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Radio Theater Project Episode 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
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Lady Molly of Scotland Yard: A Castle in Brittany; Grampa Ed’s Twisted Fairy Tales: The Princess and the Pea

  • Added: Feb 17, 2012
  • Length: 28:35
A conversation about L. Douglas Hoffman's book "Telegram"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Realgoodwords
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Realgoodwords is our weekly book program; a place for those who read, write and appreciate the written word.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 18:11
  • Purchases: 1
Daws Butler's Halloween Happening
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Caption: Daws Butler's Halloween Happening, Credit: Lorie Kellogg
A new production of the classic radio play by the voice of Yogi Bear, Daws Butler!

  • Added: Sep 13, 2011
  • Length: 45:24
The Baker's Dozen
From: Roy Trumbull
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A tale from New Amsterdam concerning the origin of 13 being a baker's dozen.

  • Added: Aug 01, 2011
  • Length: 03:26
3 Great American Voices
From: Leet and Litwin
Caption: Julia Child
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Willa Cather, John Steinbeck, and Julia Child: All loved to eat. Here's a Cather story about a priest who loved his food more t...

Bought by KZYX, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KZYX, WXXI Rochester, Connecticut Public (WNPR) and more


  • Added: Jun 25, 2011
  • Length: 55:08
  • Purchases: 6
William's Leap For Freedom
From: Sue Zizza
Caption: Portrait of William Wells Brown, Credit: Engraving from State Historical Society of Missouri
SueMedia Productions, in conjunction with the National Audio Theatre Festivals, (NATF) is offering "William’s Leap for Freedom" for Stations to bro...

Bought by KUNM, KFAI Minneapolis, KUNM, KFAI Minneapolis, WEMU and more


  • Added: Jan 02, 2011
  • Length: 52:57
  • Purchases: 21
Janet Fox's novel FAITHFUL
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Janet Fox talks about and reads from FAITHFUL, her debut novel for teens and young adult readers. She also talks about the con...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 27, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Woodstock ReMashed - 2 Hours Of Peace & Music
From: Jay Spill
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Someone beamed the Woodstock festival into the new millenium: Woodstock Artists remixed, mashed-up and mixed with original festival speeches and at...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Jul 13, 2010
  • Length: 01:59:26
  • Purchases: 1
Moon Graffiti
From: The Truth
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What if Apollo 11 had crashed?

Bought by KSFR, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., The Story, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KUT and more


  • Added: Jul 13, 2010
  • Length: 15:21
  • Purchases: 7
The Cartoon Carnival Presidents Day Special
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Cartoon Carnival with Joe Bev.
Caption: Funny Tributes to George Washington and Abe Lincoln air on “The Cartoon Carnival Presidents Day Special” Available February 15, 2010 holiday Broadcast., Credit: Joe Bevilacqua
The Cartoon Carnival Presidents Day Special - Noted fictional newsman Walter Cockeyed (Joe Bev.) offers up cartoon audio and comedy about George Wa...

Bought by WNMU-FM and KVMR


  • Added: Feb 12, 2010
  • Length: 54:06
  • Purchases: 2
A Sidekick Christmas by Andrew Ward, Read by Barry Corbin
From: Andrew Ward
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About A Sidekick Christmas Written by historian and former All Things Considered commentator Andrew Ward and read by the great character actor Barr...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2009
  • Length: 48:02
Master Zacharius
From: Chatterbox Audio Theater
Caption: Master Zacharius #1, 2008, Credit: Erica McCarrens
As his creations inexplicably malfunction, an aging clockmaker feels his heart winding down toward death. How far will he go to restore his clocks'...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 53:40
Sacred Fire: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
From: Jerry Kenney
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One quiet autumn morning the United States was suddenly attacked by a small band of determined men inspired by a charismatic religious fanatic. The...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Sep 29, 2009
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
New Portsmouth Man
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Caption: Artist's conception of New Portsmouth Man running from whatever may have caused his demise., Credit: Steve Carlson
April Fool’s Day piece. New Hampshire hunters ‘discover’ 15,000 year old human remains. The finding leads to political discussion about replacing O...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2009
  • Length: 06:48
Leelee Sobieski
From: Tony Tellado
Series: Best Of Sci-Fi Talk
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Actress talks about her role in In The Name Of The King, A Dungeon Siege Tale plus her other roles including Joan Of Arc and Eyes Wide Shut.

  • Added: Jan 26, 2009
  • Length: 35:16
Steven Culp
From: Tony Tellado
Series: Best Of Sci-Fi Talk
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Talented actor looks back on his roles in Desperate Housewives and Star Trek Enterprise. We also chat about his movie role in Thirteen Days and Fro...

  • Added: Jan 26, 2009
  • Length: 31:46
Boston Tea Party
From: Nicholas Demarest
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A radio play on the preceding events and organization of the Boston Tea Party.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 06:32
Vietnam Visits Uncle Bill
From: Vose Productions
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"Vietnam Visits Uncle Bill" is a story in which a Vietnam veteran confronts his past through a dialogue with the ghost of the My Lai massacre.

Bought by The PRX Podcast


  • Added: May 11, 2008
  • Length: 19:31
  • Purchases: 1
Bird
From: William Hrdina
Series: Simple Journeys to Odd Destinations
Caption: www.williamhrdina.com
Short story about the power of music

  • Added: Apr 12, 2008
  • Length: 14:21
The Tragedy of JULIUS CAESAR
From: Craig Wichman
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The true, timeless story of the ever-shifting lines between governance and oppresion, political action and violence.

Bought by PRX to iTunes, WAMU, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 26, 2008
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 3
Susan Sontag and Norman Mailer on Live From Prairie Lights
From: Iowa Public Radio
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Susan Sontag and her last novel, "In America." Norman Mailer and his book, "Time of Our Time.

  • Added: Jan 10, 2008
  • Length: 54:30
Dinosaurs
From: David Greenberger
Series: The Duplex Planet
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A bombastic but friendly, fictional history of dinosaurs.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2006
  • Length: 01:28
History's Greatest Love Affairs: Abelard and Heloise
From: Ed Kliman
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The timeless love story of Abelard and Heloise, complete with period music.

Bought by KZUM and Public Interactive


  • Added: Sep 12, 2005
  • Length: 20:49
  • Purchases: 2
Daisy & the Doll/Alec's Primer
From: Vermont Public
Series: Camel's Hump Radio
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Camel's Hump Radio presents two stories from the Vermont Folklife Center Children's Book Series, based on the family history of the Turner family f...

Bought by KTNA


  • Added: May 03, 2005
  • Length: 28:40
  • Purchases: 1
Fog Magic
From: Vermont Public
Series: Camel's Hump Radio
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Magic in the fog launches Greta on an adventure that takes her back into the past and reveals secrets in her own life.

Bought by KZYX and KTNA


  • Added: May 03, 2005
  • Length: 28:21
  • Purchases: 2