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Toward a Theory and History of the Loop
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we looked at the book "Now and Forever," one of the first book-length investigations into the many ways that loops (repeated audio...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2024
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 1
The Lisa Show - The Myth of Authenticity
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Lisa Show
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Is it even possible to be authentic on social media?

  • Added: May 25, 2023
  • Length: 52:50
Chris LeDoux - Visual Effects Supervisor - Hidden Figures, La La Land, Fast Color, Dolemite is My Name, and Just Mercy
From: MergingArts Productions
Series: Spoiler Alert Radio
Caption: Dolemite
Chris LeDoux - Visual Effects Supervisor - Hidden Figures, La La Land, Fast Color, Dolemite is My Name, and Just Mercy

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Nov 17, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Garrett Brown - Inventor of the Oscar-winning Steadicam - Rocky, The Shining, Philadelphia, Bulworth, La Traviata, The Forgotten
From: MergingArts Productions
Series: Spoiler Alert Radio
Caption: Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown - Inventor of the Oscar-winning Steadicam - Rocky, The Shining, Philadelphia, Bulworth, La Traviata, The Forgotten

  • Added: Oct 13, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
MARJORIE PRIME -- Michael Almereyda Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Michael Almereyda talks illusion, stretching corners, and the serendipity of a sneaked cigarette.

  • Added: Nov 25, 2017
  • Length: 15:18
New Music by Zack Baltich Combines Several Elements
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Zack Baltich, Credit: Matt Barber
If you want to know about a creative spirit, take the case of Zack Baltich. Zack synthesizes his informal and formal music experiences to create so...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2017
  • Length: 08:20
The San Francisco Bookstore Survival Guide
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: Green Apple Books before the opening of their second store, Credit: Holly J. McDede
So you want to open a bookstore? Excellent news. Here's your guide to survival.

  • Added: Dec 28, 2014
  • Length: 06:07
PARTICLE FEVER -- David Kaplan Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Dr. David Kaplan, San Francisco, CA 10/27/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Theoretical particle physicist David Kaplan talks the observer effect, the importance of the throw-out option, and why failure is sometimes success

  • Added: Nov 19, 2014
  • Length: 31:49
JOBS -- Joshua Michael Stern Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Joshua Michael Stern, San Francisco, CA 7/26/13, Credit: Andrea Chase
Joshua Michael Stern talks about vision, ambiguity, and casting charisma.

  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 18:08
15 - Melvin asks, "How do I improve my Google searches?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How can you improve your Google searches?
Have you ever searched for something on Google, and gotten a bunch of unrelated results? As it turns out, many of us aren’t searching correctly. So...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
14 - Brandon asks, "Does it matter how I unplug my computer?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How you unplug your laptop could matter.
Brandon is wondering if there's a specific sequence in which he should plug in or unplug his computer to prevent electrical damage. The hosts of De...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
13 - Alana asks, "Why isn't iMessage the same across all of my devices?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: What's going on with iMessage?
Alana wants to know why iMessage - a feature on Apple devices like iPhones iPads that lets you send text messages using your data plan rather than ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
12 - Joel asks, "What's the best way to back up my digital photos?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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After losing many of his family's photos when his laptop hard drive died, Joel wants to find a good way to back up his important files. Should he b...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
10 - Jo El asks, "Which antivirus software is the best?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Jo El's computer is infected with spyware. Which antivirus and anti-spyware software should she use? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
9 - Sandra asks, "Can I return an app?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Sandra just bought an app from the app store, and it doesn't work. Is there any way she can get a refund? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
8 - Britt asks, "Why don't touchscreens respond to my touch?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Britt wants to know why he can never seem to use touchscreens properly. Is there something wrong with his fingers? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
7 - Emily asks, "Is there a way you can find your smartphone if you lose it?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Emily's co-worker lost her iPhone. Is there a special app or device that can help her find it? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Br...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
5 - Mary Beth asks, "How do I change the size of text on an email?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Mary Beth says the text on her email is too small. Is there an easy way to change the text size so it's easier to read? The hosts of Deemable Tech,...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
4 - Gregory asks, "Which is safer: wired or wireless?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Wired Versus Wireless
Is it safe to use Wi-Fi in a hotel lobby, or would you be better off to pay for the wired internet in your room? Hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollis...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
3 - Steve asks, "Is it safe to log in with Facebook?
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Is it safe to log in with Facebook? That depends.
Steve wants to know if logging in to a website using your Facebook username and password is safe. Hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Bra...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
2 - Jessica asks, "How can I share an external hard drive with my whole network?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: That USB outlet is a network hard drive waiting to happen.
Jessica wants to setup her external hard drive so that she can access it from her any computer in her house through her network, but doesn't know h...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, WTIP, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 4
6 - Anonymous asks, "What is a podcast, and how do I subscribe to one?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Many public radio shows offer podcasts of their episodes. But what is a podcast, and what does it mean to "subscribe" to one? The hosts of Deemable...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
1 - Eileen asks, "Why is my iPhone's battery draining so fast?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Eileen's iPhone Battery Problems
Did upgrading to iOS 6 cause Eileen's iPhone's battery to drain faster, or was it something else? Ray and Tom find out. Take a listen to this week'...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
A Voicemail Causal Loop
From: Deemable Tech
Caption: Ray may not have written Johnny B Goode like Marty McFly, but he almost broke the space-time continuum.
On this week's episode of Deemable Tech, host Ray Hollister creates a temporal causal loop by leaving a voice mail for Deemable Tech and answering ...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2013
  • Length: 54:52
Vintage Synths Enjoy a Renaissance
From: Kimberly Haas
Caption: The Album Leaf
A growing group of musicians are returning to old analog keyboards, sometimes refurbishing and playing instruments older than they are.

  • Added: Dec 17, 2012
  • Length: 03:46