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Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Texas Standard, Typewriter Rodeo

200 episodes

2 months ago

These poems are written for and read aloud on the Texas Standard radio program. They're topical, typed on an actual typewriter and created by members of the Typewriter Rodeo.

Texas Standard airs Monday through Friday on more than 20 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.

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These poems are written for and read aloud on the Texas Standard radio program. They're topical, typed on an actual typewriter and created by members of the Typewriter Rodeo.

Texas Standard airs Monday through Friday on more than 20 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.

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Episodes (20/200)

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Is it Friday yet?

This Typewriter Rodeo poem for the Texas Standard gives three perspectives on one nearly universal question — is it Friday yet?

1 year ago

1 minute 58 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Texas Standard’s Typewriter Rodeo operates by request — this poem came from a suggestion by a listener identified as @earthweaver, who asked for some verses celebrating NPR.

1 year ago

1 minute 45 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Little Free Libraries

You can find Little Free Libraries in front yards, parks, and near community buildings. There are few rules and much to be discovered. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

1 year ago

1 minute 37 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

We’ll all have unavoidable goodbyes on Earth. The details may be different but those left living will undoubtedly face big and complex and changing feelings. This Typewriter Rodeo poem offers one experience as an example.

1 year ago

2 minutes 6 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

How to Go For a Walk

It’s one way to enjoy your neighborhood and maybe work up a little sweat. But do you need a little motivation to go for a walk? This Typewriter Rodeo poem says you can’t do it wrong.

1 year ago

1 minute 20 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Celebrating the Positive

Sometimes the outlook is bleak — or even downright awful. Even in the worst case scenario, some find hope in identifying the good. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 45 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

The Ozark Howler

Texas Standard has been Tracking Texas Cryptids. Some are known for their distinctive appearance. Others are known for their unique sounds. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 3 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Neighborhood Halloween

Some blocks are trick-or-treat duds — no porch lights on, no one ready with the Halloween candy, no one home? Other blocks, are like the one that inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. (And maybe, there’s even the full-sized candy bar house!)

2 years ago

1 minute 33 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

The Texas Standard team is Tracking Texas Cryptids this spooky season. There’s La Lechuza, the Hairy Man of Round Rock — and the Jackalope? One of these is a bit more adorable than abominable. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 23 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

The Beast of Bear Creek

This spooky season, Texas Standard is Tracking Texas Cryptids. The Typewriter Rodeo team is also in on the hunt. The target of this poem is said to live in Kimble County.

2 years ago

1 minute 36 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Music Festivals

With temperatures (finally) cooling down, music festival season is ramping up across Texas. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 21 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Why the Barbie Movie is Causing so Many Break-Ups: Some Theories

The Barbie film was one of the summer’s runaway hits. Some may be still feeling ripple effects from it. That inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

2 minutes 9 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Summer’s Over

The last official day for summer in 2023 is Sept. 23. Though the temperatures haven’t really changed that much yet, many are embracing the early signs of fall. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 24 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

The Benefits of Cheese

Some Typewriter Rodeo poems are serious. Some are timely. This one is about cheese.

2 years ago

1 minute 3 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Summer Training

While school is beginning again, the calendar still reads summer — and so does the temperature gauge. This Typewriter Rodeo poem embraces the challenge of exercising in the heat. Still, be careful out there!

2 years ago

1 minute 43 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

A New Teacher’s First Week at School

The new school year typically focuses a bunch on the students. But this Typewriter Rodeo poem takes the perspective of an educator.

2 years ago

2 minutes 2 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

Not every day seems easy — or even “good.” But support from those who love us can remind us that every day has the potential to be our best. Maybe it’s just a matter of perspective. That’s what inspires us about this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

2 years ago

1 minute 38 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

A Tribute to Typewriters

If there’s one thing we know about the folks at Typewriter Rodeo, it’s that they’re into expressing themselves through poetry. But why via typewriters? And not just any ol’ electric typewriter — but vintage, manual typewriters. This poem explores that.

2 years ago

1 minute 27 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

What My Grandmother Taught Me

There are plenty of quotes about age and wisdom. This Typewriter Rodeo poem doesn’t pull from stereotype or adage. It’s just a real-life example of a good lesson passed down.

2 years ago

1 minute 30 seconds

Texas Standard » Typewriter Rodeo

The McDonald Observatory

(AKA the stars at night) This Typewriter Rodeo poems celebrates one of Texas’ most beloved scientific treasures.

2 years ago

1 minute 51 seconds