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October 6, 2009
PRX Gets Infected
Hi friend of PRX,
You know the symptoms: shivers, your mouth hangs open and then the rest of the world fades away.
Yes, when you hear a great radio story the reaction can be almost physical — radio like these brief mysteries from Tom Lopez and ZBS, The Memory Palace, and even the world of Frank Zappa.
Fall Fundraising Recommendations from Curator Jody Evans
KUT Fundy ID – David Garza KUT | 00:00:42
“KUT has produced a series of listener testimonials which give their membership drive a greater sense of community with different voices…These are short and to the point and bring home the value of public radio and KUT to the Austin community.” – Jody Evans
Shrink Wrapped Public Radio Pledge Spot WNYC Radio | 00:00:51
“This is a great spot from WNYC that could easily be duplicated in any market. It breaks down the service a listener gets from the station every day and compares it to other daily necessities.” – Jody Evans
October News & Music Picks Curated for your format
The Spectacular Legacy of Erich Kunzel WGUC | 01:58:52
“This is an important, loving and thorough tribute to the late musician-conductor, Erich Kunzel — best known for conducting the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and for leading the NSO on the annual nationally televised PBS July 4th and Memorial Day concerts in D.C.” - Music Curator David Srebnik, Virtuoso Voices
He’ll Always Get the Last Word In Salt Institute for Documentary Studies | 00:05:31
“Paul DiMatteo is the last in a long line of gravestone carvers…The feel is intimate. It would fit nicely in a magazine segment, paired with something related or standing on its own.” – News Curator Naomi Starobin, WSHU
Creepy Halloweenies Docs and music for spooky nights
The Guardian of the Murder House Michael Paul Mason | 00:22:27
Villisca, Iowa is the setting of one of America’s most sensational murder mysteries. Tour the town with Darwin Linn, owner of the Villisca Axe Murder House. The house is ranked as one of the 50 most paranormal homes in America, and a paranormal moment is caught on tape. Contains graphic descriptions — please preview before licensing.
SaltCast – the backstory to great radio storytelling
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