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Desert Trivia Night

From: Desert Oracle
Series: Desert Oracle Radio

“Known as the ‘apostle of the cacti,’ this advocate for the creation of desert national parks was named after this ancient Roman goddess ….” If tha...

Full Moon Hacksaw #1881 (Hour 1 & 2) - 02/16/2023

From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw

We don’t often go to fusion jazz on purpose, but it happens in a few places this episode from Full Moon Hacksaw headquarters. Pete Escovedo plays t...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KHNS, WOUB, Northwest Public Broadcasting, WKAR and more

Steve Moore: Tears of a Clown

From: Charles McGuigan

Charmed lives lack for something. If you’re born in a state of nirvana or somehow privileged as a member of the elect, what’s the point? It’s only ...

Prize Winning Fiction Writer George Saunders

From: New Letters on the Air

George Saunders, the renowned short story writer, talks about his debut novel, LINCOLN IN THE BARDO, winner of Britain's 2017 Man Booker Prize for ...

AG 22-19: Mink Jazz: Peggy Lee In The 1960s, 5/2/2022

From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow

This week on Afterglow, our spotlight is on Miss Peggy Lee, with a closer look at the 1960s, a time when her music and persona became more sleek, r...

The Apple Seed - The Grey Goose

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Apple Seed

On this episode of The Apple Seed you'll hear a story called "The Grey Goose" from The Storycrafters, the iconic storytelling team who tell traditi...

Bought by KSJE, KTXK, KKRN, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, and WVPE

The Apple Seed - The Invisible Boy

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Apple Seed

On this episode of The Apple Seed we're bringing you a rendition of the Cinderella story. The story of Cinderella has hundreds of versions from all...

Bought by KSJE, WVPE, KTXK, KKRN, and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920

StoryCorps Historias: Carmencristina Moreno and Rosemary Selzer

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Carmencristina Moreno and her sister, Rosemary Selzer, remember their father, songwriter Luis M. Moreno, and the bittersweet legacy he left behind.

Bought by WYAP

Marian and Homer (the cat) shortened (3:13)

From: Paul Messing

A heartfelt phoned-in story from a woman recalling something special about her late cat. (Excerpt from my pilot "For Kindred Spirits.")

Bought by WOUB and PRX Remix

Queen Harish

From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata

When Queen Harish came on stage you could not look away. She whirled, she twirled. Her sequined skirts billowed around her. Her arms were filled wi...

Maxine A Voice From The Past

From: Glen Lasley

This Is The Voice Of Maxine Who Past Away In 2008

Bought by PRX Remix

Remembering Sridevi

From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata

Sandip Roy remembers the iconic Indian actress Sridevi.

Full Moon Hacksaw # 1620 (Hour 1 & 2) 02/15/2018

From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw

Positive circumstances took me to the south in 1998, but it was Sonny Payne who showed me the ropes once I got there. Memphis and the Sun Studio w...

Bought by KPIP-LP, WEJP-LP 107.1, WMOT, WVBI-LP, WJSU and more

The 2017 Musician Memorial Hour

From: Paul Ingles

Some of the prominent popular musicians who passed away in 2017 are celebrated in a one-hour special hosted by public radio music historian Paul In...

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WVAS, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KDUR and more

Women's History Month: Jazz Guitarist Emily Remler: A Musical Remembrance

From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials

A one-hour program focusing on the work of female jazz guitarist Emily Remler. Great for Women's History Month!

Bought by WNMU-FM, WKMS, KMUW, WCPN, WNMU-FM and more

For World AIDS Day Steve Moore: Tears of a Clown, Part 1

From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand

Steve Moore is a slight man, drawn somewhat by the disease he lives with. I’d put him at about 140 pounds. But that might be a little much. Steve’s...

Georgia State Poet Laureate Judson Mitcham

From: New Letters on the Air

Georgia State Poet Laureate Judson Mitcham shares stories about some of his influences, including the late poets Richard Hugo, William Stafford and...

Bought by WNJR

Meow (Zoey's Last Adventure)

From: LN Lurie
Series: POW (Podcast of Wonder)

Caption: Zoey going hiking, Credit: LN Lurie

A sound-designed piece from a cat's perspective on her last adventure.

Steve Moore: Tears of a Clown Part 1

From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand

Charmed lives lack for something. If you’re born in a state of nirvana or somehow privileged as a member of the elect, what’s the point? It’s only ...

The Rise and Fall of Nova Roma

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

A micronation that aimed to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory, turns against its founding father.

Bought by PRX Remix

A Box Within a Box Within a Box: The Riddle of the Raintree

From: WFHB
Series: Interchange

As I considered making a show to serve as a kind of year in review, I first thought to choose my favorite program from each month of the year, 12 s...