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UBCNews - BusinessBexley Glazing Experts Explain The Appeal Of Architectural Glass In Modern HomesHey there! Let's talk about something that instantly upgrades the feel of a space—glass. Not the boring kind, either. I'm talking sleek glass balustrades, frameless shower screens, pool fencing that doesn't ruin your view—the stuff that makes homes look expensive in the best way. Now, if you're in Bexley or Bexley North, good news: SOS Glass Services covers your area. They've been doing this for over 25 years—Sydney-based, Aussie-owned—and they're known for turning glazing dreams into reality. Whether you're renovating your home, upgrading a commercial space, or just dealing with a cracked window, these are the...2025-06-2102 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 19 - Schools Funding & the State Budget (Ft. Kyle Smith & Dr. Jonathan Baker)State tax dollars fund 1/6 of our schools. That funding is currently on the state budget cutting block. The state is looking to force Ohio schools to refund levied taxes through a new 30% maximum reserve requirement. Hear about how this affects the Bexley Public Schools and how you can get involved to keep our schools financially strong.Contact Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells & Ohio Senator Hearcel F. Craig to let them know you oppose the 30% reserve requirement and want to see schools remain fully funded. Reach out to other representatives and senators you may know as well. Keep in touch...2025-05-0924 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 17 - Bexley Natural Market Update (ft. Charles Ott)Come hear about what's going on at the Bexley Natural Market & how you can get involved to be part of the solution. Check them out at https://www.bexleynaturalmarket.org/Follow them on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexley_natural_market/Interested in having the market carry your product, sponsoring a product, volunteering, or getting involved in another way? email - info@bexleynaturalmarket.org 2025-04-0630 min

BPL PodcastFour Women with Dr Jack Marchbanks and Gamal BrownDr Jack Marchbanks and Gamal Brown sit down with us to talk about the legacies of Four Women: Maya Angelou, Lorraine Hansberry, Abbey Lincoln, and Nina Simone. These icons of African American artistic achievement, activism, courage and vision will be highlighted at the Lincoln Theatre’s Community Conversation on March 6th at 6pm! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2025-02-2833 min

The Mark White ShowMake A Difference Minute: Baby BexleyOn this MADM, LouAnn Rushing, Baby Bexley's grandmother, is sharing about Baby Bexley in the NICU and how you can help her family during this time. Listen & share. Sponsor: SIRMP themarkwhiteshow.thesimrp.com 2025-01-1102 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 16 - Sustainability Initiatives (Ft. Elizabeth Ellman)Join Bexley Sustainability Program Coordinator Elizabeth Ellman for a discussion of lesser known city sustainability initiatives and see what you can do to help make our community a more sustainable one.- Connect with Green Bexley- See Updates & Plans on the City's sustainability initiatives 2025-01-0337 min

UBCNews - Business#1 Bexley, NSW Glaziers Install Sleek Frameless Glass: Replace Your BalustradesWhy shouldn’t your stair balustrades look as sleek and appealing as the rest of your home? Call SOS Glass Services at 0410311916 or click https://sosglassservices.com.au/ for frameless glass upgrades in Bexley and beyond! SOS Glass Services Pty Ltd City: BexleyAddress: 34 Verdun StreetWebsite: https://sosglassservices.com.au 2024-10-2002 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 14.5 - Issue 36 - BCS Levy (Feat Ted Cahill & Patrick King)Part 2 of our episodes on upcoming ballot issues. This episode address the Bexley City Schools operating levy. Come hear how it works, why it's being requested, and what the impact of voting for or against would be.Committee for Bexley Excellence - Our local group supporting the levyBexley City Schools Levy Info - From BCS itselfLevy Cost Estimator - See your impact based on your property address 2024-10-0435 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 13 - Summer Roundup 2024Your chance to get caught up on all your Bexley goings on this summer and going into the fall.Learn more about many of our topics today: Bexley City Schools Levy; Bexley Mural Festival; Columbus Restore; Newfangled Kitchen; Columbus dipping into reserve water supply amid drought drying out Ohio; The Lion; Katalina's; Excel Karate; Bexley Citizen's Police Academy; & Drexel Theatre.Ohio online voter registration 2024-09-1739 min

Musical Life: Real Stories, Lasting Inspiration, Lifelong MusicMusical Life Podcast Episode 10 Bexley Singing Instructor Interview: Henry SiegfriedI had the pleasure of interviewing Henry Siegfried, a renowned singing instructor from Bexley, about his remarkable musical journey. Henry shared his early beginnings, inspired by his family's love for music, which led him to pursue formal training in classical and contemporary styles. Over the years, he has performed in various prestigious venues and collaborated with notable musicians. His passion for teaching emerged as he realized the joy of helping others find their voice. Now, as an esteemed instructor, Henry focuses on nurturing talent and fostering a deep appreciation for music in his students. His dedication and expertise continue...2024-08-0136 min

Corner of BexleyCorner of Bexley Ep 1Husband & Wife first podcast introducing ourselves 2024-06-2218 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 12 - Supporting our Transgender Community (Ft. Micah Mitchell & Danny Hurley)As we step into pride month, we take a look at anti-transgender Ohio legislation affecting and targeting our community and how you can get involved to support your friends and neighbors. Raise your awareness, then raise your voice.Bexley City Schools Statement of Support - Equality Ohio - Trans Ohio - Bexley City Council 2024-05-3057 min

