Author Archives: Doug Dangler

About Doug Dangler

Current: Host of Craft on WCBE, 90.5 FM, central Ohio's NPR station. Former: creator, host, and producer of Writers Talk

Aaron Jay Kernis

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Doug Dangler

The Ohio premiere of composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s trumpet concerto, “A Voice, a Messenger” will be February 25 by the Ohio State University Wind Symphony, featuring Michael Sachs, principal trumpet player for the Cleveland Orchestra. Commissioned by the NY Philharmonic and  Big … Continue reading →

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Listener requests granted

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Doug Dangler

I value and pay close attention to feedback from Craft listeners. So this week’s promo goes out to one listener who had many illuminating observations about the emphasis that I place on certain sounds in my promos. I hope this … Continue reading →

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The Steel Wheels Roll into Columbus with Six String Concerts

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Doug Dangler

How a play about a pastor of a dying church who is losing his religion led to an upbeat gospel song: Listen to The Steel Wheels on Craft Six String Concerts hosts The Steel Wheels on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM … Continue reading →

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The Very Funny Erin Foley Educates Me About Sports and Comedy

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Comic and sports podcaster Erin Foley will be in Columbus at the Woodlands Tavern on February 8. We talked sports and humor and what her summer travel plans will be (hint: they have something to do with places that end … Continue reading →

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Craft has Cracked!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Doug Dangler

This week’s show features guest host Mitra Johari talking to Jack O’Brien, the Cracked.com’s editor  in chief on their new book, Cracked: The Detextbook. Listen to the show First person to comment below wins two books: one novel of your choice … Continue reading →

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Jackie Bristow on Craft

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Be one of the first two people to comment below and get a CD of tonight’s guest Jackie Bristow. CD must be picked up at WCBE, 540 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. And check out Jackie Bristow’s performance at Hoover … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Be the first person to comment below and get a free copy of tonight’s guest Maureen Metcalf’s book The Innovative Leaders Field Book. Book must be picked up at WCBE, 540 Jack Gibbs Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. Listen to the interview

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Broadcaster Jane Pauley terms me “adorable”

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Iconic broadcaster Jane Pauley will be in Columbus on January 9 with the Thurber House, and we talked about her career, her latest book, Your Life Calling, and how I’m “adorable.” This may be the high point of my career. … Continue reading →

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Picking Up | Full Grown People

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Here’s a great essay from a very cool writer I interviewed a few years back, Sonya Huber. Picking Up | Full Grown People.

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Decreasing your risk of breast cancer: A talk with surgeon and author Dr. Christine Horner

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Dr. Christine Horner helped lead the fight to make insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction after mastectomies. The third edition of her book Waking the Warrior Goddess has just come out and she joins me to discuss steps that women … Continue reading →

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