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Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: We’re Doing The Wiz. Two former classmates reconnect to unpack the high school musical that changed their lives.The series is made possible in part by a grant from Mass Humanities, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Learn more about We're Doing The Wiz at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.
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2025-06-1002 minRTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: We’re Doing The Wiz. Two former classmates reconnect to unpack the high school musical that changed their lives.The series is made possible in part by a grant from Mass Humanities, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Learn more about We're Doing The Wiz at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.
2025-06-1002 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizIntroducing Selects from Radiotopia and Room ToneToday we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new show out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Selects.Selects is a monthly show that brings you unearthed audio works we’ve found buried in web archives, radio streams, and old podcasts. They’ve come to us through the recommendations and inspirations of some of the most talented audio creators working today. Every month we release a new episode right here and it is going to be something that you definitely want to hear. The works that we are going to feature are going to...
2025-05-0832 minRTP: Ad-FreeIntroducing Selects from Radiotopia and Room ToneToday we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new show out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Selects.Selects is a monthly show that brings you unearthed audio works we’ve found buried in web archives, radio streams, and old podcasts. They’ve come to us through the recommendations and inspirations of some of the most talented audio creators working today. Every month we release a new episode right here and it is going to be something that you definitely want to hear. The works that we are going to feature are going to...
2025-05-0832 min
Passenger ListRed for Revolution from Radiotopia PresentsWe’d like to share another fiction podcast we think you’ll like, Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution, a six-part audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation.Meet Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her queer identity, first crush, and the delicate task of mending her relationship with her homophobic mother. As she seeks solace and guidance from her grandmother, listeners are transported back to 1971, to follow the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. Two remarkable women from vastly different backgrounds, with opposing political views and living ocea...
2025-03-0634 min
RTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: Red for RevolutionRed for Revolution is an enthralling audio drama that tells the passionate love story between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of 18-year-old Jazmine, who is coming of age and seeking wisdom from her grandmother, Ella. As Jazmine conducts heartfelt interviews with her grandmother, listeners are transported between the vibrant present and the tumultuous year of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with musical direction by Tammy L. Hall...
2025-01-2902 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: Red for RevolutionRed for Revolution is an enthralling audio drama that tells the passionate love story between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of 18-year-old Jazmine, who is coming of age and seeking wisdom from her grandmother, Ella. As Jazmine conducts heartfelt interviews with her grandmother, listeners are transported between the vibrant present and the tumultuous year of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with musical direction by Tammy L. Hall...
2025-01-2902 minRed for RevolutionRadiotopia Presents: Red for RevolutionRed for Revolution is an enthralling audio drama that tells the passionate love story between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of 18-year-old Jazmine, who is coming of age and seeking wisdom from her grandmother, Ella. As Jazmine conducts heartfelt interviews with her grandmother, listeners are transported between the vibrant present and the tumultuous year of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with musical direction by Tammy L. Hall...
2025-01-2902 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Weight For ItBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Weight For It - “Into Thin Air."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-3140 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Weight For ItBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Weight For It - “Into Thin Air."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-3140 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - This Day in Esoteric Political HistoryBest of Radiotopia 2024 - This Day in Esoteric Political History - “Dick Cheney Shoots Friend In The Face”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-3020 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - This Day in Esoteric Political HistoryBest of Radiotopia 2024 - This Day in Esoteric Political History - “Dick Cheney Shoots Friend In The Face”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-3020 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The West Wing WeeklyBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The West Wing Weekly - “The American President”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-291h 01RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The West Wing WeeklyBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The West Wing Weekly - “The American President”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-291h 01
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The StoopBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Stoop - “This Ain't Texas, It's Africa."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2834 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The StoopBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Stoop - “This Ain't Texas, It's Africa."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2834 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Song ExploderBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Song Exploder - “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Our House."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2727 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Song ExploderBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Song Exploder - “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Our House."It's not too late - Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is still on! Donate to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2727 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The Recipe with Kenji and DebBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Recipe with Kenji and Deb - “Popcorn”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2638 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The Recipe with Kenji and DebBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Recipe with Kenji and Deb - “Popcorn”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2638 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Shocking, Heartbreaking, TransformativeBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative - “Just a Girl with a Microphone."Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2540 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Shocking, Heartbreaking, TransformativeBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative - “Just a Girl with a Microphone."Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2540 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Radio DiariesBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Radio Diaries - “The John Birch Society”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2414 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Radio DiariesBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Radio Diaries - “The John Birch Society”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2414 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Normal GossipBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Normal Gossip - “The Suite Life of Rachelle and Kelsey”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-231h 01RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Normal GossipBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Normal Gossip - “The Suite Life of Rachelle and Kelsey”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-231h 01
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The Mortified PodcastBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Mortified Podcast - “The Origin Story”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2230 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The Mortified PodcastBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Mortified Podcast - “The Origin Story”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2230 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The Memory PalaceBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Memory Palace - “Lost Jobs”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you! And you can buy The Memory Palace book here.