BPL PodcastHanif Abdurraqib on Basketball and AscensionWe are excited to invite Hanif Abdurraqib back to the podcast to discuss writing, building community around art, and basketball! Hanif is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio whose new book "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" is both an Indie and New York Times bestseller. Hanif will return to the library on June 6th, in conversation with poet and essayist Franny Choi, as a part of Bexley Centennial Author Series. We hope to see you there! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" f...2024-05-1039 min

BPL PodcastThe Space Episode!The first part of this episode is an interview with Dr. Wayne Schlingman and Dr. Stephan Frank from the OSU Astronomy Department to talk about the eclipse: the science, the history, and general coolness of having a eclipse past through our backyard! The second part is a discussion between BPL Director Ben Heckman and the first American woman to conduct a spacewalk, Astronaut Kathy Sullivan. She discusses her new children's book, How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts and being the "the world's most vertical woman!" Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us t...2024-03-291h 13

BPL PodcastBest of 2023!The best of 2023! Timestamps Adult Fiction (:24) The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldtree System Collapse by Martha Wells Even though I knew the End by C. L. Polk Adult Non-Fiction (7:38) Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months and Pregnancy in America by Rebecca Grant Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara Youth (14:11) Just Because by Matthew McConaughey and Renée Kurilla The Moonwind Mysteries series by Johan Rundberg Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza Divine Rivals by R...2023-12-2039 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 6 - School Board Candidate Mike CarterCome hear about soon to be Bexley Board of Education Member Mike Carter, his background, experience with the Bexley City Schools, and his vision for where we are headed.Learn more about Mike on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550469716279. Remember to get out and vote this November.2023-09-2224 min

BPL PodcastBook Banning and Censorship in America with Grace Ellis and Sabrina BaêtaBanned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is “Let Freedom Read” and it’s being celebrated from October 1-7. A PEN America report for the first half of the 2022-2023 school year tracked 1,477 instances of individual book bans that have affected 874 unique titles. Book bans disproportionately target authors of color, LGBTQ+ authors, and other marginalized groups. Books about racism, sexuality, gender, and history have been removed from library shelves across America. In today’s episode, we talk to Sabrina Baêta from PEN America and author Grace Ellis about the...2023-09-1840 min

BPL PodcastUnderstanding Artificial Intelligence - a conversation with Dr. Ness B. ShroffOhio State Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor, Ness B. Shroff, and BPL Technology Librarian, Josh Bryant, discuss the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), including its history, applications, ethics, and future implications. Whether you are a complete newcomer to the world of AI or a seasoned expert, there will be something for everyone in this enlightening and informative discussion. Watch Dr. Shroff take the AI quiz here! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at BexleyLibrary...2023-06-3055 min

Unpacking BexleyEp 1 - One Bexley (Featuring Ben Heckman)Discussing the "One Bexley" Project, which features a collaboration between the city, schools, and library. Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman shares some insights into the project. Follow along with One Bexley city updates at - https://bexley.org/onebexley/ 2023-06-0244 min

BPL PodcastElizabeth Petuchowski - Where From and Where ToFor Holocaust Remembrance Day we pulled an episode from one of our most recent author events with Elizabeth Petuchowski. Elizabeth Petuchowski shares her life story growing up as a young Jewish girl in Germany amidst the rise of Nazism and mandatory antisemitism. She reflects on the effects these universally known events had on her life and read from her memoir, Where From and Where To: One of the Last Self-Told German Jewish Life Stories. She is joined by Robin Judd, Associate Professor in The OSU Department of History with expertise in Jewish History and Immigration History, who fa...2023-04-1858 min

BPL PodcastCelebrating Toni Morrison with Hanif Abdurraqib and Dionne Custer EdwardsA celebration of Toni Morrison with two of Ohio’s most revered poets and authors as Hanif Abdurraqib and Dionne Custer Edwards discuss the influences of Toni Morrison’s work on their own and celebrate the importance of her legacy as writers and Ohioans. Toni Morrison Day is celebrated on February 18th in Ohio, commemorating the birth of the literary giant and possibly “the greatest Ohioan we’ve ever had,” as Hanif Abdurraqib remembers her. Morrison often used Ohio as a setting for her novels, from examining the influences and disparities of White and Black families living in post-De...2023-02-201h 08

BPL PodcastBest of 2022!The best of 2022! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary Here is the list of highlighted items from the BPL staff: Fiction Books Olga Dies Dreaming - Xochitl Gonzalez Flung Out of Space - Grace Ellis The Fervor - Alma Katsu You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi This Time Tomorrow - Em...2022-11-2542 min

BPL PodcastVampire Week!Vampire Week is here! Plucked from our blog, Julianna tells us about her favorite vampire movies and everything the library has to offer this week. Julianna mentions some of her favorite vampire movies. Here’s a list of them: Interview with the Vampire Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust The Lost Boys A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Nosferatu Only Lovers Left Alive Let the Right One In Hotel Transylvania Bram Stoker’s Dracula Let the Right One In Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Fin...2022-10-2106 min

BPL PodcastBanned Books - A HistoryOwen dives into the history of banning books, reasons books are challenged, and he even recommends his favorite challenged title. Here is a list of all the books Owen mentions: Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Looking for Alaska by John Green Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for...2022-10-1312 min

