Listen to Akron/Family share with Nick Carpenter about eating jalapeños, being vague and creativity.

Also, listen to Akron/Family’s songs: “The Alps & Their Orange Evergreen,” “Sun Will Shine” and “Last Year.”

Check out more from Akron/Family at:

http://www.akronfamily.com/

Check out more from Nick Carpenter at:

http://yourpr.org/2008/nickpr
http://yourpr.org/2008/nickpr-ii-the-sequel
http://yourpr.org/2009/nenapr

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Listen to Shaadie share with Ned Hardcore about what it might be like to be the last man on earth, eating funnel cakes (aka fundle cakes) at Marine World Africa USA and his six foot baby. Also, enjoy a free-style rap session between the rapper and Hardcore.

Also, listen to Shaadie’s songs: “Introducing Dark Kent” and “Put It N Ya Face (featuring Mistah FAB).”

Shaadie websites to check out:

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

We all need hope in these times of seemingly endless suffering, pain, greed, and so much needless health problems.

Welcome to Practical Ways to Higher Health, a path walked by many, but misunderstood by most.

My story was like many. I bottomed out as a young man after a car crash left me with a broken neck. It was my fault, driving like a stunt man, and thinking I could do almost anything. I was arrogant and wreckless.

But as I recovered, I learned about true healing, and what our bodies are capable of. Over the past 20 years, I have seen so many “miracles,” they all seem normal and natural for each of us…

If we open ourselves to our true power, give our bodies the building blocks of proper diet of whole foods, and have a willingness to explore health and what it really is.

In this episode, I will be speaking about my discoveries over the last 20 years, my exploration of consciousness and awareness and how it relates to our health, and offering up the Universal truths of health. I will cover diet, breathing, fun ways to exercise, proper rest and what that is, and offer stories from my clinical practice, from my personal life, and from people who have inspired me.

“The truth is self-evident”

“What we do not digest, digests us”

Namaste

Craig

Check out www.shivawarrior.com and its links.

As long as we can imagine something, we can make it manifest!

Morning Becomes Epileptic with Unicrons.

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with executive producer Frank Lipari from the music label Unicrons. Frank talks to himself, shares about fairy-tale magical creatures and fills us in on how he’s producing Jesus’ new album during the second coming.

Also, listen to music from Unicrons’ bands: Media, Robbers and Consumer, and their songs 1982, Eager and Jack the Snake, respectively.

Check out Unicrons’ website: www.unicrons.com

Check out Robbers’ website: www.myspace.com/robbers

Check out Media’s website: www.myspace.com/themediaproject

Check out Consumer’s website: www.myspace.com/consumerpa

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Tune in to DesPR to hear a discussion about women.

Hear from Lindsey Pollaczeck from Direct Relief International about her recent trips to Liberia and Tanzania and what it means to be a woman in Africa.

Get inspired by Ani DiFranco.

Connect with Melissa Lyons, Executive Director of the Women in Leadership and Development Association (WILDA!), and learn about opportunities that exist for single moms in the U.S to get back on their feet.

If you want to help improve health services for women and children through Direct Relief or just learn more about their activities, check out their website at www.DirectRelief.org.

If you want to learn more about WILDA! or if you know someone who could benefit from their services, check out their website at www.wildamania.com.

And if you have questions or comments or if you want to be best friends with me, email me at desiree_lyons@hotmail.com.

Thanks for listening!

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with four members of Horace Raymond and the Gnarly Cactus. Listen to them share about how they all dress completely in black, wear headset microphones while holding one guitar each and are founding a city in Oregon called Garth Brooks.

Also, listen to the band’s songs, Yer Heart and Natural Sensations.

Horace Raymond and the Gnarly Cactus is:

David Alexander Berends, Bass
Aaron Harris Freifeld, Guitar and Vocals
Joe “the Drummer” Snyder, Drums
Steven Joseph Simpson, Tambourine
Christopher Schane Greeley, Guitar and Vocals
(Everyone sings choruses)

Myspace: www.myspace.com/gnarlycactusgocamping

Their next show is a house party on Clement and 16th on Friday in San Francisco. They love playing house shows…

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Here’s the episode breakdown from Dewey Hammond (sent via iPhone):

“Discussions with five of my friends about the inspirations and influences behind their creative works: TV writer/producer; painter; children’s author; journalist; rapper.

