February 14 has a very special place in our hearts at WHYY because it is the birthday of three of our favorite people around here. Let’s all wish a very happy birthday to Terry, Dave and Marty!

(For those of you who may not know Marty Moss-Coane, she’s the wonderful host of our local news show, Radio Times.)

Stephen Colbert returns to Fresh Air today to talk about his new book, “America Again.”

But remember when the tables were turned earlier this year? A good opportunity to look back at Terry’s interview on “The Colbert Report”.

(In case you’re wondering, Stephen is standing on a chair here.)

From WHYY in Philadelphia…

And this is Fresh Air.

We found this gem on graphic designer/illustrator Levi McGranahan’s blog. And he took this picture this past weekend at a little truck stop somewhere around Richmond, Indiana. From Levi:

I found this completely by accident on my way to a family reunion this past weekend. I pulled into the first parking space I saw and noticed this stencil on the parking block. This is the best piece of truck stop graffiti ever. So great…I’M TERRY GROSS.

Have you spotted this Terry Gross stencil? Send in your tips.

Considering the millions of followers she’s brought to our sites, you may be surprised to hear how much Mel hates being the center of attention. Really. But since so many of our listeners know her social-media voice, I didn’t want her to get away without you hearing her spoken voice — so in the audio above, you’ll hear a few words of farewell directly from her.

— Terry Gross

I don’t get that a lot. I’m very short, under five feet, and I often think of myself as smaller than life. Until I was on radio, I went through life being, as far as I was concerned, invisible, which of course I am on radio. But it’s one thing to be invisible on radio; it’s another thing to be invisible in real life.

— Terry Gross, reacting to the suggestion that listeners have “erotic associations” with her voice.  (via mattwilstein)

babesofnpr:

PSA time! Fresh Air’s associate producer for online media is retiring to become a doctor. How’d you like this babe to be your boss? HOT! Read about your dream job here.

As BONPR notes, I’m leaving at the end of the summer. Job?

Hello Fresh Air Tumblr followers. This American Life at the helm here. Juuuuust in case you missed it, thought we’d start things off with Mike Birbiglia’s new short film featuring Terry Gross, from our recent live show. It may explain why the Fresh Air folks are busy with other things…

Fresh Air celebrating an early anniversary in 1988.

babesofnpr:

On this day 25 years ago, Fresh Air was first broadcast nationwide. In honor of our favorite show’s silver anniversary, we give you this photo of Terry Gross in an outfit that would make any Philadelphia hipster feel like a GAP-wearing wannabe. A tiny woman with a mighty talent, there’s nothing more beautiful than the sound of Terry Gross’s laughter. Happy birthday Fresh Air! We love you.

Thanks babesofnpr!

Joe Piscopo: Fresh Air’s first guest on our nationally broadcast program.

Happy Friday!  Terry + Mike Birbiglia + an actor playing Terry’s husband + the TAL Live Show + bank robberies.

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Fresh Air’s Terry Gross with Gene Simmons. Starring Cat. Happy Weekend :P (via @wbez)

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f—-yeahrachelmaddow:

Rachel Maddow will be on Fresh Air on Tuesday! 

I’m not sure whether this jpeg is supposed to represent Rachel Maddow saying this or the FYRM blog proprietor saying this…

Fresh Air’s Terry Gross tells Brooke about how OTM helps her filter her media diet, and talks about On the Media’s bias series last year, specifically Daniel Hallin’s “spheres of consciousness.”

Happy Birthday Terry Gross, Dave Davies, and Marty Moss-Coane!!!!

Groomsmen Cake (by RainieAnne)