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Mechanics Expound on the Perfect Roadside Quip
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Signal Auto crafts and curates signage jokes for passing motorists and prospective customers. , Credit: Matthew Schneeman
The art of writing a good joke welds a lot of power. A good joke can drive the plot of a TV sit-com, can spark political controversy … or, in this ...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2022
  • Length: 06:25
Secret Lives of Librarians
From: Brooklyn Public Library
Series: "Borrowed" Podcast from Brooklyn Public Library
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What do librarians do all day? When they're not planning programs or working the reference desk, these librarians are also obscure trivia players, ...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jan 06, 2021
  • Length: 14:44
  • Purchases: 1
The Cart Men of Catalina
From: Alexander Ward
Caption: A golf cart for towing golf carts, Credit: Alex Ward
Golf carts are the primary vehicles for residents in Avalon, CA. This is about the guys that make them go.

Bought by WABE and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:21
  • Purchases: 2
Lou, the Crossing Guide
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: Lou takes a break., Credit: photograph by David Foster
Portrait of Lou Alexander, a crossing guide in Portland, Maine

  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 06:56
Sweden's Curious Christmas
From: Rachel Louise Snyder
Series: Global Guru Radio
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What's Donald Duck got to do with a Swedish Christmas?

Bought by KMXT, KRZA, KUER, KCMJ Community Radio, KZYX and more


  • Added: May 05, 2010
  • Length: 02:56
  • Purchases: 14
The Hartville Flea Market
From: Matt Pryor
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A day at the Hartville Flea Market

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Oct 21, 2008
  • Length: 03:07
  • Purchases: 1
The Origins of Rock -- on ThoughtCast!
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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Rock and Roll. A term we all know well. But what does the word rock mean? Simple enough question. But how did the term originate? Where -- and ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and WMUB


  • Added: Jul 22, 2008
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
American Idol Comes to the Ballpark
From: Philip Graitcer
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This year is the 100th anniversary of Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: May 19, 2008
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Side Saddle Weekend
From: diane toomey
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Think side saddle riding went out with corsets and bustles? Think again.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 11, 2008
  • Length: 08:03
  • Purchases: 1
The Trunk
From: Icebox Radio Theater
Series: Icebox Radio Theater: Short Subjects
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Two women think they're smuggling steaks across the international border. But it's All Hallow's Eve, and anything goes.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2008
  • Length: 08:25
Cyro Baptista: in his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Cyro Baptista in his percussion garage ...

Bought by PRX Remix, KFAI Minneapolis, The Story, and KGLT


  • Added: Feb 04, 2008
  • Length: 07:06
  • Purchases: 4
What's in a Name? Part One: Star Trek
From: Scott Pham
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Scott interviews his own father; addresses rumors old and new...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2008
  • Length: 08:35
As we boomers age ...
From: Laura Friedman
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A boomer youngster finds inspiration about aging - from people her own age.

Bought by WKMS


  • Added: Dec 27, 2007
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 1
Eating (in) Las Vegas
From: Next Generation Radio
Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
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Gambling is fun but what about the food?

  • Added: Aug 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:27
Big Perks for Tiny Houses?
From: The Environment Report
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Reporter Rebecca Williams takes a peek into some itsy bitsy homes

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WBEZ, and WILL


  • Added: Mar 19, 2007
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 4
The Accordion Files
From: Amber Edwards
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audio postcard from an Accordion Convention

  • Added: May 17, 2005
  • Length: 05:49
Popping the Question
From: Annie Wu
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A vox pop collage of "Will You Marry Me" tales.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and WYSO


  • Added: Mar 24, 2005
  • Length: 05:07
  • Purchases: 2