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Dusty Ray Simmons
From: WNCW
Series: Appalachian Vibes
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Dusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest. During our conver...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
From: Joyride Media
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One hour radio special goes behind the making of the new film, "Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song," as well as the histories of the lege...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Spokane Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WRKF and more


  • Added: Jul 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
The Junot Files - Richard Lertzman
From: Jim Junot
Series: Lights, Camera, Author!
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An interview with Richard Lertzman, author of "Deconstructing the Rat Pack: Joey, the Mob and the Summit

  • Added: Dec 16, 2020
  • Length: 24:58
The Junot Files: Kenneth Womack
From: Jim Junot
Series: Lights, Camera, Author!
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An interview with Kenneth Womack, author of "John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life"

  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 26:11
The Junot Files: Dylan Howard
From: Jim Junot
Series: Lights, Camera, Author!
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An interview with Dylan Howard, author of "Bad" and "Royals at War"

  • Added: Jul 25, 2020
  • Length: 22:23
Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass with singer/songwriter Dave Adkins
From: Steve Martin
Series: Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass
Caption: A little bit outside the flattop box, Unreal Bluegrass
Dave Adkins discusses his new CD Better Days .

  • Added: May 15, 2020
  • Length: 57:14
Derek Smalls formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap guests on Unreal Bluegrass
From: Steve Martin
Series: Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass
Caption: Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass, Credit: Steve Martin
Derek Smalls formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap discusses new CD Smalls Change (meditations on ageing) Lukewarm Water tour in 2019 o...

  • Added: Sep 16, 2019
  • Length: 32:26
Remembering Izzy Young: New York Folk Scene Touchstone
From: Paul Ingles
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Izzy Young ran The Folklore Center in New York's Greenwich Village for decades and produced Bob Dylan's first public concert in 1961. Young died M...

  • Added: Feb 06, 2019
  • Length: 04:44
World in Progress 12/20/2018
From: DW - Deutsche Welle
Series: World in Progress: Global Development Issues ~ from DW
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This week on the show: Let's dive into the world of music. Did you know the Christmas song Silent Night originated in a small Austrian village 20...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2018
  • Length: 30:00
Spectrum 06/26/2018
From: DW - Deutsche Welle
Series: Spectrum: World of Science & Technology ~ from DW
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Spectrum: Duh, duh duh-duh-duh duh, duh ---- On this week’s show we’re going to be analyzing the song Seven Nation Army, the omnipresent anthem o...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Jun 26, 2018
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Band 40th Anniversary of "The Last Waltz:" All Access
From: Dan Neer
Series: All Access World Premieres
Caption: The 40th Anniversary of the Band's "The Last Waltz:" All Access
Robbie Robertson shares insights looking back from 40 years on at one of, if not THE best rock and roll concerts and films, The Last Waltz. Interv...

Bought by Prairie Public, KGLP, Prairie Public, KSRQ, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Nov 21, 2016
  • Length: 58:24
  • Purchases: 11
Phil Collins The Singles: All Access
From: Dan Neer
Series: All Access World Premieres
Caption: Phil Collins "The Singles: All Access"
Music and interview with Phil for new "Singles" collection and his autobiography "Not Dead Yet"

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 27, 2016
  • Length: 58:28
  • Purchases: 1
Music for Animals
From: Britt Wray
Caption: Black Prairie plays a concert for 52 wolves at Wolf Haven sanctuary in Washington State., Credit: Carli Davidson
There's a music industry for pets out there. But what kind of music do animals like? A woman who studies how non-human creatures go mad throws conc...

Bought by ABC, KVNF, 'The Sea', New Hampshire Public Radio, WABE and more


  • Added: Jan 10, 2015
  • Length: 08:23
  • Purchases: 6
Ep 53 - BarRoom Heroes | Bobby Pickles' Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: BarRoom Heroes, Credit: Bobby Pickles
Boston punk prodigies - BarRoom Heroes - stop by Bobby’s mother’s basement, to discuss Irish-ness, Boston-ness and the novelty of youth. While thes...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2014
  • Length: 42:02
Episode 42: Copstabber – Bobby Pickles’ Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Bobby Pickles (left); Ricky Ravioli (top-center); Geoffy Batts (right); Copstabber Dave (bottom-center), Credit: Adrien de Martini
Bobby and Martini podcast from The Sidebar, in downtown Baltimore, with Dave, Geoff and Todd of the bonafide punk band, Copstabber. The conversatio...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2013
  • Length: 01:12:48
Episode 41: John Agnello – Bobby Pickles’ Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Adrien de Martini (left); John Agnello (right), Credit: Bobby Pickles
Bobby and Martini podcast from Fluxivity Studios, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with New York City record producer, John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Yout...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2013
  • Length: 01:07:10
Episode 38: Jake Kolatis/The Casualties – Bobby Pickles’ Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Jake Kolatis of The Casualties, Credit: Adrien de Martini
Bobby podcasts from Jersey City Tattoo Co., located in downtown Jersey City, with Jake Kolatis, guitarist of the New York City hardcore punk band, ...

  • Added: Oct 19, 2013
  • Length: 30:19
Episode 29: Bob Noxious, Ick McWang, Slade and the Wasters/Loud Fast Shitty Radio - Bobby Pickles' Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Slade and the Wasters (left); Bob Noxious (left-center); Ick McWang (right-center); Bobby Pickles (right)
Bobby conducts a simulcast (podcasting while broadcasting LIVE), with Bob Noxious & Ick McWang, hosts of "Loud Fast Shitty Radio”, broadcasting the...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2013
  • Length: 01:35:26
Mory's Temple Bar: An Audio Postcard
From: Cuchulain Kelly
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Mory's Temple Bar is more than just a New Haven restaurant - it's a Yale University tradition. The story of Mory's goes hand-in-hand with the story...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2012
  • Length: 02:17
JazzStories: Gretchen Parlato
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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Vocalist and songwriter Gretchen Parlato's music is introspective and crafted with a knowing touch. Winner of the 2004 Thelonious Monk Jazz Vocalis...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WNCU


  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 15:06
  • Purchases: 4
JazzStories: George Wein
From: Murray Street Productions
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George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, has created countless festivals worldwide and can be connected to every important jazz musician ...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Jul 31, 2012
  • Length: 15:27
  • Purchases: 1
This Week in Texas Music History: Erbie Bowser
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the first week of May (5/5): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at the journey one musician made from the fields of west ...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Ike Reynolds
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the last week of September (9/27): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a man who helped establish the first Baptist mus...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:43
JazzStories: Gary Burton and Julian Lage
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"There’s an interesting thing that happens. You prepare a piece. You rehearse it. It sounds perfect...And you go out and play it on the first night...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WNCU, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 20, 2012
  • Length: 16:42
  • Purchases: 4
JazzStories: Barry Harris and Billy Higgins – The Majesty of Tap
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Barry Harris, Billy Higgins
In the 40s, jazzmen came of age on the stages of dance halls. Pianist Barry Harris and drummer Billy Higgins capture the view from those stages.

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WNCU, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 20, 2012
  • Length: 10:44
  • Purchases: 6