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Coffee Party Founder Wants Common Grounds
In just a few weeks, fans of the Coffee Party on Facebook mushroomed from a few hundred to more than 100,000 — making documentary filmmaker Annabel Park the accidental leader of a political movement. Coffee Parties are meeting all across the country Saturday. What exactly are they going to do?...
We Bought A Toxic Asset; You Can Watch It Die
Remember those complicated bonds full of home mortgages? The ones that almost brought down the economy? A team of reporters with NPR's Planet Money used $1,000 of their own cash to buy a tiny piece of one — and plan to track it until it dies....
Computers One Step Closer To Reading Your Mind
Clairvoyant computers may be nearer to reality than you'd think. In a new study, a computer program that analyzes brain scans was able to detect participants' thoughts — or at least their memories of a short film they were thinking about....
OK Go Fights For Its Viral Video
Damian Kulash, singer-songwriter-guitarist with OK Go, talks about the group's split with its label as the result of a label policy that kept a popular video the band made from being embedded on YouTube. "This Too Shall Pass" is a viral video that took a month to make; it displays...
Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls
On Wednesday, more than 1,000 women who flew military planes during World War II will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. They were known as WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots, and at the time of their service, they were civilians. They waited three decades to be granted military status....
More Than 'Madea': Tyler Perry Changes Course
Playing a foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandma made Tyler Perry a big — and frequently criticized — name in black entertainment. But Perry, who was an executive producer on the Oscar-winning film Precious, is now looking to take his work in a new direction....
Podcasting For Your Business
Tony Michaelides – Life Lessons
An interesting interview, a bit of a departure from our normal fare, Tony is the author of “The Insights Collections, Lessons learned from the Engine Room” as a subtitle, “Lessons Learned from Rock and Roll”. Tony has been a PR man for dozens of the largest names in Rock and...
Find and Convert Podcast inverviews Chuck Palm
In a table-turning event at last week’s Barcamp in Tampa, Bernie Borges, from Find and Convert interviews ME! We had a great time reminiscing about his early days of his show, where we were co-hosts, and IPN actually produced his podcast weekly. Bernie is a good friend, and now an...
Wheels of Success – Larry King spot
One of our new friends from Wheels of Success pointed out that Susan Jacobs, the Founder and CEO was going to be on Larry King live last night. We could not resist telling all our friends and viewers what a geat organization and terrific job they do. Susan was named...
Brian Brushwood of Scam School
Interview with the host of Scam School on Revision 3. More show notes to follow!...
Atlast Pillow – The Back to Sleep Company
This is a product “Podcast Pitch” video we did for the Back to Sleep company, on a revolutionary new product, the “AtLasT Pillow”. It is like no other sleep aid, but, I’ll let you look and decide for yourself. I found it relieved my snoring, sleep apnea, and neck pain,...
Interview new Talk Show Host – Sara Hand: Part 1
I had a great time interviewing Sara Hand at a local coffee shop. We discussed her business, Joy Beyond Freedom, her clients, the new show (The Vertical Curve) and owning your identity online! We had a great time, look for part two coming soon! - Sara Hand – Co-Host of “The Vertical...
Boutique Café
This commercial from Kia made Nathan and I laugh so hard! I love the Sock Monkey getting the tattoo – hysterical! Had to share. What’s your fave commercial right now? – Daria...
If I were a pet person I’d own a dog. We actually tried the puppy thing once but it only lasted about three months. (The first trimester of a pregnancy trumps puppy ownership. Sorry, Jack.) Though we don’t have any four-footed animals pattering around our home, I’m a sucker for...
Discover {Rosebudlips} on Etsy
It’s so much fun sharing this FIND with you today, as I’ve personally ordered several items from this designer and have drooled over each and every one! It’s time to Discover {Rosebudlips} on Etsy, this quaint online store is stocked with precious treasures such as fabric rosebud headbands, funky rosebud...
Eco-friendly thigh-high socks for kids—that stay put! {giveaway}
I love those baby leg warmers. They come in handy when it’s winter and all your daughter wants to wear are skirts. They’re also great for covering arms when all the winter pj’s are dirty and short-sleeve pj’s are the only thing left in the dresser drawer. But the one...
