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Matt Vogel (Sesame Street, The Muppets) – Under The Puppet #50
From: Grant Baciocco
Series: Under The Puppet
Caption: Matt Vogel, Credit: Matt Vogel
Matt Vogel is a principal Muppet performer who took over the roles of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and The Count as well as the most recognizable puppe...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:54
Vent Haven Museum with curator Lisa Sweasy – Under The Puppet #49
From: Grant Baciocco
Series: Under The Puppet
Caption: Lisa Sweasy, Credit: Lisa Sweasy
The Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is the world’s only museum dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. I speak with Vent Haven’s curato...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 31:42
Jay Johnson (Soap, The Two And Only) – Under The Puppet #48
From: Grant Baciocco
Series: Under The Puppet
Caption: Jay Johnson, Credit: Jay Johnson
Ventriloquist Jay Johnson became a household name starring on the sitcom Soap as ventriloquist Chuck Campbell. He later went on to win a Tony Awar...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:16:36
2020 National Puppetry Conference with Ronnie Burkett – Under The Puppet #46
From: Grant Baciocco
Series: Under The Puppet
Caption: Ronnie Burkett, Credit: Ronnie Burkett
I talk to master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, who is teaching a Master Class at the 2020 National Puppetry Conference, about his thoughts on the Confe...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 24:37
Cheryl Blaylock (Eureeka’s Castle, The Muppets, Sesame Street) – Under The Puppet #45
From: Grant Baciocco
Series: Under The Puppet
Caption: Cheryl Blaylock, Credit: Cheryl Blaylock
Cheryl Blaylock puppeteered the character Eureeka on the hit Nickelodeon show Eureeka’s Castle. Other credits include work on Sesame Street, Oobi,...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 01:06:03
EP80 Johnny Tucker
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
Caption: Johnny Tucker
Johnny Tucker was a sideman for many bands over the years beofre goinf solo. Now he has another album of his own to share with us today.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:08
BUILDING NEW TRAIL: How volunteers worked with the Forest Service to provide public access
From: Barb Seaman
Caption: The Columbia River, as seen from the Cape Horn Trail
The Forest Service would allow hiking access only if a volunteer group formed to caretake the trail. So the Cape Horn Conservancy was born. Now t...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2017
  • Length: 05:27
Honoring Jim Henson
From: KUNM
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Jim Henson would have been 80 years old on September 24, 2016. Learn the story of his career and short life.

  • Added: Sep 25, 2016
  • Length: 09:00
Rat People of New York
From: Karen Robins
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Animals are easy to love - most of them. But it takes a special breed of human to fall for one particular type animal.

  • Added: Jan 15, 2016
  • Length: 08:18
E01 / Your Pet Hates Your Music
From: Sarah Hoyles
Series: Pet Sounds
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You leave the radio on for your pet, before you leave the apartment. We'll find out if the cat and dog wish you hadn't.

Bought by KCPW Salt Lake City, North State Public Radio, WABE, and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 11, 2015
  • Length: 13:41
  • Purchases: 4
Mainer than Fiction
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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We're introduced to Maine storytelling today through John McDonald, a humorist making his living telling stories in the state's oral tradition. One...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2014
  • Length: 06:07
The Lost Odessa Tapes
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
Caption: The Flatlanders, Credit: Courtesy of New West Records
The rediscovery of recordings lost for 40 years in West Texas rewrites a chapter in American music history. In this hour long radio special "The L...

Bought by CBC Inside the Music, KGLT, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 55:51
  • Purchases: 3
The Felice Brothers
From: Whitney Henry-Lester
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In 2006 the Felice Brothers were busking at farmer's markets, in the subway and on the street to get something to eat. These days they're opening f...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2011
  • Length: 04:59
Skaneateles Chamber Music Festival
From: Mariel Fiedler
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This is a feature story documenting the performers and organizers of the 30th annual Skaneateles, NY chamber music festival.

  • Added: Feb 23, 2010
  • Length: 07:29
One Hour Biography of T Rex
From: Steve Damien
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This is a one hour look at the history of the band T. Rex, hosted by Steve Damien from WLUW 88.7FM Chicago. This show features full songs from thei...

Bought by KBYS 88.3 FM and Panhandle Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 28, 2009
  • Length: 59:47
  • Purchases: 2
Biography of Leonard Cohen 1HR
From: Steve Damien
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A one hour look at this Canadian singer songwriter, featuring various songs from his career.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Prairie Public, KREV-LP, KGOU, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 7
Buzz, Bands and the Biz: Why SXSW Matters
From: KUT
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How a Regional Music Conference Became a International Phenomenon

Bought by WMNF, KTNA, WXPN, NPR Illinois, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Changing of the Guard--The New Austin Sound
From: KUT
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Think you know what 'Austin music' sounds like? Now hear this!

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 18, 2006
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 1
Hello Dolly - The Song That Got Away
From: Amber Edwards
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Carol Channing and composer/lyricist Jerry Herman explain how a song from a musical took on a life of its own.

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Jun 28, 2006
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
Border Radio: The Big Jukebox in the Sky
From: Texas Folklife
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An hour-long music special on the story of Border Radio. Toe tapping music from hillbilly, western swing, Mexican conjunto and contemporary, rhythm...

Bought by Prairie Public, KMUN, KZMU Moab Community Radio, WTIP, KEOS and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 14