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The Watt From Pedro Show2025-02-21 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
"blue trane" (live excerpt from kulttuuritalo helsinki, finland nov. 22, 1961) john coltrane w/eric dolphy
"ode to the yellow river for concert band" (live on apr 25, 2024) vanderbilt university concert band
"romance (for choir)" c4 choral composer / conductor collective
"free steppe" cluster lizard
"intellectual property (aka- song for robert pollard to sing)" ransom salmon
"the great man" guided by voices
"sustain and ring 4" roscoe mitchell quartet
play last week of the mont h- "kijimi city" thousand dollar movie
"walk you, walk me" matt nelson
"odios" tar babies
"saxophone concerto 'colors of the sky' movement I for parker schultz" david huang...
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Deep Dive from The Japan TimesWhat does climate change sound like?With temperatures rising we can all feel how climate change is affecting our lives, but what if we could hear it too? This week, Japan Times climate editor Chris Russell joins us to discuss what researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology are listening to when it comes to biodiversity on the island.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Hearing the impact of climate change in Okinawa, one bird at a time (Chris Russell, The J...
2024-05-2339 min
Librarians by the SeaEpisode 38: Movies with BernadetteCaroline and Sarah are joined by Bernadette, the library's Programming and reference librarian to talk about "old" movies.
2023-02-0945 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 37: Books and Social Media PressuresIn this episode Sarah and Caroline delve into the pressures of reading quantity of quality and the pros and cons of Goodreads.
2023-01-2545 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 36: We're Back (again)We are back for more library fun! Sarah and Caroline discuss the jobs they've had in the past to prep them to be librarians
2022-12-2350 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 35: Introducing our new Library DirectorToday on the Podcast we are introducing our new Library Director Jonathan Nichols. You can meet him on Wednesday August 24th at a meet and greet from 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm.
2022-08-1917 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 34: Books we wish we could read for the first time againThis week, Caroline and Sarah pick out the books that if possible, they could read for the first time again.BooklistLibrary Events
2022-07-2242 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 33: Today in our blanket fortCaroline and Sarah try to make the sound better by hanging up blankets around them, and it sounds about the same. They compare things about books and literature and only get mildly off track.
2022-07-1554 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 32: Trivia with JaninaToday on the podcast it is the battle of the literary wits! Janina joins us as the gameshow host while Caroline and Sarah square off with their knowledge! Who will be the winner? Listen to find out!List of books we talked aboutNewsletterLibrary events
2022-07-0827 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 31: Our Website Works NowIn this episode, Caroline and Sarah talk about book challenges, making sure libraries have inclusive collections, and some upcoming library events.The link to all the books can be found hereTo the News articles:Book bans move to center stageLibrary study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021The Summer I Turned PrettyLibrary events:July 2022 NewsletterEvents
2022-07-0128 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 30: Late Spring CleaningToday on the podcast we are talking about keeping our shelves tidy, all the books we are reading, and giving a shout out to Leila Mottley for her new book Nightcrawling we cannot wait to read it.Links to what we discuss can be found here:Books we discussed EventsNightcrawlingNews:Oprah’s latest book club pick: ‘Nightcrawling,’ by Leila MottleyHanover chooses not to revoke book from school libraryLibrary Book Collections on the Move
2022-06-2422 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 29: We're back!Welcome back to our updated podcast! Sarah and Caroline are excited to be a part of your weekly podcast rotation!The links for what we discuss in the podcast are:Ukrainian Donationshttps://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/05/ala-announces-ukraine-library-relief-fundALA Special reporthttps://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2022Swampscott Library Newsletter June 2022https://files.constantcontact.com/115c8b8c701/f9c4f902-a08f-4a2a-a167-9bf47a00f39e.pdf?rdr=true
2022-06-1714 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 28: The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodIn this episode Caroline, Janina and Chelsea discuss fanfiction, romance, and everything they loved and didn't love about Ali Hazelwood's new book, The Love Hypothesis
2022-01-2746 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 27: Special Halloween Episode!Ghosts have taken over the podcast! Check out this special edition of Librarians by the Sea where librarians Caroline and Janina swap ghost stories!
