Tag Archives: radio

Hear the World

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

When I was 11 years old, I was given a hand-held Telefunken shortwave radio as a gift. I spent many days and nights searching the dial for music and news from around the world. While this clever little radio won’t … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves a Good Book Hoax

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

When I was a young child growing up outside of New York City one of the most popular late-night radio personalitues was the wonderful raconteur Jean Shepard. Although he became better known for writing the classic holiday film A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Radio Radio

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Due to the pesky pandemic, international travel is not on the table right now. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get a taste of foreign cultures from around the world, without ever leaving your home. Radio Garden is a … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Breakfast Time Somewhere

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Global Breakfast Radio is a simple, but brilliant concept: Live streaming morning radio shows from across the globe as they happen. The website is the brainchild of Seb Emina and Daniel Jones, who describe the service as “the equivalent of … Continue reading →

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