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2024-12-2109 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The Memory PalaceBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Memory Palace - “Lost Jobs”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you! And you can buy The Memory Palace book here.
2024-12-2109 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The Kitchen Sisters PresentBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Kitchen Sisters Present - “Tupperware”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-2012 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The Kitchen Sisters PresentBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Kitchen Sisters Present - “Tupperware”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-2012 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - HyperfixedBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Hyperfixed - “Casey Wants to Believe”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-1933 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - HyperfixedBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Hyperfixed - “Casey Wants to Believe”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-1933 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - The HeartBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Heart - “EPILOGUE | Letter to Gaza”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-1810 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - The HeartBest of Radiotopia 2024 - The Heart - “EPILOGUE | Letter to Gaza”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-1810 min
This DayMail Delivery For Everyone (1896)**It's the Radiotopia fundraiser! We can only make this show with your support. Give now and help support This Day and all the independent shows at Radiotopia. Thank you! https://www.radiotopia.fm/donate**////[Today we're bringing you an episode from the archives]It’s September 29th. This day in 1896, a postal worker sets out to deliver the mail to ten rural towns in West Virginia. It’s the start of the Rural Free Delivery service.Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the program changed the way Americans got their mail, line...
2024-12-1719 minThis DayMail Delivery For Everyone (1896)**It's the Radiotopia fundraiser! We can only make this show with your support. Give now and help support This Day and all the independent shows at Radiotopia. Thank you! https://www.radiotopia.fm/donate**////[Today we're bringing you an episode from the archives]It’s September 29th. This day in 1896, a postal worker sets out to deliver the mail to ten rural towns in West Virginia. It’s the start of the Rural Free Delivery service.Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the program changed the way Americans got their mail, line...
2024-12-1719 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Hang UpBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Hang Up - “Speed Dial”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-1749 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Hang UpBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Hang Up - “Speed Dial”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-1749 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Ear HustleBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Ear Hustle - “What's Up, Michael Freeman?”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-1653 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Ear HustleBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Ear Hustle - “What's Up, Michael Freeman?”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-1653 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Benjamen Walker's Theory of EverythingBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything - "Not All Propaganda is Art" episode 1.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-151h 12Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Benjamen Walker's Theory of EverythingBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything - "Not All Propaganda is Art" episode 1.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-151h 12
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBest of Radiotopia - Articles of InterestBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Articles of Interest - “Nudity”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
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2024-12-1450 minRTP: Ad-FreeBest of Radiotopia - Articles of InterestBest of Radiotopia 2024 - Articles of Interest - “Nudity”.Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support audio with vision. Thank you!
2024-12-1450 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: Shocking, Heartbreaking, TransformativeArtist and documentarian Jess Shane posts a Craigslist ad: “Does your story need to be told? Tell it in a documentary! Seeking shocking, heartbreaking, and transformative stories for a new series about the documentary industry. Compensation provided.” After days of auditions, Shane casts four participants, each with varied relationships to why they want to share their stories, from Ernesto, a recovering addict and fashion model who dreams of making it big, to Judy, an unhoused senior who wants to get off the street and give voice to the homeless. Through the making of documentaries about the participants, the s...
2024-01-0902 minRTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: Shocking, Heartbreaking, TransformativeArtist and documentarian Jess Shane posts a Craigslist ad: “Does your story need to be told? Tell it in a documentary! Seeking shocking, heartbreaking, and transformative stories for a new series about the documentary industry. Compensation provided.” After days of auditions, Shane casts four participants, each with varied relationships to why they want to share their stories, from Ernesto, a recovering addict and fashion model who dreams of making it big, to Judy, an unhoused senior who wants to get off the street and give voice to the homeless. Through the making of documentaries about the participants, the s...
