In the Company of Men

11/01/07 • 15 min

(Produced by ) We'll it's time for our annual pilgrimage to chi-town to the beloved . So we thought it would be appropriate to bring you a little taste of last year's conference, courtesy of Nick and Adrianne at . This interview took place in the bathroom during the PRX dance party. It contains physical violence, broken hearts, video games and Gregorian-ish chanting ... weird, but true. For the geeks in the Shed, Nick recorded this with . The long-ass intro features Big Shed alum , Clive (one of Shea's students who at the youth center where he works), and the band pictured above who plays regularly at Dupont Circle in DC. Thanks to producerly cowardice, we have no idea what the name of the band is. Maybe someday Shea will ask them. We'll try to drop you a line from the Festival or soon thereafter. Hopefully this year, Shea will be than he was in last years podcast from chi-town ... but what fun would that be? Check out the or go straight to the

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Shortwaveology #1

(Produced by ) We've got a big new idea at Big Shed ... returning series!!! In the coming year, we're going to offer a few returning series from amazing and innovative audio producers, and proud doesn't quite capture how we feel about bringing you David Goren's . We're sure you'll love his first installment. Shortwaveology is a periodic rumination on the sound, history and culture of shortwave radio broadcasting. David wants to thank former Radio Canada International program host Ian McFarland for the use of his compilation of shortwave station interval signals and sign-ons. . Also thanks also to Kim Andrew Elliot for the Moscow Mailbag recording. Kim has about international broadcasting, and public diplomacy. Check out the or go straight to the

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(Produced by ) Come along for a ride on the rails with this audio postcard from the New Hope Valley Railway. This postcard is a companion piece to Tim Telkamp's photo-essay â4â 8 1/2" â A year in the life of the New Hope Valley Railway, 2003-2006.â Timâs audio and tell the story of a tourist railroad in Bonsal, NC. The project follows the volunteer staff as they maintain and operate locomotives and tracks. It is history being relived and preserved, and itâs all for the love of Railroading. This week's podcast is also a Big Shed Birthday shout-out to our dear , fine , and brilliant Ann Marie. Happy Birthday, Ann Marie!!! Check out the or go straight to the