Patrick Murray
@nprpatrick.bsky.social
Audio Engineer & Production Support for NPR since 1997. TD Emeritus of WATC, News Ops, WESAT, & WESUN. Proud member of NABET 31. Somewhat reformed Mass-Hole.
I I I wanna be a Lifeguard. I I I want to guard your life. www.kvpr.org/2026-08-03/r...
Rural California school district creates space where kids can learn to swim
Not everyone has access to a public pool. But a rural school district in California just pulled together funding for a new aquatic center so kids can learn to swim.
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I’m infuriated that @espnlosangeles.bsky.social has decided to air a Rams Training Camp Special on the #radio rather than #DaveDenholm calling the #2 @lafcmirror.bsky.social vs #1 @whitecapsfc.com in one of the most exciting matches I’ve ever heard. They did air the LAFC Pre-Pre-game show #SMH
Wishing Red Barber were still around. He knew how to use an egg timer. #WhatsTheInningWhatsTheScore #LetsGoDodgers
If anyone is interested in owning a piece of history, The house I grew up in is for sale. With the first part of it built in 1680, The Red Fam is most known as the place Helen Keller spent the 2 years before she went to Radcliffe. www.realtor.com/realestatean...
You might think a bus stop at @metrolosangeles.bsky.social #Westwood #RanchoPark station would serve all buses. No, that would not be the case. Apparently #CulverCityBus thinks #BigBluBus smells and put their stop way on the other side of the station.
Up the long ladder And down the short rope To hell with King Billy And God bless the Pope If that doesn’t do Then we’ll tear them in two And send them to hell …With their red, white and blue. Skol!
And a partridge in a pear tree. “Fontana Unified School District’s PD has 7 aerial drones, 3 robots, 2 armored vehicles, 85 less-lethal launchers & 105 military-style rifles, or those that are .50 caliber or greater & specialized firearms that are not standard-issue shotguns & service weapons.”
Beau Yarbrough ⌚🐕@lby3.bsky.social · 4w agoLocal police agencies of all types, including school police, have military weapons and other equipment in California. I wrote about what Inland Empire police agencies reported having here: www.sbsun.com/2023/07/23/h...
Some folks think broadcast is dying and it’s the result of changes in the way we consume media, but occasionally you come across something where you realize some broadcasters are not doing themselves any favors. Any guesses of what’s supposed to be on at 6 PM Pacific time?
You know you live in Los Angeles when you go to the Doctor’s office, the one question they ask you the most is “Do you need your parking validated?” #MyDayInLA #CarFreeInLA
People in LA are more aware that there’s a new Minions movie coming out than that the World Cup is happening here on Friday.
TIL: The source of (de)lorem ipsum. youtu.be/kL1PDqzqhM4 TL:DW Designers at Letraset and James Mosley, the librarian at St Bride Printing Library, took a 1914 Cicero translation and scrambled it to make dummy text for Letraset's Body Type sheets around 1966.
The Unsolved Mystery of Lorem Ipsum
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A fellow #MassHole gave a speech to impressionable minds at the greatest university within one mile of 42.37343° N, 71.11947° W it’s worth listening to. #Conan youtu.be/yHBasrew8yY
Conan O'Brien Commencement Address
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@metrolosangeles.bsky.social a single tracking subway trains at seventh and Metro however, we’re seeing trains heading outbound on the inbound track arching on the third rail as they depart. Announcements on status are infrequent and inaudible.
This is one of the very few times. I have felt FOMO while working at NPR West. Though I did watch the live stream. youtu.be/wxaXWSVhRXU?...
Foo Fighters: Tiny Desk Concert
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There is something FANTASTIC about listening to Kate Pierson sing the theme to Pee Wee’s Playhouse live. #SaidTheSecretWord #LaLaLa #NetflixisAJoke
A toast to the lads of @wrexhamafc.co.uk for one hell of a season. I raise my jar and can’t wait to see you on the pitch next season. #UpTheTown
Have you boarded a train lately? H/T 🎩 @joelrose.bsky.social Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5801...
🔊 Listen Now: Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
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