Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'embpp'

Philadelphia's Gum Tree Cut Down

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

For the first installment in a series on unlikely landmarks, the BPP talks to business owners on Philadelphia's South Street about what locals call the "gum tree." For years, it was a repository for chewed gum. But the neighborhood is sprucing up, and the tree has been cut down.

Inspired by a Trip to Vegas: 'I'll Fly Away'

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:55:00 EDT

BPP producer Dan Pashman returns from a Southwestern vacation with Vegas culture shock and a renewed love of a song.

BPP Book Club Intros Next Pick: 'Petropolis'

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Bryant Park Project Book Club host Sarah Goodyear introduces the BPP's new selection: "Petropolis," by Anya Ulinich.

'BPP' Jukebox: The Mates of State

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

We drop a quarter in the BPP Jukebox and hear the band Mates of State, live in the BPP studios.

Talking Neil Gaiman at the BPP Book Club Meeting

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:21:00 EDT

In Anansi Boys, Neil Gaiman spins a world where reality and fantasy comfortably co-exist, where a loser is revealed as a god. BPP Book Club moderator Sarah Goodyear kicks off the discussion of this month's selection.

'BPP' Jukebox: Sondre Lerche's Scandinavian Cool

Mon, 19 May 2008 09:33:00 EDT

Put a quarter in the BPP Jukebox to hear a live performance of "To Be Surprised," a track recorded by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche at the Bryant Park Project studios.

Best Thing You Can Do Is Watch Krulwich

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

The 12th Annual Webby Awards are announced tomorrow. NPR is nominated for many — including best overall radio site. Robert Krulwich — and his team of Odd Todd and BPP Video Producer Win Rosenfeld — have also been nominated in the Best Use of Animation/Motion Graphics category for their feature on carbon.

Another Week to Join the 'BPP' Book Club

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT

What's clicking on the BPP blog, including an update on this month's book club selection, Aryn Kyle's The God of Animals.

Seattle's Smoosh Rocks Kids-at-Work Day

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:16:00 EDT

The three Seattle sisters — ages 11, 14 and 16 — have opened for Pearl Jam, Death Cab for Cutie, and Sleater-Kinney. This week, they played two new, unrecorded songs in an actual BPP cubicle. Watch video of the Smoosh mini-concert.

MySpace Phenom Kate Nash Rocks Out

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:28:00 EDT

The English-Irish singer-songwriter stopped by the BPP studios to discuss her latest album, Merry Happy, and to play a few of her favorite songs.

No Shoes: The Triumph of Duh-Feet

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT

What's clicking on the BPP blog, featuring the world-wide sensation created by "Feet Hurt? Stop Wearing Shoes," a story on yesterday's show.

Seeking a Not-So-Extinct Gotham Salamander

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT

BPP Web editor Laura Conaway undertook an urban expedition with the editor of a new Web site cataloging nature discoveries. In a Manhattan park, Conaway turned over a log and found a scientific miracle.

Dancing, Singing and Stealing with Jason Mraz

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:09:00 EDT

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz performs in the BPP studios and discusses his forthcoming album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things, which debuts May 13.

Rogue Wave Rocks at 'Heaven's Gate'

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:19:00 EDT

Rogue Wave earned acclaim for its latest album, Asleep at Heaven's Gate. This summer the musicians open for Jack Johnson and Death Cab for Cutie, tonight they're on Letterman and now they're live in the BPP studio.

Matchmaker Specializes in Feathered Companions

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT

What's clicking on the BPP blog, including a video from producer Win Rosenfeld that introduces a pet salesmen in New York who carefully screens candidates for his prize birds.