Playlist: Mitch Skinner's Portfolio
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Minnesota beer bill
From Mitch Skinner | 03:54
Mitch Skinner finds out Surly Brewery's influence on local beer and politics.
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Mitch Skinner finds out Surly Brewery's influence on local beer and politics.
Action Radio!
From Mitch Skinner | 04:07
Mild-mannered reporter Mitch Skinner considers how comics and comic books work as a medium.
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- Action Radio!
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Mild-mannered reporter Mitch Skinner considers how comics and comic books work as a medium.
Repeated experiences
From Mitch Skinner | 05:32
Mitch Skinner looks into repetition and why he (and the rest of us) plays Pokemon so much
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Mitch Skinner looks into repetition and why he (and the rest of us) plays Pokemon so much
'Geeky' girls (and women too!)
From Mitch Skinner | 04:59
Mitch Skinner unravels the super-secret existence of America's "geeky girl".
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Mitch Skinner unravels the super-secret existence of America's "geeky girl".
Translating culture
From Mitch Skinner | 05:13
Mitch Skinner examines the process of translating texts from Japanese to American audiences.
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- Translating culture
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Mitch Skinner examines the process of translating texts from Japanese to American audiences.
Mississippi River scenery
From Mitch Skinner | 05:05
Mitch Skinner takes a tour of the Mississippi's scenic spots.
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Mitch Skinner takes a tour of the Mississippi's scenic spots.
State of fencing
From Mitch Skinner | 05:42
Culture Queue producer Mitch Skinner examining how fencing morphed from bloody dueling into a sport and Olympic competition.
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- State of fencing
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Culture Queue producer Mitch Skinner examining how fencing morphed from bloody dueling into a sport and Olympic competition.
Post 9/11 Islamophobia
From Mitch Skinner | 04:20
Mitch Skinner closes out the show by talking with Minnesota Muslims about how they were affected by 9/11.
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Mitch Skinner closes out the show by talking with Minnesota Muslims about how they were affected by 9/11.
Minnesota Hmong burial rights
From Mitch Skinner | 06:20
Culture Queue producer Mitch Skinner looks at the movement in Minnesota to extend military burial rights in state and federal cemeteries to Hmong and Lao veterans of the 'Secret War.'
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Culture Queue producer Mitch Skinner looks at the movement in Minnesota to extend military burial rights in state and federal cemeteries to Hmong and Lao veterans of the 'Secret War.'
Comic-Con and Men Writing For Women
From Mitch Skinner | 05:04
Mitch Skinner goes to San Diego Comic-Con and talks to men who write well-rounded female characters.
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Mitch Skinner goes to San Diego Comic-Con and talks to men who write well-rounded female characters.
Booking the Trend
From Mitch Skinner | 05:12
Mitch Skinner finds out how to survive while selling traditional books.
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Mitch Skinner finds out how to survive while selling traditional books.
Donut Cooperative
From Mitch Skinner | 05:28
Mitch Skinner investigates and reviews the (now-defunct) donut co-op.
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Mitch Skinner investigates and reviews the (now-defunct) donut co-op.
Batman Live
From Mitch Skinner | 05:15
Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
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- Batman Live
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Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
Batman Live
From Mitch Skinner | 05:15
Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
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- Batman Live
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Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
Dungeons & Dragons In the Digital Age
From Mitch Skinner | 05:27
Mitch Skinner talks about table top games in today's electronic-oriented market. Includes an interview with singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith.
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- Dungeons & Dragons In the Digital Age
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Mitch Skinner talks about table top games in today's electronic-oriented market. Includes an interview with singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith.
Batman Live
From Mitch Skinner | 05:15
Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
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- Batman Live
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Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.
Zombie Pub Crawl 2012
From Mitch Skinner | 04:09
Mitch Skinner goes to the 8th annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis/St. Paul and finds out how it's affecting local businesses.
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Mitch Skinner goes to the 8th annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis/St. Paul and finds out how it's affecting local businesses.
Bikes As A Symbol
From Mitch Skinner | 04:58
Mitch Skinner looks at the use of bikes as a symbol for freedom and for protest.
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- Bikes As A Symbol
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Mitch Skinner looks at the use of bikes as a symbol for freedom and for protest.
Record Store Day
From Mitch Skinner | 05:29
Mitch Skinner looks at the history of Record Store Day. He also finds out what's in store for 2012.
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Mitch Skinner looks at the history of Record Store Day. He also finds out what's in store for 2012.
Brick by Brick
From Mitch Skinner | 04:45
Mitch Skinner explores the world of Lego and some of its intricate designs.
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- Brick by Brick
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Mitch Skinner explores the world of Lego and some of its intricate designs.
Writing For the Ear or: Radio Radio
From Mitch Skinner | 05:32
Mitch Skinner looks at a new production trying to bring back old radio theater. Plus, he talks to John Moe, host of Wits, about the medium.
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- Writing For the Ear or: Radio Radio
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Mitch Skinner looks at a new production trying to bring back old radio theater. Plus, he talks to John Moe, host of Wits, about the medium.
Kidney Thief or: P.O.S.
From Mitch Skinner | 05:56
Mitch Skinner talks to rapper P.O.S. about his new album and his search for a new kidney.
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- Kidney Thief or: P.O.S.
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Mitch Skinner talks to rapper P.O.S. about his new album and his search for a new kidney.
Supper With Shakespeare
From Mitch Skinner | 05:10
Mitch Skinner looks at a new food-art exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and finds out about banqueting in Shakespeare's day.
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- Supper With Shakespeare
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Mitch Skinner looks at a new food-art exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and finds out about banqueting in Shakespeare's day.