Third Coast Audio Library
Our vast and ever-growing collection contains thousands of carefully curated audio stories, episodes from Third Coast podcasts, educational sessions on craft from the best makers on the planet, and more.
We’ve also featured some incredible audio work beyond this audio library, in other ways and using other formats: don’t miss the 2021 Web Showcase, featuring a more in-depth look at the winners, judges and even a list of 40 finalists from the 2021 Third Coast/RHDF Competition.
The Cat and the Boyfriend (INC)
Through diary entries, the relationship between a cat and the new, live-in boyfriend is revealed.
- 2006
- 03:02
- Mark A. Tolstedt
COMPETITIVE EATING = UMI? OR UMAMI
Legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants had a hot dog eating contest at Coney Island to determine the most patriotic; Crazy Legs Conti is the ultimate American.
- 2013
- 04:01
- Jeng-Tyng (Jen) Hong
Coach Class Up in the Wild Blue Yonder
13D meets her neighbors 13C and 13E.
- 2012
- 02:58
- Melissa Gerr
The Color of Somebody's Skin
My neighbor Eddy Jr. shares his love and lament for the neighborhood he's called home all his life.
- 2012
- 03:00
- Andy Mills
Re:sound #63: The Conference Show
This hour: excerpts from some of our favorite Third Coast Conference sessions from years past.
- 2007
- 59:00
- Roman Mars
Curious Coyotes
During his hitchhiking trip across Canada, Nate sets up his tent in a forest next to the highway, and the glow of a distant street light lulls him to sleep... but he is soon awakened by a pack of curious locals.
- 2016
- 03:00
- Brennan Mercer
Chain of Missing Links - 34
A contagion of phone messages add up to an empty office.
- 2010
- 02:55
- Neil Sandell
CRASH
A true story of an irresponsible night out in London many years ago.
- 2016
- 02:59
- Roland Denning
Chain of Missing Links (El Pájaro Volador)
Spanish guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Rosalia Roio talks about her Pájaro Volador ("Flying Bird"), one of her many homemade instruments built from recycled objects.
- 2010
- 03:00
- Brendan Baker
Chain of Missing Links - 35
After learning of the bike shop's impending eviction, R.U.B.A.R.B. (Rusted Up Beyond All Recognition Bikes) volunteers share their memories and discuss possible future locations.
- 2010
- 02:43
- Milissa Orzolek
Chain of Missing Links (and beyond)
Beginning is always a challenge but thoughts once thought unconnected create a story.
- 2010
- 02:39
- Dixie Treichel
Cognitive Dissonance: Lightning in a Bottle
What was the earliest sound ever recorded, or "bottled"? The First Sounds (FS) project, organized by a group of audio historians, scientists, and archivists, is dedicated to exploring these pioneering sounds, and sharing them with the world.
- 2011
- 34:04
- Chris Trimmer
Chain of Missing Sounds
A sonic piece about the absence of sonicness.
- 2010
- 03:00
- Caleb Winebrenner
Caught Red-Handed
Someone's been smoking in my building, and I want them to stop.
- 2012
- 03:02
- Chris Berube
The Commons Green
A homeless man is a modern day town crier in downtown Boston.
- 2012
- 03:00
- Katharine Broida
Control the Blue
I visited my old elementary school and went to an art class full of second graders .
- 2012
- 02:58
- Stephen Key
Crimson Cries, Blue Echoes
A neighborhood rooster searches for his lost mate and awakens fresh grief.
- 2012
- 03:00
- Mary T. Diorio Schilling
Coffee and Cream
A Nigerian woman discusses how science and coffee have provided stability amidst all her struggles.
- 2012
- 03:01
- David Hovar