The Casual Observer | Satire | wprnPublicRadio.com Interview with SUPERMAN (Vol.1 – 1952 – 1958) Written by Rob DeMarco CASUAL OBSERVER: Thank you, Superman, for taking the time for this interview; I know your time is precious. SM: Crime never takes a vacation. CO: I’d like…
What (If Anything) is Good About Winter
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com What (If Anything) is Good About Winter Written by Rob DeMarco – Read by Adam Scull The majority of people regard summer as their favorite season, and we know all the reasons why. Many people look forward to autumn as an escape from the heat and enjoy…
Lies: The New Normal?
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com Lies: The New Normal? Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull Lies: The New Normal? John Lennon wrote, “All I want is the truth. Just give me some truth.” In the movie A FEW GOOD MEN, Jack Nicholson’s character states, “ You can’t handle the truth.” Some…
Why Popcorn Pops
Arts & Culture | wprnPublicRadio.com Why Popcorn Pops Written and Read by Adam Scull Imagine each popcorn kernel as a tiny, sealed pot with a bit of water inside. When you put popcorn in the microwave, it’s like putting these tiny pots on a hot stove. The microwave heats the kernels, and…
An Interview with Author R.G.Belsky by Adam Scull
The Book Nook | wprnPublicRadio.com An Interview with Author R.G.Belsky by Adam Scull About Broadcast Blues Wendy Kyle took secrets to her grave—now, Clare Carlson is digging them up. New York City has no shortage of crime, making for a busy schedule for TV newswoman Clare Carlson. But not all crimes are created equal,…
‘Happy As a Clam’
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com ‘Happy As a Clam’ Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull ‘Happy as a clam in high water’, or so the saying goes. The average person does not think about clams unless they are at a restaurant that serves them in various ways. So, it is safe…
Remembering Jean Shepard
Essay – Remembering Jean Shepard | wprnPublicRadio.com Written and read by Adam Scull Jean Shepard, a renowned American storyteller, captivated audiences for decades with his unique blend of humor, wit, and nostalgia. His radio career, particularly on New York’s WOR, spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s, showcasing his talent for improvisation and…
70 Years Of Corvettes
70 Years Of Corvettes | wprnPublicRadio.com Written and Read by Adam Scull It’s been 70 years since the Corvette was introduced. The Corvette is an iconic American sports car that has evolved over the years, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide. Let’s take a journey through the different generations of the Corvette,…
Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.2)
The Casual Observer | wprnPublicRadio.com Old Sayings – In Songs. (Vol.2) Written by Rob Demarco – Read by Adam Scull Old Sayings….In Songs. (Vol.2) We hear and read ‘Old Sayings’ all the time. It occurred to me that many have been put into song, some verbatim and some just referred to. Here…
What Major Events Happened 60 years ago?
What major events happened 60 years ago? John Kennedy Elected President. U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down Over Russia. … Berlin Wall Erected. … James Meredith Registers at University of Mississippi. … Kennedy Assassinated – Lyndon Johnson President. … Civil Rights Act. … First Spacewalks. … China’s Cultural Revolution. … Thurgood Marshall First African-American U.S. Supreme…