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These United States Stories

What happens when college public radio becomes unhinged? Join Professor Gordon Pringle of La Brea Community College (“Where The Tar Meets The Sidewalk!”) for These United States Stories, as he interviews a man who lives in a whale, a consumer advocate for those who watch online porn, the proprietor of a family billy club business, and other craftsmen, crackpots and characters from across the country. A new interview each week, painting a picture of the USA, one disturbing story at a time. A C.O. Ates Production (Made up, on the spot…and it sounds like it….)
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What happens when college public radio becomes unhinged? Join Professor Gordon Pringle of La Brea Community College ("Where The Tar Meets The Sidewalk"), for These United States Stories, as he interviews a man who lives in a whale, a consumer advocate for watchers of online porn, the proprietor of a family billy club business and other craftsmen, crackpots and characters from around the country. A new interview each week, painting a picture of the USA, one disturbing story at a time.

Jun 28, 2017

Professor Pringle discovers the delights and dangers of coating almost anything with chocolate, when he interviews the owner of a candy factory.

Jun 21, 2017

A fireworks manufacturer shows Professor Pringle how to celebrate an old fashioned 4th of July with streaming rockets, exploding cats, flaming trees and surprisingly brisk sales of "Death To America" set displays.

Jun 14, 2017

Professor Pringle journeys to Colorado to speak with a man in a constant orgasmic state as he unlocks the force of crystals at a Power Spot that is the apex of gravitational energy and conveniently freeway close.

Jun 7, 2017

Professor Pringle discovers that rodent skins make fine coasters, any home can be a hunting ground, and scrotal protection is essential, when he stalks mice with a hunter specializing in small game.

May 31, 2017

To his dismay, Professor Pringle learns that the flesh of freshly flayed lambs makes the best writing surface, and that a note on human skin is a mark of distinction, when he interviews a maker of custom stationery.

May 24, 2017

Professor Pringle learns what it is like to be hunted as the most dangerous game, when he interviews a man who lets people hunt him for sport.

May 17, 2017

An exterminator unsettles Professor Pringle when he explains the joys of wiping out insects and other vermin, as well as the interesting things people keep in their nightstand drawers.

May 10, 2017

In this week's interview a professional whittler shows Professor Pringle the many interesting things, including various body parts, that can be made simply by scraping away at a bit of wood -- or bone -- or tooth --or almost anything.

May 3, 2017

Professor Pringle learns that mental illness can be a springboard for success, and that unnatural excitement about appliances may be the key to a fortune, when he interviews a man who selects contestants for game shows and reality programs.

Apr 26, 2017

Professor Pringle journeys to Wisconsin to learn first hand (and painfully) how police batons are made and tested, as he interviews the owner of a billy club factory.

Apr 19, 2017

Professor Pringle finds out that there are killers among us -- everywhere-- when he interviews a hunter of serial killers.

Apr 12, 2017

Professor Pringle visits with a director who produces nature documentaries and learns that while you can't get wild animals to say "cheese," there are a disturbing number of other things you can do to get just the right shot.

Apr 5, 2017

Professor Pringle finds out that talking to the dead can be a real pain, kind of creepy, and may change your bathroom habits, when he interviews a medium who communicates with "the other side."

Mar 29, 2017

Professor Pringle learns why everyone on TV has the same nose, the benefits of looking very good or very bad, and the "employable weight" for actors and actresses, when he interviews a Hollywood agent.

Mar 22, 2017

Eat rocks, feel better is what Professor Pringle learns when he interviews the owner of a company that makes nutritional supplements.

Mar 15, 2017

Bloody scythes, neatly pressed white shirts, and sharpened pencils are all fodder for the tales of Professor Pringle's guest this week, as he interviews a professional storyteller.

Mar 8, 2017

Professor Pringle is amazed to learn that people will pay to be locked in a room and possibly tied up and verbally abused with their friends, when he interviews the owner of an Escape Room adventure experience.

Mar 1, 2017

Blood, gore, mystery and more as Professor Pringle interviews a Ripperologist -- an expert on Jack The Ripper.

Feb 22, 2017

Professor Pringle learns why the best cheese tastes like poop, the benefits of agitating animals, and a potential new source of revenue for nursing mothers, when he interviews the owner of a gourmet cheese shop.

Feb 15, 2017

It's all about the thorns, as Professor Pringle interviews a florist who specializes in revenge bouquets.

Feb 8, 2017

Professor Pringle learns the meaning of "Forged in blood, pig-tested," when he speaks with a craftsman who makes edged weapons.

Feb 1, 2017

Professor Pringle sees pigs fly and fatally curious cows when he interviews the owner of a farm that humanely raises and "processes" cattle, pigs and chickens.

Jan 25, 2017

In this week's interview with a man who wants to live an all out "Hobbit lifestyle," Professor Pringle learns about the dangers of isolation, maimed body parts and way too much Barley wine.

Jan 18, 2017

One person's junk is another person's treasure --or just junk -- like an old toilet or mattress. This week Professor Pringle speaks with a man who wanders the back roads of our nation looking for antiques buried in trash (and rat droppings).

Jan 11, 2017

Food and education all in one spot, as Professor Pringle speaks with the owner of an all-you-can-eat aquarium

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