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Queen
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Tune in to the next Sounds Jewish for liturgical and secular music about, and by Jewish queens.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Sep 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Scott Eyman, Author of "Hank & Jim" Part II
From: Boise State Public Radio
Series: Reader's Corner with Bob Kustra
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Bob Kustra and Scott Eyman continue their conversation about the biography "Hank & Jim"

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Aug 09, 2018
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
#18-26 Jan Sandstrom Four Pieces
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: Played In Oregon
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Trio Con Brio Copenhagen play four pieces by contemporary Swedish composer Sven-David Sandstrom

Bought by WCNY, WNIJ, Rhythm & News Service, KWAX, and KMXT


  • Added: Jun 26, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 5
Happy 60th - The Flying V
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we celebrate the highs and history of the Flying V guitar.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KWIT, KSRQ, WYAP and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
2018 Anniversaries - Show #2
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we continue to celebrate the milestone anniversaries that will happen this year.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KWIT, KSRQ, WYAP and more


  • Added: Dec 27, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Guest: Roger Cormier / SGT Pepper / Rush
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Learn 11 facts you may not know about Sgt. Peppers.

Bought by KSKQ, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, WOUB, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 18, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Guest: Donna Halper / Rush
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we speak with the person who discovered Rush.

Bought by Radio Catskill, KSKQ, WOUB, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Jul 05, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Actor, Christopher Gerson in Richard III
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
Caption: Christopher Gerson as Richard III, Credit: Benjamin Boucvalt
On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with a member of the acting company at Great River Shakespeare Festival. This individual has graced the stage...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2017
  • Length: 08:10
Bands Where Name Not the Star
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Here is a list of bands who were named after less prominent band members.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, and KSRQ


  • Added: May 17, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Setting up Residency in Las Vegas
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we find out what why so many musicians and performers set up residency in Las Vegas. Hint: Big buckets of bucks!

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT and more


  • Added: Apr 18, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
A Tale of Three Concerts
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the three concerts that led to the Punk Rock movement.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT and more


  • Added: Mar 23, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
What Did Composers Make?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Find out exactly how much money famous composers make in this week's episode.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, KSRQ, WYAP, and 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Top 500 Shows
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we celebrate the 500th episode of Rock School with lists of the top 500 songs in rock and roll.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Interview #1: Greg Renoff, Van Halen
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Renoff tells how Van Halen, a Southern California party band, saved heavy metal.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, KSRQ, and WYAP


  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
60 Most Expensive Guitars
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Some of rock's most famous guitars can pull in some serious coin. This week we take a look at some of the astronomical prices of legendary guitars.

Bought by 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT, WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: May 17, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Elvis' Christmas Album
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Everything you always wanted to know about Elvis' Christmas Album, but never knew to ask.

Bought by WGZS, KPIP-LP, KSKQ, KSRQ, and WYAP


  • Added: Dec 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Tedesco, Kaye, Blaine, & The Wrecking Crew
From: KSLU
Caption: PRX default Piece image
It's a showcase of the most often heard but least recognized musicians in rock history.

  • Added: Dec 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
360 Deals
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Is now the worst time in American history to be a musician? We find out in this week's episode.

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 06, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Guitars Passed Between Musicians
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Some guitars are lucky enough to be traded back and forth among legendary rock musicians. These are their stories...

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, KPVL, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 15, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Evolution of Popular Music
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we follow cues from the paper ""The evolution of popular music: USA 1960–2010" as we attempt to find out what tomorrow's popular music wi...

Bought by WOUB, KPVL, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 07, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Bad Career Decisions
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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These memorable moments in rock made musicians somewhat less memorable.

Bought by WOUB, KSKQ, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Concept Albums
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the concept of a concept album including the album's conception and how the music is thematically conceived. When does a conc...

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Sleep tight, sleep soundly
From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions
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XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

  • Added: Oct 12, 2014
  • Length: 01:46
Manny Roth & The Cafe Wha?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's a full hour devoted to the legacy of Manny Roth and the legendary venue that he created.

Bought by KSKQ, WYAP, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 21, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Rock Star Airplanes
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the role that airplanes have played in the history of rock music. We focus on the less nefarious airplanes of rock (i.e. plan...

Bought by KSKQ and KSRQ


  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2