BPL PodcastCelebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthPamela Espinosa de los Monteros, Assistant Professor and the Latin American, Iberian, and Latino/a Studies Librarian at The OSU University Libraries, and Patti Vocal, The OSU Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) Outreach Coordinator, discuss the importance of bringing authentic Latinx and Latin American stories into K-12 classrooms through children's literature. Pamela and Patti talk to us about the CLAS BookBox project and share tips on how we can all celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated annually from September 15 - October 15. Discover more Hispanic Heritage Month resources here. Special thanks to fo/mo...2022-10-0143 min

BPL PodcastCelebrating Black Poetry Past and PresentJack Marchbanks sits down with Dionne Custer Edwards, Scott Woods, and Is Said for a discussion about Black poetry using James Weldon Johnson's groundbreaking anthology The Book of American Negro Poetry as a springboard. Dionne Custer Edwards is a writer, educator, and the Director of Learning & Public Practice at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Scott Woods is a poet, writer, and the founder and director of the performing arts organization Streetlight Guild, and Columbus poetry legend Is Said, has received the King Arts Complex Legends & Legacies Award and was inducted into the Lincoln Theater Hall of...2022-06-1852 min

The Grunge Bible PodcastEpisode 54: New Noise: A Conversation with BexleyThis week on the show, Chris and Ethan had the chance to sit down with Amanda Hardy and Steve Costello, who comprise the Los Angeles-based rock duo Bexley. They were able to chat about their paths into music, major influences and inspirations, how they engage in the writing process, production, music videos, and the story behind their newest single, ‘Save Me, Save Us All’, out now! Check out music from Bexley, including the new single on your service of choice: https://ffm.to/savemesaveusall Follow Bexley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexley_official/ Fo...2022-04-041h 02

The Sapphic Book ReviewInterview with Lucy BexleySend us a textLucy Bexley joins me to talk about No Strings, Must Love Silence, how she met her wife, The Golden Girls lesfic version and more! Check out Lucy's website for links to purchase her books and follow her on social media: Lucy BexleyJoin my Patreon for exclusive Would You Rather Games with Lucy, G Benson, Melissa Tereze, Milena McKay, KJ and Rachel Lacey Sapphic Book Review is creating Bonus fun with lesfic authors | PatreonSupport the show 2022-03-2822 min

BPL PodcastThe Current: The Russian Invasion of UkraineOhio State University Eastern European experts, Theodora Dragostinova, Marianna Klochko, and Mykyta Tyshchenko, to try and make sense of the evolving crisis in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The panel discussed the history and progression of the conflict, the ensuing humanitarian crisis, and the international repercussions of the events. Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2022-03-051h 02

WWTRBexleyThis band seemingly has an innate ability to produce thunderous walls of sound that deeply impact me, because coupled with the openness and self-reflecting lyrics and its delivery from Amanda, they create extremely powerful art. Their self-titled record is as delicate as it is destructive. Here's A Conversation With Amanda and Steve of Bexley. What was That? Bexley ★ Support this podcast ★2022-01-252h 09

BPL PodcastBest of 2021!The best of 2021! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary Here is the list of highlighted items from the BPL staff: Books American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears by Farah Stockman Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong and Dylan Thuras Great Circle by Maggie Shi...2021-11-2625 min

BPL PodcastNYT Best Selling Author Natalie D RichardsNew York Times best seller, Natalie D Richards, sat down with Josh to talk about Five Total Strangers becoming a Big Library Read, her book Seven Dirty Secrets coming out this month, and the inspiration for her writing. Visit her website, instagram, and twitter for up-to-date information about her work. Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2021-11-0526 min

BPL PodcastTomorrow and TomorrowKristopher and Gretchen Armstrong sit down with Josh to talk about their literary journal Tomorrow and Tomorrow, how it highlights artists from Bexley, the importance of mixtapes, and ghost stories that are too unsettling for the campfire. Join writers and artists highlighted in Tomorrow and Tomorrow's "Ghosts" issue at Austen & Company (or virtually!) on November 4th for an evening of readings and conversation! Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Fo...2021-10-2936 min

BPL PodcastLeading Through Uncertainty w/ LC JohnsonLC Johnson, founder and CEO of Zora's House, shares her journey from the dream (literally!) of a co-working-community-space for women of color in Columbus to the bright future ahead for Zora's House. LC talks about how she, with the support of community, made it through one of the most challenging and uncertain times of her life. Follow Zora's House across platforms @zorashouse614 and at https://zorashouse.com/ Follow LC Johnson @no1doesitlikeLC Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.orgFollow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2021-09-2455 min

BPL Podcastfo/mo/deepRon Holmes of fo/mo/deep talked to Josh about the ever-evolving sound of the band, expressing emotion instrumentally, and the beauty of 70s music. They listen to the songs "Bourbon Neat" and "Maple St" from their latest record Syzygy. Visit their website, instagram, and facebook for up-to-date information about the band. Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2021-09-1035 min

BPL PodcastLargemouth Brass BandSeth Alexander and Frankie Wantuch of the Largemouth Brass Band sat down with Josh to talk about traditional New Orleans Jazz, working in a band with eight members, and deep listening. They listen to the songs "Night Lightning" and "Taracula" from their latest record Repilot. Visit their website, instagram, and facebook for up-to-date information about the band. Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2021-08-2735 min

