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10 til 2: The Longhorn Band
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2015 O Henry Middle School Stories
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The child of two Longhorn Band veterans digs into the unseen world of the band's strangest traditions, from "hupping" to the secret "10 til 2" saying.

  • Added: Jan 23, 2016
  • Length: 05:06
A Special Teammate
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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On any given day, Ava’s cross-country teammates can look at Ava and expect a smile in return. Ava has autism. But that doesn’t stop her from runnin...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2016
  • Length: 04:37
46 Jill: Dear Grandpa
From: The Mortified Podcast
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A teenager writes her diary to her recently deceased grandfather -- only to share with him every graphic detail about her love life.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2016
  • Length: 21:46
WoodSongs 827: Celebration of WoodSongs Kids 2015
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Caption: 9 year old Fiddlin' John Maupin electrifies the WoodSongs Stage.
WOODSONGS KIDS have become one of the most popular parts of every of WoodSongs broadcast since Michael Johnathon introduced it last year. Every wee...

Bought by KENW, Interlochen Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WETS and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2016
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 10
My First Name
From: David Green
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A collaborative piece in which a a group of third graders share how they got their first names. This piece grew out of our participation in the "My...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 01:54
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps SCU: Akiva Johnson and Henry Jimenez
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: Akiva Johnson (L) and Henry Jimenez (R)
High school juniors Akiva Johnson and Henry Jimenez talk about the friendship they developed while taking part in the StoryCorpsU educational program.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, Blue Mountain Radio , WEZU, and WTJU


  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 5
The Christmas Gift That's Been in the Workshop for Three Years Too Many
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism - 2
Caption: Anne Berardi says a lot has changed after the storm as she overlooks her neighborhood from her balcony., Credit: Colleen Callander
Hurricane Sandy did more than just destroy this family's home -- it swept away three years worth of holly jolly Christmases. Since October 29, 2012...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Dec 15, 2015
  • Length: 04:02
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps: James Kennicott and Kara Masteller
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: James Kennicott (L) and Kara Masteller (R)
Recorded using the StoryCorps app, a granddaughter learns about a difficult upbringing, loved ones lost, and gets advice on growing older.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, Blue Mountain Radio , WTJU, and WEZU


  • Added: Nov 25, 2015
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 5
Song of little Hope
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: Highlights
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Little Hope Cloude makes up her song as she sings...

  • Added: Sep 04, 2015
  • Length: 01:49
Tiny's Pizza and Sub
From: ZUMIX Radio
Series: East Boston Stories
Caption: Ethan and his grandfather, Tiny
Over 50 years ago, Ethan Shepherd's grandfather, William Quinn, opened a restaurant in an industrialized East Boston: Tiny's Pizza and Sub. Ethan ...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2015
  • Length: 03:17
#36 MIW-S3-The Kids on MIW
From: Allegra Bandy
Series: Making It Work Radio
Caption: The Kids on MIW, Credit: Oddua Productions
We will chat with three young Bay Area residents, Hali, Juliana, and Ruby, about what they think Making It Work all means!

  • Added: Aug 11, 2015
  • Length: 22:12
Great Expectations
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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Making the transition from teenager to independent adult is hard enough… but without family support, it’s especially tricky. Lilia Fuquen reports ...

Bought by KENW


  • Added: Jul 24, 2015
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 1
How the West Was Won
From: Jule Banville
Series: Last Best Stories
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A girl who is really, really proud to be from Montana.

  • Added: Jul 15, 2015
  • Length: 13:52
Sick As A Dog
From: City High Radio
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Tyler spent a good chunk of his childhood so sick he couldn't even walk around the block. He ended up at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, where he was...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2015
  • Length: 08:12
Adopted
From: City High Radio
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Jasmine is a freshman in high school, and lately she's been fighting a lot with her mom. She wonders if being adopted makes it harder to get along.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 04:48
A Good Mom
From: City High Radio
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Ceyela, age seventeen, struggles to understand how her mom's mental illness has affected their relationship.

  • Added: May 30, 2015
  • Length: 10:00
Love Letters to Mom from College
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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What would college students say to their mothers on Mother's Day, since many students can't be with her?

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 01:21
  • Purchases: 1
Valentine's Day
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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Would you believe that some teens view Valentine's Day as shallow and expensive? Others see it as an opportunity to demonstrate appreciation. Car...

Bought by KTSW 89.9


  • Added: Apr 16, 2015
  • Length: 04:50
  • Purchases: 1
Show #3: Starin', Racin', and Partyin'
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: Weekday High Podcast '08
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Three Weekday High interns tell personal stories using gerunds without the "g." First, DaeDae Williams stares deep into her family's psyche. Then, ...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 07:25
Autumn is...
From: amy handler
Series: The Kids Are Alright
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The Kids Are Alright is falling for fall. Join us on this musical celebration of all things autumnal.

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Nov 09, 2014
  • Length: 49:19
  • Purchases: 1
Howl-o-Ween!
From: amy handler
Series: The Kids Are Alright
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Is Halloween so scary it's funny or so funny its scary?

Bought by KPIP-LP and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 21, 2014
  • Length: 47:09
  • Purchases: 2
What are you going to be for halloween?
From: amy handler
Series: The Kids Are Alright
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Kids tell us what they are planning to be for Halloween- an intermingling of music and kid talk.

Bought by KPIP-LP and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 19, 2014
  • Length: 45:53
  • Purchases: 2
Sairam Has Perfect Pitch
From: Désirée Bayonet
Caption: Sairam Has Perfect Pitch, Credit: Megan Gabriel
This is a story about music and family and survival. Though not necessarily in that order.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 09:20
The Family Matriarch
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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Jessalyn, a student at Menlo Park High School in Minneapolis has a touching reminiscence in verse about her great grandmother, the matriarch of her...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:50
  • Purchases: 1
Lobsterman
From: The Telling Room
Caption: Toby and Jackie, Credit: Molly Haley
Thirteen year old Toby Choyt of Maine meets a retired lobsterman on Portland's historic Widgery Wharf and tells his story.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 06:18