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Caption: Michelle Kinney, Credit: Kevin Odegaard
Michelle Kinney leads her group What We Have Here into jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis, Friday November 16 at 8:30. Michelle plays the cello an...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Sarah Streitz, Credit: Chris Hagedorn
You might think the lyrics would be the most important thing to a songwriter. But when Sarah talked to Phil Nusbaum, she said when she writes a son...

  • Added: Oct 12, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Sarah Streitz, Credit: Chris Hagedorn
Sarah Streitz Sings Her Pointed Original Songs Next Wednesday October 24 at the Black Dog in St Paul

  • Added: Oct 12, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Brian Miller and Randy Gosa, Credit: Natalie Champa-Jennings
In the old days of lumbering, much of the work was done by immigrants who brought old country music with Brian Miller of the group talked with Phil...

  • Added: May 10, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Brian Miller and Randy Gosa, Credit: Natalie Champa-Jennings
In the old days of lumbering, much of the work was done by immigrants who brought old country music with them to the lumber camps. A duet known as ...

  • Added: May 10, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
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This time we profile street musician Bongo Joe, who recorded a cult favorite for Arhoolie Records, in 1968.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2018
  • Length: 03:29
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In this audio piece, among other things, we learn how she joined The New Yorker’s staff and how her illustrations are infused with a particular kin...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2017
  • Length: 06:26
Caption: Greg Garrett
Baylor Professor Greg Garrett explains our culture's fascination with zombies.

Bought by KPIP-LP and WETS


  • Added: Jul 07, 2017
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Lester Blackiston
Pirates love the water. It’s their sustenance, it’s their highway, it’s their haven. Lester Blackiston loved the water. As a matter of fact, I didn...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2016
  • Length: 27:08
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Comic Books and Super Heroes” is the theme of our episode of “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show from Lanesboro MN’s St. Mane Theatre. You...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2016
  • Length: 01:14:55
Caption: Chris Foreman at the Hammond B3
Chris Foreman plays Sundays in Church. And every Friday night, he's at Chicago's legendary Green Mill — playing the funky Hammond B3 organ in a nig...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 04:21
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Reporters ask people "If YOUR life was a TV Newscast, what would be your top story RIGHT NOW?" The result is a refreshing montage of what REALLY a...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2016
  • Length: 28:51
Caption: Sarah Porwoll-Lee, Credit: Ellie Peterson
Sarah Porwoll-Lee plays the clarinet. Her concert Saturday night October 3 features not only her and two bandmates, but premieres of newly commissi...

  • Added: Sep 24, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: A genuine PDX carpet foot selfie, Credit: Julie Sabatier
The first official episode of Rendered (formerly Destination DIY) documents the unprecedented love Portlanders have for their airport carpet.

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Mar 09, 2015
  • Length: 14:07
  • Purchases: 1
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Today's show features some of the highlights from the 2007 Seattle Arab Festival.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 09:21
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Pat O'Keefe with bass clarinet, Credit: Scott Miller
Pat O’Keefe plays an instrument that is not well known to the general public, the bass clarinet. But Pat shows us that the instrument expresses a v...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 17, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Interviews with Darryl Jones and Juan Rodriguez. Darryl was an Assistant State's Attorney based at the jail, and Juan Rodriguez has run a food tru...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 14:05
Caption: Solid Comfort, 1906., Credit: Library of Congress
This show takes on the frothy subject of beer, and explores the science, culture, and history behind the suds.

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Jul 22, 2014
  • Length: 30:45
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Wine expert Narsi David, Credit: Reese Erlich 2014 (c)
Reese Erlich unravels a family tale and explores old wine making as he opens a mysterious magnum of Sebastiani Barbera.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: May 30, 2014
  • Length: 05:19
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Pi Day at Pies and Pints, Credit: Joshua McNichols
Kennith Darling played bass with Seattle band The Trouble Starts. That is, he used to, until the band broke up. "I feel like I lost three really cl...

Bought by KUOW and Delmarva Public Media


  • Added: Apr 30, 2014
  • Length: 11:06
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Joko Suttrisno at home, Credit: Phil Nusbaum
We talk to Joko Sutrisno, leader of the Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble since 1995. He tells us a little about gamelan music, getting us ready f...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
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A Minneapolis High School student versifies a fanciful account about the revenge of Hallowe'en candy.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:44
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: MJ Mueller and Papa John Kolstad, Credit: Phil Nusbaum
The 32nd holding of the event makes its annual return to Minneapolis' west bank. It's an event for music making for musicians and non-musicians, ol...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 25, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Photo of Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) reading as Hugh Brannum (Mr. Green Jeans) comes with a surprise cake to announce the fifth anniversary of the television program Captain Kangaroo., Credit: CBS Television
A box of sound effects from the Captain Kangaroo show opens the door to a bygone era of live television production. Interviews with key players on ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 09:50
  • Purchases: 1
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A profile of Boulder County's first roller derby league.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jun 15, 2012
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 1