Joe frank somewhere out there is a feature length film that explores the life of awardwinning radio artist joe frank. Mar 26, 2015 two pieces by legendary producer joe frank. After my conversation with brooke gladstone from on the media, um, i ended up having, later that same day, another conversation about joe frank, this time with ira glass, from this american life. Radio noir, selected from 230plus hours of franks original programs. The voice in your head a tribute to joe frank wnyc studios. Joe franks stream on soundcloud hear the worlds sounds.
He told stories that were thrillingly weird, deeply mischievous and sometimes headspinningly confusing. Joe frank by the truth podcast free listening on soundcloud. Joe frank faq this is a schedule of upcoming joe frank shows broadcast on wfmu. Joe returned to kcrw with new stories for the series unfictional, produced by bob carlson. Imagine if graham nash left crosby, stills and nash yet the band didnt bother to change their name. You turn on your radio and are greeted by a lush, resonant voice that lulls you into a seemingly simple tale of love.
Story weaver extraordinaire joe frank the woodstock. Joe s radio programs are at times dark and frequently funny. Floyd takes a break from his assignment to talk movies with mel, ben from the wisconsin film festival and lewis from four star video heaven. Joe frank, radio host and producer, 79 jewish journal. These originally aired on his show work in progress, which aired on kcrw from 1986 to 1992. Joe frank, boundarypushing storyteller whose medium was. Archives stark and surreal floating dramas that could only work on radio. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. With a free membership, you can listen to a few fulllength shows, plus over 60 samples and various odds and ends. In his saturday night show, in the dark, he experimented with live freeform radio featuring his monologues and actor improvisations. In 1986, frank moved to santa monica, california to work at kcrw, where. Download right click and do save link as how do you pay proper tribute to a legend that many people havent heard of. Joe frank, whose radio monologues on santa monica college triple anewstalk kcrwsanta monica ranged from humorous to surreal and served as. Holiday 2018 sale and free downloads joe frank the official.
He invented a genre all his own that defies description and came from deep within his soul. Listen, download and enjoy these shows at the links below the. Tackling philosophical or spiritual questions, the programs are real and. The joe franklin show was affectionately known for its eccentric and eclectic mixture of guests. Joe frank august 19, 1938 january 15, 2018 was a frenchborn american writer, teacher, and radio performer known best for his often philosophical, humorous, surrealist, and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas he recorded often in collaboration with friends, actors, and family members. Mar 01, 2018 this is something of a different episode of the show. Its dedicated, almost in its entirety to one man, a brilliant writer and radio performer named joe frank. Hamilton, joe frank and reynolds hold a special place in the annals of rock and not just for their oldies station perennial dont pull your love out.
It was during this period that joes bizarre and original vision quickly drew increasingly larger audiences. Joe frank august 19, 1938 january 15, 2018 was a frenchborn american writer, teacher, and radio performer known best for his often philosophical, humorous, surrealist, and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas he recorded often in collaboration. Remembering radio artist joe frank hear the fresh air program for january 19, 2018. Stream the most popular podcasts from npr, gimlet, how stuff works, espn, pod save. Radio artist joe frank speaking with terry gross recorded in 1989. Sf chronicle journalist jon carroll interviews his daughter shana as she hang upside down on her trapeze, ready to fly away. Download iheartradio today and start listening to your favorite music, radio stations, and podcasts for free. Remembering joe frank southern california public radio. Joe frank martinez is a sheriff for the val verde county, tx with one video in the cspan video library. Joe frank somewhere out there is a documentary feature that explores the life of awardwinning audio artist joe frank whose career on npr and online has spanned four decades. For jad, his joe frank moment happened in 2002, while sitting at a mixing console in an am radio studio waiting to read the weather. May 22, 2020 remember joe from his snl days and recently found out hes doing the radio show. I will rock your party event and it will be remembered for years.
Joe frank was born in strasbourg, france on august 19, 1938. Interested in hearing joe frank programs in your area. Joe frank, influential radio artist and a longtime voice at kcrw, died monday at age 79 from complications after surgery for colon cancer. Its a great way to get a taste of joe frank s work. Joe frank live culture for one night only on saturday, november th, joe frank, peabody award winning radio writer and performer, brings his exceptional storytelling style to the village recording studio. Longtime favorites with public radio audiences, joe frank s programs are sometimes dark, sometimes absurdist, sometimes solo recitations, sometimes ensemble pieces performed andor improvised by actors, sometimes voices of real people heard in real situations whether maninthestreet interviews or phone conversations with lovers or strangers. Jan 19, 2018 joe frank, who stretched the boundaries of radio storytelling with mindbending, absurdist monologues often fueled by his neuroses and his dark view of the world, died on monday in beverly hills. This is a fanmaintained page, and as such is not directly affiliated with joe frank or joefrank. Jan 19, 2018 joe frank signs off the radio legend helped make ira glass, jonathan goldstein, harry shearer, and alexander payne the artists they became. Story weaver extraordinaire joe frank outside radio. A long time favorite with public radio audiences, joe frank s programs are sometimes dark, sometimes absurdist, sometimes solo recitations, sometimes ensemble pieces performed andor improvised by.
The joe frank wiki is a collaborative knowledge base dedicated to the work of pioneering radio artist joe frank. Home joe frank somewhere out there independent film. All or just one of these within the span of a single hour can comprise a joe frank show, always presented as multilayered. One of the many jazzmen who started out playing hard bop but went electric during the fusion era, joe sample was, in the late 50s, a founding member of the jazz crusaders along with trombonist wayne henderson, tenor saxman wilton felder, and drummer stix hooper. Quite a few episodes from the vaults this season that havent aired yet on. Download radiolab the voice in your head a tribute to joe.
