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Don't tell me what to do!!  Tales of strong-willed kids whose need for independence was unstoppable.  With special guests Alex Kapranos and Paul Th...

  • Added: Jan 14, 2018
  • Length: 27:31
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What's the very worst way to learn about the birds and the bees from your parents? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2018
  • Length: 22:02
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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
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What happens when you live in fear of everyone in school finding out your moms are gay? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from ...

  • Added: May 07, 2017
  • Length: 20:05
Caption: Loretta Ross, Credit: Speak Out
Loretta Ross, co-founder of SisterSong breaks down the reproductive justice framework; and Tina Reynolds, co-founder and Chair of Women on the Rise...

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, XRAY.fm, WRIR, and WXDU


  • Added: Apr 08, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Sean and Sam Hurley on Welch Mountain., Credit: Sean Hurley
This is a parenting story and a story about time. I've been hiking with my son Sam since he was born. In this story, I contrast recordings I made...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2016
  • Length: 04:59
Caption: Dave Ripka with two of his favorite stuffed animals, Credit: Deanna Kay
EVEN WITH THE RISE OF ONLINE DATING WEBSITES AND WAYS TO CONNECT, THERE IS STILL A LARGE DEMOGRAPHIC THAT THEY HAVE YET TO HELP. FROM GLEN BURNIE,...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2016
  • Length: 05:16
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Mary McLaughlin went home to run her family business once her children were grown. Then she moved down the street from her adult children. Listen...

  • Added: Sep 05, 2016
  • Length: 28:29
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What happens when everyone in your family knows you're the black sheep?

  • Added: Jul 31, 2016
  • Length: 18:09
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
The widespread permission in this country to be mean, to arm oneself to be as mean as possible is deeply alarming. The beginning of this permissio...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
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Every immigrant has a coming to the America memory. Nayomi Munaweera came to America when she was 12. It was the mid eighties. And Duran Duran.....

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 12, 2016
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Christina shares why you need to check your credit report.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 04:18
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Christina Brown on the right time to make a fresh start.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 02:21
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Christina offers advice on how to stop being foolish with money.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 02:42

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:57
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Christina offers no-cost ways to freshen your home for spring.

  • Added: Jun 24, 2016
  • Length: 02:53
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Christina recommends a book that offers help, when depression gets in the way of frugality.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 03:08
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Christina Brown talks about how being in debt can change your life.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 04:13
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Christina tells us 5 ways to use fewer disposable products.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 04:24
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Realgoodwords contributing writer Michael Goldberg shares his essay on being a grandparent.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2016
  • Length: 03:19
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A religious father refuses to let his daughter get corrupted by The Love Boat and other 80s pop culture.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2016
  • Length: 20:13
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
Caption: Alexis Diao's Father's Family in the Philippines.
When Alexis Diao’s father arrived in Tallahassee, Florida, he couldn’t even find coconut milk—let alone many other ingredients to make the Filipino...

Bought by KVLU, WJCT, and WABE


  • Added: May 05, 2016
  • Length: 26:13
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
Human Growth and Development textbooks may be the ‘go to’ reference to explain ‘what the hell is going on’ as the new Republican opponent appar...

  • Added: May 04, 2016
  • Length: 04:52
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Lacy Jane Roberts comes from a long line of truck drivers. As a kid, she used ride along with her grandparents on trips from Montana to California....

  • Added: May 03, 2016
  • Length: 04:15