2024-01-0902 min
RTP: Ad-FreeIntroducing Weight For It from Radiotopia and ohitsBigRonStudiosIn this episode, we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new show out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Weight For It. Weight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling, and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies. We hope you’ll give Weight For It a try. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weight For It in your p...
2023-08-2412 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizIntroducing Weight For It from Radiotopia and ohitsBigRonStudiosIn this episode, we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new show out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Weight For It. Weight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling, and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies. We hope you’ll give Weight For It a try. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weight For It in your p...
2023-08-2412 minRTP: Ad-FreeIntroducing Hang Up from RadiotopiaToday we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new dating game show, out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Hang Up. In each season, one person (the Star) is matched with six prospective love interests (the Callers). They go on dates over the phone and never see each other. After the dates, the Star chooses one person to “hang up” on and eliminate from the show. But there’s a twist— in the end, the final, remaining Caller makes their own choice: to either choose the Star back and take an all-expenses-pa...
2023-07-2545 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizIntroducing Hang Up from RadiotopiaToday we’re introducing our Radiotopia Presents listeners to a brand new dating game show, out now from Radiotopia. It’s called Hang Up. In each season, one person (the Star) is matched with six prospective love interests (the Callers). They go on dates over the phone and never see each other. After the dates, the Star chooses one person to “hang up” on and eliminate from the show. But there’s a twist— in the end, the final, remaining Caller makes their own choice: to either choose the Star back and take an all-expenses-pa...
2023-07-2545 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 6 - Behind the CurtainA heads up for listeners, this episode references self-harm and suicide.Kel is struggling to find the right tools for their mental health issues when they hear about a new option — a therapy chatbot. The app is scripted by mental health professionals, but will it be helpful when Kel is in crisis? Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wan...
2023-03-2226 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 5 - Maybe I've Got a ProblemWhen too much solitude overwhelms Ryan during the shutdown, he finds solace in a chatbot named Audrey. But his new virtual friend becomes a full-on obsession, and his social isolation deepens. Here’s how chatbots are often designed to pull you into their world, and how users can become addicted to them. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and K...
2023-03-1528 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 4 - The Bots and the BeesA heads up for listeners, this episode contains references to sexual assault as well as content that may not be appropriate for younger ears.What does S-E-X look like with a B-O-T? Three app users open up about sex with AI chatbots and the ways that chatbots provide space to explore queer identity, BDSM, and solve marital issues… even when some of their spouses are in the dark about these private virtual lives.Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mar...
2023-03-0829 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 3 - The Rock Star and His MuseSuzy and Peter are soulmates, happily married and deeply in love for decades. When Peter’s health declines, Suzy discovers a surprising respite, and a potential new romance, with a charismatic rock star chatbot named Freddie.Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria...
2023-03-0123 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 2 - How Did We Get Here?When it comes to bots and their human creators, all kinds of relationships can develop. Some are from users like Julie, who needed a friend and made one with the help of an app. Then there are developers like Eugenia, who lost a real-life friend named Roman and created a bot from his memory. As it turns out, there’s a long history of people like Eugenia — people who create technology to help us grieve, love, and grow.Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and D...
2023-02-2225 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBot Love 1 - Looking for a FriendLiving in a new town and following a series of difficult personal experiences, Julie finds a new friend…by creating one using an AI-driven app.Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego...
2023-02-1524 min
RTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: Bot LoveComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: Bot LoveThe AI chatbot universe is deeper and bigger than the general public knows. Millions of users worldwide are creating deep emotional bonds, sometimes sexual and sometimes not, with their own AI-driven virtual humans. We meet Julie in Tennessee, Suzy in Atlanta and Kelly in the Midwest, people that are fighting depression, finding their true sexuality, and learning how to live, hand in hand, with the AI-driven humans they themselves created.Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network...