A flattering swimsuit is a summertime essential {giveaway}
It’s also a great pick-me-up if you’re sick of the cold, gloomy, wintry weather March often brings. Though summer is still a few months away (unless you live in sunny Arizona), swimsuits have been in the stores for a few weeks, and with racks of swimwear comes the dreaded adventure...
Halftees: Sacrifice a layer without sacrificing style {giveaway}
I don’t know about you but the whole multiple layers thing gets old. I still throw on a cami when a shirt’s length is too short, but usually when I wear a cap-sleeve tee under something it’s for the neckline and sleeves, not the midsection or length. And under some...
Alternative Classix Podcast
Better late than never this week with your favorites by The Magnetic Fields, BoDeans, Lou Reed, Adam And The Ants, The June Brides (pictured) and more! Classic/Current features the latest single by Toyah Wilcox, while Totally Tubular Flashback recalls one......
January 3, 2010 Podcast: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! We're kicking off 2010 with a sampling of retro alternative songs you told us were your favorites over the past few weeks on Facebook, Twitter, the AC blog and over email. This week, Tarsis is joined......
Today is the last day to send us your favorite retro alternative rock song picks for our first show of the new year -- post them to Facebook page, comment to this post or send them to alternativeclassix@ameritech.net. You can......
We're hoping you can help us kick off the first show of the new year in style. The next AC - featuring the broadcast debut of our model Andrea! - will be a top 10 countdown of your favorite alternative......
December 14, 2009 Podcast: Holiday Edition
It's our annual holiday show featuring songs of the season from your favorite classic alternative artists, including Squeeze, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Erasure, Madness, REM, Captain Sensible and more! We'll also have a Totally Tubular Flashback recalling a 1988 Christmas......
Your sleep deprived, but very happy "new dad" DJ is back - 'cause he couldn't keep you waiting another week :) - with great retro tunage by Pato Banton (pictured), Information Society, Midnight Oil, Primal Scream and more! Classic/Current features......
BBC News | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | World Edition
Left 'set to beat' Sarkozy party
President Nicolas Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party is heading for a defeat, exit polls from the French regional elections indicate....
PM Maliki extends Iraqi poll lead
Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki's bloc strengthens its lead over its main rivals with partial election results now in from all 18 provinces....
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row....
Afghan attack 'a warning to US'
Bomb attacks on the Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to US and Nato forces not to target the region, the Taliban say....
Berlin's children get reprieve from noise police
Children can now be legally noisy in Berlin, prompting Joanna Robertson to compare childhood rules in several major cities....
Home priorities help Spanish youth survive recession...
World Football Daily
The week is ending, and what a week it has been here at World Football Daily. There were four games in the Champions League to speak of and we were very pleased to have an interview with Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp yesterday. We have had to rearrange our video and...
Thursday’s Show, March 11, 2010
The week is starting to wind down as we hit the back stretch on the Thursday show of World Football Daily — and what a show we have for you today. Champions League is over for the week and four teams (Manchester United, Lyon, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich) have progressed...
It really is game on at the top of the Premier League at the moment, with two points covering leaders Manchester United, Chelsea and an Arsenal side that seems to have buckled down from the sickening injury to Aaron Ramsey. The young Wales midfielder is likely to be missing from the...
Wednesday’s Show, March 10, 2010
Welcome to the midweek edition of WFD. Another Wednesday of Champions League action to speak of, and plenty to talk about from yesterday’s action. Fiorentina and Bayern Munich play through the wind in an epic encounter which saw four goals in the space of eleven minutes in the second half....
Champions League Poll: Man United vs AC Milan
Take The Poll, Who Do You Think Will Win?...
Alves talks up Brazil’s chances
The Brazilians are, of course, the most successful nation in terms of World Cup titles having lifted the trophy on five separate occasions, the most recent of which was in 2002. Along with Spain and England, Brazil are among the favourites to lift the trophy in South Africa and full-back...
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SciFri Newsbriefs:The Curious Case Of The California Tiger Salamander
A salamander native to Texas is wreaking havoc on the wetlands of Northern California....
Friday 3.14 is Pi Day and we're celebrating. We hit the streets of New York City to spread some holiday cheer. You might be surprised how many π enthusiasts are lingering outside of New York University's math department. PS - it's also Einstein's birthday....
SciFri Video:Creating A Living Building
What is the future of sustainable architecture? Washington University's Tyson Living Learning Center in Eureka, MO, achieves the Living Building Challenge--a set of green guidelines that measure a building based on its performance. The building's architect Dan Hellmuth, of Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects in St. Louis, and Kevin Smith, associate...
