My media law student Zach Epperson invited me to appear on his WRFL 88.1 fm Lexington radio show, Campus Voices, and talk about the First Amendment and free speech on college campuses.

Wakey! Wakey!, Letters Home

Aug 25th, 2019 3m 12s

This is Wakey! Wakey! covering the Joei DBG song "Letters Home."

Tasha Cotter on Us, In Pieces (2019)

Aug 2nd, 2019 22m 29s

In this episode, Tasha Cotter discusses her epistolary novel "Us, In Pieces" (2019), which she co-authored with Christopher Green, and which is published by Shadelandhouse Modern Press. This interview was originally broadcast on 88.1 fm WRFL Le

Phil Solomon Tribute Show, April 23, 2019

Jun 30th, 2019 2h 2m

The filmmaker and scholar Phil Solomon died on April 20, 2019. On several occasions, I had asked him to come on my weekly radio show to share and talk about some of his favorite music, but had never managed to make it happen. On April 23, I ded

National Automobile Dealers Association, "America's Automobile Man" (1977)

Jan 18th, 2019 10m 20s

In 1977, the National Automobile Dealers Association, a trade group for car dealers, released this promotional 7" record, extolling "America's Fifth Freedom: Freedom of Mobility." As the sleeve observes:"Americans know about the 'four freedoms

Lilli Keen & Rev. Frank H. Stamps, Nailed To The Cross (1963)

Jan 16th, 2019 1m 26s

This is a home recording of the song "Nailed to the Cross," performed by Lilli Keen (guitar and vocals), recorded by Rev. Frank H. Stamps, in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 15, 1963.Recording provided by Tim Stamps

Tim Stamps, Ham Radio Recording (1975)

Jan 15th, 2019 5m 5s

"Here's a tape I recorded in 1975 from a Heathkit ham radio. A few minutes on a reel-to-reel tape." - Tim Stamps.

The Wrestling Album (1985)

Jan 13th, 2019 37m 51s

This LP was released in 1985 by the WWF and features most of the prominent professional wrestling stars and personalities of that era.

Marco, Voice of the Zodiac (1972)

Jan 11th, 2019 36m 1s

"This is small reel-to-reel tape my dad got from a radio station. He would get lots of tapes from radio stations and give them to me, then I would record over some of them, cut them up for tape-loops or whatever, but most of the time would leav

Kathie Stamps, [High School French Exercises] (c. 1970s)

Jan 11th, 2019 1m 45s

"Here's part of a tape from a French class at Somerset (KY) High School (1970s). There was a tape lab with several stations that had reel-to-reel tape recorders, connected to a master reel-to-reel tape player. A tape from a textbook company wo

Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley (August 1967)

Jan 11th, 2019 1h 11m

A sermon delivered by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley, protestant activist-preacher of the Free Presbyterians of Northern Ireland in about August 1967. Paisley is introduced by Rev. Billy James Hargis.Via Tim Stamps.

The Many Faces of ALF, Melmac Rock (1988)

Jan 4th, 2019 2m 57s

In 1988, Burger King released a series of flexi-discs featuring the main character from the popular television show ALF as a promotional gift. They were acetate records mounted on cardboard, and featured several different songs. This disc featu

Kinney Shoes Back to School Jingle Contest (1960)

Jan 3rd, 2019 2m 47s

In 1960, Kinney Shoes distributed copies of this acetate record on cardboard, encouraging customers to participate in its jingle contest for prizes.

Ellen Van Brimmer, Pepsi for Christmas (early 1940s)

Dec 24th, 2018 39s

An acetate recording in which Ellen Van Brimmer recommends bringing a case of Pepsi-Cola as a gift to the hostess of a Christmas party.Provided by Tim Stamps

Vern Jassell, I Wish I Were Single Again (1941)

Dec 24th, 2018 1m 56s

An acetate recording of Vern Jassell singing "I Wish I Were Single Again" in 1941.Provided by Tim Stamps

Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner, "Stille Nacht" (1948)

Dec 24th, 2018 58s

Mrs. Atkinson & Mrs. Graner sing "Stille Nacht," probably on December 26, 1948.Provided by Tim Stamps

The Atkinsons, "Silent Night, Holy Night," December 26, 1946

Dec 24th, 2018 1m 5s

An acetate recording in which Mr. Atkinson (?) announces that Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Graner will sing "Silent Night, Holy Night," which they proceed to do, very poorly.Provided by Tim Stamps

Clemie & Mrs. Zileweski (1942)

Dec 24th, 2018 2m 3s

An acetate recording of a young woman interviewing a number of other women and men, presumably of Polish descent.Provided by Tim Stamps

Captain Video & the Video Ranger / Post Cereal (1942)

Dec 24th, 2018 28s

An acetate recording of a boy announcing "Captain Video and the Video Ranger!" and "Eat Post cereal, it's good for you!"Provided by Tim Stamps

"Man on the Street," South Bend, Indiana (1948)

Dec 24th, 2018 1m 34s

An acetate recording of a skit in which a police officer stops a motorist for running a stop sign. The motorist's wife pleads for mercy, and the police office lets them go. The man playing the police officer has a strong Irish accent.Provided

WFBC-TV, Greenville, South Carolina, Winter 1956-57, ~12:50pm-1:35pm

Dec 24th, 2018 44m 17s

In the winter of 1956-57, Jerry Stamps made an audio recording of three television programs broadcast by WFBC-TV, Channel 4, Greenville, South Carolina, between about 12:50 pm and 1:35pm in the afternoon. The first program is "This is the Life"

Ellen Van Brimmer - Crosley Home Recording (Xmas Carols)

Dec 22nd, 2018 2m 35s

A Crosley Home Recording acetate disc of Ellen Van Brimmer singing Christmas carols.Provided by Tim Stamps

Stereo-Monophonic Test Record #1

Dec 19th, 2018 12m 29s

Test record provided by Electronics World, formerly Radio & TV News.

Kindli Alphorn: Echo vom Wiss Meile / Alpenfrieden

Dec 17th, 2018 2m 32s

Two spooky tracks of alphorn music from the album The Kindli Presents Swiss Folklore Music (~1960?). Both feature Joe Schmid on alphorn performing songs composed by Jo Juli, with yodeling in the background.