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MS 24-24: Folk Music with a Sense of Humor, 6/20/2024

From: The WFMT Radio Network
Series: The Midnight Special

Folk music and farce, show tunes and satire, madness and escape!

From: KMUW
Series: You're Saying It Wrong

After this year's thrilling spell-off in the National Spelling Bee, we try to tease out the definitions of some of the words that won the contest.

Bought by KRPS

The Stone Skipping Philosopher

From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: Points North

Kurt Steiner holds the world record for stone skipping. He throws rocks because it makes him happy. And because he says it’s key to escaping digita...

Pheasants of Detroit

From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: Points North

Because of its abundant open space, Detroit, Michigan has a thriving ring-necked pheasant population. The birds have endeared themselves to many by...

The Plant Musician

From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: Points North

Tom Wall is a West Michigan rock star who uses plants as bandmates. He uses a device to harness the electricity in plants, which then turns those i...

Ep. 246: One Foot In Hell

From: Franklin Fantini
Series: Dollar Country

Another trip through the forgotten corners of country music.

Bought by KHNS

To Catch An Arsonist

From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: Points North

It’s a dry spring – 1984 in Wisconsin – and all these suspicious fires are popping up. A conservation warden named Dave is pretty sure it’s arson, ...

The Swongos bring surf rock to the North Shore on the Scenic Route

From: WTIP
Series: The Scenic Route

Original Air Date - August 18, 2023 The Swongos are a powerful surf rock trio hailing from the St. Croix Falls area of Wisconsin. Comprised of Tho...

Cherry Dirt returns to WTIP and Cascade Lodge

From: WTIP
Series: The Scenic Route

Original air date: August 15, 2023 Cherry Dirt is the duo of Staci and Ryan Cihlar from Richfield, MN that plays classic favorite songs on ukulele...

Jerry Vandiver returns to WTIP with stories and new music

From: WTIP
Series: The Scenic Route

Jerry Vandiver is an annual visitor to Cook County, the Boundary Waters, and WTIP. Hailing from Nashville, he’s a prolific songwriter of paddling s...

Prank Williams releases “Palindrome” EP ahead of full album this fall

From: WTIP
Series: The Scenic Route

Original Air Date: July 21, 2023 Prank Williams is the Twin Cities-based duo of Tony Petersen (Social Animals, Ditchbird) and Chris Hollister – a ...

#240615 Red Barn Radio

From: WEKU
Series: Red Barn Radio

Hour 1: Mikaya Taylor and New Balance Bluegrass Hour 2: Bedford

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Angelica Community Radio, WKYU, and KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA

2024-06-16 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child

This week, we’re talking with the legendary actor, singer, philanthropist, and actual space traveler William Shatner about his new album “Where Wil...

Season 1, Episode 47 - 'Challenging Consumerism' feat John de Graaf

From: Radio 2050
Series: Radio 2050 - Season 1

The importance of keeping our outdoor spaces beautiful.

Bought by WOJB

MS 24-23: Folk Music with a Sense of Humor, 6/13/2024

From: The WFMT Radio Network
Series: The Midnight Special

Folk music and farce, show tunes and satire, madness and escape!

Sounding The Sea

From: Wind & Rhythm

Ahoy! On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we listen to music inspired by the sea, sailing, and singing shanties. Come aboard and join us, right here ...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, WBAA, WUAL, Interlochen Public Radio, KVNO and more

The Oldest of Old Worlds

From: KMUW
Series: You're Saying It Wrong

This week, we're talking about some of the very oldest words in the English language, and how little some of them have changed over thousands of ye...

Bought by KRPS and KECG

The Atomic Hour Episode 106- Enchantment Under The Sea Dance

From: KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio
Series: The Atomic Hour

Featuring- The Cozy Covers Comparison Corner, Brand New Oldies, Sweet Soul Music, and Much More!

#240608 Red Barn Radio

From: WEKU
Series: Red Barn Radio

Hour 1: Liberty Road Hour 2: Minor Gold

Bought by Raven Radio, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, Angelica Community Radio, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WKYU

The Loh Down on Science - June, 2024

From: LDOS MEDIA LAB
Series: Science: The Loh Down on Science

Your daily 90-second dose of real science for real people! Like… the super food for acing exams… which hairstyling tools are dangerous… and how you...

Bought by KECG, GCR (Global Community Radio), KVSC, KKRN, and Tri States Public Radio

Atomic Age Cocktail Party 6/14/24 "Johnny Mandel"

From: WILL
Series: Atomic Age Cocktail Party

It's music from the golden age of the hi-fi! The music itself goes by a lot of names: Lounge, Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, Rat Pack, easy listenin...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, GCR (Global Community Radio), KMXT, and Spokane Public Radio

Atomic Age Cocktail Party 6/7/24 "Crime Jazz"

From: WILL
Series: Atomic Age Cocktail Party

It's music from the golden age of the hi-fi! The music itself goes by a lot of names: Lounge, Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, Rat Pack, easy listenin...

Bought by WLVT, KBBI Alaska, Spokane Public Radio, KECG, KMXT and more