Ed Burns: founding writer and producer for HBO’s “The Wire”

Caity Berndt: painter living in Brooklyn, New York

Katy Towell: children’s author

Dan Morrell: journalist (New York Times, Slate, Harvard Magazine, etc.)

Shaadie: Bay Area rapper and cousin of NFL running back Marshawn Lynch

If you feel the need to describe me, you can say I’m a 30-year-old writer in San Francisco.

If you use my name maybe link to www.deweyhammond.com 

I hope it was up to snuff.

Thanks, Ned.

Sent from iPhone”

Morning Becomes Epileptic with Calms.

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with Mike Keegan and Nick Carpenter about their band Calms, using their guitar in place of their flaccid penis and touring with U2. Also, listen to the band’s songs, Hide It and Aquanaut.

For more from Calms:
www.myspace.com/calmscalmscalms

Contact Calms at perfectdancers@gmail.com

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Auto Escape
Danny Sherrard
The Whitest Boy Alive (Erlend Oye)
Andrea Gibson
Amir Sulaiman
Nizlopi
Anis Mojgani

Words, slick, into ears
Q-tips that won’t make you cough
or sneeze. inspire me.

Enjoy, and feel free to tell me what you think at me@academik.org

Academik

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with Ammo Eisu and Andy Tisdall about their band, vaginal bleeding and drum throwing. Also, listen to the band’s songs, Between My Ears and Oh Drag.

For more from Little Teeth:
www.myspace.com/littleteethmusic

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Today’s show includes:

•       An interview with Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot Ryan Asdourian.
•       Another segment of Kids Write the Darndest Things featuring The Little Witch with Glasses written by Amanda Watkins.
•       Ben and Amanda Review Movies They Haven’t Seen - in which my fiancée and I weigh in on which movies we will and won’t be seeing in the next few weeks.
•       And some excerpts of my stand-up comedy

Thanks for tuning in,

Ben PipeR

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with Cliff Williams about his band, his napping and Hannah Montana. Also, listen to the band’s songs, Remember Me and Believe.

For more from Blue James Band:
www.bluejamesband.com
www.myspace.com/bluejamesband

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

Listen to Ned Hardcore speak with Don Cadora about his band, his guitar and shanks of lamb. Also, listen to the band’s songs, Always (alternate acoustic) and Bright and Shining.

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

It’s all about… ”A little taste of the college life from college students themselves.”

A YourPR video podcast by Joey Buskirk

Hardcore shares on how he got into the music scene, how his love life fits into the whole shebang, while taking a moment to play some of his own original songs.

*this interview was first posted on NedPR in August 2007

A podcast brought to you by David Buskirk.

If you have music to share with Morning Becomes Epileptic (yours, your friend’s, or just music you think is worthy of sharing with others) get in touch with Ned Hardcore at ned@yourpr.org.

Listen.

Enjoy.

Good day.

“The Travelogue!

This episode brings you spoken travel stories and ideas from ACROSS THE GLOBE!

Kevin talks about weight issues in South Florida. Gena spans two continents. Mike proves how far he is willing to go for friendship. And Nick tells the world he is a big baby and can’t handle discomfort in India.
Sounds of India abound, along with an Avey Tare song for good measure.
Enjoy!”

*Soaring, emotional drama starring Queen Bea and ManBoy
*Rare, archival recording of ManBoy performing live in his first sold-out arena tour
*Mess: A Short Documentary
*A factual recounting of a true story

Thanks for listening

First time out
I crave your feedback
Don’t hold back

Welcome to YourPR this week, I am Benjamin Bottorff based out of Geneva, Switzerland.  Today’s show explores the theme of time and its influence on the human creative process.

     · How are the Gorillas in the Congo? Interview with Pierre Peron, an administrator of Verunga National Park.  Pierre is a trained zoologist and has worked at the BBC as a journalist.  Now he applies his skills in Goma, DR Congo.  Follow the blog and watch the videos at www.gorilla.cd.

     · What is the word on the streets of Washington DC?  Interview with GenevaPRs political correspondent based in Washington DC.  Erica Frantz is on the ground following the inauguration.

     · Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama.

     · What is Will?  Music and Interview with Clifton Williams and the Blue James Band, from the Album, Will. Buy the album now: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=299835328&s=143441

     · Let me know what you think? benjamin.bottorff@gmail.com

“So, it’s a um a dedication to “the voice” in our heads. Um. And it’s, um, oh, I wanted, um, whadyuh call it… what do you call it when you note them, reference them, just, like, list the name of the girl that’s singing. Her name is Karen Rockower. The name of the songs are dog and cold. That’s Karen, k-a-r-e-n, Rockower, r-o-c-k-o-w-e-r. Um, and, I don’t know what else really goes in there. I didn’t use too much of external sources. Jennifer Hall. An interview with Jennifer Hall and her voices. Um. Um. Thank you. I say “um” a lot. And I would love to do, if anyone wants a three minute segment on “the voice” produced for their episode just call me. And that’s it.”

“I’m James D’Albora, and I produced this weeks episode of YourPR.  It’s called JamesDPR.  I had a lot of fun with things like:

*An interview with independent filmmaker, producer, comedian, livin’ life to the fullest kind of guy…Joe Gatto.
www.myspace.com/thetenderloinsnyc
*Funny interludes with Riki Kalil and Ned Buskirk
*Greenbeam bringing environmental education to kids with the help of Eric Hart + Greenbeam’s first song!!!
*Almost getting my ass kicked outside the Lube Room Saloon
*Playing sick nasty beats from my friend Matthias Reiling.  www.myspace.com/matthiasreiling

Please email any questions or comments about this episode to jdsactown@yahoo.com.  Thanks!!!”

This interview is from an episode of YourPR titled Creative Being posted in November of 2007.

“Hi.  My name is Alex Espinoza.  I’ve been spinning on my laptop for a few years using a program called Ableton Live.  I’m originally from Scottsdale, AZ and have been living in L.A. for about 5 years.  If you’d like to get in contact with me, you can find me on myspace or email me at humanawardshow@yahoo.com. 

Thanks for listening!”

If you’re interested in producing your own episode of YourPR, if you want to share ideas, pass along suggestions, or for any reason at all - e-mail ned@yourpr.org.

This interview is from an episode of NedPR posted in April of 2007. To listen to the entire episode, titled Creative Matter, go here: http://yourpr.org/2007/the-creative-matter

“Hello fellow devoted YOURPR.org listeners. My name is Ben and this is my first episode. Welcome to BenPR.

Today’s show explores the theme of duality, and includes:

•       An interview with BMX cyclist and Olympic bronze medalist Donny Robinson.
•       A segment called Kids Write the Darndest Things featuring Spinach and Zucchini: Parts One through Three - a story I began writing 18 years ago and just finished this month.
•       Ben and Amanda Review Movies They Haven’t Seen - in which my fiancée and I weigh in on which movies we will and won’t be seeing in the next few weeks.
•       Music from local Seattle Band The Tallboys.
•       And finally, the younger, and sadly lesser known brother of NedHardcore… BenHardcore speaks out.

Thanks for tuning in,

Ben PipeR”

More information on the Mayan Calendar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_47qEEKxIo&feature=related

More information on the 6th Day which started on the 13th of November: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxB_l7KhalU

For links and more detailed information, email James Tobkin at: jtobkin@gmail.com

Gena Lindsay

This episode is produced by David Wayne Dunn… a journey into the poet’s streaming conscious…

You can hear more from David Wayne Dunn by listening to YourPR’s episode Surrender to the Muse: http://yourpr.org/2008/surrender-to-the-muse

Check out:::http://www.myspace.com/davidwdunn

He said.  She said.  Dems said.  Repubs said.  The Presidential Election has been going on a LONG time, and I wanted to see what people thought about the process and what they were (or weren’t) getting out of it.

I have always been fascinated by “man on the street” interviews.  So, I tried to conduct this segment like that.  Granted, these are people I know, but I tried to keep it casual.  Thanks to all of the folks who shared their opinions!

Maybe next time, I’ll branch out and talk to strangers, though I will be directly disobeying what my mother always taught me!  It’s my first attempt at ANYTHING like this, so please keep that in mind.

