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The San Francisco Bookstore Survival Guide
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: Green Apple Books before the opening of their second store, Credit: Holly J. McDede
So you want to open a bookstore? Excellent news. Here's your guide to survival.

  • Added: Dec 28, 2014
  • Length: 06:07
PARTICLE FEVER -- David Kaplan Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Dr. David Kaplan, San Francisco, CA 10/27/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Theoretical particle physicist David Kaplan talks the observer effect, the importance of the throw-out option, and why failure is sometimes success

  • Added: Nov 19, 2014
  • Length: 31:49
Sport bikers gather for a wheelie good time
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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Readers form book clubs. Bowlers join leagues. What do motorcycle enthusiasts do? They ride, of course. Some head to Sturgis, South Dakota every ye...

  • Added: Nov 05, 2014
  • Length: 05:04
Rushdie Explains India
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
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The Twitter account "RushdieExplainsIndia" has attracted 130,000 followers in a very short time. However it isn't owned by Salman Rushdie, but by R...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
OJ: The Musical
From: Bill Lancz
Caption: Poster
A mockumentary about an OJ Simpson/Othello mashup musical will be released on iTunes and will play one night in theaters nationwide--June 17, the 2...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 13, 2014
  • Length: 05:27
  • Purchases: 1
16: Song Swap (Standard Length)
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds (Standard Length)
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There's a man in Brooklyn who owns a song by Sufjan Stevens... but he doesn't release it as some normally would. He does something much more special.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall of Thomas Alva Edison
From: The Kitchen Sisters
Series: Fugitive Waves
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Look around your daily life.  There's a little piece of Thomas Edison almost everywhere.

Bought by WMMT, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, XRAY.fm, KMUZ, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Feb 05, 2014
  • Length: 23:26
  • Purchases: 7
Source Audio Gear Review
From: MEEP! (the band)
Series: The MEEP! Show
Caption: The Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion, Credit: Source Audio
The MEEP! Show reviews gear from Source Audio.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 28:35
JOBS -- Joshua Michael Stern Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Joshua Michael Stern, San Francisco, CA 7/26/13, Credit: Andrea Chase
Joshua Michael Stern talks about vision, ambiguity, and casting charisma.

  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 18:08
31: Not in the Kitchen Anymore
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds
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When does trash talk in online gaming cross a line?

  • Added: Jul 11, 2013
  • Length: 18:31
30: The Silent Age
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds
Caption: The Silent Age app icon
Sound effects and music define the games we play, but there's one where the sound and music aren't really supposed to be noticed.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 27, 2013
  • Length: 17:24
  • Purchases: 1
02: Foley Follies (Standard Length)
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds (Standard Length)
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You might not know what foley is, but you know what it sounds like.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 02, 2013
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
15 - Melvin asks, "How do I improve my Google searches?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How can you improve your Google searches?
Have you ever searched for something on Google, and gotten a bunch of unrelated results? As it turns out, many of us aren’t searching correctly. So...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
14 - Brandon asks, "Does it matter how I unplug my computer?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How you unplug your laptop could matter.
Brandon is wondering if there's a specific sequence in which he should plug in or unplug his computer to prevent electrical damage. The hosts of De...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
13 - Alana asks, "Why isn't iMessage the same across all of my devices?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: What's going on with iMessage?
Alana wants to know why iMessage - a feature on Apple devices like iPhones iPads that lets you send text messages using your data plan rather than ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
12 - Joel asks, "What's the best way to back up my digital photos?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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After losing many of his family's photos when his laptop hard drive died, Joel wants to find a good way to back up his important files. Should he b...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
10 - Jo El asks, "Which antivirus software is the best?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Jo El's computer is infected with spyware. Which antivirus and anti-spyware software should she use? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
9 - Sandra asks, "Can I return an app?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Sandra just bought an app from the app store, and it doesn't work. Is there any way she can get a refund? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
8 - Britt asks, "Why don't touchscreens respond to my touch?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Britt wants to know why he can never seem to use touchscreens properly. Is there something wrong with his fingers? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
7 - Emily asks, "Is there a way you can find your smartphone if you lose it?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Emily's co-worker lost her iPhone. Is there a special app or device that can help her find it? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Br...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
5 - Mary Beth asks, "How do I change the size of text on an email?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Mary Beth says the text on her email is too small. Is there an easy way to change the text size so it's easier to read? The hosts of Deemable Tech,...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
4 - Gregory asks, "Which is safer: wired or wireless?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Wired Versus Wireless
Is it safe to use Wi-Fi in a hotel lobby, or would you be better off to pay for the wired internet in your room? Hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollis...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
3 - Steve asks, "Is it safe to log in with Facebook?
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Is it safe to log in with Facebook? That depends.
Steve wants to know if logging in to a website using your Facebook username and password is safe. Hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Bra...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
2 - Jessica asks, "How can I share an external hard drive with my whole network?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: That USB outlet is a network hard drive waiting to happen.
Jessica wants to setup her external hard drive so that she can access it from her any computer in her house through her network, but doesn't know h...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, WTIP, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 4
6 - Anonymous asks, "What is a podcast, and how do I subscribe to one?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Many public radio shows offer podcasts of their episodes. But what is a podcast, and what does it mean to "subscribe" to one? The hosts of Deemable...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2