Re:sound

Third Coast’s radio show, hosted by Gwen Macsai, was a weekly radio show that remixed audio gems from around the world, and peeked behind the curtain at the producers who made them. It aired weekly on WBEZ in Chicago from 2004 until 2019. Browse through all episodes here, or listen to them on the Re:sound podcast feed.

Plus, check out the annual Best of the Best series, a Re:sound special. This special series showcases the best audio stories of the year, as crowned by our annual Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. It airs on public radio stations around the United States annually.

Re:sound #244 The Phil Smith Show

This hour, we dive into the audio features of the multi-talented musician and poet, Phil Smith.

2017
01:00:10
Phil Smith
Dennis Funk

Re:sound #239 The Stupid Pet Tricks Show

This hour, stories dedicated to our furry and not-so-furry friends.

Re:sound #203 The Rivers Show

This hour we meander our way down three rivers in search of solace, spiritual healing and, of course, total domination.

Re:sound #218 The Odd Couples Show (Live!)

This hour we're live at the Hideout in Chicago with stories of pairs who are complete opposites, but utterly entwined.

Re:sound #204 The Stories From Childhood Show

This hour some of our favorite childhood icons: from the man who gave us Thing One & Thing Two... to Dorothy, the Tin Man and Toto too.

Re:sound #209 The Firsts Show

This hour first lines, the first day back and every last first you can think of.

Re:sound #205 The Imposter Show

This hour what you see, is not always what you get.

Re:sound #206 The Sarah Boothroyd Show

This hour we explore nearly a decade's worth of work from Canadian sound artist, musician and radio producer Sarah Boothroyd.

Re:sound #210 The Inner Ear Show

This hour two stories that dive into the depths of the inner ear.

Re:sound #211 The Pulled From The Pages Show

This hour: audio stories inspired by the written word, be it a novel or a comic book.

Re:sound #212 The Drug Court Show

This hour, we follow three addicts through Australia's drug court system.

Re:sound #213 The Jeff and Elly Show

This hour, two delightfully out-of-the-ordinary musical portraits from producer Alan Hall.

2015
59:43
Alan Hall
Dennis Funk

Re:sound #214 The Anchor Dreams Show

This hour, the story of a man who's ultimate goal is to become a national evening news anchor.

Re:sound #215 The Shouters and Lurkers Show

This hour stories of those who share and those who creep in the shadows.

Re:sound #216 The 2015 Short Docs Show — Studs Rules

This hour we listen to some of our favourite entries to the 2015 Third Coast Short Docs Challenge: Studs Rules!

Re:sound #217 The Call and Response Show

This hour stories of quiet calls that have produced the most unexpected responses.

Re:sound #219 The Fighting For The Promised Land Show

This hour the story of thousands of African American farmers who lost millions of acres of land at the hands of institutional racism.

Re:sound #235 The "I Do" or "Do I?" Show

This hour, “I do” or “do I?” the calculus for marriage, for better and for worse.

Re:sound #220 The Forest and Flight Show

This hour gravity, antigravity, magical trees and flying carpets.

Best of the Best 2015 (Hour 1)

The 2015 Third Coast Festival Broadcast, featuring the winners of our annual competition.

Best of the Best 2015 (Hour 2)

The 2015 Third Coast Festival Broadcast, featuring the winners of our annual competition.

Re:sound #223 The Cold Show

This hour audio air conditioning — we’re turning down the thermostat and ushering in stories that give us the chills.

Re:sound #225 The Whatever Suits You Show

This hour, the suits we wear and the impressions we make.

Re:sound #228 The Sonic Wanders Show

This hour we're going on three soundwalks that meander at the pace of real life.

Re:sound #229 The Communication Barrier Show

This hour people trying their best — and sometimes failing miserably — to make a connection.