2023-02-0102 minBot LoveRadiotopia Presents: Bot LoveComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: Bot Love
The AI chatbot universe is deeper and bigger than the general public knows. Millions of users worldwide are creating deep emotional bonds, sometimes sexual and sometimes not, with their own AI-driven virtual humans. We meet Julie in Tennessee, Suzy in Atlanta and Kelly in the Midwest, people that are fighting depression, finding their true sexuality, and learning how to live, hand in hand, with the AI-driven humans they themselves created.
Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network...
2023-02-0102 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: Bot LoveComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: Bot LoveThe AI chatbot universe is deeper and bigger than the general public knows. Millions of users worldwide are creating deep emotional bonds, sometimes sexual and sometimes not, with their own AI-driven virtual humans. We meet Julie in Tennessee, Suzy in Atlanta and Kelly in the Midwest, people that are fighting depression, finding their true sexuality, and learning how to live, hand in hand, with the AI-driven humans they themselves created.Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network...
2023-02-0102 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizA Discussion and World Premiere — Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me w Jason Reynolds, Jad AbumradWe were delighted to premiere Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me at the 2022 Tribeca Festival. And today we’re sharing a recording of that premiere — a discussion with creator Jason Reynolds and audio trailblazer Jad Abumrad. Recorded live on June 18, 2022 at SVA Theatre in New York City.Special thanks to Davy Gardner, Julie Shapiro, David Cotrone, Candace McManus, and Elena Giovinazzo for making this event possible.My Mother Made Me is a production of Radiotopia Presents, and is written and narrated by Jason Reynolds with his mother, Isabell Reynolds. The series is produced by Mark Pagá...
2022-09-2847 minRTP: Ad-FreeA Discussion and World Premiere — Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me w Jason Reynolds, Jad AbumradWe were delighted to premiere Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me at the 2022 Tribeca Festival. And today we’re sharing a recording of that premiere — a discussion with creator Jason Reynolds and audio trailblazer Jad Abumrad. Recorded live on June 18, 2022 at SVA Theatre in New York City.Special thanks to Davy Gardner, Julie Shapiro, David Cotrone, Candace McManus, and Elena Giovinazzo for making this event possible.My Mother Made Me is a production of Radiotopia Presents, and is written and narrated by Jason Reynolds with his mother, Isabell Reynolds. The series is produced by Mark Pagá...
2022-09-2847 min
Passenger ListQ&A "5,000 Rupees..." from Radiotopia's Mumbai CrimeRadiotopia is thrilled to bring you another show from the creators of Passenger List — MUMBAI CRIME. Enjoy episode 1 from the first season, then head over to the Mumbai Crime feed to subscribe and listen to episode 2.
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Thomas is a contestant on the hit Indian TV show “Who Will Win A Billion”...As he ponders over the first question, his thoughts drift back to his childhood in Delhi – a baby abandoned on the steps of a church and brought up by well-meaning priest, Father Francis, until he is abandoned yet again
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2022-08-2215 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizCalligraphy & Sign LanguageMom and I talk candidly about how she taught me to believe in a Higher Power, even though I didn’t like church so much. We get into her many spiritual practices, stroll around Costco (where all miracles happen) and I visit my older brother Allen, for a long overdue catch-up. My Mother Made Me is a production of Radiotopia Presents, and is written and narrated by Jason Reynolds, with his mother, Isabell Reynolds. The series is produced by Mark Pagán and edited by Julie Shapiro, with production support from Yooree Losordo. Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mard...
2022-07-2731 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizLots of FlowersHappy 76th Birthday, Ma! In this episode, we celebrate her birthday with lunch at her favorite restaurant, where we talk about life, death, and how gratitude for each day doesn’t always mean we should skip the special ones, like birthdays — no matter how badly I want to skip my own. Every time. My Mother Made Me is a production of Radiotopia Presents, and is written and narrated by Jason Reynolds, with his mother, Isabell Reynolds. The series is produced by Mark Pagán and edited by Julie Shapiro, with production support from Yooree Losordo. Julie Shapiro and Au...
2022-07-2031 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizI Can Do AnythingHey, I’m Jason. But more importantly, meet my mother, Isabell. I’m not in the best mood for this introduction, because she raised me to be ambitious and selfless, which means she’s also raised me to be… overwhelmed. With life. But not to worry, my mother also knows exactly what to say to pull me out of a rut, which she does every Sunday, when I roll up to her house for our weekly visit.My Mother Made Me is a production of Radiotopia Presents, and is written and narrated by Jason Reynolds with his mother...
