The Dirtbag Playlist Vol. 2
Dirtbag Playlist Vol. 2
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Tracks:
1. Music for 18 Musicians by GVSU New Music Ensemble
2. Martha Ann by David Karsten Daniels
3. Video Tapez by AmpLive
4. In the Hole by Ken Christianson
5. Friends Like These by Mobius Band
6. Golden Soldiers by Golden Shoulders
7. I’m Gone by Bradley Carter
8. L.E.S. Artistes by Santogold
9. Pack Up Remix by Latyrx
Music provided by IODA Promonet, Ken Christianson and Bradley Carter.
The Shorts — The Pig
The Pig
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Music: Tranquilo (Super Stereo Sound System) by Kassin+2 • Rock This World by Yes King, Dawn Penn, Mystro and Kenny Knotts • Infinite Circle by James Blackshaw
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
The Crusade
The Crusade
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Today, we bring you the Crusade, the story of two stockbrokers, an engineer and a nuclear physicist who, with a little help from the Internet, helped shaped American ski mountaineering without ever leaving their backyard. There will be no helicopters. No corporate expeditions. No photo shoots. Just a decade-long odyssey from the ambitious imagination of youth across the Cascades’ steepest faces all the way to the unsettled wisdom of adulthood. It turns out weekend warriors are just as capable.
Finally, we’ve got a special treat for you–The Crusade Enhanced. Photos by Jason Hummel, Sky Sjue and Ben Manfredi. Video by Phil Fortier. There are some sweet shots from over a decade of Cascade steep skiing. Skiing these peaks is a feat in itself – stopping to take the photos is another epic task in itself.
Music: Friend of Mine is a collection of U.K.-based of musicians, artists and surfers. They provided much of the ambiance for this episode. Check them out.
Also on today’s show: Pack Up Remix (feat KRS-One & Evidence/Dilated Peoples, prod Jumbo/Lifesavas) by Lyrics Born • Jackie Junior by Sally Shapiro, Junior Boys • Blue Driver by Vetiver
Most music provided by IODA Promonet.
The Shorts — Year of Big Ideas Reprieve
Year of Big Ideas Reprieve
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A third of the way through 2008, where are you in your year of big ideas? We’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment and a little inspiration. What have you ticked off the list? What’s left?
Music: If You Want To, You Have To by Dosh • L.E.S. Artistes by Santogold • Friends Like These by Mobius Band
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
The Human Mule
The Human Mule
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Through the years, I’ve tried to escape words and journalism, but the writing life always has a funny way of creeping back into my world. This time it came in the form of a 230-pound cameraman with a fear of heights, a fast talking New York producer and a 30-year-old broadcaster trying to return to her childhood. It turns out you have to earn your 15 seconds of fame.
Music: Martha Ann by David Karsten Daniels • Golden Soldiers by Golden Shoulders • Laughter be Your Slave by Gregg Yeti and The Best Lights • Santa Ana Murders and the Neon Lights of Love by Monk
Music provided by IODA Promonet.
