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Episode 4 ~ Online Gaming Communities
From: Matthew Mustovich
Series: The Art of Video Game Design
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Randall Coleman and I talk about the impact video game communities have on the development of new titles.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2014
  • Length: 08:35
Do Video Games Kill? Episode 2 - Counter Attack
From: Andrew Mingyar
Series: Do Video Games Kill?
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In which a person who believes video games do not cause violence in children is interviewed.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2014
  • Length: 16:22
NO JERKS: The House Venues of Pioneer Valley
From: Jonah Fried
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This is a short profile on a few prominent DIY music promoters in western Massachusetts who host shows in their basements and living rooms. Featu...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2013
  • Length: 06:11
Culture Queue 11-24-13: Hey Arnold Thanksgiving
From: Radio K
Series: Radio K Culture Queue
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It's Thanksgiving in Hillside, and Arnold and Helga are struggling with their imperfect versions of the holiday. Come join us for mushed up pumpkin...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2013
  • Length: 29:18
Love letters from Micheal Jackson
From: New Jersey Radio Exchange Network
Series: North Jersey Radio Series
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Feature on Author Dorcus Bennett's New about on the thoughts and feeling of Michael Jackson

  • Added: Oct 24, 2013
  • Length: 27:46
Sand Architecture: Archisand
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: Fresh Picked by Open Orchard Productions
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Sand art? Sand architecture? As a practicing architect, Greg LeBon lends a unique perspective to the magnificent art of sand sculpting. Visit A...

Bought by KALW


  • Added: Sep 12, 2013
  • Length: 07:14
  • Purchases: 1
JazzStories: Warren Wolf
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"I did a lot of practicing with my dad. We were practicing five days a week Monday through Friday for 90 minutes a day starting at the age of 3 up ...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, and KREV-LP


  • Added: Aug 12, 2013
  • Length: 14:23
  • Purchases: 3
The Art of the Independent Filmmaker of "Numb", Philip Lawrence
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Today on Art Beat we have the opportunity to visit with the filmmaker who was the subject of his own documentary. Philip Lawerence was on the medic...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 06, 2013
  • Length: 38:28
  • Purchases: 2
JazzStories: Stefon Harris
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"When I started to play jazz... I started in the middle. I wanted to play Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and all of that stuff first... When I started c...

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


  • Added: Apr 30, 2013
  • Length: 07:39
  • Purchases: 4
JazzStories: Mary Halvorson
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"I want to have clarity of ideas and I want to be able to execute ideas. So if I'm going to play something really sloppy, I want it to be sloppy on...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and KREV-LP


  • Added: Apr 24, 2013
  • Length: 18:32
  • Purchases: 2
The Porch Swing: Episode 103
From: WFHB
Series: The Porch Swing
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A woman finds refuge at a shelter for big cats; It's tough being a very tall person in a very small world; A chance encounter proves serendipitous ...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2013
  • Length: 22:21
Moving Closer
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Whitley Newman, also known as Nabintu, isn’t who you’d expect to be teaching a Rwandan dance class. She’s a small, blonde woman from the Midwest.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and KLCC


  • Added: Mar 26, 2013
  • Length: 06:24
  • Purchases: 2
(E)motion Picture
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: Fresh Picked by Open Orchard Productions
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How do musicians come up with the scores for Hollywood blockbuster films? Mark Graham, seasoned music preparation supervisor, reveals the hectic be...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2013
  • Length: 07:02
Corn Mo Portrait
From: Jamie Courville
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Corn Mo has had an amazing career as a performer but still continues to fly under the radar.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Jan 24, 2013
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 1
Guy Clark on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
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We sat down with Guy in his Nashville studio to talk about songwriting and creativity

Bought by KPIP-LP, KUAF Public Radio, Prairie Public, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Jan 21, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Dingmantics: A Break-Up Letter To Improv
From: Sam Dingman
Series: Dingmantics
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In which I write an break-up letter to improv comedy.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2012
  • Length: 19:49
Washington Square - A Big Read Documentary
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: The Big Read
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Actress Annette Bening breathes new life into this classic by the prolific Henry James. Commentary from a diverse range of cultural figures - Colin...

Bought by KMUN, KPIP-LP, KQED, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, and KRZA


  • Added: Aug 17, 2011
  • Length: 28:41
  • Purchases: 5
A Conversation with Jeffrey Sweet
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Jeffrey Sweet talks about the revitalization of theater in Chicago through the Second City and other theater companies, as well as his own experien...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2011
  • Length: 26:51
A Conversation with Richard Sherman
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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A world without Mary Poppins? No way. The two-time Oscar winner and 2008 National Medal winner lets us in on how great show tunes get written.

  • Added: Jul 22, 2011
  • Length: 29:58
The Art of Jamie Harper
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
Caption: Jamie Harper teaches others to play music using recycled materials at Family Art Day., Credit: Anna Flores
On this edition of Art Beat we visit with a local artist who you may know from the band Beet Root Stew. It's Jamie Harper. Jamie began his art care...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
  • Length: 12:43
Mississippi Melodie Showboat
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Arts
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We talk with Director John Schroeder about this year's Mississippi Melodie Showboat.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 07:04
Weberdance: An Audio Portrait
From: Chris Engles
Caption: Weberdance, Credit: Chris Engles
Audio portrait of a dance company in Boston, MA.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 07, 2010
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Yusef Lateef
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Yusef Lateef on Joining Dizzy's Big Band; Finding One's Voice; Lifetime Student; and Musical Beginnings.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 10
NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard on Rejecting Categories; Chicago; Composing; Early Influences; Early Band; Founding AACM; and Listening Habits.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 07:56
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron on Hearing Coltrane Live; Improvisation; Yusef Lateef; and Moving to NYC.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 9