Best Earplay Podcasts (2024)

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Gettin' Hip to PREP with Dr. Leo Moore 55:07

2d ago55:07

55:07

We got a doctor in the hot seat! Dr. Leo Moore is a dedicated internal medicine, HIV medicine, and lifestyle medicine physician. With Sapphire, he discusses the importance of PREP and PEP, breaking down the stigma surrounding the medication, and how Black relationships can benefit. Want more of Dr. Leo?:⁠ https://lnk.bio/drleomoore⁠ Stay Connected:…

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Earplay A Short Sweet Life NPR CA. 1970's-80's 7:35

5d ago7:35

7:35

NPR's "Earplay" - a short story of "A Short Sweet Life" - Very clever, well acted, VERY different. Runs about 7 minBy John Lovering

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'Maybe We Should Explore Polyamory...' - with Mehgan Sapphire from Sapphire's Earplay Podcast 49:28

27d ago49:28

49:28

It's time to talk all about the fine art of ho-ing. And who is going to guide us through this very important lesson? Why, it's Mehgan Sapphire, host of the Sapphire's Earplay podcast. Mehgan joined me to talk about her lost space, The Lexington, a San Franciscan lesbian bar that she went to when she was just a little baby gay in her college days. A…

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Magic Island - Episodes 9 and 10 - 1936 - Fantasy Adventure 24:24

1h ago24:24

24:24

Basically playing Episodes 9 and 10 of the "Magic Island" 1936 Fantasy Adventure... This Episode and past and future episodes are in the "Magic Island" Playlist. This track features two episodes edited back to back.By John Lovering

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'Seeing These Beautiful Queer Faces' - with Terrence O'Brian Henderson 36:14

38m ago36:14

36:14

Are you one of those people that has a crystal clear memory of where they were and how they reacted when they found out about momentous moments in history? For instance, do you remember where you were on September 11? When you first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak? Most importantly, do you remember the first time you heard Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ …

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Gettin' Hip to PREP with Dr. Leo Moore(VISUAL) 54:57

3d ago54:57

54:57

We got a doctor in the hot seat! Dr. Leo Moore is a dedicated internal medicine, HIV medicine, and lifestyle medicine physician. With Sapphire, he discusses the importance of PREP and PEP, breaking down the stigma surrounding the medication, and how Black relationships can benefit. Want more of Dr. Leo?: https://lnk.bio/drleomoore Stay Connected: ⁠…

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'My Queerness Is My Strength' - with John Sizzle 44:31

6d ago44:31

44:31

I was gutted, understandably, when I found out earlier this year that my favourite queer bar, The Glory, was going to close. But I also had a bunch of questions, as it wasn't closing for the same reason that so many others do (£££). In fact, the owners opened a brand new venue, The Divine, within days of The Glory closing its door. So I needed to f…

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The Halls Of Ivy 02 08 1955 Ronald And Benita Coleman Mummynapper 27:10

8d ago27:10

27:10

Audio introduction gives a little background on the series "The Halls of Ivy" starring Ronald and Benita (Hume) Coleman. This comedy series was written by the same writer that was responsible for writing many of the "Fibber McGee and Molly" programs. Light hearted comedy about some missing mummies at the Hall of Ivy college. This show is filed in t…

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Single Episode of The Green Valley Line - Epi 14. 14:01

9d ago14:01

14:01

This is Episode 14 of the 26 part story of The Green Valley Line Railroad. It is all about who can keep their railroad going in order to keep jobs and commerce for the people of Green Valley... but we have a father who owns one railroad competing against his son to take his railroad down and force him to merge with the father's railroad....Set in t…

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Epi 7 And 8 -Magic Island -1930s - A Fantasy Adventure continues.. 41:27

9d ago41:27

41:27

Audio intro gives a brief background of this 94 year old series with 130 episodes! Also introduces the actors, who no one will remember... but given the time and technology of the time, did a masterful job. There are more episodes in the"Magic Island"Playlist.This track features Episodes 7 and 8 edited together…

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The Railroad Hour - Whoopee - with Eddie Cantor and Gordon MacRae Jan. 3, 1949 - Musical 46:37

12d ago46:37

46:37

Audio Intro gives brief background of the radio series..."The Railroad Hour" and introduces the stars in the very well-done musical comedy...Gordon MadRae, Eileen Wilson,and Eddie Cantor. This will be stored in "The Railroad Hour" Playlist.By John Lovering

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'The Seediness of New York' - with Richard Skipper 58:35

13d ago58:35

58:35

If you were trying to seduce someone in the audience when you were performing at a piano bar or at karaoke... what song would you sing? I imagine you'd go for something slinky and sexy, right? Or maybe something bombastic and exuding confidence? Well, not, it turns out, if you are this week's guest, the singer and story teller Richard Skipper, who …