If you’d like to send comments to Ned about how I could make the next go ’round better, please do so.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you, Ned.  I am SO pleased that you asked me to participate on YOURPR!  I had so much fun and I can’t wait for the next creative installment.

Get out there and register to vote!  We are so lucky to live in this beautiful, crazy, wonderful country!  Take care of each other.  Peace.

Vanessa Whitney 

Interview with Lindsay Wachs and her crew of sammie-making comrades.  One girl, one back-up crew, 100 sandwiches, 100 oranges, and a desire to put the government’s money to work, serving the people of the Haight.

Interview with Pastor Edwin Weaver, a man who cares about the community of San Francisco. Edwin teaches at Golden Gate Community Church and he is a leader I want to follow. www.ggcc.org

Listen to Reny Ryan, author of Confessions of a Brazilian Bikini Waxer, wax poetic about the human body and other such things.  Find her at www.waxconfessions.com

If you are interested in checking out other Porchlight Storytelling events, check out: www.porchlightsf.com   

Morning Becomes Epilliptical:  Ruby TwoLips puts in her two cents about the upcoming election, as well as introduces the musical guest Drew Bray.   Check him out at www.drewbay.com ::: HE ROCKS!!!

Thanks for your support! 

A special thank you to The Sammie-Making Crew: Lindsay Wachs, Mathew Brady, Anne Holth, Sarah Willbrand, and Brooks Marino. 

Thanks to Edwin Weaver for his time, and his inspiration.

THANK YOU NED!

Welcome to YourPR.

ex•traor•di•nar•y (ĭk-strôr’dn-ěr’ē, ěk’strə-ôr’-) adj.

1. A compilation of remarkable moments, people, songs, voices, days and lives.

In this episode of MollyBPR you will find:

- Opening guitar, Dan Peterson.

- Extraordinary Voices: People talking about their definitions of the word and what it means to them. Extraordinary moments in their lives.

- “Necessity is the Mother of Invention”: A conversation with Andrew Utter, acting instructor extraordinaire, and founder of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco. His next 10-week cycle of classes in San Francisco starts on Monday September 8th, and classes in Los Angeles begin Wednesday October 8th. For more information go to www.utteracting.com or email actbetter@utteracting.com
To hear the entirety of the conversation click on: http://nedpr.org/utter%20acting.mp3. Guitar by Dan Peterson.

- “Wrigley Hears You”: Dan Peterson’s short story about Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Produced by Dan Peterson. Song called “Gathering Crowds” by the APM Allstars for World of Sports.

- “The Forgotten Ones”: A selection of journal entries from Lynn Rose, about her visit to Sudan, Africa and the refugee camps near Kassala.
Song called “Sudan” by Solace.

- “Angel”: Song written, produced and performed by Suzie Rose.

- “Marathon Day”: The final segment of my marathon series for NedPR, chronicling my journey training with the Aids Marathon Training Program, and running the San Francisco Marathon. To donate to this cause, go to www.aidsmarathon.com , click on “DONATE” , the city San Francisco, and my runner number is # 1024. Thank you.
Song “Running Like the Wind” instrumental by Dan Peterson.

- “Runnin’ Like The Wind”: Song written by Dan Peterson. Performed by Dan Peterson and Molly Benson.

- Marathon photos below, “Runnin’ on Haight Street”, and “Crossing the Finish Line”, taken by Karen Benson.

- Guitar during conclusion, “Minneapolis” by Henry Phillips

- Bonus Track: “When the Deal Goes Down”: Words and Music by Bob Dylan. Performed by Eric Hart and Molly B.

Uke Tunes - Ian Merrigan and Karinne Kiethley (fancystitchmachine.org)
Poetry - Amber West
Audio Piece - Brett Beyer
Interviews - Ice Factory Interns ‘08
Photograph - Big Sur Burning

in this episode:

1. what it takes to coach marathon runners

2. why we should stop eating “food” and start eating food (notice the lack of quotation marks)

3. love music from lincoln money shot (no website, just google them or sumthin’)

4. why preservation of art is important, even in neighborhoods as supposedly useless as glen park in san francisco

5. a lot of gags and incidental music

ENJOY!!!!

