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Fantastic Negrito reflects on winning inaugural NPR Tiny Desk Contest, upcycling and Bay Area greats
By: Ian Saint
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Roughly 7,000 artists submit NPR Tiny Desk Contest applications every year. Fantastic Negrito was the first contest winner and he’s won three Grammys since his electrifying… Read More
Now Playing: ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’: Tell the same story with different results
By: Gordon Briggs
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If you’re an avid movie watcher, it happens from time to time: you go to the theater to watch two different movies by different filmmakers, yet it feels like you’re… Read More
Omarion talks B2K reunion, allure in music videos, reclaiming the backflip & new millennium optimism
By: Ian Saint
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOUB) — R&B star Omarion, frontman of B2K, brings the Millennium Tour to Ohio with the group, alongside Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, Amerie, Jeremih, Waka Flocka, Yung Joc,… Read More
Now Playing: ‘The Drama’ is a dark anti-rom-com guaranteed to divide audiences
By: Gordon Briggs
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“What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” That’s the question that slowly snowballs and unravels a relationship in The Drama, a pitch-black comedy about love, judgment, and the nature of… Read More
Film on influential songwriter Jason Molina to world premiere at Athens International Film + Video Festival
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Tommy Nickoloff is about to premiere his first film. He is 54 years old. It took this long not because the opportunity never arose, but because,… Read More
Now Playing: Space Race Cinema
By: Gordon Briggs
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This week, NASA made history again when the Artemis II crew completed a journey around the moon. This time, TV and phone screens showed us a view of Planet Earth… Read More
Eighth Annual Walk, Talk, and Roll highlights accessibility issues in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens City Commission on Disabilities is hosting its 8th Annual Walk, Talk, and Roll on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm at the Athens County… Read More
Now Playing: ‘The Librarians’ is an informative look into the battle over book banning
By: Gordon Briggs
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The subject of banned books has always interested me. I’ve always believed that if people are actively trying to prevent you from reading a certain book, it’s probably a book… Read More
‘No Sleep ‘Til Kyiv’ captures the civilian road to supporting Ukraine’s front lines
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the piercing cold hours of an early November morning, a disciplined procession of vehicles moves through the dark outside Tallinn, Estonia. Painted in hues of… Read More
The 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival returns to Athena Cinema April 13–19
By: Hannah Jamieson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival returns to the Athena Cinema (20 South Court Street) from April 13–19, featuring 200 films from nearly 60… Read More
‘All Things Equal’ brings Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s story to life at Peoples Bank Theatre
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Long before she became a cultural icon known for her pioneering work advancing gender equality, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a teenager mourning the loss of her… Read More
Now Playing : Outer space, inner turmoil
By: Gordon Briggs
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Project Hail Mary has been a hit with audiences worldwide. However, the film is one in a series set in outer space that explores the theme of isolation. Here are… Read More
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Photos: Die Spitz deliver high-energy set in Columbus
By: Henry Day
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – WOUB photographer Henry Day captured images of Die Spitz during the band’s performance at Ace of Cups (2619 North High Street) on Wednesday, March 25. The… Read More
Body Count’s Ernie C on staying loud, angry, and relevant
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Rock and hip-hop have shared a close relationship for decades, surging into the mainstream in the ’90s with the rise of nu-metal. In 1990, however, a… Read More
Castle Rat’s Riley Pinkerton talks life, death and 12-foot rats with WOUB ahead of Sonic Temple
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – High fantasy has long been part of rock and metal’s DNA, going back to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Now, in the 21st century, Castle Rat… Read More
Now Playing: ‘Project Hail Mary’ delivers a humorous sci-fi crowd pleaser
By: Gordon Briggs
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Our sun is dying, and Earth doesn’t have much longer to live. Our only hope is a crew of astronauts who will build a ship, launch into space, and carry… Read More
Now Playing: ‘Love Hurts’ – three movies about killer couples
By: Gordon Briggs
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The recent movie The Bride! is the latest edition of the series of films I call “Killer Couple” films. These are classics like Bonnie & Clyde or True Romance that… Read More
OU Alumna Robin Smith to present Vietnam War documentaries at Athena Cinema Sunday
By: WOUB Culture Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University alumna and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robin Smith will return to Athens on March 29 to present two documentaries about her father, a U.S. Marine… Read More
Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood talks new album, songwriting process and next generation of southern rock ahead of Stuart’s performance
By: Julia Weber
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Though some may know Patterson Hood for the raucous southern rock of the Drive-By Truckers, his latest album Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams is anything but…. Read More
McKinley James on growing up in music and finding his own sound
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Rising roots artist McKinley James will bring his blend of classic soul and gritty, guitar-driven blues to the 33rd annual River City Blues Festival this weekend,… Read More
Now Playing: ‘The Bride!’ is a memorable mess of a monster movie
By: Gordon Briggs
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The new film The Bride! is a mess, but what do we mean when we say ‘mess’? The definition refers to a state of disorder, untidiness, or dirtiness, often referring… Read More
John Németh on keeping the blues alive ahead of River City Blues Festival
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Few modern blues artists command a stage quite like John Németh. The Grammy-nominated singer, harmonica player, and songwriter has spent more than two decades electrifying audiences… Read More
Blood Incantation’s Morris Kolontyrsky on cosmic death metal and ‘Absolute Elsewhere’
By: Nicholas Kobe
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CHICAGO, Illinois (WOUB) – Blood Incantation combines death metal and prog rock in a way that proves you can have your cake and eat it too. The band writes massive,… Read More
This Week On Radio Free Athens: March 14, 2026
By: WOUB Culture Team
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Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program…. Read More
Blues musician Brandon Santini reflects on genre, musical tradition, and the power of live performance ahead of River City Blues Festival
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Blues harmonica player Brandon Santini has spent more than two decades establishing himself as one of the genre’s most dynamic contemporary performers. Raised in North Carolina… Read More
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