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Gumbuster

From: WFUV
Series: Odd Jobs
Length: 01:27

A New Yorker who has the technology and the will to scrape gum off the sidewalk. Read the full description.
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Default-piece-image-2 In his own words, Anthony Mulay explains the technology he uses to rid New York City's sidewalks of gum patches, and where his machine gets the most use.

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Piece Description

In his own words, Anthony Mulay explains the technology he uses to rid New York City's sidewalks of gum patches, and where his machine gets the most use.

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Review of Gumbuster

This is not just cleaning up chewing gum from the sidewalk with a spray can and a scraper, apparently now, there's a more complicated way. This guy is colorful, and glad to have heard his side of the story. Great people-centered element.

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Review of Gumbuster

I really like this piece. The narrator's voice was so authentic to NYC and his storytelling skills drew me to the piece even more. That coupled w/the nat sound and the quirkiness of the topic make it a memorable piece.

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Review of Gumbuster

To be honest, I had never thought about "gum polution."
I liked this little piece. The earnestness of the speaker and the convoluted - but very serious - language used to describe the act of removing gum from the sidewalks of New York, hooked me.

Timing and Cues

Program: Street Performer
Producer: Evelyn Lombardo and Shane D’April (dee-APE-rill), WFUV, New York

SUGGESTED HOST INTRO:
People make a living doing all kinds of odd jobs. Here's a guy who’s found a niche scraping gum off the sidewalks.

SUGGESTED HOST TAG:
The Gumbuster comes to us from producers Evelyn Lombardo and Shane D’April (dee-APE-rill) at WFUV in New York City.

RUNDOWN (Timings & Cues):

:00-1:27

IQ: "My name is Anthony Mulay…"
OQ: "...I don’t mind so much." Then brief applause fade.

MODE: Mono

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