BPL PodcastDave Buker and the HistoriansDave and Leanna Buker, of Dave Buker and the Historians, talk with Josh about the evolution of their band, what makes a good cover song, and Ringo's biggest strength as a Beatle. They listen to the songs "It Moves in the Dark" and "Joanna" from their latest record, It Moves in the Dark. Visit www.davebukerhistorians.com for up-to-date information about the band and follow them on their social media platforms at the handles below: facebook: @davebukerhistorians instagram: @dbukerhistorians twitter: @davebukermusic Check out Dave's podcast, Hour of Our Time Podcast, too! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at http...2021-08-1336 min

BPL PodcastGraphic Novels and Comics w/ Grace EllisGrace Ellis, a New York Times-bestselling comic book writer of The Lumberjanes, Moonstruck, Batwoman, and more, talks with Leann about writing comics for and featuring girls, how living in Ohio influences her work (she's not moving to LA), and her upcoming first foray into writing a graphic novel for adults. The Babysitter's Club also gets a special mention. ----more---- Follow Grace Ellis across platforms @gracecellis on Twitter and check out her website: http://www.ohheygraceellis.com/ Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at http...2021-08-0638 min $Bringin\' it Backwards$ Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with BexleyWe had the pleasure of interviewing Bexley over Zoom video! The Law of Attraction. Mysterious, yet undeniable. A kind of magic. How else does one explain the union of three gifted musicians from far-flung locations and diverse influences? Seattle-born Amanda Hardy, finding her considerable voice and songwriting skills in the works of Alice in Chains and Chris Cornell. Canadian Steve Costello, accomplished blues/rock guitarist, inspired by the likes of Led Zeppelin and Queens of the Stone Age. And Tosh Peterson, SoCal drummer (Machine Gun Kelly, Ashton Irwin, Bryce Vine, Carlie Hanson) and Jaws fan, reaching fresh heights i...2021-07-0756 min

BPL PodcastWriting & Living Purposefully w/ Connie SchultzPulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz joins Leann for a discussion of her work as a journalist and columnist for over twenty years, the transition to fiction writing, and what it's like to be a living Ohio icon. After this episode the BPL Podcast will be on a brief hiatus for the summer! Join the BPL Virtual Book Club in discussing Connie Schultz's The Daughters of Erietown (out in paperback now) on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. https://bexley.libnet.info/event/5102269 ----more---- Follow Connie Schultz across platforms @connieschultz on Twitter and @schultz_connie on Instagram. Find...2021-06-0435 min $Dean Delray\'s LET THERE BE TALK$ Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK#593:Amanda Hardy/Singer, Songwriter of BexleyToday is new music day with Amanda Hardy of the rock band Bexley. I love sharing new music with all of you and I really think you guys are going to dig Amanda's story. Amanda grew up in Seattle and fell in love with the grunge scene but at 24 years old she didn't get to experience it live but the music has influenced her heavily and she is happy to carry the torch. Bexley has a new album about to drop and I must say it kicks ass. Check out their...2021-05-3158 min

BPL PodcastGarden Education w/ Tisa WattsTisa Watts, the founder of the Columbus Garden School and Master Gardener with over 20 years of experience in landscaping and horticulture, talks to Leann about moving back to Ohio to start a gardening school, native plants, her passion for teaching others, and shares tips for gardeners of any skill level. ----more---- Learn more about Tisa Watts and the Columbus Garden School at https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/ Follow CSG on Facebook. Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms...2021-05-2833 min

Loud & Local PodcastLoud and Local Podcast : StayHome Sessions – Episode 73 : BexleyBexley is a Southern California based rock band...wait... Southern California?! What are they doing on Loud and Local ?! Well, vocalist/guitarist Amanda Hardy is a hometown success story and was raised in our awesome Northwest scene. So it was great to catch up with Amanda and meet her bandmates Tosh Peterson and Steve Costello. This interview features 3 brand new songs by Bexley. Turn it up!! 2021-05-2632 min

BPL PodcastPoetry, Mentorship, and Faith w/ Barbara FantColumbus poet Barbara Fant discusses her current work with the Harmony Project, Transit Arts, and Paging Columbus, as well as her experience on the slam poetry scene and the role faith plays in her writing. ----more---- Learn more about Barbara at https://www.barbarafant.com/ Follow Barbara on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Be sure to check out Barbara at MTSO's The Art of Justice event on April 30th, 2021. Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at https://www.bexleylibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across platforms @bexleylibrary 2021-04-2319 min

BPL PodcastGetting Inspired w/ Susan OrleanProlific journalist and bestselling author Susan Orlean joins Jeff and Leann for a special podcast episode in anticipation of her upcoming Bexley Community Author Series virtual event on April 27th, 2021. Orlean discusses how her unpretentious Midwestern roots shaped her as a writer (she’s from Ohio!) and then dives deep on her inspirations for The Library Book & The Orchid Thief. Plus, she talks about her new book, On Animals, due to be released in Fall 2021. ----more---- Register for the 2021 Bexley Community Author Series Virtual Event with Susan Orlean on April 27th at 7pm here: https://be...2021-04-0932 min

Refreshing Chats with Commercial LawyersKaren Bexley & Rebecca Peck, Co-founder and Partner at Bexley BeaumontThis week, Rebecca and Duane speak to Karen Bexley and Rebecca Peck, Co-founder and Partner at Bexley Beaumont. In their conversation, they chatted about Karen and Rebecca’s route into the profession, the pros and cons of working for a fee-sharing law firm and how Karen and her business partner Anna Beaumont set up Bexley Beaumont during the pandemic. About Karen Bexley Karen is the co-founder of boutique law firm Bexley Beaumont. Karen is an experienced employment solicitor who has worked with some of the UK’s largest in-house legal te...2021-03-3149 min

