New Hampshire Public Radio - Word of Mouth

Why Weezer, Why?

Jen Nathan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:28:09 +0000

Okay, I get it. Snuggies are funny. We even had a Brookstone catalogue featuring a camel-colored "elegant snuggie" lying around the Word of Mouth cube farm. But does the world really need a Weezer snuggie? Watch this infomercial and help us decide:

Mr. T Likes Apples, How 'Bout You?

Jen Nathan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:57 +0000

I pity the fool that doesn't know a Gala from a Golden Delicious. Thanks to Word of Mouth's internet sherpa Brady Carlson for the perfect Friday afternoon diversion.

Photographer Kept Alive by Deadly Leopard Seal

Jen Nathan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:11 +0000

National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen wanted to photograph one of the most dangerous animals on Antarctica, the Leopard Seal.

The seal put his entire camera and head in its mouth, inches from its razor sharp teeth. As soon as it saw that Nicklen wasn't a threat, the seal started bringing him penguins. The seal did this for four days, as if it was trying to prevent Nicklen from starving.

The video is stunning, both for its content and artistry. Watch it in full screen to get the full effect!

Idea Smackdown: Round III

Jen Nathan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:12 +0000

Ding! Another round of Championship Ideas Smackdown has begun.

In the right corner: a slew of clever ideas.

In the left corner: overwhelmed producers who can't decide what to schedule first.

YOU are the referee. Let us know what you want to hear on Word of Mouth next week:

Health Care in the People's Republic
Death to Receipts
Muslim Teen Handbook
How Green is Your Pet?
Psychology of Terrorism

Bringing the Bronx to New Hampshire

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:57 +0000

A gifted writer and pair of Bronx teens bring stories of love, drugs, and trouble to NH students.

Moosewood for the new Millennium

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:59 +0000

"Moosewood Cookbook" author Mollie Katzen joins us to dish about her new recipe collection.

Not Your Grandpa's Lute

John Diliberto — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:17 +0000

The lute brings to mind images of Medieval royalty, slowly promenading across a decadent ballroom floor. For lutenist Ronn McFarlane, this couldn’t be further from reality.

For The Love of Movies

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:29 +0000

Would film criticism be more valued if the faces and voices of critics were known?

Unruly Kids Make Better Leaders

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:02:03 +0000

Why breaking the rules isn't such a bad thing after all.

The Celebrity Media Bubble

Avishay Artsy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:58 +0000

President Obama posed for the cameras today atop the Great Wall of China, a major sightseeing stop during his diplomatic tour of Asia. Photographers captured the president walking down the last ramp by himself, a shot carefully planned by White House aides.