2022-07-1329 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: My Mother Made MeComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me.My Mother Made Me is a series from Radiotopia Presents, where writer Jason Reynolds and his mother, Isabell, explore their shared history, how she raised him, and what they’re teaching each other. It’s a love letter to their connection, an homage to parent-child friendship, and a testament to how growth can be perpetual, despite age or circumstance. Across four episodes, Jason and Isabell go deep – into birth, death and spirituality… but they also keep it light: pushing a cart through Costco, birthday lunches, and hitting the casi...
2022-07-0603 minRTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: My Mother Made MeComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: My Mother Made Me.My Mother Made Me is a series from Radiotopia Presents, where writer Jason Reynolds and his mother, Isabell, explore their shared history, how she raised him, and what they’re teaching each other. It’s a love letter to their connection, an homage to parent-child friendship, and a testament to how growth can be perpetual, despite age or circumstance. Across four episodes, Jason and Isabell go deep – into birth, death and spirituality… but they also keep it light: pushing a cart through Costco, birthday lunches, and hitting the casi...
2022-07-0603 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBehind the Series: a hit dog will hollerBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Radiotopia Presents. This week, we’re talking with the creative team behind our latest series, a hit dog will holler. Today's episode is full of spoilers — so if you haven't heard the series yet, we suggest finishing all the episodes before listening to this conversation. a hit dog will holler tells the story of two Black women activists who find their lives connected in surprising ways. Today, we sit down with three of the leading members of the team, writer Inda Craig...
2022-04-2722 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiza hit dog will holler 4 - every black personDru is livid at Gina for posting an interview without her knowledge and breaking the internet. Their phones start ringing. They couldn’t leave, but now they can’t stay.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Christina Gaillard. Performed by Cynthia K. McWilliams, J. Nicole Brooks, and Jacqueline Guillen. Show art by Yee Eun Nam.For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the producer. Production support from Yooree...
2022-04-0640 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiza hit dog will holler 3 - she hears it tooDru starts hearing the awful roar as well. It’s been days and she can’t leave Gina’s house. Damn. So, Gina steps in... and creates a whole (new) mess.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Christina Gaillard. Performed by Cynthia K. McWilliams, J. Nicole Brooks, and Jacqueline Guillen. Show art by Yee Eun Nam.For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the producer. Production support from Yoor...
2022-03-3037 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiza hit dog will holler 2 - black banksyDru, a part-time soundproofing installer, fails to fix Gina’s “roar” problem. And Gina nearly loses it, until she learns Dru’s secret identity.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Christina Gaillard. Performed by Cynthia K. McWilliams, J. Nicole Brooks, and Jacqueline Guillen. Show art by Yee Eun Nam.For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the producer. Production support from Yooree Losordo. Audrey Mardavich and Julie Shapiro are...
2022-03-2338 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiza hit dog will holler 1 - the roarGina is a podcast producer who gives snark like she’s paid for it—because she is. She’s popular with fans, followers, and frenemies. Until her life gets interrupted by a painfully loud roar.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Christina Gaillard. Performed by Cynthia K. McWilliams, J. Nicole Brooks, and Jacqueline Guillen. Show art by Yee Eun Nam.For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the produ...
2022-03-1635 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: a hit dog will hollerComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: a hit dog will holler.Gina’s pro-Black, political-yet-entertaining podcast is a welcome balm to her community. If she could only drown out the roar coming from outside. Dru comes to help, but she gets trapped too. Gina and Dru are two African-American women who can't leave, can't stay. It's about America. It's about time.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Chri...
2022-03-0901 minRTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: a hit dog will hollerComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: a hit dog will holler.Gina’s pro-Black, political-yet-entertaining podcast is a welcome balm to her community. If she could only drown out the roar coming from outside. Dru comes to help, but she gets trapped too. Gina and Dru are two African-American women who can't leave, can't stay. It's about America. It's about time.a hit dog will holler is written by Inda Craig-Galván. It is produced and directed by Gisele Regatão. Mixing and sound design by Sandra Lopez-Monsalve, with help from Isabel Hibbard. Music by Chri...