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'There Is No Word for Gay in the Samoan Context' - with Edward Cowley (aka Buckwheat) 49:53

20d ago49:53

49:53

One of the things that I get asked a lot when people find out that I do this show is 'well, why are queer spaces important? bars and clubs close all the time, why should we care about them just because they're queer?'. And there are lots of answers to that, but the one that I keep coming back to is that they aren't just businesses - they're communi…

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Baby Gay Days with K. Anderson 57:33

1M ago57:33

57:33

It's a double Eargasm!! Lost Spaces host K. Anderson(@Kandersonmusic-IG, @lostspacespod-IG) joins Sapphire's Earplay and discuss their "baby gay" days as well as questions why queer spaces outside the club settings is such a rarity. Make sure to check out the show, Lost Spaces (Wednesday July 17th) as Sapphire shares her early experiences in San Fr…

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Baby Gay Days with K. Anderson (VISUAL) 57:35

1M ago57:35

57:35

It's a double Eargasm!! Lost Spaces host K. Anderson (@Kandersonmusic-IG, @lostspacespod-IG) joins Sapphire's Earplay and discuss their "baby gay" days as well as questions why queer spaces outside the club settings is such a rarity. Make sure to check out the show, Lost Spaces (Wednesday July 17th) as Sapphire shares her early experiences in San F…

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Contest Theatre _ Destination Mars- 11 06 55 USAF - Sci Fi 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

Very brief intro audio presents the title of the track and some background on this "Contest Theatre" production from 1955. Listeners sent in ideas and if they were accepted, a radio show based on the ideas would be produced and starring popular film and TV stars of the era. Dane Clark is the star of this show. Located in our "Drama and Adventure" P…

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'I'm In San Francisco And Everyone's Dying From Sex' - with Daniel Nardicio 55:56

1M ago55:56

55:56

San Francisco in the 80s. If you know anything about queer history then you may already know that that wasn't the most joyous of times. And, yet, despite that... despite all that was happening in the world - heightened homophobia, and the really real fear of contracting HIV - people got on with their lives and they found and made joy. And that is e…

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Transactional Touch with Madame Bella 1:01:53

1M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Madame Bella is America's oldest courtesan and wants you to know that paying for intimacy isn't something to be ashamed of. Intimacy doesn't always mean penetration, and while the future is in question of what will happen to places like Bella’s Hacienda Ranch. Find out why she stands out above the rest when it comes to redefining transactional rela…

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'Looking Back Through This Queer, Non-Binary Lens' - with Holly Revell 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

One of the constant gifts of doing this show is the reminder of how privileged those of us who get to grow old are. It’s easy to forget this in a world saturated with messages glorifying youth, but youth isn't always that great (sure, I still have crippling social anxiety, but I'm MUCH better at masking it now!). So, getting the chance to talk to p…

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Ghost Corps - Success By A Ruse - 12 4 1934 14:58

1M ago14:58

14:58

This show is continuing the list of Ghost Corps stories - "Success By A Ruse" - Aired December 4, 1934Spooky and thrilling adventures of the Ghost Corps. _ Episode 4By John Lovering

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Magic Island - Chap 5 And 6 - 1930's - 40's - Fantasy Adventure 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Don't know much about this series as to where it was produced, who starred in it, director,writer and such. But there are 130-fifteen minute episodes in remarkably good audio condition.On the track, Chapters 5 - Tex Brafford Prepares His Straighoscope" and Chapter 6 "Island in the Viewer"By John Lovering

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Railroad Hour -Pirates Of Penzance 12 11 50 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

Gilbert and Sullivan were a prolific Victorian-era duo known for their comic operas, also referred to as operettas. The partnership comprised of dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, and together they created 14 operettas... H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado to name just 3 of the most popular shows. The Railro…

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'I'm Really Lucky That I'm Gay' - with Eric Marcus from Making Gay History Podcast 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

I don't know about you, but I really like the idea of being referred to as a gay elder at some point in the future. The only part about it that worries me is that I hope I'm not expected to suddenly be wise or level-headed or clever or anything... And though this week's guest, Eric Marcus from the Making Gay History podcast, might not like being re…

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'Gays Aren't The Best At Catching' - with Recognition 57:28

2M ago57:28

57:28

I think what's so magical about a place like London is the promise of what the city represents rather than what it can actually meaningfully offer people... And, that might sound like a strange distinction, but for me London was always the place that I was going to run away to in order to become the person that I was meant to be. And it was here th…

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The Saint -The Corpse Said Ouch" -Aug.6, 1950 - Mystery Adventure 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

