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These poems are written for and read aloud on the Texas Standard radio program. They're topical, typed on an actual typewriter and created by members of the Typewriter Rodeo.



Texas Standard airs Monday through Friday on more than 20 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.
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Is it Friday yet?

Is it Friday yet?

2023-12-2202:12

This Typewriter Rodeo poem for the Texas Standard gives three perspectives on one nearly universal question — is it Friday yet? The post Is it Friday yet? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Ode to NPR!

Ode to NPR!

2023-12-1501:45

Texas Standard’s Typewriter Rodeo operates by request — this poem came from a suggestion by a listener identified as @earthweaver, who asked for some verses celebrating NPR. The post Ode to NPR! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries

2023-12-0801:37

You can find Little Free Libraries in front yards, parks, and near community buildings. There are few rules and much to be discovered. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Little Free Libraries appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Hospice

Hospice

2023-12-0102:18

We’ll all have unavoidable goodbyes on Earth. The details may be different but those left living will undoubtedly face big and complex and changing feelings. This Typewriter Rodeo poem offers one experience as an example. The post Hospice appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
How to Go For a Walk

How to Go For a Walk

2023-11-1701:38

It’s one way to enjoy your neighborhood and maybe work up a little sweat. But do you need a little motivation to go for a walk? This Typewriter Rodeo poem says you can’t do it wrong. The post How to Go For a Walk appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Sometimes the outlook is bleak — or even downright awful. Even in the worst case scenario, some find hope in identifying the good. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Celebrating the Positive appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Ozark Howler

The Ozark Howler

2023-11-0301:03

Texas Standard has been Tracking Texas Cryptids. Some are known for their distinctive appearance. Others are known for their unique sounds. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Ozark Howler appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Neighborhood Halloween

Neighborhood Halloween

2023-10-2701:33

Some blocks are trick-or-treat duds — no porch lights on, no one ready with the Halloween candy, no one home? Other blocks, are like the one that inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. (And maybe, there’s even the full-sized candy bar house!) The post Neighborhood Halloween appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Jackalope

The Jackalope

2023-10-2001:23

The Texas Standard team is Tracking Texas Cryptids this spooky season. There’s La Lechuza, the Hairy Man of Round Rock — and the Jackalope? One of these is a bit more adorable than abominable. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post The Jackalope appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This spooky season, Texas Standard is Tracking Texas Cryptids. The Typewriter Rodeo team is also in on the hunt. The target of this poem is said to live in Kimble County. The post The Beast of Bear Creek appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Music Festivals

Music Festivals

2023-10-0601:21

With temperatures (finally) cooling down, music festival season is ramping up across Texas. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Music Festivals appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Barbie film was one of the summer’s runaway hits. Some may be still feeling ripple effects from it. That inspired this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Why the Barbie Movie is Causing so Many Break-Ups: Some Theories appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Summer’s Over

Summer’s Over

2023-09-2201:24

The last official day for summer in 2023 is Sept. 23. Though the temperatures haven’t really changed that much yet, many are embracing the early signs of fall. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Summer’s Over appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Benefits of Cheese

The Benefits of Cheese

2023-09-1501:03

Some Typewriter Rodeo poems are serious. Some are timely. This one is about cheese. The post The Benefits of Cheese appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Summer Training

Summer Training

2023-08-2501:431

While school is beginning again, the calendar still reads summer — and so does the temperature gauge. This Typewriter Rodeo poem embraces the challenge of exercising in the heat. Still, be careful out there! The post Summer Training appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The new school year typically focuses a bunch on the students. But this Typewriter Rodeo poem takes the perspective of an educator. The post A New Teacher’s First Week at School appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
My Best Day

My Best Day

2023-08-1101:38

Not every day seems easy — or even “good.” But support from those who love us can remind us that every day has the potential to be our best. Maybe it’s just a matter of perspective. That’s what inspires us about this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post My Best Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
If there’s one thing we know about the folks at Typewriter Rodeo, it’s that they’re into expressing themselves through poetry. But why via typewriters? And not just any ol’ electric typewriter — but vintage, manual typewriters. This poem explores that. The post A Tribute to Typewriters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
There are plenty of quotes about age and wisdom. This Typewriter Rodeo poem doesn’t pull from stereotype or adage. It’s just a real-life example of a good lesson passed down. The post What My Grandmother Taught Me appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
(AKA the stars at night) This Typewriter Rodeo poems celebrates one of Texas’ most beloved scientific treasures. The post The McDonald Observatory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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