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Truth about Local GovernmentEnabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in BexleyIn this episode, the conversation centres on how RPNA is helping councils move beyond traditional transformation pitfalls to deliver better outcomes for residents. Ashley Roper introduces RPNA’s Digital Foundations, a strategic assessment tool designed to help local authorities understand their readiness for change and identify the most impactful areas for intervention. The SA3 process was recently piloted with the London Borough of Bexley, where Chief Executive Paul Thorogood shares his reflections on its value and impact.RPNA’s approach is grounded in the belief that transformation must be outcome-led, not technology-led. The SA3 process begins with a ba...
2026-02-0619 min
Old CoveBexPosè: A Look Back at Season 2 with Kelly BexleyLies don’t just protect people in Old Cove.
They leave scars.I’m Kelly Bexley. Join me as I look back on Season Two, the truths we avoided, the stories we chose to believe, and the consequences that followed. Before Season Three begins, this is a moment of reckoning for everyone involved.You heard what happened. Get ready for what it cost.Season Three is coming.— Kelly Bexley
2026-01-2215 min
The Station 2040Bexley Nepalese Community: समय, सोच र भविष्य | Bijay Gurung & Dr Harish Gyawali | E08UK मा BNC (Bexley/British Nepalese Community) ले नेपालीहरूलाई कसरी एकत्रित गर्दैछ?यस एपिसोडमा Bijay Gurung र Dr. Harish Gyawali ले समुदाय निर्माण, औपचारिक संरचना, youth programs, special needs support, र old generation inclusion बारे आफ्ना अनुभव र दृष्टिकोण साझा गर्छन्• Bexley Nepalese Community (BNC) को महत्व र विकास• Motivation behind continuous community work• Youth engagement & family support programs• Time management, leadership & conflict-resolution insightsUK मा बसेको सम्पूर्ण नेपाली समुदायका लागि प्रेरणादायी episode।BNC Website: https://www.bnc.org.uk/🔗 Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/Wnsy03m3pOg🔔 Follow & SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStation2040TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheStation2040X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheStation2040Instagram: https://instagram.com/tStation2040Threads: https://www.threads.net/tStation2040👉 New episodes bi-weekly - follow to stay updated!
2025-11-281h 17
Unpacking BexleyEp 22 - Bexley School Board Candidates 2025Join Bexley School Board Candidates (and sitting members) Joanne Pickrell, Dr. Jonathan Baker, & Patrick King for a discussion of what they bring to the role and where they see the future of our schools headed.You can find contact info & a biography for each of the board members here.
2025-10-0328 min
BPL PodcastBetween Home and Here: Ghanaian-American Poets on Identity and VoiceIn this episode, WIR Cynthia Amoah sits down with Ghanaian-American poets Claudia Owusu and Tasha Lomo for a layered conversation about language, place, and what it means to write and create from the in-between. Together, they explore how heritage shapes creative voice, the role of poetry as both resistance and refuge, and the ways they each build community through art—from spoken word albums to filmmaking to advocacy for Black women.
Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast!
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2025-08-2959 min
Vandal FactoryFactory Floor Cuts: Scott Burrell (Three Rivers Bexley)In this Factory Floor Cut, Nat talks to Scott Burrell, Director of Three Rivers in Bexley, London. Three Rivers is a free-floating, social arts agency that brings local people and partners together to make a difference in Bexley. In this chat, Scott and Nat talk about power structures, community arts and the importance of place .
2025-08-1841 minUnpacking 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 minUnpacking 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 minBPL 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!
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2025-02-2833 minUnpacking 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 minUnpacking 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 minUnpacking 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
2024-06-2218 minUnpacking 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 13BPL 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 minUnpacking 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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!
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2023-06-3055 minUnpacking 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 08BPL 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
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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 minBPL 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!
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2022-10-2106 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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/
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2022-04-041h 02
The Sapphic Book ReviewInterview with Lucy BexleySend us Fan MailLucy 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 minBPL 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.
