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Big in Japan
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The phrase Big in Japan has become a bit of a joke thanks to Spinal Tap. However, it is a real thing and the Japanese press began noticing and rep...

Bought by WYAP, KHNS, KWIT, WOUB, The Bear 91.3, KUCA-FM and more


  • Added: Sep 17, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
201: Ancient Prosthetic Eye
From: Trace Kerr
Series: Brain Junk
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In 2007, a woman's 5,000 year old skeleton was found in Burnt City, Iran. She was at least six feet tall and had what researchers think may be the ...

Bought by WRFA-LP


  • Added: Apr 07, 2022
  • Length: 05:05
  • Purchases: 1
Robert Moog
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Remember, pronounce it Mohg rather than Mooog. Robert Moog did not invent the synthesizer. He just made it so that it was in the reach of the reg...

Bought by KTRL, WYAP, KWIT, WOUB, and Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Pay to Play
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week on the show we tell you what payola is and a brief history behind it.

Bought by KWIT, WOUB, KRSC, WYAP, KTRL and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Cell Phones In Concert
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about the use of cell phones during concerts.

Bought by KRSC, KWIT, WOUB, WYAP, KTRL and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The IFPI Global Report
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week on the show we talk about a report which gives information about the worlds music.

Bought by KRSC, KWIT, WOUB, KTRL, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Death and Sales
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about what a person passing does to their music sales.

Bought by KWIT, WNYO, WYAP, KRSC, KTRL and more


  • Added: Oct 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Remix and Remaster
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about your favorite songs being remixed or remastered.

Bought by KWIT, KZYX, WOUB, KRSC, WYAP and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
iTunes Is Dead
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about the end of iTunes.

Bought by WOUB, WYAP, KRSC, KTRL, KWIT and more


  • Added: Aug 19, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Universal Music Group Fire
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about a fire which occurred 11 years ago and the affects on music today.

Bought by KWIT, WOUB, KRSC, KTRL, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Aug 06, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Starter Kit: How a Bill (Really) Becomes a Law
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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4% of bills become laws. 90% die in committee. Here's why.

Bought by WFHB, WNYO, and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Aug 06, 2019
  • Length: 24:42
  • Purchases: 3
Starter Kit: Judicial Branch
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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They used to meet in a basement.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 06, 2019
  • Length: 20:54
  • Purchases: 2
Not Recorded In A Studio
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about albums recorded in unique ways outside of a studio setting.

Bought by KZYX, KWIT, WYAP, KRSC, KTRL and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Recorded in One Take
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week on the show we give fun facts about songs which have recorded in one take.

Bought by KZYX, WOUB, KWIT, Royalton Community Radio, WYAP and more


  • Added: Jul 23, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Can You Go Viral?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we talk about what it takes to go viral.

Bought by KZYX, WOUB, KWIT, Royalton Community Radio, WYAP and more


  • Added: Jul 17, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Disco Demolition Night
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of "disco demolition night" and tell you all about it.

Bought by KZYX, WOUB, KWIT, WYAP, KRSC and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Radio Edits
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The idea that in radio short means better so what does that mean for the quality of shortened music?

Bought by KZYX, KWIT, WOUB, WNYO, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
What's Wrong With Today's Hit Songs?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we proved, using science, the music being put out today does not have the same quality as generations previous.

Bought by KWIT, WOUB, WYAP, WNYO, KRSC and more


  • Added: Nov 28, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
7 - Starving Times
From: FOOLY BOO
Series: Shabam!
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The kids decide to hit the road in search of food and safety. We find out how crazy our food supply is.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 14, 2018
  • Length: 32:57
  • Purchases: 1
6 - Drying Out
From: FOOLY BOO
Series: Shabam!
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The kids lose water. We find out why water is the key to survival.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 13, 2018
  • Length: 27:57
  • Purchases: 1
5 - Going Dark
From: FOOLY BOO
Series: Shabam!
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The kids are without power. We find out why we need electricity.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 13, 2018
  • Length: 30:43
  • Purchases: 1
4 - Getting The Message
From: FOOLY BOO
Series: Shabam!
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The Nox Virus spreads. We find out how much we rely on digital communication.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 12, 2018
  • Length: 29:57
  • Purchases: 1
AMOS 16.253: Spuds 'n Sand, 12/20/2016
From: WFIU
Series: A Moment of Science
Caption: A Moment of Science
Spuds 'n Sand

  • Added: Dec 12, 2016
  • Length: 02:00
The Mercury Prize
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The Mercury Prize has earned a reputation for honoring musicians based on their talent and not necessarily their success or popularity. This episo...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 25, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Highest Attended Concerts
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Dr. Burns is back with even more awesome music trivia. This week we'll be discussing the highest attended rock concerts of all time, and why so man...

Bought by WMTNradio and KSRQ


  • Added: May 30, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2