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S5 EP2: Encounter on Aisle 9
From: The Nocturnists
Series: Stories from the World of Medicine
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Emergency medicine and helicopter flight physician Mike Abernethy recounts an unexpected run-in at his local Walmart that made him feel as if he’d ...

  • Added: May 04, 2023
  • Length: 46:55
The Write Question - Chris La Tray RERUN
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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We revisit an episode from 2019. In this episode, rockstar author and freelance photographer Chris La Tray digs in to his book, "One-Sentence Journ...

Bought by WETS, Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Oct 20, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Take This Waltz
From: Will Duchon
Series: Words & Music
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The waltz figures prominently in these pieces about the human experience.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2021
  • Length: 54:04
What's In A Name
From: Will Duchon
Series: The Night Cafe
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Jazz songs with names in their titles...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:18
Up Close And Acoustic with Dan May
From: Charlie Silvestri
Series: Up Close And Acoustic
Caption: Dan May, Credit: Dan May Facebook
Singer-songwriter Dan May’s career path has taken more twists and turns than a corkscrew in a hurricane. He has worked as a grave-digger, televisio...

  • Added: May 05, 2019
  • Length: 57:00
Some Dry Humor for Karen
From: Will Duchon
Caption: Karen H. Brown (1968-2018)
Droll offerings of poetic verse; dedicated to the memory of a good friend of the program.

  • Added: Sep 15, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:01
Award-Winning Fiction Writer Antonya Nelson
From: New Letters on the Air
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Antonya Nelson is the author of eleven books of fiction. She talks about her most recent books: the novel BOUND which covers growing up in Wichita,...

Bought by WMUU-LP and WNJR


  • Added: Jul 19, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Fifth Planet by David Auburn
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Singles [8-35 minute short plays, plus interviews]
Caption: Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan stars in Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn’s Fifth Planet. A professional astronomer played by Amy Ryan (Birdman; Gone, Baby, Gone; “The ...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 39:50
Margaret Cho
From: Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
Series: The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano
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Outspoken funny girl Margaret Cho dishes with host Elysabeth Alfano at the Sunset Marquis with a Tequila Cocktail. The two talk about everything fr...

  • Added: May 25, 2016
  • Length: 29:39
Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel of the Alternative Rock Band, Guster
From: Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
Series: The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano
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Over Spicey Chilaquiles in the most recent episode of The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano, Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel of the alternative...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2016
  • Length: 49:42
Episode 6: Edie Falco
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Episode 5: Isaac Mizrahi
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Episode 4: Rachel Dratch
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Episode 3: Mo Rocca
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Episode 2: Martha Plimpton
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Episode 1: Chris Noth
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
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
Love, DIY Style
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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A meditation on relationships as DIY projects: The great thing — and the scary thing — about relationships is that you get to make it all up as you...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 23, 2014
  • Length: 19:34
  • Purchases: 1
Owning The Comedy Cellar
From: Chemda KATG
Series: What's My Name
Caption: Owner of the Comedy Cellar in NYC, Noam Dworman
Noam Dworman, owner of popular club The Comedy Cellar, chats about booking comics, dealing with hecklers, managing pop-ins by renowned comedians, a...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 01:11:24
The Porch Swing: Episode 104
From: WFHB
Series: The Porch Swing
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Please don't feed the large reptiles! An American in Vienna finds herself at the bountiful mercy of strangers; A man seeking treatment for depressi...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2013
  • Length: 29:03
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 208 NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 193 Encore - NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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
Live Wire Radio - Episode 193 Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 191 Encore - NEWSHOLE VERSION
From: Live Wire! Radio
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
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
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 175 NEWSHOLE VERSION Encore
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis & Illustrator Mike Oeming, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire!
Comic book writer and former artist for Marvel comics, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. International Cheesemonger winner, STEVE JONES. Portland based alter...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jul 05, 2012
  • Length: 55:00
  • Purchases: 1