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Toraigh is an Irish Gaelic word that means "seek" or "search." It's also the title of this week's Rough Draft Diaries as we meet a local band of t...
- Added: Mar 15, 2021
- Length: 06:07
Originating in India, the western version of the red bandana began in 1800s England with the use of snuff. Over the years the pattern has changed s...
- Added: Feb 21, 2021
- Length: 04:55
This week in 1969, Rolling Stone made their cover story, Groupies and Other Girls. It is generally believed this is where the word came into commo...
Bought by WNYO, KSRQ, Harford Community Radio, KWIT, and WOUB
- Added: Feb 15, 2021
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
Tired of cold feet and longs nights huddled under not quite warm enough blankets? Maybe you need a box bed. Originating in medieval times, making a...
- Added: Dec 23, 2020
- Length: 04:45
For 50 years the nationally syndicated radio show, In Black America has given voice to people of color in America, and John L. Hanson Jr. has hoste...
- Added: Dec 02, 2020
- Length: 34:07
A word on sound quality: We're still recording remotely. Just pretend Amy is on the moon, reporting from her own personal spaceship.
Besides the ...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Nov 10, 2020
- Length: 05:09
- Purchases: 1
The coronavirus pandemic has increased a desire to return home for some people; we’ll hear from several people who recently moved to Appalachia. So...
- Added: Sep 16, 2020
- Length: 54:00
Trace follows a trail from shoving boulders downhill to the 18th century sport of hoop rolling.
P.S. Trace mentions in the beginning of the episode...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Jul 23, 2020
- Length: 04:46
- Purchases: 1
This week on Culture Clique, we hear from Professor Beth Zold on Mary Toft, the 18th century woman who convinced doctors that she had given birth t...
- Added: May 08, 2020
- Length: 24:05
From 1920 to 1933, the United States had a ban against the sale and import of alcohol. Almost immediately the whole nation began to find innovative...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Apr 29, 2020
- Length: 03:27
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Apr 29, 2020
- Length: 01:02
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of Culture Clique we’re talking about the power of silver, especially when it comes to traditional Norwegian brooches and jewelry. ...
- Added: Apr 29, 2019
- Length: 21:41
Today on Art Beat we are with Blake and Jennifer to talk about the film Voices of the Winona Armory, which was one of the films shown at Frozen Riv...
- Added: Apr 22, 2019
- Length: 15:02
On this episode of Culture Clique we talk to Scot Simpson at the Winona History Center. Scot is a volunteer at the History Center and one of the mo...
- Added: Sep 21, 2018
- Length: 38:58
While at the Woodneath Library Center, novelist Larry Watson reads from his tenth book, AS GOOD AS GONE, now out in paperback. He reveals how cowbo...
- Added: Aug 15, 2018
- Length: 29:00
Steam-Powered Radio with host Kelly Wells transports you across a musical landscape spanning great American music from old to new.
- Added: Apr 02, 2018
- Length: 01:58:55
Join World Footprints as we explore Lynchburg’s history on an art and architectural tour including spotlight stops at the Point of Honor historic h...
- Added: Feb 27, 2018
- Length: 59:55
In the last hour, we heard from Thelonious Monk, Elmo Hope and Herbie Nichols – three closely associated New York pianists in the 1950s. In this ho...
Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KENW, RadioStPete Florida, KMUN, WCNY and more
- Added: Jan 05, 2018
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 22
This week's broadcast includes New Years folklore, this week's history lesson, celestial viewing, and a short story titled "Winter's Dreary Fog." ...
- Added: Jan 03, 2018
- Length: 09:13
This episode of Culture Clique we go the Minnesota Marine Art Museum where we will explore the history of jack-o-lanterns at their event The Great ...
- Added: Nov 03, 2017
- Length: 14:59
This week on The Rough Draft Diaries you'll meet Aimee Arent. She's the associate manager of the Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, a job...
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio
- Added: Sep 05, 2017
- Length: 06:12
- Purchases: 1
A one-hour program focusing on jazz singer and songwriter Peggy Lee. Great for Women's History Month!
Bought by KMUW, WJSU, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, Connecticut Public (WNPR), Spokane Public Radio and more
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
Steam-Powered Radio with host Kelly Wells transports you across a musical landscape spanning great American music from old to new.
Bought by WART FM
- Added: May 17, 2017
- Length: 01:57:55
- Purchases: 1
Steam-Powered Radio with host Kelly Wells transports you across a musical landscape spanning great American music from old to new.
Bought by WART FM
- Added: May 17, 2017
- Length: 01:57:56
- Purchases: 1
Steam-Powered Radio with host Kelly Wells transports you across a musical landscape spanning great American music from old to new.
Bought by WART FM
- Added: May 17, 2017
- Length: 01:58:08
- Purchases: 1
