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Welcome to the ''unofficial'' '''Joe Frank Wiki''', a collaborative knowledge base dedicated to the work of [http://joefrank.com Joe Frank]. [[Special:Listusers|We]] are currently working on [[Special:Allpages|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles, and we [[JFWiki:To Do|need your help]] to complete this study of Joe's material. 
== Who Is Joe Frank? ==


If this is your first time here, please see the '''[[JFWiki:About|About Page]]'''. You are also welcome to ask questions and chat with us at the [[JFWiki:Village Pump|Village Pump]].
Joe Frank (August 19, 1938 – January 15, 2018) was an American radio personality and humorist known best for his philosophical, humorous, surrealist, and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas.
 
:''--[[Wikipedia:Joe Frank|From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]]''
 
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Welcome to the '''Joe Frank Wiki''', a collaborative knowledge base dedicated to the work of pioneering radio artist <b>[http://joefrank.com Joe Frank].
 
[[Special:Listusers|We]] are currently working on [[Special:Allpages|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles</b>, and we [[The_Joe_Frank_Wiki:About|need your help]] to complete this study of Joe's material.  If this is your first time here, please see the '''[[The_Joe_Frank_Wiki:About|About Page]]'''. This is a fan-maintained page, and as such is not directly affiliated with Joe Frank or [http://joefrank.com joefrank.com].
 
To listen to Joe's material, visit [http://joefrank.com joefrank.com]. [[Free_Shows|Numerous shows are available for free streaming]].
Site membership provides access to all of Joe's programs.
Individual shows and series can also be purchased on CD and mp3 download. They make thoughtful gifts.


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[[WBAI and NPR Playhouse]] (1979-1984)
[[WBAI and NPR Playhouse]] (1979-1984)


[[Work in Progress]] (1986-1992)
[[Work In Progress]] (1986-1992)


[[In the Dark]] (1993-1995)
[[In The Dark]] (1993-1995)


[[Somewhere Out There]] (1996-1997)
[[Somewhere Out There]] (1996-1997)


[[The Other Side (series)|The Other Side]] (1999-2001)
[[The Other Side (Series)|The Other Side]] (1999-2001)
 
[[Online]] (2004-2009)


[[Online]] (2001-present)
[[UnFictional]] (2012-2015)


[[Other (series)|Other]]
[[Other (series)|Other]]
 
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[[Free Shows]]


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== Who Is Joe Frank? ==
== Featured Articles ==  
 
Joe Frank is an American radio personality, known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas.


:''--[[Wikipedia:Joe Frank|From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]]''
* [[ Remembering Joe Frank]]
* [[Decline Of Spengler, The|The Decline Of Spengler]]
* [[Lies]]
* [[Karma (Part 3)]]


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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*The only authorized way to obtain or hear Joe's material online is at [http://www.joefrank.com www.joefrank.com], his official web site
*The only authorized way to obtain or hear Joe's material online is at [http://www.joefrank.com www.joefrank.com], his official web site


*Joe Frank's [http://myspace.com/realjoefrank MySpace page]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Frank Joe Frank's biography at wikipedia.org]
 
*Here is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Frank brief biography] of Joe Frank


*The [http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/joe/joe-frank-finder.html Name That Joe] page has a transcription of the opening words of almost all programs
*The [http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/joe/joe-frank-finder.html Name That Joe] page has a transcription of the opening words of almost all programs
*Tribe.com hosts [http://joefrankophiles.tribe.net/ a community of Joe Frank fans]


*There is a [http://www.armory.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/joe-frank-list mailing list], but this site is often down
*There is a [http://www.armory.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/joe-frank-list mailing list], but this site is often down


*Richard Looney has created a [http://www.wfmu.org/JF/joe_fran.html Joe Frank FAQ]
*Richard Looney created a [http://www.wfmu.org/JF/joe_fran.html Joe Frank FAQ] but he hasn't updated it since 2003


*Here's [http://www.faqs.org/faqs/radio/drama/joe-frank/ another version] of the Looney FAQ
*Here's [http://www.faqs.org/faqs/radio/drama/joe-frank/ another version] of the Looney FAQ
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*Joe was interviewed by Terry Gross on [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1477732 Fresh Air]
*Joe was interviewed by Terry Gross on [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1477732 Fresh Air]


*[http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/joe/joe-frank-finder.html Name That Joe] contains the opening lines to many of Joe Frank programs
*[http://reddit.com/r/joefrank r/joefrank subreddit]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/joefranktheater/videos Joe Frank's YouTube Channel]
 
*[https://soundcloud.com/thejoefrank Joe Frank on Soundcloud]
 
*[http://playlists.net/music-used-in-joe-frank-shows Playlist of Music used in Joe Frank shows]

Revision as of 16:54, 4 March 2018

Who Is Joe Frank?

Joe Frank (August 19, 1938 – January 15, 2018) was an American radio personality and humorist known best for his philosophical, humorous, surrealist, and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas.

--From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Welcome to the Joe Frank Wiki, a collaborative knowledge base dedicated to the work of pioneering radio artist Joe Frank.

We are currently working on 489 articles, and we need your help to complete this study of Joe's material. If this is your first time here, please see the About Page. This is a fan-maintained page, and as such is not directly affiliated with Joe Frank or joefrank.com.

To listen to Joe's material, visit joefrank.com. Numerous shows are available for free streaming. Site membership provides access to all of Joe's programs. Individual shows and series can also be purchased on CD and mp3 download. They make thoughtful gifts.

Programs By SeriesPrograms By Type

WBAI and NPR Playhouse (1979-1984)

Work In Progress (1986-1992)

In The Dark (1993-1995)

Somewhere Out There (1996-1997)

The Other Side (1999-2001)

Online (2004-2009)

UnFictional (2012-2015)

Other


Free Shows

Absurd Monologue

Improv Actors

Serious Monologue

Scripted Actors

Narrative Monologue

Karma Style

Real People

Sound Effects

Found Tape

Pledge Drive

Panel Discussion

Live

Call In Show

Telephone

Mock Interview

Comedian

Singing

Compilation

Absurd Lists

Video

Programs By Cast Member

Larry Block | Zak Block | Ryan Cutrona | Harry Dennis | Jack Kornfield | Arthur Miller | Lester Nafzger | Gregory Poe | David Rapkin | Julie Renick | Debi Mae West | Grace Zabriskie

Featured Articles

External Links

  • The only authorized way to obtain or hear Joe's material online is at www.joefrank.com, his official web site
  • The Name That Joe page has a transcription of the opening words of almost all programs
  • Richard Looney created a Joe Frank FAQ but he hasn't updated it since 2003
  • Joe was interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air