Bebbo is crazy about the idea of locally produced foodwith good reason......
Ready to go spelunking? Live from the cave state--that's Missouri--we'll get an inside look at the biology, geology, and history of the underground attractions that gave the state its name....
How can you make your building design greener?...
Astronomy Cast
Ep. 175: Mysteries of the Solar System, Part 2
Apparently this is at least a 2 part series. This week we continue examining some of the baffling mysteries of the Solar System, where we fill your head with more questions than answers. Sometimes we've just got to share the enjoyment of not knowing the answer....
Ep. 174: Mysteries of the Solar System, Part 1
We know a lot about our Solar System, but there's an awful lot that's a complete and total mystery. Today we're going to begin a series of unknown length examining some of these mysteries, and explain the best theories astronomers have so far....
Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory
Last week we talked about Herschel the people – William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and his son John. This week we look at the Herschel Space Observatory, a mission launched in 2009 to reveal the coldest and dustiest regions in the Universe....
Ancient astronomers knew of 5 planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn - 6 if you count Earth. But then in 1781, William Herschel discovered an entirely new planet, boosting the number of planets to 7. Let's learn about Herschel, his equipment, his discoveries, and his sister Caroline - an...
Ep. 171: Solar System Movements and Positions
Even in ancient times, astronomers realized there was something different about the planets - they move! The movement of the planets and their moons are governed by gravity. And as we all know, gravity can do some funny things....
This is going to be one of those weeks where we tackle something you're mentally avoiding. You know all those astronomical terms, like alt-azimuth, right ascension and declination, arc seconds and arc minutes? Of course not, your mind has blocked them out. Today we're going explain them, so you don't...
Voice Over Experts
Caution Signs For Voice Over Talent
Do you notice caution signs in your copy? Lisa Rice gives you guidance on how to identify caution signs and ideas for how you can adapt your read to finish a project within its specific timing parameters. When hired to voice a script with more words than allotted...
Your Demo Speaks For You... What Is Yours Saying?
What does it take to get an awesome demo? Voice Over Expert Terry Daniel shares his perspective on the purpose of a demo, what a successful one ought to do for you and how training and professional audio production affects the overall quality of a voice over demo. ...
As a voice over performer, is it possible to consider yourself an overpaid, glorified sound effect? Join voice over expert Pat Fraley and learn more about how your voice serves as the foundation and how sound effects bring your performance to another level in conjunction with music, giving your...
Professional voice talent JC Haze shares "10 Voice Over Tips for 2010" that he learned from Maura Tighe, a casting agent and teacher based in Boston, MA. Make your 2010 even better by listening to these tips, absorbing them and applying them to your own voice over career. Download Podcast...
What It's Like in the Studio From a Director's Point of View
Ellie Devers and Frank Piazza of APVoices share their unique perspectives in this interview-style podcast, "What It's Like in the Studio From a Director's Point of View." Discover what a producer's expectations are of a voice over talent and how to come prepared to a recording session. Download Podcast Episode...
Why 20% of Voice Talent Get 80% of the Work
Did you now that 20% of voice talent get 80% of the work? Is it possible to predict who might book or have greater success than their peers by voice alone? Gary Terzza explains how working voice over people make up that top 20% and shares some personal...
Rob McNealy, Candidate for Colorado's 6th Congressional District
Sheriff Richard Mack To Host Fundraiser For Rob McNealy
Constitutional Sheriff Activist Coming to Colorado to Support Rob McNealy for CD6 AURORA, CO, March 8th, 2010 – Rob McNealy, Libertarian candidate for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, is proud to announce that Constitutional crusader, Sheriff Richard Mack, will be in the Denver area to help raise money for Rob McNealy’s congressional...
Postage Stamp Drive – We Need Your Postage
We are launching a postage stamp drive. We need a lot of postage for fundraising. If you have even a few extra stamps, please send them our way. They all help. Please mail them to: Vote McNealy P.O. Box 460574 Aurora, CO 80046-0574 Thanks, Rob ...
Sheriff Richard Mack Endorses Rob McNealy
AURORA, CO, February 9th, 2010 – Rob McNealy, candidate for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, is proud to announce that Constitutional crusader, Sheriff Richard Mack, endorsed him. From his home in Arizona, Mack said “In this day and age, with our economy faltering, with the Republicans and Democrats giving out massive bailouts...