2021-10-3122 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 26: Invertivew with Elizabeth de Veer on The Ocean in WinterToday on the podcast Janina and I talk to author Elizabeth de Veer on her book The Ocean in Winter. Elizabeth was so much fun to talk to and we look forward to seeing her again soon. You can find Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethdeveer.comPlease note a trigger warning for those effcted by death by s*icide. Also if you are having difficult or painful thoughts or feelings, or are worried about someone, please reach out to a friend, family member, counselor, religious leader, or tap into resources such as:the National Suic...
2021-10-2148 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 25: Interview with Quan Barry author of We Ride Upon SicksIn this episode I interview author, poet, and professor Quan Barry. Her book We Ride Upon Sticks is a time machine to not only 1989, but to anyone who remembers what it is like to be a teenage girl on the North Shore. Based on a fictional 1989 Danvers field hockey team we see this team learn to be themselves and come into their own power. This is a spoiler free discussion.
2021-08-3034 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 24: Interview with YA Librarian Sarah about Middle Grade Movie AdaptationsIn this episode, Sarah and I talk about Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson and why their movie adaptations were not the best. We talk about why it is so hard for Hollywood to find the balance of making movies of middle grade books.
2021-08-0530 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 23: Interview with librarian Gabby Womack of The Brown Sisters Series by Talia HibbertGabby is a librarian, archivist, and historian with a passion for uncovering and sharing stories by and about underrepresented groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and more). You can find her at www.bookishafrolatina.com and her instagram @bookish_afrolatina. Talia Hibbert is a NYT bestselling author of 17 sexy, diverse romances and you can find her on her website www.taliahibbert.com and her Instagram @taliahibbert.
2021-07-2748 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 22: Interview with Richard Lyntton author of North Korea DeceptionI got to talk to actor Richard Lyntton about his debut novel NORTH KOREA DECEPTION. We talk about the process of getting the book published, recording the audio book, and writing the book based on his life experiences. Keep a lookout for his second book HYDE PARK DECEPTION. You can find Richard at richardlynttonbooks.com on Instagram @richardlynttobooks and on Facebook @richardlynttonbooks
2021-04-1523 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 21: Interview with Bookscapades about King of ScarsIt was so much fun interviewing the Bookscapades bloggers, Katie and Alex. They spend all their free time either reading, talking about, or reviewing YA Fantasy books for their blog on Instagram and Tumblr. In this episode we discuss King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo, along with her other books in the Grishaverse which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology.
2021-02-2629 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 20: Interview with Jane HealeyI was so excited to interview Jane Healey on the podcast. Her passion for historical fiction became her new career when her first novel THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS CLUB was published in 2017. With the release of THE BEANTOWN GIRLS in 2019, she continued to fulfill her dream of writing lesser known stories of women in history.Keep a look out for her upcoming novel THE SECRET STEALERS, which is based on the true stories of the women of the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, during World War II. It will be released in April 2021.
2021-02-0426 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 19: Interview with Brunonia BarryBrunonia Barry is the New York Times and international bestselling author of The Lace Reader, The Map of True Places, and The Fifth Petal. Her work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has been an Amazon Best of the Month and a People Magazine Pick. Her reviews and articles on writing have appeared in the London Times and the Washington Post. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts.
2021-01-2950 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 18: Interview with journalist, Alison ArnettAlison Arnett a food and agricultural writer, restaurant critic, and newspaper editor for the Boston Globe, Edible Boston, and other publications and teaches a class on food writing at the Harvard Extension School. During the episode, she gives us many recommendations for brand new and old favorite cookbooks.
2020-10-2733 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 17: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia with CarolineCaroline and Julie discuss the recent gothic fantasy, Mexican Gothic, set in 1950s Mexico.
