Over the Edge
12:00 AM (Midnight) PST: Fridays
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air from a variety of formats and equipment. There is a plan and there is no plan. The mix consists of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues. OTE sometimes employs “Receptacle Programming,” which means you. Hosted by Jon Leidecker and Robert Cole.
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Over the Edge – Universe pt. 86 – May 1, 2015
Comedy in space flavors this expanded episode with the soundtrack from Dark Star and the Firesign Theatre in space. Also, NASA airbrushes alien artifacts out of their photos, Disney’s Tomorrowland takes us on the Star Tour, and various scientists answer questions on what we think we know about light, time, and the fabric of the cosmos. The … Continued
Universe pt. 85 Another UFO
This version of Another UFO focuses on a couple of radio call-in talk shows on UFOs, a recent one from the BBC, and an American one from Chicago in the 60s. Not much has changed regarding this subject anywhere. We begin with descriptions of Nasa videos of UFO encounters in orbit, Nick Pope relates his … Continued
Universe pt. 84
More from Stephen Hawking, Einstein, and the astrophysics of space, along with lots of Recpeptacle callers who are just floating out there with nothing to do, and more space-related songs than usual. The early misconception of a Universe filled with “ether” is described as being the medium throughout space, which facilitates the operation of everything … Continued
Universe pt. 83
Starting out looking at the Moon, Stephen Hawking, the life and work of Einstein, and “Inside Star Trek” fill out this edition. Combining fictional fantasy, factual astronomy, and the physics that rule the Universe, we ride on through space. 3 Hours.
Universe pt. 82 – Bob’s Universe
With this flimsy premise, this show is actually a showcase for Bob Dylan’s music, including some of his rare recordings, studio alternate takes, bootleg live versions, and associated music from long-time playing pals like Al Kooper. As the space race of the 60’s proceeded all around Bob, here is a lot of his music that … Continued
Over the Edge – March 20, 2015
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air from a variety of formats and equipment. There is a plan and there is no plan. The mix consists of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues. OTE sometimes … Continued
Universe pt. 80 – March 13, 2015
This show focuses on the early race to space between the U.S.A and the Soviet Union from the late ‘50s through the ultimate (and apparently final) end game of landing on the Moon in 1969. Much of this is told from the Soviet perspective, complete with Russian pop music touching on the subject. From Sputnik’s … Continued
Over the Edge – March 6, 2015
With Don Joyce
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