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Extreme Noise - Airs Aug 27th

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Revolution and War from Noise: A Human History of Sound and Listening In Paris 1789, politics moves out of the palaces and into the streets... as the hushed voice of court diplomacy gives way to the angry howls of the crowd. Professor David Hendy of the University of Sussex introduces the noises of revolutionary Paris , before traveling to the USA to explain how an ' acoustic shadow ' helped the Confederate forces launch a surprise attack during the American Civil War. Plus, the eerie sound of the ' rebel yell .' The Conquering Engines from Noise: A Human History of Sound and Listening Henry David Thoreau is one of his history’s great listeners . His classic work ‘ Walden ’ is dense with descriptions of the natural sounds he discovered when he swapped his Concord home for a simple cabin in the woods. But his peace was disturbed by a penetrating noise that presaged the age to come: the snort of the iron horse . Professor Hendy explains how the sounds of na

Music From Unexpected Place — Airs Aug. 20th

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The Avant Guardian  by David Weinberg In 1980s Los Angeles, Skid Row was known for two things: the homeless and avant garde theater. Clyde Casey was a struggling street performer who often slept in parking lots behind the fledgling theaters. When a security guard failed to show up for work one night, Casey agreed to watch theater-goers’ cars under one condition: he could stay in character. Thus was born “ The Avant Guardian ,” a surreal crimefighter that policed the area using music instruments and a utility belt full of toys.  David Weinberg  tracked Casey down decades later to discuss his unique brand of peace keeping. The Symphony of Sirens  by Charles Maynes Every city is filled with its own unique sounds, but can you compose an orchestra from them? In 1923, Soviet composer  Arseny Avraamov  gave it his best shot with “Symphony of Sirens.” He attempted to conduct Moscow’s everyday sounds while perched on a rooftop overlooking the city. No recordings exist, but produc

Bacall's Bold Venture - Airs Aug 13th

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Sailor is a Wealthy Widow from Bold Venture To commemorate the life and talent of Lauren Bacall , we will be airing an episode of her cult-classic radio show,  Bold Venture . Humphrey  Bogart frequently spoke of his wife's fondness of the broadcast,  "I never listened to it, but Betty did. She liked to hear her voice." We do too and so we're pleased to bring you another choice chapter from this ace series.  There have been few Hollywood Power Couples which held as much draw as "Bogie and the Baby" but despite the popularity of radio serials, the  Bogarts continually refused to tie themselves down to a microphone every week. However, a fter years of turning down opportunities and lucrative contracts, there came a new wonder of technology --  the advent of tape recording. Now the pair would be able to work around their busy film  schedules and were finally lured to radio after hearing a brilliant story pitch and asked to join a specially selected team o

True Outlaw Stories - Airs Aug 6th

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On the Road with Willie Nelson from Joyride Media Rodney Crowell hosts an special hour of songs and stories about the country legend and his travels aboard the "Time-Tube" with the "band of gypsies." Interviews with Willie Nelson , his longtime band members, road crew, friends, and "extended musical family" give us a unique look at the past 40-plus years  of touring together. Tune-in for  Willie's  tales of run-ins with the law, Rick James , high-jackings,  drummers,  and Hells Angels .