the same name. He also played Bill, the psychopathic...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2023
  • Length: 01:13:00
Caption: Mike Quinn, Credit: Mike Quinn
Mike Quinn’s first professional puppetry gig was working for Jim Henson on The Great Muppet Caper. His second job was working on The Dark Crystal....

  • Added: Aug 31, 2022
  • Length: 01:30:27
Caption: Trisco Pearson of Force M.D.'s, Credit: Shefik
Acceptance - Force M.D.'s is a vocal group formed in 1981. Trisco Pearson later joined the group. They released a collection of R&B hits throughout...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2021
  • Length: 02:29
Caption: WBEZ's 'Making Beyoncé'
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a media mogul. A philanthropist. A feminist hero. But before the Grammys, the platinum records and Destiny’s Child, ther...

Bought by KUHF, WCMU Michigan, KOSU, KERA, WXPN and more


  • Added: Jan 24, 2020
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 29
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In this first episode, I talk with tournament officials and competitive gamers about a local gaming regional called All or Nothing Gaming (AON). I ...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2017
  • Length: 14:40
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Darren Criss: The Song is The Song Julian sits down with his youngest guest yet, to talk Chet Baker, Cole Porter, and the perpetual importance of t...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 20, 2017
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 1
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In this episode, host Mike O’Toole is joined by Kimberly Jung, Co-founder of Rumi Spice. They chat about the many hurdles the company has to get ov...

  • Added: May 15, 2015
  • Length: 25:45
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In this episode presented by our friends at Craft Beer Cellar, host Mike O’Toole visits Tony Magee, founder and CEO of Lagunitas. They discuss how ...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 39:03
Caption: Frank Sinatra being interview during World War II, Credit: Wikipedia
Radio reached its height of popularity during World War II. But the war also ushered in its greatest competitor - television.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WMMT, and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Dec 01, 2014
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Projectionist Nikki Weispfenning at Trylon Microcinema , Credit: Todd Melby
Fewer Americans are watching movies in theaters—ticket sales fell by 11 percent between 2004 and 2013. For those attending the cinema, just about e...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2014
  • Length: 03:46
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It seems odd that a large corporation would launch a campaign that’s neither proprietary nor tightly controlled. So when American Express — a not-s...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2014
  • Length: 31:16
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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
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Is it a store, an art gallery, or a magazine? According to founder Rachel Shechtman, Story is a little bit of all three. Based in the Chelsea neigh...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2014
  • Length: 26:43
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Many unconventional brands are proving that you can succeed while managing around ideas that aren’t typically measurable. With the right leadership...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2014
  • Length: 14:42
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Graphics in video games are undoubtedly one of the most talked topics in gaming. By speaking with Dr. Dennis Woytek, I hope to give the audience a ...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2014
  • Length: 07:56
Caption: Photo of Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) reading as Hugh Brannum (Mr. Green Jeans) comes with a surprise cake to announce the fifth anniversary of the television program Captain Kangaroo., Credit: CBS Television
A box of sound effects from the Captain Kangaroo show opens the door to a bygone era of live television production. Interviews with key players on ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 09:50
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Dr. Lonnie Smith
"They name it -- they just come up with all kinds of names..."'Funk'... 'jazz' or... 'acid jazz.' Or they named it 'boogaloo.' We don't know anyth...

Bought by Prairie Public, WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 04, 2013
  • Length: 10:19
  • Purchases: 5
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The Unconventionals host, Mike O'Toole, chats with Michael Dubin, CEO, Dollar Shave Club.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 29:25
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The Unconventionals host, Mike O'Toole, chats with Morgen Newman, VP, International Sales and Jeff Avallon, VP, Business Development, IdeaPaint

  • Added: Nov 05, 2012
  • Length: 29:02