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Territorial Bands of the 1920s
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Edythe Turnham & her Band
The early history of  jazz often leaves out some very talented musicians simply because they didn’t move to Chicago or New York.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
The Mikie Show #45, Mary
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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It’s a new episode the The Mikie Show! This time around we speak with Mary Hartman, PhD. A former dean of Douglass University, she is at the forefr...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Dec 07, 2011
  • Length: 28:03
  • Purchases: 1
The Mikie Show #31, Michael
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Episode thirty-one! They exclaimed. It’s an exclamatory remark! Okay, I’m calm now. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Michael Miles, a practitioner...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Feb 17, 2011
  • Length: 28:03
  • Purchases: 1
Put-down Humor and Teasing: Peace Talks Radio [59:00 / 54:00]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
Caption: From Book: CRACKING UP by Paul Lewis, Credit: Laureen Nassef
Whether on the playground or in the office, teasing behavior and put-down humor can certainly give rise to conflict. Yet there are studies showing ...

Bought by KUOW, KUOW, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WFIU, WGDR and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
The Mikie Show #16, Ed
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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We speak with Ed Hartman. He’s perhaps one of America’s most thoughtful proponents of business ethics. Our discussion covers the basis for ethical ...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Apr 27, 2010
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Mikie Show #8 Tom
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Our guest is one of the greats in sound, Tom Clack. We talk about early days at BBC, MTV and traveling the world to record sounds. He performs the ...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Sexology -- Groks Science Show 2009-05-20
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Sharon Moalem discussed how sex works.

Bought by KPIP-LP and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 29:52
  • Purchases: 2
The Thanksgiving Hour (Evergreen) Live from Hawaii with Don Ho
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Series: Public Radio Worldwide Holidays
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One-Hour In-Depth History of Thanksgiving Special with Listener-Provided Jokes and Lively Music Most Fitting for Your Listeners' Holiday-Time Enjoy...

Bought by WRFA-LP, KMXT, WDNA, Public Interactive, KZQX and more


  • Added: Apr 20, 2009
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 6
The State We're In: Zimbabwe Special
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: The State We're In: 2009 Specials
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An indepth special on Zimbabwe's collapse with the voices of a wide range of Zimbabweans about their hopes in the wake of the establishment of the ...

Bought by KWIT


  • Added: Mar 19, 2009
  • Length: 53:29
  • Purchases: 1
Camp Lovewave's 356th Show-Camp Lovewave "The Musical"
From: Terran Lovewave
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Joss Whedon waited six seasons until he did "Buffy-The Musical" and so did we. "Camp Lovewave-The Musical, Love and The Other Isn't What You Think...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 58:35
Four Christmas Birds
From: Ruth Beasley
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Learning the Birds birdlady Ruth Beasley probes the lore and legend of Four Christmas Birds: doves, cardinals, partridges, and a mystery bird.

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Dec 17, 2008
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 1
Boston Tea Party
From: Nicholas Demarest
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A radio play on the preceding events and organization of the Boston Tea Party.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 06:32
Redneck Lifestyle
From: ANITA PALLADINO
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Announcement of A New Trailer Park

  • Added: Jun 02, 2008
  • Length: 01:02
Zombie Squad
From: Adam Allington
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Elite Zombie Supression Task Force

Bought by KUT, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Apr 14, 2008
  • Length: 13:09
  • Purchases: 4
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Do Watcha Wanna
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
An explanation of the history and recording of the Mardi Gras Standard "Do Watcha Wanna" by the mighty Rebirth Brass Band

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 1
Toiletbowl Conservation
From: Shana S. Weber, Ph.D.
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A sustainability professional explores water-saving dual-flush toilets.

Bought by BSR Radio


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 04:09
  • Purchases: 1
Wireless USB
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Wireless USB device creates cordless connectivity between peripherals

  • Added: Jul 30, 2006
  • Length: 03:57
Holiday Gift Guide
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Spectrum Radio's 1st Annual Holiday Gift Guide

  • Added: Dec 04, 2005
  • Length: 05:48
Jim Moore Fishing Tales
From: Edward May
Series: Fishing Tales
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Jim Moore tells a remarkable story of how a cow fell out of the sky and sunk a Japanese trawler and what he likes about being a commercial fisherman.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2005
  • Length: 06:30
RN Documentary: Will the Real Will Shakespeare Please Stand Up?
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Focus on Poetry
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Harvard professor Stephen Greenblatt and Amsterdam writer Rodney Bolt face off in a discussion on the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays moderated b...

Bought by KFCF FM, WCPN, KQED, and WHQR


  • Added: Feb 22, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 4
Independent Minds: Peter Sellers
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: Independent Minds
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Learn more about an amazing comic genius--Independent Minds: Peter Sellers is a one-hour (news-friendly) entertainment documentary hosted by David ...

Bought by KPIK-LP, WGBH Radio Boston, WGDR, KALW, Louisville Public Media and more


  • Added: Sep 30, 2004
  • Length: 55:31
  • Purchases: 17
Elviscop
From: Adam Allington
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Officer Chuck Denault explains what it means to be a respectful "Elvis" impersonator

Bought by WABE, PRX Remix, XRAY.fm, KGLT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Feb 19, 2004
  • Length: 05:36
  • Purchases: 6