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An eclectic mix of new releases and older favorites.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2020
  • Length: 01:05:19
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The final program of the 2019-2020 season presents some favorite Night Cafe performances.

  • Added: Jun 27, 2020
  • Length: 58:41
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Jazz songs with names in their titles...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:18
Caption:  Edie Falco, Credit: Joe Kohen/Stinger / Getty
Nurse Jackie’s Edie Falco ditches her scrubs and joins Julian Fleisher to explore the music of her past on the Naked American Songbook.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption:  Isaac Mizrahi, Credit: Getty/Mark Sullivan
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi hits the Naked American runway to show his love and knowledge of the songbook.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Rachel Dratch, Credit: Getty/Brad Barket
Comedian Rachel Dratch revisits her youth, sharing memories of theater camp, Cole Porter, and patriotic Passover Seders on this week’s episode of T...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Mo Rocca, Credit: The Cooking Channel
Humorist, journalist, actor Mo Rocca reflects on the role the Great American Songbook played in his life from Judy Garland, trust falls, and Triple...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, KICI Iowa City, KUER, and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Julian Fleisher and Martha Plimpton circa 2004, Credit: Doug Budin
Martha Plimpton shares her devotion to Aretha, what it's like singing for Sondheim, and who she thinks should really get credit for the American So...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, KCMJ Community Radio, and WFAE


  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Chris Noth, Credit: Getty/Dimitrios Kambouris
Television star, Chris Noth kicks his shoes off with host Julian Fleisher as they undresses his love for music and the legend that is Sinatra.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: British Soul Singer Michael Kiwanuka, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
SYLVIE SIMMONS - Musical Journalist/Author MICHAEL KIWANUKA - British Soul Singer STACY BOLT - Essayist/Author

Bought by KUT and KUOW


  • Added: Mar 08, 2013
  • Length: 55:02
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Issa Rae, Creator of the web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl", Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Writer and Director of ParaNorman CHRIS BUTLER. Writer and web series director ISSA RAE. Musical Guests FINN RIGGINS.

Bought by KUT and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 18, 2013
  • Length: 54:59
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Issa Rae, Creator of the web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl", Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Writer and Director of ParaNorman CHRIS BUTLER. Writer and web series director ISSA RAE. Musical Guests FINN RIGGINS.

Bought by KUT, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KWMR, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, Rhythm & News Service and more


  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Corin Tucker of Corin Tucker Band, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Acclaimed author ROB REID. Author CHELSEA CAIN. Musical guest JOE PUG. Sleater-Kinney alum's solo project, CORIN TUCKER BAND.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2013
  • Length: 54:59
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On December 3rd, Herb Ivy became the 35th Castaway on "Desert Island Discs"; as an on-air personality on WBLM radio he has seen phenomenal success ...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2012
  • Length: 01:27:27
Caption: Best-selling Author, Joshua Foer, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
East coast Author, JOSHUA FOER. Author and advocate for tall women, Arianne Cohen. Indie-psych folk ensemble, THE PARSON RED HEADS.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 15, 2012
  • Length: 55:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Acclaimed Author, Patrick deWitt, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Acclaimed author and screen writer, PATRICK DEWITT. Songwriter and musician, MICHAEL HURLEY. Portland Essayist, MARTHA GROVER.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 09, 2012
  • Length: 54:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Award winning ex-BBC broadcaster Mark Coles brings you his pick of new music from around the world. This week; treacherous orchestras, songs about ...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2012
  • Length: 53:56
Caption: AGESANDAGES, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Guests include writer and filmmaker Jon Raymond, the Third Angle Ensemble with composer Eve Beglarian and 7 piece band AGESANDAGES.

Bought by KUOW and Rhythm & News Service


  • Added: Sep 01, 2011
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Irish flutist Mike Rafferty talks about learning flute playing from his father, as well as coming to America and returning to Irish music in his 50...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 05, 2011
  • Length: 26:37
  • Purchases: 1
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Just about the time you think you've really got something it hits you - you're chord progressions aren't original...

  • Added: May 21, 2010
  • Length: 04:24