Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich:
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A combination of collage, new experimental records and other bits and bobs, Mid-Valley Mutations is a tour through the mind of Austin Rich, who has been broadcasting in some form since 1998. Heavily influenced by Dr Demento, Don Joyce and old fashioned College Radio, Austin creates Audio Essays on a variety of subjects, and even just plays records, from time to time. Sometimes Live music and Interviews will grace the program, helping create a situation where you don't really know what you're going to hear, when you tune in. What you need to know is when you enter the Mid-Valley region, be prepared for the Musical Mutations... in whatever form they take.
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July 1, 2025: Howlin' At The Doom Part 4: Noir Time Like The Present (Double Indemnity!)
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| This show contains samples from the "Lux Radio Theater" radio broadcast version, and the film version of, "Double Indemnity," mixed with noir-appropriate backing music. | ||||||||||
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| Eddie Muller |
The Life of James M. Cain / Double Indemnity
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TCM | TCM |
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| Shadows In Blue |
Mid-Valley Mutations Opening Theme
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Mid-Valley Mutations Opening Theme | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2024 |
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0:04:40 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Imaginos Desdinova and Suno Al |
OTR Detective Song
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OTR Detective Song | 2025 |
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| Lux Radio Theater / James M. Cain / Raymond Chandler / Billy Wilder / Mini-Mutations |
Double Indemnity Dream Theater Part 1
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Double Indemnity Dream Theater | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2025 |
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0:15:11 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| The Velvet Underground & Nico |
Femme Fatale
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The Velvet Underground & Nico | Verve | 1966 |
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0:45:56 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Lux Radio Theater / James M. Cain / Raymond Chandler / Billy Wilder / Mini-Mutations |
Double Indemnity Dream Theater Part 2
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Double Indemnity Dream Theater | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2025 |
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0:49:13 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| The Spits |
Life of Crime
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The Spits | Thirftstore Records | 2009 |
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| Ramones |
High Risk Insurance
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End of the Century | Sire Records | 1980 |
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1:04:57 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Lux Radio Theater / James M. Cain / Raymond Chandler / Billy Wilder / Mini-Mutations |
Double Indemnity Dream Theater Part 3
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Double Indemnity Dream Theater | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2025 |
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1:06:57 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Tapeworm |
Blues For An Insurance Salesman
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Break My Face 7" | Death Vault | 2016 |
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1:18:18 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Lux Radio Theater / James M. Cain / Raymond Chandler / Billy Wilder / Mini-Mutations |
Double Indemnity Dream Theater Part 4
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Double Indemnity Dream Theater | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2025 |
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1:27:23 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Half Eye (featuring Emma Pace Jonas) |
Bad Information
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The Adventures of Marcus Little | WTBC Records | 2020 |
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1:48:38 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| unwound |
Re-Enact The Crime
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The Future Of What | Kill Rock Stars | 1995 |
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1:55:23 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
| Sonic Youth |
Mildred Pierce
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Goo | DGC | 1990 |
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| Shadows In Blue |
Mid-Valley Mutations Closing Theme
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Mid-Valley Mutations Closing Theme | Mid-Valley Mutations | 2024 |
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The Afterparty |
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| James M. Cain |
The Postman Always Rings Twice
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The Postman Always Rings Twice | BBC | 2013 |
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2:06:29 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||||
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Listener comments!
Austin Rich:
Imaginos:
Mr. X:
Imaginos:
Charles:
Austin Rich:
Krys O.:
Imaginos:
Austin Rich:
Geoff-U:
Austin Rich:
Geoff-U:
Austin Rich:
I remember those years...
Mr Fab:
Imaginos:
Imaginos:
Imaginos:
laurapanic:
Imaginos:
Austin Rich:
Austin Rich:
David Shortell:
red_door_what_for in ypsilanti:
Mr. X:
laurapanic:
Mr Fab:
Forgot who it is, but he even has an anti-AI statement on his profile.
Mr. X:
Imaginos:
David Shortell:
laurapanic:
laurapanic:
Mr Fab:
Based on a Daphne du Maurier novel , if you’re more a reader than a watcher.
Imaginos:
laurapanic:
laurapanic:
David Shortell:
Mr Moistache:
laurapanic:
David Shortell:
Mr Moistache:
JimmyTallow:
JimmyTallow:
Austin Rich:
Heather Z:
Austin Rich:
Heather Z:
laurapanic:
Mr. X:
laurapanic:
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Heather Z:
Austin Rich:
David Shortell:
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Geoff-U:
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Geoff-U:
Mr. X:
Austin Rich:
This production, of Postman, sounds a lot more like the writing in his novels, a lot "grimier," in terms of the material. His writing is really dark, but really good. I really recommend his books, especially "Mildred Pierce," which I think is his best book.
Austin Rich:
laurapanic:
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Austin Rich:
laurapanic:
Austin Rich:
It is one of the best novels I've ever read. It still gets pretty grim, but it's a very interesting story.
Heather Z:
Austin Rich:
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Austin Rich:
David Shortell:
That show, and PBS in general, was better back then (and I don't just say that because of the nudity).
Austin Rich:
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David Shortell:
Austin Rich:
And: Count Basie to follow up? Now that is a transition!