BPL PodcastInvesting In Women w/ Kelley GriesmerTo honor Women's History Month, in this episode, Leann sits down with Kelley Griesmer, CEO of the Women's Fund of Central Ohio, to talk about the wealth gap, the importance of investing financially in women, and the new Enduring Progress Initiative focused on breaking down barriers to racial and gender equity. After listening to our podcast, check out this event with Kelley and author of Girlhood Melissa Febos happening at Gramercy Books. ----more---- Article from Philanthropy Women where Kelley and LC Johnson were interviewed: Women of Color-led Nonprofits Struggle for Survival Funding: Why? 2021-03-1235 min

BPL PodcastPrintmaking, Family, & Community w/ Christine D'Epiro AbbottIn this two-part series, guest host Leann Schneider Webb, discusses the Bexley Art Library and interviews one of the artists featured in the collection, Christine D'Epiro Abbott. A core member at Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative in Columbus, D'Epiro Abbott talks about her multilayered works, what inspires her series of interior scenes, and life as a working artist and mom. ----more---- Find Christine D'Epiro Abbott's art at: http://www.christinedepiroabbott.com/ and follow her on Instagram @cdepiroabbott Visit the Bexley Art Library at: www.bexleylibrary.org/ArtLibrary Follow Bexley Public Library across...2021-02-2628 min

BPL PodcastStorytelling Through Art w/ Beverly WhitesideIn this two-part series, guest host Leann Schneider Webb, discusses the Bexley Art Library and interviews one of the artists featured in the collection, Beverly Whiteside. Known for her large, vibrant mixed-media works depicting imagery of African American life, Whiteside talks about her relationship with the late Columbus-based artist Aminah Lynn Robinson, her love for dance and movement, and how her years as a dance instructor fundamentally influence her work. ----more---- Find Beverly Whiteside's art at: https://www.studiosonhigh.com/beverly-whiteside Visit the Bexley Art Library at: www.bexleylibrary.org/ArtLibrary F...2021-02-1224 min

BPL Podcast40+ Years of Bexley Pizza Plus w/ Brad RoccoBrad Rocco, owner of Bexley Pizza Plus, discusses the highs and lows of owning one of Bexley's favorite pizza shops, from being featured on the Food Network and competing in international pizza competitions to relocating and trying to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021-02-0526 min

BPL PodcastAll Things Newfangled w/ Eric DennisonEric Dennison, co-owner of Newfangled Kitchen in Bexley, discusses his inspiration for opening Newfangled, what his 30+ years in the industry have taught him, and how Newfangled has fared during the pandemic. We also discuss Eric’s own podcast, This Newfangled Life. ----more---- Check out Newfangled Kitchen Listen to This Newfangled Life 2021-01-1524 min

BPL PodcastCelebrating 10 Years of the Bexley Community Foundation w/ Hallie RaskinHallie Raskin, Executive Director of the Bexley Community Foundation, discusses the significant impact the Bexley Community Foundation has had during its ten years of existence. Learn about the various projects BCF has funded, totaling over 3.3 million dollars, including the exciting new expansions to Jeffrey Mansion. ----more---- Bexley Community Foundation Homepage BCF 10 Year Anniversary Virtual Event Page 2020-11-1817 min

BPL PodcastBeing a First-Generation American, Writer, Bookseller, and More w/ Linda KassLinda Kass discusses her new novel A Ritchie Boy, which draws heavily on her father's unique experiences in World War II. She also talks about the many interesting twists her career has taken, including being a journalist, working in broadcasting, and owning Gramercy Books. 2020-08-3122 min

BPL ProgramsFour Dead in Ohio: Kent State and the Antiwar Movement 50 Years Later / Professor Michael FlammFifty years after the bloody tragedy at Kent State in May 1970, it remains a vivid symbol of the deep divide generated by the Vietnam War. Professor Michael Flamm explores the emergence and impact of the antiwar movement as well as the events and legacies of a fateful day.2020-08-2100 min

BPL ProgramsRace, Class, and Hurricane Katrina: There Is No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster / Dr. Hasan JeffriesIn conjunction with the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina & our book club pick The Yellow House, Dr. Hasan Jeffries examines how race & class were tied up in the devastation of Katrina. ----more---- The 2005 crisis created by Hurricane Katrina was a clear demonstration of how institutional racism and inequality have created vast disparities between black and white communities. When the storm devastated New Orleans, the mainstream media initially focused on its destruction and and economic impact, but left the role of racism and its disproportionate devastation on communities of color virtually untouched. Dr. Hasan Je...2020-08-0700 min

BPL ProgramsThe 2020 Election and COVID-19: What Will Be The Impacts? / Ned Foley & Steven HuefnerOn July 30th, 2020, Ohio State University Professors Ned Foley & Steven Huefner led a discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020 election cycle, including challenges during the primaries, mail-in voting, and more. 2020-08-0300 min