Rob McNealy Testifies at the CO Senate Finance Committee
I testified at the Colorado Senate Finance Committee on a package of new tax bills known as the “Dirty Dozen.” Here is an audio of that testimony: ...
Rob McNealy Joins Colorado Union of Taxpayers
I recently joined the Colorado Union of Taxpayers and signed their pledge. This pledge affirms my commitment to the principles of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, and reads as follows: I Rob McNealy, candidate U.S. House of Representatives – CD6 hereby pledge to the Citizens of Colorado: Tabor: to honor and...
Why I Am Running as a Libertarian for Colorado’s CD 6
I have been asked recently why I am running for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District as a Libertarian, instead of as a Republican. Many have said that I would make a great GOP contender in a primary against the incumbent-that I am a great alternative to the typical big government...
FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #197 – March 10, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 10, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. This week's commentary this week focused on a range of things, touching base on topics...
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #196 – March 3, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 3, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. This week's commentary this week focused on a range of things, touching base on...
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #195 – February 24, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 24, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. This week's commentary this week focused on a whole range of things, from how...
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #194 – February 17, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 17, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on a whole range of things, from being...
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #193 – February 10, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 10, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the importance still of having an officially recognized...
iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah #192 – February 3, 2010
This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 3, 2010 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our extended commentary this week focused on the importance still of having an officially...
Podiobooker
Now releasing Lilith’s Love by Dan Shaurette
Dan Shaurette debuts on the site today, starting the release of the serialized audiobook version of his novel, Lilith’s Love: Donovan, lonely and getting over the recent death of his parents, asks his long-time friend Christian to move in with him when he relocates back home again to Phoenix from Los...
Prophecy Awakens by Brenda Wamsley is now releasing
Please welcome Brenda Wamsley to the site. We’re now releasing the serialized audiobook version of her novel, Prophecy Awakens: Jane, a preacher’s daughter, is getting forced into marrying a man twice her age and whom she does not love. Her prayers for a way out of her life are answered one...
The Casebook of D.I. Snaith by Dan Evans – A new and complete audiobook
Please welcome Dan Evans to the site. He’s tackling the funnier side of crime with his book, The Casebook of D.I. Snaith: The first compilation of the adventures of England’s most peerless pig, Detective Inspector Snaith. Cracking crime in a Britain just a few years in the future Snaith works alongside...
The House of Grey is COMPLETE!
I could tell you that it took 548 days from start to finish. Or I could just say that the 42nd and FINAL episode of The House of Grey by Collin Earl is now available, and the book is now complete. Yeah, I’m going to stick with the...
The final episodes of Deadly Codes by JP O’Donnell have just been posted!...
Now releasing The Amber Treasure by Richard Denning
Historical fiction from new-to-the-site Richard Denning. Check out The Amber Treasure: Cerdic is the nephew of a great warrior who died a hero of the Anglo-Saxon country of Deira. Growing up in a quiet village, he dreams of the glories of battle and of one day writing his name into the sagas....
WAMU: The Diane Rehm Show
Diane Ravitch: "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" (Rebroadcast)
Award-winning author Diane Ravitch discusses her career in education reform. The former assistant secretary of education explains her radical change of heart about how to renew public education and why our current approach is not working....
New settlements complicate Vice President Biden's visit to Israel. Defense Secretary Gates visits Saudi Arabia. And in Iraq, results for parliamentary elections begin to come in. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories....
President Obama continues his fight for health care. House Democrats push earmark reform. And the Senate extends unemployment benefits. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories....
Diane Ravitch: "The Death and Life of the Great American School System"
Award-winning author Diane Ravitch discusses her career in education reform. The former assistant secretary of education explains her radical change of heart about how to renew public education and why our current approach is not working....
Administration Debates Trying Alleged 9-11 Plotters in Civilian or Military Courts.
President Obama may reverse Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try alleged nine-eleven plotters in civilian courts. Why the administration is considering an about-face, how it could affect plans to try other terror suspects and what it might mean for closing Guantanamo Bay....
$19.2 billion of stimulus funds have been set aside for doctors and hospitals making the switch to electronic health records. An update on progress to date and why some practitioners are – for now – sticking with paper....