A brief audio intro summarizes "The Saint" series - 107 episodes which have all been found! Audio introduces this episode "The Corpse Said Ouch!" A woman (Frances Blake) reads her obituary in the newspaper and she has not died...yet. Simon Templar (The Saint, played by Vincent Price, is the PI she goes to for help. His secretary is "Madison."Tracks…

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Challenge of the Yukon -The Burning Cabin - Oct 12, 1949-Adventure 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

Audio Introduction provides some background about the series and introduces the featured story on this track. This track will be living in "Sargent Preston of the Yukon" playistBy John Lovering

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'All These Gay Men With No Shirts On...' - with Van Hechter 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

I love the kind of people that can go through a whole bunch of bullying, a whole bunch of othering, a whole bunch of shit in their life and still come out the other end and be like 'this is who I am, take it or leave it, I'm not changing for anyone'... And those are exactly the vibes that this week's guest, singer/songwriter Van Hechter, was puttin…

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Ghost Corps - Epi 3 The Coffee Shop - The Knives Of El Maneek - 1934 Spy Adventure 16:19

2M ago16:19

16:19

The Knives of Maneek aka The Coffee Shop... two titles listed for the same program... you will hear why! Audio intro to the 1934 Spy Adventure taking place with K.C. Smith gathering information... Spying in the Middle East. Also some background on Radios in the early 1930's... "I Buy Consoles" ... hear why someone might tape a little sign on your b…

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Magic Island - Episodes 3 and 4 - 1936- Fantasy Adventure 24:02

2M ago24:02

24:02

Here are Episodes 3 and 4 of the "Magic Island" fantasy adventure from 1936. This track with the 2 Episodes will be in the Magic Island PlaylistBy John Lovering

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Crime Classics - The Incredible Trial Of Laura D. Fair - Aug. 17, 1953 -Crime Documentary 29:43

2M ago29:43

29:43

No Audio intro as this series has been on quite a bit. All of the shows are the stories of real crime ... intensive research through newspapers, police reports, judicial action done. The music is even directed toward the time that the crime was committed.This story deals with a rather mentally ill daughter and her mother...and how they made their m…

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The Bickersons - 3 back to back episodes - Comedy -1946-51 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Audio intro gives general background on "The Bickersons" program and introduces the three tracks that on this program. "The Bickersons" will have a playlist.By John Lovering

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Magic Island - Parts 1 + 2 1936 Fantasy Adventure 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Audio Intro gives background on this 130 part series from 1936. Audio quality is amazing for an 88 year old program. Fantasy Adventure to the Magic Island. This will be living in its own playlist as there are so many episodes.By John Lovering

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The Railroad Hour - No, No, Nanette - Gordon MacRae and Doris Day -11 21 49 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

Introductory audio gives background on "The Railroad Hour" series and provides a synopsis for the featured show in this 1949 version of "No,No, Nanette. This is a musical comedy based on they type of comedies of the late 1920's. Track will be saved in "The Railroad Hour" playlistBy John Lovering

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'A Gay Man in New York' - with Colin Drucker from Alright Mary Podcast 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

One of my favourite things about queer people is that they make shit happen. Ok, ok, so that's a massive generalisation. And here's another one... Straight people (apologies to any that are reading this) are not forced to put themselves out there and meet people and make new connections in the same way that queer people are. So they don't have to g…

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Spike Jones City Slickers Peter Lorre 12.10.48 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

Introductory audio gives background on Spike Jones and The City Slickers. Guest on the show is Peter Lorre...who is asked to sing a love song, but stops the music and says it is too happy sounding and insists the band play it in his style... Creepy. Fast-paced and fun to listen to. This track will live in the "Comedy-Variety" playlist.…

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Light Up Your Pride With Marck Angel (VISUAL) 58:37

2M ago58:37

58:37

Marck Angel has the dulcet tones of MJ, Janet Jackson and carries the spirit of every LGBTQIA+ activist before him. As the season of Pride comes, he gives Sapphire a taste of his new project ⁠'Seraphim: The Motion Picture'⁠; a visual and musical love story about two lovers attempting to rekindle their relationship. As you listen, you may ask yourse…

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Light Up Your Pride with Marck Angel 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Marck Angel has the dulcet tones of MJ, Janet Jackson and carries the spirit of every LGBTQIA+ activist before him. As the season of Pride comes, he gives Sapphire a taste of his new project 'Seraphim: The Motion Picture'; a visual and musical love story about two lovers attempting to rekindle their relationship. As you listen, you may ask yourself…

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Democracy Now Oct.5 2005 - Amy Goodman - Guest Studs Terkel 59:03

