75 episodes
The Voice of the Arts Joe Weber - The Voice of the Arts
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4.6 • 61 Ratings
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In these hectic times, sometimes the quiet and thoughtful reading of a good short story or the serenity of a beautiful piece of music is just the respite that we need. Join Joe Weber, the host of Atlanta's The Voice of the Arts, as he guides you on an eclectic and unexpected journey through some of his favorite stories, comedy bits, songs, and sketches, which he hopes will bring you comfort and joy in this increasingly loud and angry world.
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The Life and Times of Tom Horn
A brand-new interview with Old West expert Jim Dunham exploring the life of government scout and notorious hired gun Tom Horn, who used his fluency in the difficult Apache language to help capture Geronimo and was played by Steve McQueen in one of his last film roles.
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More Fun With a Stranger
Richard Yates' short story, which captures one third grade teacher's ability to make the classroom feel decidedly like a dungeon.
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The Origins of Office Life
A theory about the invention of work and the office, and a tale of two Henry's: Henry V and Henry Hill.
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Master Thespians and Imaginary Playmates
Thespian, O Thespian! Glenn Close and Jon Lovitz show us their undying devotion for their one true love -- acting! And the make-believe continues with young Olivia and her imaginary friend Charlie Ravioli, who is always too busy working to actually play with her.
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Early Pioneers of Country Music
Jimmy Rogers and the Carter Family take us on a tour of some of country music's early pioneers. Plus, the Fanny Farmer Cookbook and a General Motors ad from the 2008 recession: Take this car...please.
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The New Year’s Episode
Welcoming you to the new year with a dose of comedy: Jackie Mason talks relationship advice, Simon Rich explores the secret lives of animals, and Bob & Ray attend a spelling bee.
Customer Reviews
A real gem of a podcast
An interesting mix of music, interviews and stories. Just the thing you need to remind you that there are creative, good people in the world.
Fun and interesting!
Really enjoying the variety you get from this podcast - great music, stories, interviews. Big fan. Keep up the good work!
Terrific Respite From the Noise
This podcast landed on my radar through some algorithmic recommendations. Never one to trust the machines, I was wary. But I was wonderfully surprised by what I heard: A podcast that plays more like an eclectic grab bag of art - both known and esoteric - than the familiar didactic cultural history programs. There's time to sit back and just enjoy, and time to perk up, pay attention, and absorb a thing or two. The reading selections are incredibly well voiced and finely chosen. Without rambling too much here, I'd just say this is a perfect escape from the noise of today's bloated media. I'm sure you'll get into it as much as I did.