2020-10-1617 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 16: Interview with Journalist & Author, Steve MarantzSteve Marantz is an author, journalist, and podcaster. His expansive career started in the newsroom of the Kansas City Star. He then moved on to the Boston Globe where he first covered sports, and then general assignment news and politics. He spent time at Sporting News Magazine and the Boston Herald before moving to ESPN.com and E:60, the sports newsmagazine broadcast by ESPN. He has written four books, including The Rhythm Boys of Omaha Central: High School Basketball at the ’68 Racial Divide and Citizen Akoy: Basketball and the Making of a South Sudanese American. He has recently started hi...
2020-09-2944 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 15: Interview with poet and author Clem SchoenebeckClem Schoenebeck has published both a book of poetry, Where the Time Went: Poems at Eighty and a memoir, Dancing with Fireflies: One Man’s Escape From Insanity. On today’s episode, Julie and Clem discuss the way that poetry and writing can be a form of therapy and how to get started with an artistic endeavor at any point in your life.
2020-09-1453 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: Andrews Chapel, Interview with Deb BogardusDeb Bogardus tells listeners about Andrews Chapel, a beautiful little non-denominational chapel located in the Swampscott Cemetery. Built in honor of a former town Selectman, the chapel had fallen into disrepair until Deb and the rest of the Andrews Chapel Committee took on the challenge of getting it brought back to its former glory.
2020-08-2125 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 14 of Podcast: Normal People by Sally Rooney with Janina & CarolineJulie is joined by Janina and Caroline to discuss the similarities and differences between the book Normal People by Sally Rooney and the Hulu show of the same name.
2020-08-1135 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 13: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo with JaninaIn honor of the first meeting of the Anti-Racism Book Group at the library, Janina shares some of the key takeaways from the group’s first pick, White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.For more information about the Anti-Racism Book Group click here.For more Black Lives Matter resources, click here.To read the transcription of this episode, click here.
2020-07-2722 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 12: Interview with Adriana MatherToday on the podcast, we have an interview with Adriana Mather, a New York Times best-selling author, producer, and actor. She tells us all about her journey to becoming an author and the deep roots of her family’s history and how they inspired some of her works.
2020-07-1528 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 11: A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler with Laurie & AlyceAlyce, Laurie, and Julie discuss the new book, A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler. There's a lot to discuss within the story, and it would make a great book club pick! Listen to find out what they think, or read the transcription here.
2020-07-0822 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: Elihu Thomson, Interview with Sylvia BelkinLong time Swampscott Historic Commission member Sylvia Belkin shares her knowledge of one of Swampscott's most illustrious residents, Elihu Thomson, who was a co-founder of the General Electric Company, Acting President of MIT, and holder of almost 700 US patents!
2020-06-3028 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: The Humphrey House, Interview with Molly ConnerSwampscott Historical Society President Molly Conner shares some of the history of the Humphrey House, which dates back to 1637 and was built by Sir John Humphrey, Deputy Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
2020-06-1608 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: The Swampscott Fish House, Interview with Lou GalloLou Gallo, our unofficial Town Historian, discusses Swampscott's Fish House and our early fishing industry. We learn why the Fish House was built and what is unique about it. And did you know that several important firsts happened right here in Swampscott's fishing history? Read the transcription here.
2020-06-0526 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: Climate Change in the Wake of COVID-19, Interview with Nia KeithNia Keith is the statewide Climate Change Education Manager at Mass Audubon and an advocate for climate justice and action. We discuss the successes and challenges of climate advocates during the coronavirus pandemic and the different ways the environment has been impacted by COVID-19. Also, she shares tangible actions that you can take to fight climate change, resources to learn from, and organizations to donate to.
2020-06-0240 minLibrarians by the SeaLearning Series: Era of the Summer Estates, Interview with Mary CassidySwampscott’s Gilded Age is brought to life in this discussion with Historian Mary Cassidy. Mary highlights the Era of the Summer Estates as she discusses the homes and lives of the wealthy Boston families who summered here in the 1800’s and early 1900’s.Read the transcript here.