3M ago59:03

59:03

There is an introduction to this program that should be heard before listening to this "Democracy Now" rebroadcast with host Amy Goodman and guest Studs Terkel. This track will make more sense if you listen to the 6-7 min. intro track... with photo of Studs TerkelShe is also a sought-after public speaker and has lectured at numerous universities an…

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Intro To Democracy Now - Studs Terkel - Guest - Oct5, 2005 6:39

3M ago6:39

6:39

This track runs about 7 minutes and it is an introduction to "Democracy Now - Oct 5, 2005 - News Program with guest Studs Terkel. Those interested in listening to the re-broadcast of this well known news program will need to look for "Democracy Now - Amy Goodman" - Guest:Studs Terkel. Track is in the "Radio History" playlist…

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'That's Where Cruising Tends To Happen...' - with Marcus McCann 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

So, this week we’re doing something a little different. Rather than visit a lost space we’re setting out to answer the question ‘is the ancient art of cruising about to be lost?’. I know that's a fairly dramatic question, but there are a number of factors - like hook up apps and the over-gentrification of our cities - that seem to threaten these li…

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A Shakespearian Collection -The Taming Of The Shrew - Aug. 2, 1937 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

This is an one-hour radio adaptation of Shakespear's "Taming of the Shrew" - on NBC Blue Network (Later to become ABC)... on August 2, 1937. Audio quality is quite good considering it was recorded during a live performance 87 years ago! This is the first of several of the Shakespearian collection.By John Lovering

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1960 Baseball Scores and Corvair Ad 1:45

3M ago1:45

1:45

Does anyone remember what radio is? This will refresh your memory... turn back to 1960By John Lovering

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Biography In Sound - Leo Derocher - The Lip - 04. 17 1955 58:05

3M ago58:05

58:05

Audio intro gives background on the "Biography of Sound... NBC series that aired from 1954 to 1956. Created by Norman Corwin. Hour long documentary series. This program is the Biography of Leo Derocher, known as"Leo the Lip" as he clashed wiith umpires, the press, authorities,,,outspoken man. Baseball Hall of Fame 1994 (posthumously)…

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Yours Truly,Johnny Dollar - The Boron Matter- 02 18 49 Detective Drama 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

Brief audio intro to "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" starring Bob Bailey. A bit of general history of the series and a brief synopsis of "The Boron Matter." The investigation leads to serious consequencs for national security as Dollar digs up a web of intrigue,deceit, and danger.. More tracks of this series can be found in outrb"Crime, Detective, Mys…

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'Every Letter Of The Alphabet Mafia...' - with Karl Dunn 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

LA. Los Angeles. City of Angels. It's not really known to be the easiest of towns to live in. But, i think that's part of what makes it so exciting, right? Not to completely plagiarise a popular song, but if you can make it there then... you know the rest... And this is what brought Karl Dunn, who has just released his first book How To Burn A Rain…

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It Pays To Be Ignorant - 6_29_45 - Parody on Quiz Shows - Comedy 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

Audio Introduction gives some backround on this show that had a 9 year run on radio. Introduces the 4 people who were the repeating performers on the show. At the time this program was on...we were in WW II and it was a popular show because it invited veterans and active soldiers to be guests on the show. It is quite silly...but the segments with t…

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Bold Venture - Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise - July 30, 1951 - 26:27

3M ago26:27

26:27

Introductory audio gives brief history of "Bold Venture" and then the excitement begins with "Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise"... This and other "Bold Venture" programs are on the "Drama/Adventure" Playlist.By John Lovering

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EARPLAYNPR - Funny Potatoes - 1973-75 - Comedy 11:03

3M ago11:03

11:03

A family that really likes potatoes... we hear them run to the dinner table and sort of fight over the potatoes...This is a funny play about funny potatoes. Will be stored in the Earplay Playlist. Show was written by Ron Friedell for NPR and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting with a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. Was recorded at …

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'I Felt That Way About Pulse' - with JJ Ivey 44:44

3M ago44:44

44:44

So, if you're reading these show notes I'm going to go ahead and make the assumption that you know about the Pulse nightclub shooting that happened in Orlando in 2016. And I'm also going to assume that you've heard some of the stories from survivors and families of victims about the impact of that night. But, now that we're a few years on and peopl…

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Origin of Superstition - Friday 13th and Wish Upon a Star - 1935 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

Audio introduction outlines the format and purpose of the show.Lindsay MacHarrie hosted/narrated the shows. Two back-to-back stories: "Friday the 13th" and "Wishing upon a Star" The dramatizations featured actors Verna Felton, Hanley Stafford (Baby Snook's Daddy), Gale Gordon (Principal on"Our Miss Brooks", Howard McNear and Barbara Jean Wong. All …

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