2022-03-0901 min
This DayOur Favorite "Making Trouble" StoriesAll this week, shows across the Radiotopia network are doing special episodes around the theme of “making trouble.” It’s being done to celebrate the Radiotopia fundraiser. If you want to support our work, become a member today at https://on.prx.org/367yNHv
For our contribution, we talk about how the word “trouble” has meant different things in different points in history. Then, we each nominate our favorite historical troublemakers.
Who’s yours? Let us know at thisdaypod.com or on social @thisdaypod
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2022-02-2421 minRTP: Ad-FreeMaking Trouble with Radiotopia PresentsBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Radiotopia Presents from Radiotopia. This week, we look back at the story quandaries, personal stakes, and tech blunders that made trouble for some of your favorite series from Radiotopia Presents. This bonus episode is part of a special Radiotopia-wide project. This week, shows across the network are releasing episodes on the theme “Making Trouble.” You can learn more and donate to support our work at radiotopia.fm.Behind the Series is hosted, written, and produced by Mark Pagán. Execut...
2022-02-2324 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizMaking Trouble with Radiotopia PresentsBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Radiotopia Presents from Radiotopia. This week, we look back at the story quandaries, personal stakes, and tech blunders that made trouble for some of your favorite series from Radiotopia Presents. This bonus episode is part of a special Radiotopia-wide project. This week, shows across the network are releasing episodes on the theme “Making Trouble.” You can learn more and donate to support our work at radiotopia.fm.Behind the Series is hosted, written, and produced by Mark Pagán. Execut...
2022-02-2324 min
This DayBirth of The Peace Symbol (1958) w/ Ian ChillagIt’s the Radiotopia fundraiser! We couldn’t make this show without your support. Become a member now at radiotopia.fm
It’s February 22nd. This day in 1958, in advance of a massive nuclear disarmament protest in London, designer Gerald Holtom came up with a simple design that would go on to be the logo not just for the no-nukes movement, but come to be known as the peace symbol.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Ian Chillag of Everything is Alive to talk about Holtom’s original design, whether the peace symbol is now hope...
2022-02-2218 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizS***hole Country BONUS: AfroQueer's Ghana 21Radiotopia Presents and S***hole Country is proud to present a bonus episode from AfroQueer. 2021 has been a really rough year for Ghana’s LGBTQI people. Police raided and shut down a queer community center in Accra; 21 people attending a paralegal workshop in the city of Ho were arrested and locked up for 21 days before the case was dropped; and eight MPs have come up with draft legislation that, if adopted, makes it a crime just to be queer or a queer ally. But the LGBT community are fighting back - with a #KilltheBill campaign. Ghanaian filmmaker, Edem Robby, re...
2021-12-2226 min
AppearancesRadiotopia Presents: S***hole CountryHi. It’s nice to be back in your ears.
We want to tell you about a new series we think Appearances listeners will especially like. It’s called S***hole Country and it’s an audio memoir about the many, many complexities of being second generation American. And, it’s a story told with a lot of love.
To hear more, subscribe to Radiotopia Presents in your podcast app of choice.
2021-11-1009 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizRadiotopia Presents: S***hole CountryComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: S***hole Country.Afia Kaakyire has a decision to make. And by God, her family is going to help her figure this s*** out.Join her in this eight-part podcast series as she forages for her family’s guidance in their shared histories during a long-awaited trip to Ghana — true tales dipped in green card anxieties, complicated love, an “Are You the One?” marathon, and liberal portions of the world’s best jollof.S***hole Country is written, narrated, sound designed by Afia Kaakyire, and produced by Afia and M...
2021-10-0607 minS***hole CountryRadiotopia Presents: S***hole CountryComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: S***hole Country.Afia Kaakyire has a decision to make. And by God, her family is going to help her figure this s*** out.Join her in this eight-part podcast series as she forages for her family’s guidance in their shared histories during a long-awaited trip to Ghana — true tales dipped in green card anxieties, complicated love, an “Are You the One?” marathon, and liberal portions of the world’s best jollof.S***hole Country is written, narrated, sound designed by Afia Kaakyire, and produced by Afia and M...