The Podge Cast
TPC 079: Small Press Adventures
* Paul is gone for hawkey and Luke doesn’t know how to pronounce that sport’s name * Chatroulette redux * Starcraft Night of Carnage? We should plan one. * Quest for Glory has a place in our hearts * Luke will be at Fear the Con 3 runnnig Iron Tyrants! * Small Press publishing...
* This episode is very explicit David is joined by: * Brant (TrapCast) * Meg (Brilliant Gameologists) * Tim (Return to Northmoor) We do a live episode, joined by various peoples and shoot the bull for an hour....
* Warning: We spoil the hell out of Cowboy Bebop. You have been warned * After marathon-ing Cowboy Bebop for 8 hours, Paul, Eric, Matt and David review it * What makes Cowboy Bebop transcend ‘good anime’ into ‘this is a great piece of art’?...
Podge Actual Play 001: Diaspora – The Dark Tower Session 1
*Sweet Jebus, it’s Acutally Actual Play! *EXPLICIT! *Session 1 of our Diaspora game – The Dark Tower: Dissonance *Our Obsidian Portal campaign hub is here. The worlds we generated are there in detail. *Diaspora’s SRD can be found here. *This is a bit of an experiment. We get a lot of calls for Actual Play....
*Geoff the Lawyer is back! *Anchorplate IP *New Wave IP Litigation *Commemorative Plates *Barrage-O-Bama was a placeholder name never an actual consideration. Jerks. *Matt has an official Mardi Gras policy *Black Pigeon Press *HERCULANEUM! *Eric and the Adams *Paul likes cooler indie underground non-sampled rap than you do. *The old mailing a screenplay to yourself trick....
We Need Your Help! Team Trek: Climb Long and Prosper will attempt to “Master the Met,” ascending Saint Louis’s tallest building, on March 6, 2010. We will be attempting this competitive stair climb of 42 flights of stairs (that’s 1,018 stairs!) in full Starfleet uniforms, representing our...
National Gallery of Art-Behind the Scenes
The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture, 1600–1700: Part 1, Polychromed Sculpture
March 2010 - Xavier Bray, assistant curator, European paintings, National Gallery, London, and Mary Levkoff, curator of sculpture and decorative arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington. In 17th-century Spain, a new kind of realism in art emerged. In order to revitalize the Catholic Church, painters and sculptors worked together in...
The History of Books and the Digital Future
February 2010, Notable Lecture - Robert Darnton, Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library, Harvard University. In this podcast, recorded on January 22, 2010, at the National Gallery of Art, Robert Darnton speaks on the occasion of the publication of The Accademia Seminars: The Accademia di...
February 2010, Art Talk - Kimberly A. Jones, conservateur, département des peintures françaises, National Gallery of Art, Washington, et Chef Michel Richard de Citronelle et Central, à Washington, DC. Inspiré par l'exposition « De l'impressionnisme à Modernisme : La Collection Chester Dale », le chef cèlébre Michel Richard a créé...
February 2010, Art Talk - Kimberly A. Jones, associate curator, department of French paintings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, and chef Michel Richard of Citronelle and Central in Washington, DC. Inspired by the exhibition From Impressionism to Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection, renowned chef Michel Richard created a special menu...
January 2010, Art Talk - Maygene Daniels, chief of Gallery Archives, National Gallery of Art, and Franklin Kelly, deputy director, National Gallery of Art. The 1962 bequest of Wall Street investor Chester Dale made the National Gallery of Art one of the leading repositories in North America of French art...
January 2010, Art Talk - Wall Street investor Chester Dale's 1962 bequest made the National Gallery of Art one of the leading repositories in North America of French art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibition features 81 of the finest European and American paintings that Dale...
PRI's The World
Entire program – March 12, 2010
Download audio file (03122010full.mp3) Download MP3 Today on The World: Israel seals off the West Bank, amid tensions over new settlement plans; Also, a look at Iraqi politics after the first partial results from the country being counted; Plus -- how Colombian soldiers on a hostage rescue mission ended up with...
Palestinian business hampered by visa problems
Download audio file (031220102.mp3) Vice President Biden's Middle East trip could not change the impression that the peace process there is as stalled as ever. A viable Palestinian state is not imminent and developing the Palestinian economy remains difficult. Investors are even having trouble getting visas to the Palestinian territories -...
