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An interview with David J. Skal, author of "Fright Favorites: 31 Movies to Haunt Your Halloween and Beyond" (Turner Classic Movies)

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 26:53
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An interview with Maureen Whittaker, author of "Jeremy Brett: Playing a Part."

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 28:49
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An interview with Eilidh McGinness, author of "JOSEPHINE: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, SPY"

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 20:21
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An interview with Art Bell, author of "Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor"

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 21:41
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An interview with Gareth Owen, author of "Raising an Eyebrow: My Life with Sir Roger Moore

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 25:32
Caption: Matt Vogel, Credit: Matt Vogel
Matt Vogel is a principal Muppet performer who took over the roles of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and The Count as well as the most recognizable puppe...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:54
Caption: Lisa Sweasy, Credit: Lisa Sweasy
The Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is the world’s only museum dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. I speak with Vent Haven’s curato...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 31:42
Caption: Jay Johnson, Credit: Jay Johnson
Ventriloquist Jay Johnson became a household name starring on the sitcom Soap as ventriloquist Chuck Campbell. He later went on to win a Tony Awar...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:16:36
Caption: Ronnie Burkett, Credit: Ronnie Burkett
I talk to master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, who is teaching a Master Class at the 2020 National Puppetry Conference, about his thoughts on the Confe...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 24:37
Caption: Cheryl Blaylock, Credit: Cheryl Blaylock
Cheryl Blaylock puppeteered the character Eureeka on the hit Nickelodeon show Eureeka’s Castle. Other credits include work on Sesame Street, Oobi,...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:06:03
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An interview with Dylan Howard, author of "Bad" and "Royals at War"

  • Added: Jul 25, 2020
  • Length: 22:23
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A candid conversation with outspoken pianist and composer Tom Pierson, who talks about his early days as a classical prodigy and his work in jazz, ...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: May 31, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean is a huge fan of bluegrass folk, music.He joins Steve to share his experience and some of the bluegrass sing...

  • Added: May 15, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:41
Caption: Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass, Credit: Steve Martin
Stephen Mougin is an award winning musician ,producer in Nashville.

Bought by Southern Branch Bluegrass


  • Added: May 15, 2020
  • Length: 01:02:47
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Donna Kimball and Allan Trautman, Credit: Donna Kimball and Allan Trautman
In this first Puppeteer Roundtable, I am joined by Donna Kimball (Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal Age of Resistance) and Allan Trautman (Muppets, Happyt...

  • Added: May 15, 2020
  • Length: 57:35
Caption: Mark Bryan Wilson & Slimer, Credit: mark Bryan Wilson
Mark Bryan Wilson puppeteered Slimer in blockbuster film Ghostbusters.  His other credits include puppetry work on Beetlejuice, Hook, MuppetVision ...

  • Added: May 15, 2020
  • Length: 01:18:32
Caption: Jabbo Smith
This is a feature of those unsung heroes on trumpet and cornet in early jazz. They received little notice because there were two, at that time, who...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: May 08, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: David Stephens, Credit: David Stephens
My guest this episode is David Stephens of All Hands Productions. David creates family friendly, one person puppets shows that tour all across the ...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 01:19:14
Caption: Lauren Gunderson, Credit: Kirsten Lara Getchell
Playwright Lauren Gunderson puts women’s stories at the center of the stage.

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 07, 2020
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: John McEuen , the String Wizard
John McEuen ,founding member of The Nitty Gitty Band and a frequent contributor to Unreal Bluegrass, returns to update about new projects of The St...

Bought by Southern Branch Bluegrass


  • Added: Feb 28, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:07
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Flux ...Jerry Douglas
Jerry Douglas, acknowledged master of the dobro returns to Unreal Bluegrass

  • Added: Feb 21, 2020
  • Length: 57:11
Caption: Ernie and Joe, Credit: Courtesy of Ernie and Joe
Interview with Jenifer McShane who directed Ernie and Joe a documentary follows two San Antonio Police Officers as they respond to mental health c...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2020
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Rorie Dingey at Sisters On The Fly Campout, Credit: renee wilde
Today on County Lines, we go to Woodstock Ohio in Champaign county. County Lines producer Renee Wilde has discovered a sort of traveling sisterhood...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 27, 2019
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 1
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County Fairs and harness racing go hand in hand. The two hundred year old sport has been dominated by men, but here in Ohio, a group of women are c...

  • Added: Dec 27, 2019
  • Length: 04:47
Caption: Dale Jett
Carter Family legacy Dale Jett & "Hello Stranger" recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews w...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2019
  • Length: 58:59