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Dyker Singers, Dyker Lights
From: Brooklyn Public Library
Series: "Borrowed" Podcast from Brooklyn Public Library
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Dyker Heights is a destination this time of year, with houses decked out in lights drawing visitors from all around the world. And inside Dyker Lib...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2022
  • Length: 10:42
The Big Ponder #26: Krampus
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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In the U.S., Santa keeps tabs on who’s been naughty or nice, but there isn’t much follow through on the naughty list. In much of Europe, however, S...

Bought by WBEZ and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 23, 2021
  • Length: 27:27
  • Purchases: 2
Plunging into the New Year
From: Brooklyn Public Library
Series: "Borrowed" Podcast from Brooklyn Public Library
Caption: Borrowed, from Brooklyn Public Library, Credit: Meryl Friedman
To ring in the new year, take a dive into the stories of the Coney Island Polar Bear club. We hear from voices from across New York City—a cop spea...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 10:48
Dear Santa: A Request From A Veterinarian Mom
From: Jennifer Oles
Caption: Dr. Julie Bailey
A mom and veterinarian politely asks Santa not to bring her children the item that tops their Christmas lists: a puppy. With love and detail, Dr. ...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2018
  • Length: 04:00
Thanksgiving
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Audio Essays
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Steve Downing talks about weather, travel and being a holiday curmudgeon.

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, RadioStPete Florida, and WTIP


  • Added: Nov 27, 2017
  • Length: 04:07
  • Purchases: 3
Paul and Laura
From: Emma Miller
Caption: Paul and Laura on the day of their wedding., Credit: Emma Miller
On the day of their wedding, Paul Hammond and Laura Jackman reflect on their relationship — and make a commitment to each other.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 1
Why Cooking Sucks
From: Erica Heilman
Series: Rumble Strip Vermont
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This is an essay about cooking and all the shame and rage and frustration that can accompany this art. Writer Sarah Miller describes her desire to ...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 1
A Shanghaied Thanksgiving
From: Michael Kelly
Caption: Well after the (wild) turkey
Michael Kelly's humorous look back at childhood Thanksgiving celebrations from long ago and the first turkey day he will spend far and away in Shan...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, WTIP, WHRV, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Nov 01, 2014
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 5
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On Anticipation - "There's No Dishonesty In Reveling In the Anticipation of An Impossibly Ache, Pain, and Problem Free Future."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2014
  • Length: 03:30
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing On Anticipation - "Thousands of Years. Literal Bloodletting, to Figurative, Economic Bloodletting, to Sunscreen."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Steve Downing has been a teacher, house painter, conflict mediator, musician, arts administrator, freelance writer, and has occasionally worked for...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 08, 2014
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
The Holiday Adventures of Amahl + Me
From: Liz Massey
Caption: Liz Massey, Credit: Photo courtesy of Liz Massey
Liz Massey's family only had 3 holiday record albums when she was growing up. In this story, she explains her role as an unlikely evangelist for on...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2013
  • Length: 08:22
Acoustic Stories : Charlie Pulkrabek : "Brad"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Charlie Pulkrabek is a writer and visual artist living in the Bemidji area.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 06:19
  • Purchases: 1
130203 Watermelon Head Man, Tin Foil Hats, Who Dat and Some Football Game
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
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Another night of music you've never heard by musicians you've never heard of... Made substantially better via my tin foil hat.

  • Added: Feb 03, 2013
  • Length: 02:53:50
131021 Chicano Sound in Americana Music, NOLA Guitarists
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
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And some great interstitials between music you've never heard by musicians you've never heard of. Americana music from the 1950s to the 1970's. O...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:48:26
Acoustic Stories: Mary Finch - Gifts
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Mary Finch is an essayist, Newspaper Columnist, and a poet living in Deer River, Minnesota. In her essay, "Gifts," Finch shares the story of one of...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 02:39
Acoustic Stories: Mary Finch - Christmas Tree
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Mary Finch is an essayist, Newspaper Columnist, and a poet living in Deer River, Minnesota. In this piece, Finch explains the role of a Christmas t...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 02:25
  • Purchases: 1
Unplugging during the holidays
From: Lesley Nase
Caption: The meeting of two rivers, Credit: Lesley Nase
An essay on how to unplug and gain balance during the holiday season by watching classic holiday films.

  • Added: Dec 07, 2012
  • Length: 12:26
Santa Claus Was My Father
From: Margaret Agard
Series: Christmas
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A fire truck in the driveway, 20 at the table for meals and buying by the dozens (the better for sharing) my father believed in being Santa Claus y...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2012
  • Length: 06:12
  • Purchases: 1
Last Train from Bedford Falls
From: Sean Dillman
Caption: Seneca Falls welcomes Karolyn Grimes, who played Zsu Zsu Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life"
A small town may be losing part of it's unique holiday tradition: New, "radio-friendly" 3-minute version!

  • Added: Dec 21, 2011
  • Length: 06:20
Stories from a Christmas Stocking
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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This holiday stocking is overflowing with a bounty of winter sounds and seasonal stories.

Bought by KREV-LP and KHNS


  • Added: Dec 08, 2011
  • Length: 49:20
  • Purchases: 2
Here's to You, Mom
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
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Song, poetry, and prose for our moms on Mother's Day.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 47:59
Cheryl-Anne Millsap: The Carol of the Bells
From: Spokane Public Radio
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The Salvation Army bell ringer, bundled up to stay warm in weather that has turned brutal overnight, stands just beside the front door of the busy ...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2009
  • Length: 04:01
O Tannenbaum
From: Fitz Cahall
Caption: Snowflake, Credit: Walker Cahall
Christmas trees are a massive business. Americans spent $2.5 billion on Christmas in 2007. Outdoor writer, Fitz Cahall wasn’t among them.

  • Added: Dec 17, 2008
  • Length: 05:07
Postcard from Guatemala: No matter where you go...
From: Jake Warga
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No matter where you go, the past goes with you

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, HCC Radio The Dragon, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: May 15, 2008
  • Length: 06:40
  • Purchases: 4
Home Planet: Behind the mask (The un-Valentine)
From: Spokane Public Radio
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(Could be used as a "dark" Valentine) Public smiles often hide the private anger of those 'perfect' couples

  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:25