(an episode of NedPR produced by Joy D’Albora)

In this episode you’ll find :::

“Cherry Fillin’ and the art of…..”
The local West Hollywood Drag Queen fills us in on the day and the life.

“Jimbob’s Plea”
Oh no! People are scary!

“Luellyn Watts”
An in studio interview with a guy who knows a lot about something.

“Hapu’s Party Spot”
A 7-eleven in the Valley…..just wants to party.

Peace. Love and Happiness.

:::: A conversation with Helen Russ about Clairvision meditation ::::

If you live in the San Francisco area and want to find out more, there is a free introductory talk Monday, June 23rd and a weekend workshop June 28th-29th in Mill Valley, CA at the Almonte District Club House.

Check out www.clairvision.org to find out more or e-mail Helen Russ directly at helenruss@bigpond.com.

ENRIKAYDIO

Episode 1: Irish Upon A Star

·        Orba Glow (Joy D’Albora) takes us through a grounded explanation of the summer solstice – Highly Recommended

·        Join award winning playwright Jonas Oppenheim as he traverses over the bumps and bruises that color his quest for love – Highly Recommended

·        Anonymous warns us about the inner workings and devilish motivations behind The Bohemian Grove – Highly Recommended

·        Strap on your safety harness as Kevin Ford and Amanda Sitko demonstrate the terrors of time travel – Highly Recommended

·        In this amazing interview, Kate A’Vard discusses the bloody method behind her cancer curing madness (visit www.alkalinebydesign.co.uk) – Highly Recommended

·        Leo Canneto and his band A.M. Pacific pluck low hanging sultry melodies from their new album “11:11″.  Enjoy a collective bite from their juicy single, “Lady In Waiting” (visit www.ampacificmusic.com) – Highly Recommended

·        Karen, Cheryl, Audrey and Michelle show us why the Irish Ja Rule! – Highly Recommended

·        Jason Thatcher serenades us with his a cappella rendition of the Gaelic classic “Greenwaves” – Highly Recommended

·        Max Eberle’s portraits are acrylic on canvas and done in the style of pointillism.  After painting the canvas black, he uses white dots (usually in fluorescent paint) to interpret all areas of light from the initial cropped image. Using larger dots (in Martin Luther King piece) gives the work a more impressionist feel, while the smaller dots (in the Einstein piece) give the work a more photorealistic look until viewed very close. Eberle sees art as a way to inspire or remind humanity of the greatness that is our birthright. Below are some Highly Recommended selections of his work:

• Letters to God

A project that started with two people has expanded. Listen to four best friends discuss their experience and read excerpts from their letters.

• Interview with Jeffrey Finger

A musician, a teacher, a man that believes.

Followed by his rendition of the song, Your Love is Extravagant

• Q & A with Craig Detweiler and John Marks

Two longtime friends with opposing views discuss their documentary film, A Purple State of Mind (www.purplestateofmind.com)

• Monika Pumberger reads from The Magician’s Nephew

In lieu of an artist interview or biography, the photographer of the accompanying photos would like you to take a moment, look at the pictures, and listen to Monika read a story.

• Special episode of Morning Becomes Epileptic

Introducing the final musical guest, Tim Hobert. (www.timhobert.com)

****Special Thanks: Nedcaster!!!! Sara Buskirk, Desiree Lyons, Jaime Becktel, and Lindsay Wachs for sharing about their letters to God (ok, and for being my best friends) Jeffrey Finger (and yes, you can call him Finger, as long as you are not one of his students) and Tim Hobert for supplying me with all of the accompanying music and their beautiful songs Craig and John for letting me share their discussion-check out their film!! Monika, who did a fabulous reading on only her second try Phil Leif for helping me with some of the technical stuff Lindsay Wachs for listening and supporting me And I can’t forget Ma’amie, Olive O., and Stella, for their background growling and barking that can be heard throughout the episode…

NedPeRin: just kidding, just kidding
(this one’s for the children)

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IN THIS EPISODE:

::::: Music by Blue Sky Divide ::::::

Blue Sky Divide is Matt & Paul, two Minnesota boys who met in Los Angeles and began writing & recording music together.