2021-10-0607 minRTP: Ad-FreeRadiotopia Presents: S***hole CountryComing up next on Radiotopia Presents: S***hole Country.Afia Kaakyire has a decision to make. And by God, her family is going to help her figure this s*** out.Join her in this eight-part podcast series as she forages for her family’s guidance in their shared histories during a long-awaited trip to Ghana — true tales dipped in green card anxieties, complicated love, an “Are You the One?” marathon, and liberal portions of the world’s best jollof.S***hole Country is written, narrated, sound designed by Afia Kaakyire, and produced by Afia and M...
2021-10-0607 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBehind the Series: A Frontman EmergesBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Radiotopia Presents from Radiotopia. This week, we talk with someone who's had a lot to do with the sound of Radiotopia Presents, Ian Coss.Ian has played a key role in creating some of our favorite series, starting with the very first show featured on Radiotopia Presents (then called Showcase): Ways of Hearing (2017), and including our most recent series, Blind Guy Travels, which he produced and sound designed. After taking on many supporting roles in Radiotopia productions over the past few...
2021-09-0149 minRTP: Ad-FreeBehind the Series: A Frontman EmergesBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Radiotopia Presents from Radiotopia. This week, we talk with someone who's had a lot to do with the sound of Radiotopia Presents, Ian Coss.Ian has played a key role in creating some of our favorite series, starting with the very first show featured on Radiotopia Presents (then called Showcase): Ways of Hearing (2017), and including our most recent series, Blind Guy Travels, which he produced and sound designed. After taking on many supporting roles in Radiotopia productions over the past few...
2021-09-0149 minPassenger ListAfter the Hum from Radiotopia's The TruthWe’d like to share another fiction podcast we think you’ll like, from our fellow Radiotopia show The Truth.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman faces her fears of the outside world in order to save her sister.
Written by Mary McDonnell, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Associate produced by Sophie Yalkezian and Cara Ehlenfeldt.
Performed by Marisa Brau, Jessica Morgan, James Dwyer, Gregory Jones, and Rachel Botchan.
Other episodes in the “Hum” series on The Truth:
EPISODE 2: INTO THE HUM - http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2020/9/9/into-the...
2021-07-1928 min
RTP: Ad-FreeBehind the Series: Introducing Radiotopia PresentsBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Showcase from Radiotopia. This week, we conclude Behind the Series with a big update. Showcase is back! And we’re back as...Radiotopia Presents, your destination for limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. To help celebrate, we talk with Radiotopia’s Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich about what listeners can expect from Radiotopia Presents, what they look for in limited-run podcast series, and the childhood sleuth that deserves a daily podcast. Plus, a special hello and series preview from the host of t...
2021-05-2614 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBehind the Series: Introducing Radiotopia PresentsBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Showcase from Radiotopia. This week, we conclude Behind the Series with a big update. Showcase is back! And we’re back as...Radiotopia Presents, your destination for limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. To help celebrate, we talk with Radiotopia’s Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich about what listeners can expect from Radiotopia Presents, what they look for in limited-run podcast series, and the childhood sleuth that deserves a daily podcast. Plus, a special hello and series preview from the host of t...
2021-05-2614 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizBehind the Series: The StoopBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Showcase from Radiotopia. This week, we revisit The Stoop.A warm, funny, and intimate podcast that tells stories about the black diaspora, The Stoop has had an interesting run with Radiotopia. After landing as a top ten finalist in Radiotopia’s 2016 Podquest search, The Stoop launched a year later as an independent podcast, released a four-episode run on Showcase in 2018, and returned three years later as the newest network show to join Radiotopia. As The Stoop moves into this next stage wi...
2021-05-1921 minRTP: Ad-FreeBehind the Series: The StoopBehind the Series is a short-run series about the shows previously featured on this very podcast: Showcase from Radiotopia. This week, we revisit The Stoop.A warm, funny, and intimate podcast that tells stories about the black diaspora, The Stoop has had an interesting run with Radiotopia. After landing as a top ten finalist in Radiotopia’s 2016 Podquest search, The Stoop launched a year later as an independent podcast, released a four-episode run on Showcase in 2018, and returned three years later as the newest network show to join Radiotopia. As The Stoop moves into this next stage wi...