GrassRoot OhioBexley Anti-Racism Project- K Woodford, A SmithGrassroot Ohio radio, Fridays, 5pm EST on 94.1FM and streams @ WGRN.org GrassRoot Ohio, Carolyn Harding w/ with Austin Smith and Kaia Woodford of the Bexley Anti-Racism Project (BexleyARP). Bexleyarp.org From your website: "Our mission is is to actively combat racial inequality through education, mobilization, and amplification in order to support people of color in the Bexley community and nationwide". On Saturday June 6, BexleyARP led a #BlackLivesMatter march from Bexley to the State House. My family and I marched with you. Bexley showed up. It was huge and it was Powerful. We'll get to know the organizers, what made...2020-07-0329 min

BPL PodcastGorillas, The Columbus Zoo, and Conservation w/ Beth ArmstrongBeth Armstrong, author of Voices from the Ape House, discusses her illustrious career working with gorillas, including groundbreaking work in gorilla care and pioneering conservation efforts with worldwide impact. Learn about what made the Columbus Zoo special in the '80s & '90s, the fascinating social lives of gorillas, and more. 2020-05-1229 min

BPL PodcastWell Wishes & Staff Picks From BPLBPL staff members discuss the media they've been enjoying during this unusual time, as well as a few special messages for our patrons. ----more---- Follow these links to find our picks digitally: Ultraista by Ultraista The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin Becoming by Michelle Obama Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose Wilde Life by Pascalle Lepas The Third Hotel by Laura van Den Berg 2020-04-2720 min

BPL ProgramsCoronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know / Dr. Abigail Norris TurnerOn March 9, 2020, Dr. Abigail Norris Turner, an infectious diseases epidemiologist and Associate Professor at Ohio State University, presented on the current coronavirus epidemic. She discussed what is currently known about this virus’s origin and spread, and explained the rationale and effectiveness of control measures in place in Ohio and around the world. An extensive Q&A follows the presentation. ----more---- As an epidemiologist, Dr. Turner has conducted domestic and international research for nearly 20 years. Her research characterizes the behavioral, clinical and immunological factors associated with increased risk of disease acquisition. NOTE: As more...2020-03-1000 min

BPL PodcastIntergenerational Reflections w/ Melissa Michal & Juile Swarstad JohnsonMelissa Michal & Julie Swarstad Johnson discuss the intricacies of their work and life as writers. Melissa delves into her newest book, Living On The Borderlines, which reflects on the intergenerational trauma of Haudenosaunee people and how it impacts relationships while also fostering a unique resilience. Julie discusses the multiple viewpoints of her new book, Pennsylvania Furnace, and how time has shifted our perspective toward the environment. 2020-03-0932 min

BPL PodcastProhibition 100 Years Later w/ Nina ThomasWhen it comes to Prohibition in the U.S., you probably immediately think of NASCAR, income tax, and Caribbean cruises, right? Nina Thomas, Manager of the Westerville History Center & Museum, discusses how these things are connected to Prohibition, as well as the local roots of the Anti-Saloon League and more. 2020-02-0619 min

BPL ProgramsGreen or Red: Thriving or Declining Neighborhoods / Dr. Jason ReeceWhat factors helped Bexley become a prosperous inner-ring suburb? How did Columbus's geography of opportunity change over time? Jason Reece, Assistant Professor of City and Regional Planning at the Knowlton School of Architecture, discusses the history and impact of factors such as housing discrimination and credit access behind Bexley's development and the development of other Columbus neighborhoods. 2020-02-0400 min

BPL PodcastHousing Discrimination in the U.S. w/ Jason ReeceDr. Jason Reece, assistant professor of city and regional planning at the Knowlton School of Architecture at OSU, discusses the history of housing discrimination both in Columbus and the U.S. as a whole. Learn how factors such as redlining, restrictive covenants, and highway construction resulted in unequal development and shaped the neighborhoods we see today. 2020-01-2236 min

BPL ProgramsSanditon: Jane Austen's Unfinished Last Novel / Dr. Jamison KantorJane Austen's last, unfinished novel, Sanditon, follows a man attempting to transform a small seaside town into a health resort. Screenwriter Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice), has finished the story and it began airing as a Masterpiece series on PBS on January 12. Dr. Jamison Kantor, Assistant Professor of English at The Ohio State University, provides context around the world events and details of Jane Austen's life that shaped this novel.2020-01-2200 min

BPL PodcastStaff Picks 2019BPL staff members share their favorite books, films, and albums of 2019. Follow the links below to find our picks in the library's catalog: American Love Call - Durand Jones & The Indications Mandy Turn of the Key - Ruth Ware Other Words For Home - Jasmine Warga Dear Girls - Ali Wong Normal People - Sally Rooney The Last Black Man in San Francisco Booksmart The Lighthouse 2019-12-1715 min

BPL Programs1619: American Enslavement 400 Years Later / Dr. Hasan JeffriesFour hundred years ago, on August 20, 1619, a ship carrying about 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the British colony of Virginia. Though the United States did not even exist yet, their arrival marked its foundation, the beginning of the system of slavery on which the country was built. Dr. Jeffries examines the development of enslavement in the Americas and the many ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape and define life in the United States. ----more---- Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Midwood High...2019-12-1600 min

BPL ProgramsGreen ParentsThere are plenty of small changes parents can make around the house to eliminate waste & choose more sustainable options. Bexley resident Rebecca Ness and friends offer tips & tricks that work well for the modern family!2019-11-0800 min

