Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

Series produced by Out of the Blocks

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a sampler platter of stories from Out of the Blocks

These are self-contained 4-minute modules that showcase one or two stories from a larger episode of Out of the Blocks. These modules are evergreen and require no host intro or back-announce.


82 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
An Outlier
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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This moment in time is teaching us to find ways to be alone. That's what it's always been like for James.

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  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
Clarinetist Bob Turizziani
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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You always have to think about the air.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1
Trophy Hair & Antiques
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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My mom raised us to be honest and and sell things not tell someone a big story about them that wasn't true

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
Recovery Point
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I started out in detox and worked my way up to the director's position.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Dem 2 Brothers & a Grill
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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The same people who told me it wouldn't work, they come every day.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 1
Chilkat & Ravenstail Weaver Lily Hope
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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One square inch of Chilkat weaving can be up to 3 hours in the making.

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  • Added: Nov 25, 2019
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
What Happens When You Wake a Sleeping Bear
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Problem with a bear in your neighborhood? This is the guy who gets the call.

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  • Added: Nov 25, 2019
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 1
Searching for Devil's Club in the Tongass National Forest
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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In the Fall, I harvest a Devil's Club stalk from the woods. It serves as a protection, a reminder to be mindful.

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  • Added: Nov 25, 2019
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 1
Not Succeeding Isn't an Option
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I grew up learning to survive and kind of scrapping it out, and I think that’s probably why I’m such a good businessperson.

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 1
E's Barbershop Lounge
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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This barbershop built my character. I started off sweeping floors. I own the shop now.

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
Therapy for a Therapist
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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If you're a good listener, you'll probably be a damn good therapist

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Whistle Behind The Wire
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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The perfectly nice lady behind one of TV's most menacing overdubs

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  • Added: Oct 23, 2019
  • Length: 04:09
  • Purchases: 2
Canción Mixteca
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Singer Yesenia Mejia of Artisanas Mexicanas

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  • Added: Oct 23, 2019
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Bend, but Don't Break
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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My mom always used to tell me, 'Only the strong survive.' To this day, those words live in me.

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  • Added: Oct 17, 2019
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
I'm Covered
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I'm about 90 percent covered, so it's not really, 'What you see is what you get'

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Fishing with Delton
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Born and raised in Compton. It was big to come out here and see something different.

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 1
I Remember What Was Whispered in my Ear
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Whatever you call 'God' whispers something in your ear right before you take your first breath.

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Panther Cubs
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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We don'y just plant the seeds so we can eat the fruit. We plant the seeds so the fruit will be there for generations.

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 1
Life Aboard
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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If the winds are right, I could be in the Bahamas in 10 days. It's nice to have the option.

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 1
Lumpy the Produce Vendor
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I'm trying to hold on as long as I can.

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  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:16
  • Purchases: 1

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