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Mechanics Expound on the Perfect Roadside Quip
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Signal Auto crafts and curates signage jokes for passing motorists and prospective customers. , Credit: Matthew Schneeman
The art of writing a good joke welds a lot of power. A good joke can drive the plot of a TV sit-com, can spark political controversy … or, in this ...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2022
  • Length: 06:25
WRM20 - Will's Opinion on Opinions
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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The Will Rogers Minute is a lighthearted look back at the influential comedian, radio host, movie star, and political commentator.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jul 28, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 1
WRM16 - Will's Thoughts on Credit
From: KRSC
Series: The Will Rogers Minute
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Accumulating credit and debt became more common in Will's life, so naturally he had a few things to say about the practice.

Bought by WYAP and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Jul 01, 2020
  • Length: 01:01
  • Purchases: 2
Chanukah, 1992
From: Dennis Funk
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A night of recollections, moments and new memories.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 23, 2014
  • Length: 01:17
  • Purchases: 1
The Cart Men of Catalina
From: Alexander Ward
Caption: A golf cart for towing golf carts, Credit: Alex Ward
Golf carts are the primary vehicles for residents in Avalon, CA. This is about the guys that make them go.

Bought by WABE and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:21
  • Purchases: 2
Man With A Blue Truck
From: Third Coast International Audio Festival
Series: 2012 ShortDocs: Neighbor Stories
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Who knew a hit and run could end in friendship?

Bought by KUT and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 2
Page Wilson: Into The Blue
From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand
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Page Wilson was a singer and a song writer and host of the most popular music show in Richmond, Virginia. Called the Out of the Blue Radio Revue, i...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2012
  • Length: 55:45
Island Childhood
From: Meghan Vigeant
Series: Swan's Island Memory Project
Caption: 1948, Credit: Swan's Island Memory Project
Swan’s Islanders share their childhood memories of growing up on the island.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 02, 2011
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
The Jackknife Incident
From: Meghan Vigeant
Series: Swan's Island Memory Project
Caption: Bernita Joyce, Credit: Meghan Vigeant
The battle between a kid’s fun and her parents.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2011
  • Length: 03:31
The Love Boat
From: Matt Hill
Series: Spark - True Stories
Caption: Gigi at the Canal Cafe Theatre, London
A true love story for those who have loved, lost and then gone on a cruise to forget... if only she hadn't picked the same cruise as her ex.

Bought by PRX Remix and KUOW


  • Added: Jul 26, 2010
  • Length: 11:15
  • Purchases: 2
Malort
From: Robin Amer
Caption: Malort and me. , Credit: Robin Amer
You might say that Malort is Chicago's signature drink. Which would be fine, if it weren't so disgusting. For the uninitiated, here is the story of...

Bought by KUT and WILL


  • Added: Jun 15, 2010
  • Length: 10:05
  • Purchases: 2
Lou, the Crossing Guide
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: Lou takes a break., Credit: photograph by David Foster
Portrait of Lou Alexander, a crossing guide in Portland, Maine

  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 06:56
Escape from Burton Island
From: David Maxon
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On a late summer camping trip, a couple finds that a little seclusion can sometimes go a long way.

Bought by The Nature Podcast


  • Added: Jun 25, 2009
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 1
Get in Shape
From: Charlie Schroeder
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Charlie Schroeder waits until December to fulfill his New Year's Resolution

Bought by KCPW Salt Lake City and Public Interactive


  • Added: Dec 10, 2007
  • Length: 05:34
  • Purchases: 2
My Mother's Story
From: Teresa Goff
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A group of Vancouver actors gets together to try and fit the lives of their mothers into 1000 words or less. The project is called My Mother's Sto...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and WKSU


  • Added: Apr 11, 2007
  • Length: 21:10
  • Purchases: 2
The Accordion Files
From: Amber Edwards
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audio postcard from an Accordion Convention

  • Added: May 17, 2005
  • Length: 05:49
First Love
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
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Vox collage with men and women of various ages talking about their first love.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WABE, XRAY.fm, KMXT, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2005
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 11
"My Daughter Knocked Out The Power On The Whole East Coast"
From: Charles Lane
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Amusing vox pop about how a girl caused the '77 Blackout

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and High Plains Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 19, 2004
  • Length: 01:17
  • Purchases: 2
Keeping Pace with Professional Dog Walker Matt Fisher
From: Aaron Henkin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An afternoon on the streets of Baltimore with professional dog walker Matt Fisher

Bought by KZSC and Audible


  • Added: Dec 03, 2004
  • Length: 08:40
  • Purchases: 2
The Pierogi-eating contest
From: Judah Bruce Leblang
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An essay 'snapshot' of an ethnic neighborhood fair in Cleveland, Ohio

  • Added: Aug 23, 2004
  • Length: 03:37