A Celebration of the Front Porch

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As do the arts, our programming is evolving. We here at NHPR bid a fond farewell to The Front Porch and thank all of our hosts, producers, guests, and you... read more | Get a free CD of your favorite Front Porch show!

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The Best of the Front Porch

The Legacy of Phil Spector	7/25/07
Before being accused of a brutal murder, Phil Spector's signature production techniques gave 1960's "girl groups" a rich sound uncommon on pop radio. Liz Bulkley peeks behind Spector's "wall of sound" with author and journalist Mick Brown to better understand Spector's work and its influence..
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Great Literary Beginnings	3/13/07
There's an art to creating a terrific opening line, whether it's for a newspaper article or to kick off a great novel. Liz and her guests look at what it takes to come up with a great literary first line.
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Musician Ryan Montbleau	7/9/06
Guitarist-turned-singer Ryan Montbleau drew on influences from AC/DC to New Edition to find his own distinctive voice. He talks with Shay Zeller about his music, and performs in our studios.
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The Outsiders	7/19/06
S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was just sixteen years old. Her gritty tale of class division, violence and the true lives of teenagers marked a turning point in young adult literature. Shay and her guests deconstruct this landmark book and look back at forty years of Ponyboy's legacy.
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Wooden Spoons	5/7/04
Dan Dustin is a wood artisan and spoon maker from Contoocook, who says he "finds" spoons within the branches of trees. John Walters talks with Dan Dustin about his craft and how he teaches others.
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A Millionaire Pro-Wrestler Priest	11/19/03
Nashua resident Jason Sanderson may be the only person to have won a Powerball jackpot, serve as a pastor and work as a professional wrestler! John talks with Sanderson about his life and his unique vocations.
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