BPL PodcastThe Movies of 1939 w/ Johnny DiLorettoWCBE's Cinema Classics co-host and local personality Johnny DiLoretto discusses his career in media, the significance of the year 1939 in American cinema, and his favorite horror films- including his take on the perpetual CGI vs. practical effects debate. 2019-10-2428 min

BPL ProgramsThe Philosophy of The Good Place / Nate JacksonThe NBC comedy The Good Place is currently airing its fourth and final season. Among the laughs and zany situations, viewers have encountered the big questions of philosophy, examining what it means to be a good person and what we owe each other. Nate Jackson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Capital University, discusses some of the principles of philosophy and ethics covered in the show. 2019-10-0300 min

BPL PodcastStories of Opioids and Ohio w/ Daniel SkinnerDaniel Skinner is a political scientist, Associate Professor of Health Policy at Ohio University, and co-editor of Not Far From Me: Stories of Opioids and Ohio. We discuss the gripping stories contained in Not Far From Me, the impact of local government on the opioid epidemic, and the outlook of the crisis going forward. 2019-10-0217 min

BPL ProgramsApollo 11 / Dr. Robert O. HarmonOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to step foot on the moon, fulfilling a promise made by John F. Kennedy over eight years earlier. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic moment, Dr. Robert O. Harmon, the Perkins-Howard Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio Wesleyan University, talks about how we got to the moon and what we learned to guide us in the future of space exploration. ----more---- Multimedia links from Dr. Harmon's presentation can be found below: Neil Armstrong steps onto the Moon - https://youtu.be/L9Go_j_i6o8 ...2019-09-0600 min

BPL ProgramsThe Sounds of Music: Woodstock & Altamont 50 Years Later / Dr. Michael FlammFifty years after the summer of 1969, Woodstock and Altamont remain symbols of the hope and despair generated by the counterculture. The concerts also reflected the diversity and complexity of the sounds of the Sixties. Professor Michael Flamm of Ohio Wesleyan University, author of In the Heat of the Summer: The New York Riots of 1964 and the War on Crime, explores the impact of demography and technology on the music of a generation from the British Invasion and Motown to protest songs and psychedelic rock.2019-09-0600 min

Gwinnett Business RadioRobert Bexley with Bexley & DeLoach and Bobbie Menneg with Beyond the RibbonRobert Bexley/Bexley & DeLoach The Law Firm of Bexley & DeLoach is a boutique firm that provides affordable legal consultation and representation to individuals and families, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. Bexley & DeLoach specializes in merging the professional and personal needs of small business owners (business formation, contract drafting and review, trademark [...]2019-09-0532 min

BPL ProgramsNapoleon Bonaparte: The Man and the Myth / Dr. Andrew Anderson250 years ago this month, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the small island of Corsica. Perhaps one of the most divisive figures in history, he rose to become the Emperor of France before being exiled to Elba and later Saint Helena. Dr. Andrew Anderson, lecturer at The Ohio State University, talks about his life and legacy.2019-08-2400 min

BPL PodcastWoodstock & Altamont w/ Michael FlammOhio Wesleyan University Professor and historian Michael Flamm discusses the legacy of Woodstock and Altamont, two music festivals that serve as symbols of the hope and despair generated by the 1960s counterculture. 2019-08-2126 min

Family Business RadioFamily Business Radio, Episode 1: Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, By Design LEDFamily Business Radio, Episode 1: Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, By Design LED In the debut episode of “Family Business Radio,” host Anthony Chen welcomes attorney Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, co-founder of By Design LED. Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach Jennifer DeLoach is a founding partner at Bexley […] The post Family Business Radio, Episode 1: Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, By Design LED appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2019-08-1300 min

Family Business RadioFamily Business Radio, Episode 1: Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, By Design LEDFamily Business Radio, Episode 1: Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, By Design LED In the debut episode of "Family Business Radio," host Anthony Chen welcomes attorney Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach, and Saloni Desai, co-founder of By Design LED. Jennifer DeLoach, Bexley & DeLoach Jennifer DeLoach is a founding partner at Bexley [...]2019-08-1323 min

BPL PodcastThe Gay Rights Movement w/ Clayton HowardOhio State University historian Clayton Howard discusses the history of the Gay Rights Movement from the '50s to present day, including the impact of the Stonewall Riots and the effects of federal legislation such as the G.I. Bill and the legalization of same-sex marriage. 2019-07-0820 min

BPL ProgramsThe Gay Rights Movement: Before and After Stonewall / Clayton HowardJune 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot that marked the birth of the modern LGBT rights movement. It is also the 4th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage, Obergefell v. Hodges. Ohio State historian Clayton Howard discusses the history behind these two important events, including homophile societies during the early Cold War, gay liberation in the late 1960s and 1970s, lesbian feminism, the AIDS crisis, and the push for same-sex marriage at the end of the twentieth century. Content Advisory: This recording contains an excerpt from a speech which con...2019-07-0300 min

BPL ProgramsBeyond Hidden Figures / Dr. Treva LindseyBeyond Hidden Figures is a discussion and celebration of Black women in science, politics, literature, and the arts who made huge impacts but have gone unrecognized. The film and novel Hidden Figures introduced us to the three Black women behind NASA's first astronaut launch. In this presentation, Dr. Lindsey will go beyond this story and introduce important Black women whose work in various fields has gone - until now - largely unrecognized. ----more---- Dr. Treva Lindsey is an associate professor of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at the Ohio State University. Dr. Lindsey spec...2019-06-1800 min