We are currently working on 357 articles, and we need your help to complete this study of joe s material. In 2003, joe began producing shows exclusively for his web site which are currently streamed online for premium members. After numerous setbacks following surgery in october 2017, joe passed away on january 15, 2018. Each hour can contain a philosophical exploration, an intimate confession, an absurd. Discover thousands of live and local am and fm radio stations near you and from cities across the globe. Addressing timeless subjects and questions, joe frank s radio shows are as relevant today as when they were originally produced. Listen nov 19 min radio noir, selected from 230plus hours of frank s original programs. Joe frank is an american radio personality, known best for his engaging, often. Frank produced more than 230 hours of programming for the station, beginning in 1986 with his longrunning onehour program joe frank. His work is dark, disorienting, often hilarious and has inspired people like ira glass, david sedaris and screenwriter charlie kaufman. Send us an email at contactat or use the contact form ira glass and david sedaris discuss joe s influence stream download terry gross interview with joe 2003 stream download. Weve included a few of the most laughoutloud moments from a cross section of joe s radio shows along with two quintessential joe frank monologues from the online show times arrow.
An american radio icon, joe is known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas. Stark and surreal floating dramas that could only work on radio. Featuring dancer carolina cerisola and musicians dave ralicke, kenny lion, mike boito, mark harr. Read about lies by joe frank and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A typical segment would include major stars like buster keaton, marilyn monroe, dorothy lamour, tony curtis, bob hope, frank sinatra or duke ellington, sitting alongside such oddities as a dentist who whistles through his nose, or a bearded mystic.
Frank started his career at wbai in new york, and also served as a coanchor for the weekend edition of national public radio s all things considered. Ira glass, who worked as a production assistant for npr programs that featured frank, pays. Joe, unfortunately, lost a battle with colon cancer just a few days ago. People joe frank wnyc new york public radio, podcasts, live. Joe frank, who stretched the boundaries of radio storytelling with mindbending, absurdist monologues often fueled by his neuroses and his dark view of the world, died on monday in. Joe frank the radio producers radio producer, the ultimate acquired taste died last january. You turn on your radio and are greeted by a lush, resonant voice.
Download the free iheartradio music app iheartradio. For radio stations interested in airing joe frank shows. Radio artist and writer joe frank died monday at age 79. Each hour can contain a philosophical exploration, an intimate confession, an absurd comedy, a dark tragedy. Off the radio kristine mckenna september 17, 2008 its been six years since radio dramatist joe frank stopped producing new episodes for his weekly show on kcrw, the other side. Franks highly produced radio shows and monologues can be described as innovative, abstract, underground, autobiographical, surreal, funny, disturbing and thought provoking meditations on the human condition. Joe frank began his career in 1976 at wbai, in new york city.
Ira glass, who worked as a production assistant for npr programs that featured frank, pays tribute to the artist whose approach to making. Jan 19, 2018 remembering peabody awardwinning radio artist joe frank frank, who died on monday, created the radio drama series work in progress and was known for his intimate onair monologues, sketches and. The joe frank wiki is a collaborative knowledge base dedicated to the work of pioneering radio artist joe frank we are currently working on 357 articles, and we need your help to complete this study of joe s material. Below is a list of the shows and extras from 1983 to 2015 that are found in the free membership for streaming. From the beginning, frank s view of life has been informed by tragedy. Joe frank harris is a governor with six videos in the cspan video library. Emcee john dankosky, of wnpr connecticut public radio, presents a worldclass troupe of audio daredevils and media magicians. Joe frank all or just one of these within the span of a single hour can comprise a joe frank show, always presented as multilayered soundscapes intermixed with hypnotic, rhythmic music.
Quite a few episodes from the vaults this season that havent aired yet on wfmu. Radiolab the voice in your head a tribute to joe frank. A long time favorite with public radio audiences, joe franks programs are sometimes dark, sometimes absurdist, sometimes solo recitations, sometimes. Remembering peabody awardwinning radio artist joe frank frank, who died on monday, created the radio drama series work in progress and was known for his intimate onair monologues, sketches and. Stream tracks and playlists from joe frank on your desktop or mobile device. Joel salatin is an american farmer, lecturer, and author whose books include folks, this aint normal, you can farm and salad bar beef. A doctor and a farmer conquer food confusion one bite at a time is available for preorder now. The perfect joe frank experience is driving down an unfamiliar highway alone at night. Jan 16, 2018 radio artist and writer joe frank died monday at age 79.
The decline of spengler new directions 48, new york a tour of the city tanam press, new york three of frank s radio plays were produced for theatre. Joe frank is an american radio personality, known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas. Joe frank has a 30 year career of creating spellbinding radio story stories unlike anything youve ever heard. Before he died on monday at age 79, he had one last. Joe frank, the acclaimed radio host and producer who created darkly comedic and philosophical narratives, died on jan. For over four decades frank hosted latenight shows that could float between. If this is your first time here, please see the about page. Remembering peabody awardwinning radio artist joe frank. Started listening to the podcast recently and really enjoy it. Thanks for being an oasis of rationality on the virus outbreak when many who i thought were sane, rational people havent been.
Also, interviews with filmmakers from ironwood, future language. All or just one of these within the span of a single hour can comprise a joe frank show, always presented as multilayered soundscapes intermixed with hypnotic, rhythmic music. Joe frank wnyc new york public radio, podcasts, live. It was during this period that joe s bizarre and original vision quickly drew increasingly larger audiences. The voice in your head a tribute to joe frank radiolab wnyc. Coming up, we speak with daniel ellsberg, whose decision to leak the topsecret study of the vietnam war known as the pentagon papers is portrayed in the new film the post.
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