Download audio file (031220106.mp3) Law of the Jungle: The Hunt for Colombian Guerillas tells the tale of how a group of Colombian soldiers on a mission to rescue hostages from FARC rebels stumbled upon a stash of buried cash. Marco Werman speaks with the book's author, John Otis. Download MP3 ...
Manny Pacquiao boxing and running for office
Download audio file (031220107.mp3) Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is defending his title on Friday. And he's also running for Congress back home. Just part of the Philippines tradition of choosing heroes for elected officials. Sunshine de Leon reports from Manila. Download MP3 (Photo source Wikipedia: Bret Newton) ...
Download audio file (03122010.mp3) Tomer Yosef (pictured) of the New York-Israeli hip hop band Balkan Beat Box drops by our studio and speaks with anchor Marco Werman about Vice President Biden's visit to Israel and about the band's new album. Download MP3 Balkan Beat Box homepage Check out their single...
Tech Podcast: Living with and without the internet
Download audio file (WTPpodcast281.mp3) This week, the tech podcast brings you a study in contrasts. As part of a series of reports on the power of the Internet, the BBC brought mobile phone connections to these two farmers in rural Nigeria. They'd never surfed the web before. Listen in to find...
Radio Litopia
The Debriefer: Dark Side of the Oscars
Was JK Rowling snubbed by this year’s Oscars – or vice versa? And the dark side of the movie industry’s awards ceremony is… big ticket litigation! Where there’s a hit, there’s a writ… Presented by ......
If you frown on bad language, you’re going to hate tonight’s show: it richly merits its explicit tag in iTunes this week. So don’t say we didn’t warn you! “Why do people not mind reading ......
The Debriefer: Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater
Threatening the president… online newspapers… and giraffe attacks… all part of the rich tapestry that is today’s Debriefer. To what extent should you be allowed to shout fire in a crowded theater? The phrase refers ......
Yes, We’re Talking About Twilight & Harry Potter Again
Could our literary culture be shaping our genetic inheritance? A startling idea; but in this week’s show, special guest Dr. Susan O’Doherty discusses surprising new evidence suggesting that that the accelerating pace of cultural change ......
It’s time for another chat with John Quirk – the writer from the Isle of Man (a small island 32 miles long & 14 miles wide in the Irish sea) who is taking his ......
The Debriefer: Inside The Subduction Zone
Don’t like that snippy book review you got? No problem! Sue the bastards (in France) for criminal libel! Or maybe you’ve just been sued for libel in the infamous British courts? Easy! Simply move to ......
Coverville
Remember that book I mentioned last month, Fans Friends and Followers? You know, the one that had interviews with me, Chance, Jonathan Coulton, and Richard Cheese! Want to download a free copy? Just go here. But do it quickly – this offer is only good during SXSW!...
Coverville 655: Album Cover: The Harder They Come
Tonight, continuing with our celebration of performers who are getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, let’s take a track-by-track look at the album that put inductee Jimmy Cliff (as well as mainstream reggae) into the minds and onto the turntables of America: the soundtrack...
Revisit Sandanista! (with a free download of the cover album)
In May 2007, I got to interview Jimmy Guterman, who had just finished a project where he had musicians cover The Clash’s landmark “Sandanista” album, track by awesome track. Link to the interview He’s offering the whole album as a free download, but you need to act fast! Get it while it’s free (Thanks...
Coverville 654: The Hollies Cover Story
In honor of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, let’s listen to a collection of covers of and by a band that has no shortage of great songs in their library, The Hollies! 44 minutes | Sponsor: Introducing The AudioEngine P4: The high-performance bookshelf speaker...
Non-Cover Covertube: She & Him – “In The Sun”
Okay, okay, it’s not a cover, but it’s just so darn peppy. Brightened my day tenfold, and I hope it does yours as well....
Coverville Bonus Tracks 014: More from the Johnny Mercer and Days of the Week Cover Stories
Missed the original episodes? They’re right here: Coverville 626: The Johnny Mercer Cover Story and Coverville 640: What A Day For A New Year. This episode of Coverville Bonus Tracks features: 1 Autumn Leaves (Irresistable Force Mix Trip 2) Coldcut Two A.D. Orig. Johnny Mercer 2 Jeepers Creepers The Puppini Sisters Betcha Bottom Dollar Orig. Johnny Mercer 3 That Old Black...