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2022-03-051h 02
What was That? with Jon WilliamsBexleyThis 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?
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2022-01-252h 09BPL 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
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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 minBPL 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
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2021-11-0526 minBPL 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
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2021-10-2936 minBPL 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
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2021-09-2455 minBPL 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
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2021-09-1035 minBPL 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
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2021-08-2735 minBPL 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!
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2021-08-1336 minBPL 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.
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Follow Grace Ellis across platforms @gracecellis on Twitter and check out her website: http://www.ohheygraceellis.com/
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2021-08-0638 minBPL 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
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2021-06-0435 min
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 minBPL 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.
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Learn more about Tisa Watts and the Columbus Garden School at https://www.columbusgardenschool.com/
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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 minBPL 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.
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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.
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2021-04-2319 minBPL 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.
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Register for the 2021 Bexley Community Author Series Virtual Event with Susan Orlean on April 27th at 7pm here: https://be...
2021-04-0932 minBPL PodcastCreating Support Systems for Diverse Students w/ Sharon UdohSharon Udoh discusses her work as Enrollment Coordinator at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy, a model charter school combining academics and interdisciplinary arts instruction in Columbus. Sharon talks about the importance of diversity in education, creating support systems for first-generation Americans, and accepting the experiences and narratives of students. We also discuss her collaboration with Chamber Brews (led by recent BPL Podcast guest Devin Copfer) to create Udoh's original composition, Dig.
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Learn more about the Arts & College Preparatory Academy at https://artcollegeprep.org/
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2021-04-0224 minBPL PodcastArts Entrepreneurship & Collaboration w/ Devin CopferMusician, registered Suzuki teacher, and arts entrepreneur Devin Copfer discusses her multitude of music projects as well as her experience with virtual music instruction during the pandemic. Devin describes how she has continued to collaborate with other artists and organizations in a virtual format and her recent work with Chamber Brews, a chamber music project that she co-founded and directs.
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Learn more about Devin Copfer's work at https://devinmariemusic.com/
2021-03-2627 minBPL 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.
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Article from Philanthropy Women where Kelley and LC Johnson were interviewed: Women of Color-led Nonprofits Struggle for Survival Funding: Why?
2021-03-1235 minBPL 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.
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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
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2021-02-2628 min
London RealBATTLE BUS LIVE 🎥 🚌 🇬🇧 | Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich & Croydon - Brian Rose | EPISODEI had an amazing time in the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon, as well as broadcasting Live From The Digital Battle Bus on YouTube and Instagram! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below on our tour and whether you think it's right that political campaigns are being silenced by the overzealous interpretation of guidance. We face dark times, and perhaps the most difficult crisis this city has ever encountered. Every borough in London has its unique challenges and your next Mayor of London must be on the...
2021-02-1457 minBPL 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.
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Find Beverly Whiteside's art at: https://www.studiosonhigh.com/beverly-whiteside
Visit the Bexley Art Library at: www.bexleylibrary.org/ArtLibrary
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2021-02-1224 minBPL 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 minBPL 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.
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Check out Newfangled Kitchen
Listen to This Newfangled Life
2021-01-1524 minBPL PodcastThe Past, Present, and Future of The Columbus Foundation w/ Dan SharpeJeff is joined by Dan Sharpe, Vice President of Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation, one of the top 10 largest community foundations in the United States. Dan details how The Columbus Foundation is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the four key areas the foundation is focusing on for 2020-2021.
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Learn more about The Columbus Foundation
Watch the Songs for the Community videos and more
2020-12-0415 minBPL 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.
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Bexley Community Foundation Homepage
BCF 10 Year Anniversary Virtual Event Page
2020-11-1817 minBPL PodcastFostering Empathy & Kindness w/ Seeds of Caring and Faith MissionOn this special episode of the podcast, Jeff is joined by three guests: Brandy Jemczura, Founder & Director of Seeds of Caring; Stephanie Vulhop, author of Imagine If: A Homeless Experience; and Lauren Wilson, Executive Director of LSS Faith Mission. They discuss the invaluable work they are doing to cultivate empathy in our communities and the resources they provide to people experiencing homelessness in Columbus.
