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The Healing Properties of Humor
From: The humble Farmer
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Laughter is medicine

  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:19
David Bouchier Essay: What the Eye Doesn't See
From: WSHU
Series: Essays by David Bouchier
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David offers some nutrition tips.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2008
  • Length: 03:45
Peanut Butter
From: ANITA PALLADINO
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Another True Life/Near Death Experience

  • Added: Jun 02, 2008
  • Length: :47
Breaking Bad Habits with Stickk.com
From: Karen Fritsche
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Want to quit a bad habit? Put a contract out on yourself.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Mar 27, 2008
  • Length: 04:28
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Barbara Held
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Psychologist Barbara Held of Maine believes a little kvetching makes for a better outlook on life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 3
Happy 40th Bday. Now it's time for your colonoscopy
From: Wally Nichols
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One Man's Humorous Reconciliation With The Dreaded Mid Life Exam

  • Added: Jan 22, 2008
  • Length: 03:47
Lester and the Art of Mindfulness
From: Ted Magnuson
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A fun encounter with a former Budhist monk

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 10:48
This I Believe - Robert Fulghum
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Seattle writer and minister Robert Fulghum believes learning to tango is the perfect way to age gracefully.

Bought by WEZU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WEZU, KUOW and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2007
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 9
Becoming Interesting
From: Judah Bruce Leblang
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A first person essay about dealing with illness and middle-age

  • Added: Oct 21, 2007
  • Length: 05:21
Necessary Losses
From: Judah Bruce Leblang
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A short first person essay about losing my hearing

Bought by PRX to iTunes


  • Added: Oct 21, 2007
  • Length: 05:36
  • Purchases: 1
BP
From: David Berner
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Taking blood pressure measurements becomes a family tradition in mortality.

Bought by The PRX Podcast


  • Added: Sep 02, 2007
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 1
The cat that predicts death. Ew.
From: Merle Kessler
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The cat that predicts death kind of creeps Ian out.

  • Added: Aug 17, 2007
  • Length: 01:45
Porn again
From: Merle Kessler
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New study reveals Christians are into porn. Ian has doubts.

Bought by KFCF FM


  • Added: Aug 17, 2007
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 1
Healing in the Cards
From: David Kates
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David Kates seeks healing for a small business and himself.

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 1
Fuel Crisis
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Drug use and attempted suicide. Hey, they're serious. Really. No, honest. Ask storyteller Marti MacGibbon.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 03:41
Everything is Relative
From: Judah Bruce Leblang
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A humorous personal essay about growing older

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 04, 2006
  • Length: 02:46
  • Purchases: 1
The Ambience of Ambien
From: Merle Kessler
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Can all our current woes be laid at the feet of Ambien? Ian wonders.

  • Added: May 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:20
Apocalypse Nanny
From: Merle Kessler
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Of clowns and music in surgery. Oh, and nannies.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:47
Becoming more successful can be dangerous to your health
From: Michael Jackman
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At the moment life is great, and I've got the scars to prove it.

Bought by WKMS


  • Added: Oct 09, 2005
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 1
How to insult a man.
From: Merle Kessler
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What men really want - according to another damn poll.

Bought by KTNA


  • Added: Sep 13, 2005
  • Length: 01:36
  • Purchases: 1
Make room for shame.
From: Merle Kessler
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The role of shame in society examined.

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 01:54
Surprise! Uh oh.
From: Merle Kessler
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What I always thought: surprise parties could kill you.

  • Added: May 11, 2005
  • Length: 01:33
Sauna - Going "All The Way"
From: Bill Palladino
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A producer's take on the sauna and being naked in front of others.

  • Added: Mar 01, 2005
  • Length: 08:32
Graham Shelby and the Heartbeat Story
From: KUT
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Graham Shelby learns his wife is pregnant with triplets.

  • Added: Oct 12, 2004
  • Length: 02:20