Songs In This Episode:

“Start of Things”
“Snake Charmer”
“Gone”
“Charmed Life”

http://www.myspace.com/blueskyd
________________________________________________________________________

:::::: A Look at Van Cougar ::::::

A writing project being undertaken by Ned Buskirk, Mark Sitko & Erin Shea

Excerpts from the San Luis Obispo Van Cougar Workshop:

“Fer F**kin’ Sure,” read by Mark Sitko
“Scouts,” read by Ned Buskirk
“The Bartar Bazaar,” read by Jennie Pierson, Sara Buskirk & Sara Vietti
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:::::: 5th Grade Poetry with Heidi Larson ::::::

“Green”
“Red”
“Black”
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:::::: Poetic Photographs by Crystal Mudflaps ::::::

• “The wave that killed Christmas” -An intimate portrait of that infamous wave.
• “Statistical Illiteracy” -A startling statistic!
• “Dinner?” -The result of an evening of conversation with my neighbors.
• “The Other Red Desert” -An homage to Italian filmmaker Antonioni.
• “My summer at space camp” -This is a picture of the summer I spent at space camp. This is the last image I captured before my spaceship turned into a flimsy stack of cardboard boxes taped like a cocoon around my torso, and the FEDS came in and busted my meth operation.

________________________________________________________________________

:::::: Morgan’s Horoscopes ::::::

Advice on Life-Living and choosing sandwiches, with Morgan P.
________________________________________________________________________

:::::: Listening Is An Act of Love ::::::

A story from NPR’s StoryCorps project: Priya Morganstern & Bhavani Jaroff interview their father, Ken Morganstern, dedicated to my father, Lucky Joe Shea.
________________________________________________________________________

:::::: Listening To Riki Kalil Is An Act of Love ::::::

A one-on-one interview with the kid in Riki Kalil.

Scored by Philly’s finest, DJ Dave Cramske
“Mm-hmmm”
“Piano Hit Song”
“Master Plan”

http://www.myspace.com/davecramske
________________________________________________________________________

:::::: Introduction to Jo-Ga ::::::

Joy D’albora takes us on an exploration of why the yoga practice is essential to life.

Scored by:

Dave Cramske: “Gypsys and Thieves”
The Beatles: “Within You, Without You”
Lemon Jelly: “The Staunton Lick”

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My Summer At Space Camp

Dinner?

Statistical Illiteracy

The Other Red Desert

The Wave That Killed Christmas

David Frank - painting
Amber West - poetry
Ronnie Yates - poetry
Bryan Miller - poetry - short story in New York Times Magazine - March 16th, 2008 issue
Van Cougar - playwrighting
Ned Buskirk - voicemail - www.nedpr.org
Kevin Ford - voicemail
Monica Salazar - music - www.myspace.com/thesubwayband 
Karinne Keithley - playwrighting - www.fancystitchmachine.org
Amanda Sitko - sketch - http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/
Jennie Pierson - sketch
The Ransome Brothers - music - www.reverbnation.com/theransomebrothers
Stan and Carol Sitko - stories

Produced by Mark Sitko out of New York City

“Black dog is the symbol of everything that is unknown and which people therefore fear and hate. A black dog is alluded to in the play by William Shakespeare, Titus Andronicus. One of the main characters is referred to as a black dog, because of his ethnicity, his Moorish decent. The black dog is a real dog, but it is also a symbol of everything that is kept outside of our consciousness, because we’ve been taught to fear and hate otherness.” - Professor Lois Lyles, the author

Lyles would like to thank David Field whose personal details helped in creating the background of “Black Dog.”

Music for “Black Dog” written and performed by Jimbob Peltaire.

And Jack Kerouac answering the question: “Why write?”

Scary audio collage by Nick Carpenter

Meg Glassen reads “A Requiem for Barry,” an essay about pain, baseball, and the mystery of fandom.

Musical offerings from Cambridge, MA band Drug Rug (”Day I Die”) and Albany, NY band Gun Christmas (”Crybaby”). Check out more of the bands at www.myspace.com/drugrug and www.myspace.com/gunchristmas.

Poetry and a brief interview with Sophie Sills.

Enjoy!

THE GREAT CINCINNATI PIANO BURNING OF 2007