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Paul Alexander, one of two people in the U.S. still relying on an iron lung to survive, died on March 11, 2024 at the age of 78. Paul contracted polio in 1952 at six years old, and has had to rely on an iron lung — a big metal ventilator that encases the body from the neck to toes — since then. We spoke to Paul a few years ago about his life and the lessons he's learned from living under uncommon circumstances. So, this week on the podcast, we're sharing some of that conversation, as well as revisiting the story of the now the only person in the U.S. still relying on an iron lung to survive: Martha Lillard. *** This story has support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and listeners like you. Music from Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sounds and the song “Iron Lung” by Taylor Phelan and the Canes. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook @radiodiaries, and visit us at radiodiaries.org.
In the first half of the 20th century, the disease known as poliomyelitis panicked Americans. Just like COVID today, polio stopped ordinary life in its tracks. Tens of thousands were paralyzed when the virus attacked their nervous systems. Many were left unable to walk. In the worst cases, people's breathing muscles stopped working, and they were placed in an iron lung, a large machine that fit their entire bodies from the neck down. Vaccines brought an end to the epidemic in the 1950s, and gradually, iron lungs became obsolete. The last ones were manufactured in the late ‘60s. Today, there are two people in America who still use an iron lung. One of them is Martha Lillard. This is her story. *** This story has support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and listeners like you. Music from Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sounds, and the song “Iron Lung” by Taylor Phelan and the Canes. This week's sponsors include Uncommon Good, go to uncommongoods.com/diaries for 15% off.
Texas Homegrown Music with Maylee Thomas welcomes indie-rock artist & Texas native Taylor Phelan, Originally aired 06/09/19 on KLAK 97.5 FM in McKinney, TX.
Taylor Phelan - Songwriter/Indie-Rock artist from Dallas,TX...New EP "2 of 2" ft "Long Way Down" out now...Check out his previous EP "1 of 2" out now too...Playing Vans Warped Tour on July 6th in Dallas & See him in Las Vegas on July 11th @ The Beauty Bar...Find out more info @ www.facebook.com/TaylorPhelanofficial Future Thieves - Nashville,TN based Indie-Rock...New S/T album ft new single "Dark Spin" out Sept. 7th...Check out their music & more @ www.facebook.com/futurethieves OTHER AMERICANS - Kansas City,MO based Electro-Rock band...Debut "S/T" EP ft "Murdering Crows" out this Friday...Check out their music & more @ www.facebook.com/OtherAmericansBand Cockeyed Optomist - Southern California, based Hard Rock band...New video for "Manotheistic" out now...Check out their latest EP "All That You Were" out now...Played Vans Warped Tour in Pomona..Check out their music & more @ www.facebook.com/cockeyedoptomistrock
It hasn't been that long ago since The Voice, Season 7 aired with Taylor Phelan. Since then Taylor has been on the road, writing new material, and releasing his EP, 1 Of 2 in 2017. Now he's celebrating the release of 2 Of 2. Discover some of our awkward exchanges with celebrities, how to separate literary from realism in songs, and what music is for Taylor. Visit www.taylorphelan.com for everything Taylor and follow him @taylorphelan. Also, Exile is celebrating 55 years as a band. The oldest "self contained" band still in the market. We explore the history of the band, how much has music changed, and the challenges of crossing genres. We take a look at how fast life moves after the huge success of a song and what to do when everybody is looking at you for "what's next?" Follow the band @exileofficial, and buy tickets to a show near you and merch at www.exile.biz.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Phelan sits down with Border Crossings host, Larry London to talk about and perform songs from his debut cd, "1 of 2."
Texas Native and The Voice alum Taylor Phelan joins Zach Churchill live on Human Crafted Radio to perform songs off his latest release, Monsters. 9/7/17
AFTERBUZZ TV - AfterBuzz TV's Spotlight On edition, is a long form interview series featuring actors discussing their roles and shows as well as their thoughts, passions and journeys. In this episode host Jeff Graham interviews Taylor Phelan. ABOUT TAYLOR PHELAN: Taylor Phelan is a songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and indie-rock artist. Phelan was raised within a tight-knit musical family in his home state of Texas and began to play guitar and write his own songs at 16, cutting his teeth at coffee shops. He started his professional career as the founder and frontman for the Chicago-based alternative band, The Canes. In 2014, Phelan was a favorite contestant on the seventh season of NBC’s hit reality series, The Voice, an experience that revealed his tremendous talent as a solo artist. In 2015, shortly after signing with the indie label, Native Nine Records, Phelan gravitated back to his southern roots and teamed up with Nashville-based producer Jo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Voice contestants continue to advance thru the Knockout Rounds. Our guests for this show will be: RICKY Manning. BRYANA Salaz . ELYJUH Rene . LUKE Wade . DaNica Shirey. TAYLOR Phelan. MIA Pfirrman. Taylor John Williams—8:30 – 8:40