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Episode 001: Emily St. John Mandel
From: Emily Schultz
Series: Truth & Fiction
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Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Lola Quartet, talks about her unique upbringing, moving to New York with no money, and whether social media he...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2013
  • Length: 47:08
Like No Business I Know
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Hour Length Episodes
Caption: Jerry Stiller
There's no business like show business.... In TONY winner Christopher Durang's witty MRS. SORKEN, a wacky theater devotee gets her chance in the s...

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR), Oregon Public Broadcasting, and KUNM


  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 3
Duncan Riddell on "Older Children"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker Duncan Riddell joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his new film, "Older Children," which premieres in Chicago November 10th.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 23:10
JazzStories: Catherine Russell
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Catherine Russell
"Singing lead is all about you. The focus is on you. Your name is on the ticket. The people have paid to see you...So you are responsible for you...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WNCU


  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 14:27
  • Purchases: 4
Danny Rhodes on "Released"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Actor/filmmaker Danny Rhodes joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his upcoming directorial debut, "Released."

  • Added: Nov 01, 2012
  • Length: 23:33
Stephen Cone on "The Wise Kids"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker Stephen Cone joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his acclaimed ensemble drama, "The Wise Kids."

  • Added: Oct 24, 2012
  • Length: 45:17
Salvatore Consalvi on 'Sidney Has No Horses'
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker Salvatore Consalvi joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his upcoming documentary, 'Sidney Has No Horses.'

  • Added: Oct 12, 2012
  • Length: 21:56
Allison Torem on "The Wise Kids"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Actress Allison Torem joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss her acclaimed work in David Schwimmer's stage version of "Trust" and Stephen Cone's indi...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2012
  • Length: 28:39
James Francis Flynn on "The Stick-Up Kid"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker James Francis Flynn joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his upcoming picture, "The Stick-Up Kid."

  • Added: Aug 31, 2012
  • Length: 28:56
Todd Looby on 'Lefty,' 'Be Good'
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker Todd Looby joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his work, including the indie gems "Lefty" and "Be Good."

  • Added: Aug 03, 2012
  • Length: 32:42
Dan Rybicky on "Almost There"
From: Matt Fagerholm
Series: Indie Outlook
Caption: Host Matt Fagerholm, Credit: Matt Fagerholm
Filmmaker Dan Rybicky joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his upcoming documentary, "Almost There."

  • Added: Jun 08, 2012
  • Length: 25:22
JazzStories: Jose James
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Jose James
“Music was unexpected. I always wanted to be a writer and I still do. I was always turned on by words, by the way people could use words and that k...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, PRX Remix, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Jul 28, 2011
  • Length: 11:59
  • Purchases: 5
JazzStories: Ron Carter
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"I was on my way to being a decent bass player, and at that time there were a lot of clubs in New York, a lot of recordings going on....talking to ...

Bought by KMUW, WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WCSU-FM and more


  • Added: Jul 14, 2011
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 8
JazzStories: Lee Konitz
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Lee Konitz , Credit: Frank Stewart
Widely admired for his original sound, the 83 year old alto saxophonist Lee Konitz is a master of improvisation who continues to travel the world s...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WNCU, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2011
  • Length: 11:01
  • Purchases: 6
JazzStories: Hank Jones
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Hank Jones, Credit: Frank Stewart
Over the past eighty years, the late Hank Jones has been described as eloquent and impeccable. However, his career wasn’t marked by the normal road...

Bought by KMUW, WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2011
  • Length: 10:54
  • Purchases: 7
The Limns about the new album "Move Around Robots"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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When The Limns performed at the Blue Ox in Bemidji for KBXE's Spread the Love party, I sat down with them before the concert and recorded a convers...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Feb 17, 2011
  • Length: 24:31
  • Purchases: 1
Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Alicia Corbett
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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"Alicia Corbett" by Charlie Pulkrabek. When I first saw Alicia Corbett play, it was about 1993, soon after she’d arrived in Minnesota from norther...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 02, 2011
  • Length: 32:11
  • Purchases: 1
JazzStories: Sam Rivers – Reedman, pianist, composer
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Sam Rivers, Credit: Frank Stewart
Sam Rivers has sounded his horn across six decades of jazz with Miles Davis, Cecil Taylor, and Dizzy Gillespie. Producer David Goren brings us an i...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WCSU-FM, WNCU, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2011
  • Length: 09:23
  • Purchases: 6
JazzStories: James Moody's Mood for Love
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: James Moody, Credit: Frank Stewart
"Moody's Mood for Love" is one of the most memorable and recognizable solos in jazz history. But for James Moody, the song contains a bigger history.

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WCSU-FM, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2011
  • Length: 08:15
  • Purchases: 8
Jake Dilley of Experimental Indie-Rockers The Color Pharmacy
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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"The Color Pharmacy Fills My Prescription" By Doug MacRostie. The Color Pharmacy is definitely one of the most exciting bands out of Minnesota. The...

  • Added: Jan 19, 2011
  • Length: 40:36
Genre Defying Jazz Guitarist Todd Clouser
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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"Music is Todd Clouser's Second Language" by Doug MacRostie. Todd Clouser's "A Love Electric" is an instrumental album with a lot to say. For some ...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2010
  • Length: 36:09
Sela Oveson & Her Intimate Debut "Rogue Lightning"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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Sela Oveson: Her Music's In My Bones, by Doug MacRostie. I have been quoted saying "Sela is one of my favorite MN musicians - she has a fire that b...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2010
  • Length: 37:53
High Energy String Band Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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By Centerstage MN host Doug MacRostie. It's not too often that the debut release from a band is a double CD, but Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses are...

  • Added: Dec 01, 2010
  • Length: 32:13
MN's Blues Man Big Walter Smith
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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By Doug MacRostie, host of Centertage MN. Big Walter Smith is the lead vocalist with the Groove Merchants and has personified the blues in MN for 4...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and KVSC


  • Added: Nov 24, 2010
  • Length: 29:34
  • Purchases: 2
3 Time MN State Fiddle Champion Mary LaPlant
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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By Centerstage MN host Doug MacRostie. I could sit and talk with Mary LaPlant all day; she's one of those positive people that is just fun to be ar...

  • Added: Nov 18, 2010
  • Length: 31:34