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Toward a Theory and History of the Loop
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we looked at the book "Now and Forever," one of the first book-length investigations into the many ways that loops (repeated audio...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2024
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 1
What’s it like at an electic car race?
From: Possibly
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What happens when a car racing fan and the host of Possibly try to find an event that appeals to both of them? Enter Formula E.

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 1
Garrett Brown - Inventor of the Oscar-winning Steadicam - Rocky, The Shining, Philadelphia, Bulworth, La Traviata, The Forgotten
From: MergingArts Productions
Series: Spoiler Alert Radio
Caption: Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown - Inventor of the Oscar-winning Steadicam - Rocky, The Shining, Philadelphia, Bulworth, La Traviata, The Forgotten

  • Added: Oct 13, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
daemon
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Is there a program called Matt Daemon that secretly translates everything you say around your computer into a Boston accent?

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 25, 2017
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 1
magic smoke
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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All hail and all fear the magic smoke!

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 02:39
  • Purchases: 1
revolute
From: Pius Wong
Series: Engineering Word Of The Day
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Describing revolute joints.

Bought by WETD


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 1
A Career in Radio
From: Brooklyn College Radio
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A career in radio

  • Added: Apr 11, 2017
  • Length: 06:00
The Nintendo Switch: A New Way To Game
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: The Nintendo Switch , Credit: Nintendo
Nintendo has released it's newest console, the Nintendo Switch, which they hope will change the way people play video games.

  • Added: Apr 06, 2017
  • Length: 06:06
COMMAND AND CONTROL -- Eric Schlosser and Robert Kenner Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Robert Kenner & Eric Schlosser, San Francisco, CA 10/5/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Robert Kenner and Eric Schlosser talk close-calls, young brains, and waiting for a mustache to grow back.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2016
  • Length: 21:37
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
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