Category Archives: Chapter 7

Long Tail Pre-Class Video: Doug and Telisha Williams aka Wild Ponies

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Doug and Telisha Williams, also known as the band Wild Ponies, funded the production of their latest album, Things That Used To Shine, using a Kickstarter campaign. They raised more than $30,000 from people who wanted to see their latest CD … Continue reading →

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Pre-Class Video: Pete Seeger at Farm Aid 2013

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Pete Seeger at Farm Aid 2013 with John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and Neil Young.

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Remembering Pete Seeger – Singing all the verses all the time

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

American folk singer and activist (but I repeat myself) Pete Seeger died yesterday at the ripe old age of 94. I never got the chance to see Pete in person, but I did see so many of the people he … Continue reading →

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Pre-Class Video: Joe Jackson, “Different For Girls”

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Joe Jackson playing his classic “Different for Girls.”    

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Pre-Class Video: Klingon Style

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Today in class we’re opening up by going Klingon Style! (And if you want to know more about the Gangnam Style phenomenon, check out these guest posts from Charley Reed! Klingon Style  Parody Video

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Pre-class video: They Might Be Giant performing “You’re On Fire”

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

My pre-class video for today is a music video from the awesome band They Might Be Giants.

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Remembering Peter O’Toole

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Actor Peter O’Toole died today at the age of 81. He has been my favorite actor since I was in high school.   Here are a few of the reasons why: “I’m not an actor, I’m a movie star!” – My … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 7 – Cover versions can transform songs: Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

UPDATE: Want to see another great original and cover? Check out Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston doing their own versions of Parton’s “I’ll Always Love You.” I had not heard of the pop singer Robyn until recently when podcaster Brian … Continue reading →

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A few hints for radio storytelling

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

My students in my interpretive reporting class are going to be hosting an hour-long radio program to talk about the stories they are doing about the role of the international community at UNK.  Here are a few links that can … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Is Blockbuster Dead or Canadian? Mostly dead, at least when it comes to physical media.  Who knew it was still even alive? (Don’t remember the great category Dead or Canadian from MTV’s old game show Remote Control? Why can’t the … Continue reading →

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