2020-05-2718 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 10: Interview with journalist, Ian ThomsenToday’s interview is with journalist, Ian Thomsen. We discuss his background in sports journalism, his book, The Soul of Basketball: The Epic Showdown Between LeBron, Kobe, Doc, and Dirk that Saved the NBA, and the future of the NBA given our current situation. Find out more about him here.Read the transcription of this episode here.
2020-05-1947 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 8: Interview with thriller author, James HankinsToday’s interview is with local author, James Hankins. He is a USA Today bestselling author of numerous thrillers, mysteries, and suspense novels, each of which spent time in the Kindle Top 100 and became Amazon #1 category bestsellers. We discuss his career transition from working in Hollywood, to law, to writing, and he gives a lot of insight on how fiction authors can break into the industry through the self-publishing process. You can find out more information about him or order his books here.
2020-05-0545 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 7: Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw with CarolineToday on the podcast, we have an interview with reference librarian, Caroline, about a book she finished recently, Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw. Spoiler alert, she didn’t like this one! Tune in to find out why she thinks it’s difficult to tell a good story about magic and why more adults should read YA.
2020-05-0122 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 6: Interview with Alex and David Townsend, My Comical Romance PodcastJulie interviews Alex and David Townsend, hosts of the podcast My Comical Romance. During their podcast, they read and analyze romance comic books from the 1950s to the 1970s. In this episode, they explain what draws them to these stories and what we can learn about the social and cultural norms of the time period in which they were written. Check out other episodes of their podcast here.
2020-04-2839 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 5: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek with Director Alyce DeveauOn today's episode, Julie interviews the Library Director, Alyce Deveau about a recent book she read, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. They get into a discussion on the importance of access to information, particularly during quarantine.
2020-04-2121 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 4: Interview with Eric Jay DolinToday on the podcast, Julie interviews award-winning history author Eric Jay Dolin on his path to becoming a writer. His new book A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes comes out on August 4, 2020. Check out his website for more information about all of his work, or find him on Facebook.
2020-04-1458 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 3: The Dutch House by Ann PatchettOn this episode, Reference Librarian, Laurie, and Head of Circulation, Julie, discuss Ann Patchett’s latest fairy tale, The Dutch House, and the long-lasting impression the characters made on them.
2020-04-0723 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 2: Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna KendrickOur Reference and YA Librarian, Caroline, LOVES audio books and this is her review of Anna Kendrick’s book.
2020-03-3105 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 1: Educated by Tara WestoverHead of Circulation Julie hosts this week's podcast. She is interviewing the Head of Reference, Janina to talk about Educated by Tara Westover
2020-03-2706 minLibrarians by the SeaEpisode 0: IntrodctionWelcome to the Librarians by the Sea, hosted by the Swampscott Public Library
2020-03-2600 min
The Derek Loudermilk ShowGrant Baldwin | Finding And Booking Paid Speaking Engagements“Be really clear on ‘This is what I speak about’ and ‘This is who I speak to’.” Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is a normal dude who wants to live a fulfilling and rewarding life – just like the rest of us. Grant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab which helps speakers get more paid speaking engagements, develop speaking and presentation skills, and grow speaking/online businesses. He has been a full-time speaker for eight years, and has always enjoyed speaking and helping others. In fact, he went to Bible college and b...
2017-09-1952 minThe Derek Loudermilk ShowCaroline Weiler | The Power Of Storytelling“Storytelling is important to me because it’s stories that are touching the hearts of people.” – Caroline Weiler Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is a travel entrepreneur, a storyteller, a writer and a visual story mapper who believes that every person has a story to tell and that every story has the power to inspire other people. Caroline Weiler is the co-founder of Travel Storytelling Festival – a platform for people to share their travel stories and experiences. Being a storyteller herself, she inspires people to get out of their comfort zone and liv...
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