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Learn more about Seeds of Caring: https://www.seedsofcaring.org/
Purchase Imagine If: https://www.seedsofcaring.org/our-book
Learn more about Faith Mission: https://lssnetworkofhope.org...
2020-11-0226 minBPL PodcastBuilding Columbus Culture w/ Scott WoodsLocal writer, poet, and community organizer Scott Woods discusses Streetlight Guild, a Columbus cultural venue he founded in 2019, as well as his work on the New Black Eastside Songbook project. Scott also offers his insights on the arts scene, public libraries, and more.
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Find more information about Streetlight Guild here: https://streetlightguild.wpcomstaging.com/
2020-10-2320 minBPL PodcastInspecting Grief & Exploring Heritage w/ Ruth AwadAward-winning Lebanese-American poet Ruth Awad discusses the anthology she co-edited with Rachel Mennies, The Familiar Wild: On Dogs & Poetry, which explores the multi-faceted relationships writers have with their dogs. We also discuss Ruth's 2016 collection, Set to Music a Wildfire, which stemmed from interviews she did with her father, largely about his experiences during the Lebanese Civil War.
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Get a copy of The Familiar Wild: On Dogs & Poetry
Read In the gloaming, in the roiling night
2020-10-0919 minBPL PodcastBeing Resilient & Finding Joy w/ Maggie SmithLocal poet Maggie Smith discusses her new book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, due out October 6th. Originating from Smith's tweets during the most difficult period of her life, we discuss how the collection might be received during a global pandemic, and also what it's like to release new material these days.
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Be sure to check out Maggie's virtual event presented by Gramercy Books with fellow acclaimed local poet Saeed Jones on Thursday, October 15th at 7 PM. Learn more here.
2020-09-2420 min
The Green New Deal PodcastGreenwich and BexleyMatt Stratford, coordinator for Greenwich and Bexley Green Party, joins me to talk about what a Green New Deal would look like in South East London. Whilst leaky boilers and trolley buses are essential components, Matt also explains the difficulties of making change at the level of borough, or even city, without government backing.
2020-09-0719 minBPL 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
Two Man GameEP IV - Safest Hands in Bexley!The fourth episode from the TMG duo sees the introduction of a new guest, Big A aka “The Safest Hands in Bexley.” Our new guest comes with a heap of Boxing and Football knowledge and is able to help breakdown a range of topics.The Boxing talk focuses on the recent Whyte vs Povetkin fight. We discuss a possible rematch and the possibility of Whyte recovering for a potential World title bout.The pod looks at events away from the football pitch, with the recent Maguire scandal a topic of intrigue. We review the potential fall...
2020-08-2758 min
2020-08-1029 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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.
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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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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
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 minBPL 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 […]
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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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
Beyond the BallotDank Pod Stash 32: Bexley FarnsworthNick and David have a conversation with Bexley Farnsworth, on the tough topic of abortion.Episode 32 of Enemy of The State's Dank Pod-Stash is sponsored by Earthbound Martian! Earthbound Martian provides a variety of gifts, toys, and other novelty items, both anarchist themed and just for fun! Go to www.earthboundmartian.com and find them on Facebook!This episode and all episodes of The Dank Pod-Stash, are streamed live in a private YouTube stream. The stream can be accessed by becoming a Patron or Backer of the show! Patrons and Backers also have access to...
2019-05-1258 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL 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 minBPL PodcastGraphic Novels & HooplaJordan and Jeff discuss graphic novels, including recommendations, how to access them on Hoopla, and more.
2017-12-2015 minBPL 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
2016-05-0602 min2015-10-2316 min
WCBE FoodcastEpsiode 134: Bexley Pizza PlusThis week we journeyed to Bexley to interview Brad Rocco of Bexley Pizza Plus.
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