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.
I Still Prefer the Sweet
Educational & funny experiences with food.
- 2013
- 02:34
- Salma El Kerdany

Why is the siren still singing?
An evocative documentary about the sound and history of the foghorn at Lizard Point in Cornwall, UK.
- 2015
- 02:30
- Ellen Wiles

Songs of the Earth
Behold, an hour of radio packed with exquisite field recordings from all corners of the planet.
- 2015
- 57:27
- Conor Gillies
- Zack Ezor
- Qainat Khan

Why hasn't anyone let the cat out of the bag?
Animals often have amazing life stories, but no one can hear them because they can't talk.
- 2015
- 02:59
- Rose McBride
The Sitter Dispatch
Straight out of college, Maya was living in her cousins' attic and was working a part-time, unpaid internship. Then she took a job as a nanny that turned out to be nothing like she'd expected.
- 2015
- 10:11
- Maya Goldberg-Safir
- Dennis Funk

Special Feature: Little Mermaid Favorites
On this episode of Re:sound, we're sharing two of our favorite pieces that were entered to win the 2014 Little Mermaid Award.
- 2014
- 17:11
- Amy Pearl
- Leo Hornak
- Dennis Funk

Special Feature: The Last Days of Hollywood Park
On this episode of Re:sound, we're featuring one of our favourite entries to the 2014 Third Coast Richard H. Driehaus Competition.
- 2014
- 12:56
- David Weinberg
- Dennis Funk
A Bitter Truth
One man's addiction to his music.
- 2013
- 02:45

What Kind of Relationship Did You Have With Your Dad?
A mother shares the unusual way she came to learn her father loved her.
- 2015
- 03:00
- Alexis Stember

Special Feature: Linda Lutton Live at The Hideout
On this episode of Re:sound, a live recording of Third Coast's recent listening event with WBEZ Education reporter Linda Lutton.
- 2014
- 01:00:58
- Linda Lutton
- Dennis Funk

Special Feature: Without Name
On this episode of Re:sound, we're featuring an episode of the podcast Here Be Monsters .
- 2014
- 30:34
- Lina Misitzis
- Dennis Funk

Who Drank From That Cup?
Does a guy at Antique Roadshow have The Holy Grail?
- 2015
- 02:34
- Brian Price & Jerry Stearns

The End of the World
The idea was to drive around and talk to people about the end of the world. As producer Scott Carrier says, "There's no law against it."
- 2015
- 32:00
- Scott Carrier
What happens when a horn and dog get together?
An unexpected jam session with a dog and an alto saxophone.
- 2015
- 02:27
- Elisa Shoenberger
What Makes A Bird Shape Your Life
Richard Browne speaks about his life and passion as a falconer.
- 2015
- 03:00
- Steven Ahlman

This Proves Everything
Introducing a posse of smart, hopeful, boy band conspiracy theorists... and the civilian caught in their midst.
- 2015
- 17:32
- Alex Goldman
- PJ Vogt

Re:sound #263 Meat Music
This hour we’re all about honesty. An honest look at fat, and an honest answer to this burning question, “What are the real lyrics to ‘Louie Louie’????”
- 2018
- 01:03:30
- Jonathan Zenti
- David Weinberg
- Nick White
- Myke Dodge Weiskopf
- Dennis Funk

What do you look forward to, Aai?
The producer's grandma reflects on growing old in a country that's not her home.
- 2015
- 02:59
- Neena Pathak

Why Oh Why? With Andrea Silenzi, episode #2
Andrea Silenzi's new podcast holds up a mirror to contemporary love and relationships, revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly within.
- 2014
- 56:09
- Andrea Silenzi

Teenage Diaries Revisited Melissa's Story
As an 19-year-old raised in the foster care system, Melissa took NPR listeners along when she gave birth to her son Issaiah.
- 2014
- 19:34
- Joe Richman
- Sarah Kate Kramer

Fault Line
Kevin (not his real name) is a likable guy who lives with his wife in New Jersey. And he's on probation after serving time in a federal prison for committing a disturbing crime.
- 2014
- 24:14
- Jad Abumrad
- Pat Walters

Arthur's Story
After twelve years of rough living in Vancouver, Arthur is moving into an apartment in a new supportive housing project. But moving inside from a life outside isn't as easy as you might think.
- 2014
- 46:07
- Steve Wadhams
- Suzanne Ahearne

Happy Birthday, Darling!
A romantic dinner for two begins with champagne and ends... with all out war.
- 2014
- 09:28
- Dmitry Nikolaev

We've Forgotten James Powell
As we near the end of a violent summer of 2014, we look back to the summer of 1964. Late afternoon, New York City: a group of kids hangs out on a stoop after a day of summer school, just kicking it, like they always do.
- 2014
- 03:45
- Nate DiMeo

Woman Found Dead By Lake Shore
The body of a woman - violently injured - is found on the shore of a lake northeast of Loftahammer, Sweden. The prime suspect? Her husband.
- 2014
- 51:32
- Hugo Lavett