BPL PodcastThe United States of Ohio w/ David E. RohrWhat makes Ohio significant? Is it the outsized agricultural production, its commercial impact during the Industrial Revolution, or perhaps being the birthplace of the National Football League? David E. Rohr, author of The United States of Ohio: One American State and its Impact on the Other Forty-Nine, discusses the multitude of ways the Buckeye State has impacted the U.S. throughout history. 2019-05-3122 min

BPL PodcastSolving Political Polarization w/ Michael TomaskyMichael Tomasky, author of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How it Might Be Saved, discusses how we arrived at our current state of political polarization and how we might fix it. Learn about how an obscure court case, as well as Martin Van Buren, helped lead us to where we are today. 2019-04-0819 min

BPL ProgramsMichael Tomasky Author Visit: If We Can Keep ItHas American politics fallen into a state of dysfunction? Can it ever be fixed? These are the questions that motivate journalist and political commentator Michael Tomasky's examination into the origins of our polarized nation. In his latest book, If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might Be Saved, Tomasky offers an agenda for how we can help fix our broken political system. ----more---- Michael Tomasky is a columnist, political commentator, journalist, and author. He is the editor in chief of Democracy: a Journal of Ideas, a special correspondent for The Da...2019-03-1900 min

BPL PodcastBeing Writers and Entrepreneurs w/ Eloisa Amezcua & Leila ChattiPoets Eloisa Amezcua and Leila Chatti discuss their work, favorite writers, Costura Creative, and more. 2019-03-1629 min

BPL ProgramsCulture + Conversation: The African American Experience - Past and Present / Dr. Hasan JeffriesHow did Black History Month begin and why is it important? Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University, discusses Black History and the formation of Black History Month. Offered in partnership with the Bexley Minority Parent Alliance. ----more---- Dr. Jeffries was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Midwood High School in 1990, he headed south, enrolling at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, the nation’s leading institution for educating African American men. He then earned a MA in American history in 1997, and a Ph...2019-02-2000 min

BPL ProgramsDiscussing Race & Racism with Children / Dr. Hasan Jeffries On Thursday, December 13, 2018, Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University and Lead Historian for the National Civil Rights Museum, joined us to help parents and caregivers know how to discuss race and racism with their children. This program was offered in partnership with the Bexley Minority Parent Alliance. ----more---- Dr. Jeffries was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Midwood High School in 1990, he headed south, enrolling at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, the nation’s leading institution for educating African American men. He...2019-02-2000 min

BPL PodcastStaff Picks 2018BPL staff members reflect on their favorite books and albums from 2018. Follow the links below to find our picks in the library's catalog: Landfall - Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet I Might Regret This - Abbi Jacobson Be Prepared - Vera Brosgol Sadie - Courtney Summers There There - Tommy Orange The Outsider - Stephen King Semiosis - Sue Burke For Everyone - Jason Reynolds Little Fires Everywhere - Celeste Ng 2018-12-2013 min

BPL PodcastHorror Films w/ MaddWolfFilm critics Hope Madden and George Wolf offer insights and interesting takes on recent horror hits such as A Quiet Place and Hereditary, as well as overlooked gems such as Mandy and Mom and Dad. 2018-10-2924 min

BPL PodcastWhat Horror Says About Our Culture w/ Dr. Ivonne M. GarciaDr. Ivonne M. Garcia, Associate Professor of English & Literature at Kenyon College, discusses how horror is portrayed in American cinema and what it says about our culture. Dr. Garcia offers insightful viewpoints regarding the depiction of race and gender in films such as The Witch, Get Out, and Signs. 2018-10-1828 min

BPL PodcastThe Writing Process w/ Jody Casella & Natalie RichardsAuthors Jody Casella and Natalie Richards discuss the realities of being a writer, the creative process, and a host of exciting new Young Adult and Middle Grade books. 2018-09-1333 min

BPL PodcastThe Story of Ohio Rock and Roll w/ Garin PirniaAuthor and journalist Garin Pirnia discusses her new book, Rebels and Underdogs: The Story of Ohio Rock and Roll, including stories about Devo, Richard Patrick, and more. 2018-07-0914 min

BPL PodcastStates and the Making of American Constitutional Law w/ Jeffrey SuttonJudge Jeffrey Sutton discusses his career, the balance of state and federal legislation, and his new book, 51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law. 2018-06-2018 min

BPL PodcastTeaching American Slavery w/ Dr. Hasan JeffriesOSU Associate Professor Dr. Hasan Jeffries discusses his projects, including Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, a resource for teachers and communities who are eager to help their students better understand slavery. 2018-04-2224 min

BPL PodcastMusic & Basketball w/ Hanif AbdurraqibPoet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib discusses life in Columbus, memorable concerts, the NBA playoffs, and more. 2018-03-1928 min

BPL PodcastThe Amazing Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring w/ Chris BourneaLocal journalist, author, and filmmaker Chris Bournea discusses his new documentary Lady Wrestler: The Amazing Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring, as well as other projects. 2018-02-1320 min

BPL PodcastGraphic Novels & HooplaJordan and Jeff discuss graphic novels, including recommendations, how to access them on Hoopla, and more.2017-12-2015 min

BPL PodcastCreation Station/Our Favorite PodcastsIn the first episode of the BPL Podcast, staff members Bryan and Leann join Jeff to discuss the library's Creation Station as well as their favorite podcasts.2017-10-0906 min