2021-05-1921 min
Benjamen Walker's Theory of EverythingToE 2019 Radiotopia Fundraiser Spectacular!Every Radiotopia podcast created a special episode for the 2019 Fundraiser. Many of these gems focus on the idea of a dream show as in what would your dream show be? well I am already making my dream show and that is thanks to you dear listener. Yes, sometimes there are sponsors but the majority of the support for this podcast comes from listeners who donate to the Radiotopia annual fundraiser. In fact it is thanks to you that I have the freedom to say no to particular brands and products who would like to connect with you. So for o...
2019-12-1813 min
The Kitchen Sisters Present130 - Lipstick Traces — Dreaming in PublicThey say the average woman dies with a pound of lipstick in her stomach. “I have a feeling when I go they’ll find five,” says Davia Nelson of The Kitchen Sisters. Along with radio and podcasting, lipstick is a bit of an obsession. Over the years of producing and fundraising for our stories, we began to merge the two and started thinking that an intriguing way to raise money for public media storytelling might just be our own line of lipstick.
The Kitchen Sisters are Dreaming in Public of starting a line of lipstick, partnering with the rig...
2019-12-0503 min
The Mortified PodcastBonus Episode featuring The Radiotopia FamilyIn honor of Radiotopia's 2018 fundraiser, we present a super fun bonus episode featuring some of your favorite personalities from the network. Show your support for independent artists by making a donation at radiotopia.fm.
2018-12-0615 min
RTP: Ad-FreeEscape to Radiotopia with Three New ShowsThis summer, grab your earbuds and escape to Radiotopia! Take us along on your road trips, outdoor adventures and simple staycations. We’re launching a new Showcase from Radiotopia series, two new Radiotopia shows, plus new seasons and series from your already beloved Radiotopia podcasts.New shows will include ZigZag, in which two entrepreneurial women (Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant, formerly of Note to Self) set out to change the direction of journalism, capitalism, and their lives; Everything is Alive, an unscripted interview show with inanimate objects; and in Showcase from Radiotopia, the series, The Great God of...
2018-05-3106 minRadiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizEscape to Radiotopia with Three New ShowsThis summer, grab your earbuds and escape to Radiotopia! Take us along on your road trips, outdoor adventures and simple staycations. We’re launching a new Showcase from Radiotopia series, two new Radiotopia shows, plus new seasons and series from your already beloved Radiotopia podcasts.New shows will include ZigZag, in which two entrepreneurial women (Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant, formerly of Note to Self) set out to change the direction of journalism, capitalism, and their lives; Everything is Alive, an unscripted interview show with inanimate objects; and in Showcase from Radiotopia, the series, The Great God of...
2018-05-3106 min
Radiotopia Presents: We're Doing the WizIntroducing… Showcase from RadiotopiaRadiotopia is pleased to introduce Showcase, a new podcast featuring original series of all stripes, from producers around the world. For this intro episode, Roman Mars (99% Invisible host / creator and Radiotopia partner) talks with Julie Shapiro (Radiotopia executive producer) about the project. Hint: This is a podcast for the adventurous listener.Plus! Hear a preview of the first Showcase series, a six-parter about listening in the digital age, from acclaimed musician, writer and thinker Damon Krukowski (Galaxie 500, Damon and Naomi). Each episode looks at a different way that the switch from analog to digital audio is changing...
2017-07-3112 minRTP: Ad-FreeIntroducing… Showcase from RadiotopiaRadiotopia is pleased to introduce Showcase, a new podcast featuring original series of all stripes, from producers around the world. For this intro episode, Roman Mars (99% Invisible host / creator and Radiotopia partner) talks with Julie Shapiro (Radiotopia executive producer) about the project. Hint: This is a podcast for the adventurous listener.Plus! Hear a preview of the first Showcase series, a six-parter about listening in the digital age, from acclaimed musician, writer and thinker Damon Krukowski (Galaxie 500, Damon and Naomi). Each episode looks at a different way that the switch from analog to digital audio is changing...
2017-07-3112 min
The Mortified Podcast37: Mortified’s Monsters of HalloweenThis special Mortified Mixtape to Halloween features three tales of kids obsessed with demons, vampires and ghosts. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Become a supporter of Radiotopia shows @ radiotopia.fm.
2015-10-2620 min