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Will Turner The Real Ironman Part 2
From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand
Caption: Will Turner, Credit: Rebecca D'Angelo
Will Turner of Richmond, Virginia now holds the world record for the number of Ironman triathlons completed in a single calendar year—Sixty one. ...

  • Added: Mar 05, 2019
  • Length: 27:16
Will Turner: The Real Iron Man Part 1 (of two parts)
From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand
Caption: Iron Man Will Turner in Grand Teton., Credit: Chris Defestano
Will Turner is the Real Iron Man. No special effects, no suit of armor, no comic book fiction. Will is the genuine article. He now holds the world ...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2019
  • Length: 26:14
Ski Champion's Invention Transformed The Sport
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
Caption: Hjalmar Hvam was a champion ski jumper., Credit: courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society
A Norwegian immigrant in Oregon invented the first quick-release ski binding, which made skiing safer and more appealing.

Bought by KALW and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 22, 2014
  • Length: 16:51
  • Purchases: 2
Moving By Bike
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Moving all your belongings by bike might sound crazy, but if enough people get involved, it can be both fun and efficient.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 14, 2013
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Family, Derby and Nothing Else
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Maine Roller Derby skated into Portland, Maine and called the city home in 2006. Roller derby is a fast-paced full-contact sport played on skates.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:56
  • Purchases: 1
Nothing To Cheer About
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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A town is divided when presented with the idea of changing the school mascot.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KWIS 88.3 FM, KUOW, KRUA and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 07:34
  • Purchases: 6
Mind over Stomach Matter
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Producer Anna Hamilton takes us stage-side of the first ever Burrito Eating Championship.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, KFAI Minneapolis, WRVO Public Media, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2008
  • Length: 07:35
  • Purchases: 4
The Angel Warrior On His Way to the Top
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Despite the concerns of his family, Mike St. Germain races stock cars to win and for God.

Bought by HowSound, KFAI Minneapolis, and SALTcast Podcast


  • Added: Dec 19, 2006
  • Length: 07:18
  • Purchases: 3
What If?
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
What if you know you will loose your hearing at age 18? Kevin and James Hatch face this dilemma with surprising grace.

Bought by PRX Remix, KUOW, SALTcast Podcast, KZSC, Marfa Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2006
  • Length: 07:41
  • Purchases: 8
Making Ice
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Jim Leo has been driving in circles for eighteen years but he?s not dizzy yet. Producer Dylan Merriam takes us out on the ice with an experienced Z...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jan 12, 2006
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
Chess On Ice
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Spend some time on the ice... curling... in Belfast, Maine.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, XRAY.fm, and KERA


  • Added: Jan 12, 2006
  • Length: 05:10
  • Purchases: 3