Shows
Upper Merion Township Book ChatPatricia Anne Masters - The Philadelphia Mummers2023-07-0823 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatDave Brown - Philly JocksKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Mike Missanelli, to discuss his book "Philly Jocks: The Best Philladelphia Pro Athletes of Our Time".2023-03-3123 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatMike Missanelli - The Perfect SeasonKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Mike Missanelli, to discuss his book "The Perfect Season: How Penn State Came to Stop a Hurricane". 2023-03-1722 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatThomas H. Keels - Forgotten PhiladelphiaKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Thomas H. Keels, to discuss his book "Forgotten Philadelphia". 2023-03-0324 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatPaul Hendrickson - Sons of MississippiKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Paul Hendrickson, to discuss his book "Sons of Mississippi". 2023-02-0323 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatRay Didinger - One Last ReadKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Ray Didinger, to discuss his book "One Last Read". 2023-01-2023 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatAlice L. George - Awaiting Armageddon: How Americans Faced the Cuban Missile CrisisKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Alice L. George, to discuss her book "Awaiting Armageddon: How Americans Faced the Cuban Missile Crisis". (Recorded 2007)2022-12-2323 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatHarold Gullan - Don't Call Me CoachKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Harold Gullan, to discuss their book "Don't Call Me Coach". (Recorded 2007)2022-11-2523 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatRich Westcott - Native SonsKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Rich Westcott, to discuss their book "Native Sons". (Recorded 2004)2022-11-1124 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatMathew Kerbel - If it Bleeds it LeadsKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Mathew Kerbel, to discuss their book "If it Bleeds it Leads". (Recorded 2004)2022-10-1425 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatLorett Treese - Railroads of PennsylvaniaKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Lorett Treese, to discuss their book "Railroads of Pennsylvania". (Recorded 2004)2022-09-3023 minUpper Merion Township Book ChatLorett TreeseKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Lorett Treese, to discuss their book "Railroads of Pennsylvania". (Recorded 2004)2022-09-3023 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatGeorge Sheldon - When the Smoke Cleared at GettysburgKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors George Sheldon, to discuss their book "When the Smoke Cleared at Gettysburg". (Recorded 2004)2022-09-1623 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatRoger Lane - Murder in AmericaKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Roger Lane, to discuss their book "Murder in America". (Recorded 2004)2022-09-0224 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatHelen Berger - Voices from the Pegan CensusKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Helen Berger, to discuss their book "Voices from the Pegan Census". (Recorded 2003)2022-08-1924 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatSteven Hahn - A Nation Under Our FeetKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Steven Hahn, to discuss their book "A Nation Under Our Feet". (Recorded 2004)2022-06-2424 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatRich Wescott & Frank Bilovsky - The Phillies EncyclopediaKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with authors Rich Wescott & Frank Bilovsky, to discuss their book "The Phillies Encyclopedia". (Recorded 2004)2022-05-1323 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatJohn Pollack - Cork BoatKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author John Pollack, to discuss his book "Cork Boat". (Recorded 2004)2022-04-2924 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatThomas J. Sugrue - The Origins of the Urban CrisisKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Thomas J. Sugrue, to discuss his book "The Origins of the Urban Crisis". (Recorded 2004)2022-04-1524 minUpper Merion Township Book ChatW.D. Ehrhart Ph.D. -"The Madness of it All: Essays on war, Literature and American Life"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author W.D. Ehrhart Ph.D., to discuss his book "The Madness of it All: Essays on war, Literature and American Life". (Recorded 2004)2022-03-0428 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatWilliam Kashatus, Ph.D. - September SwoonKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author William Kashatus, Ph.D., to discuss his book "September Swoon: Richie Allen, The '64 Phillies and Racial Intergration". (Recorded 2004)2022-02-1823 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatNeil Lanctot, Ph.D. - "Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution"Karl Helicher Former director of the Upper Merion Library sits down with author Neil Lanctot, Ph.D. to discuss his book "Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution". (Recorded 2004)2022-02-0424 minUpper Merion Township Book ChatNeil Lanctot, Ph.D. - "Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Neil Lanctot, Ph.D. to discuss his book "Negro League Baseball: The Rise and Ruin of a Black Institution". (Recorded 2004)2022-02-0424 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatJennie Skerl, Ph.D. - "Reconstructing the Beats"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Jennie Skerl, Ph.D. to discuss "Reconstructing the Beats". (Recorded 2004)2022-01-2123 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatPeter Kafer Ph.D. - Charles Brockden Brown's Revolution and the Birth of American GothicKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Peter Kafer Ph.D to discuss his book "Charles Brockden Brown's Revolution and the Birth of American Gothic". (Recorded 2004)2022-01-0723 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatJames A. McGowan - Station Master on the Underground RailroadKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author James A. McGowan to discuss his book "Station Master on the Underground Railroad: The Life and Letters of Thomas Garrett". (Recorded 2005)2021-12-2423 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatJeff Silverman - "Lardner on War"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Jeff Silverman to discuss his book "Lardner on War". (Recorded 2004)2021-12-1821 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatRick Eckstein - "Public Dollars, Private Stadiums"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Rick Eckstein to discuss his book "Public Dollars, Private Stadiums". (Recorded 2004)2021-12-0324 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatApril White - Philadelphia Magazine's "Ultimate Restaurant Guide".Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author April White to discuss the Philadelphia Magazine's "Ultimate Restaurant Guide". (Recorded 2004)2021-09-2423 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatDavid Farber - "Taking Hostages"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author David Farber to discuss his book "Taking Hostages". (Recorded 2004)2021-09-1023 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatDave Brown - "Jim McMahon's In-Your-Face"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with Co-author Dave Brown to discuss his book "Jim McMahon's In-Your-Face". (Recorded 2004)2021-08-2724 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatProf. Michael G. Hagen - "The 2000 Presidential Election and the Foundations of Party Politics"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Prof. Michael G. Hagen to discuss his book "The 2000 Presidential Election and the Foundations of Party Politics". (Recorded 2004)2021-08-1323 minUpper Merion Township Book Chatrof. Michael G. Hagen - "The 2000 Presidential Election and the Foundations of Party Politics"Karl Helicher Former director of the Upper Merion Library sits down with author Prof. Michael G. Hagen to discuss his book "The 2000 Presidential Election and the Foundations of Party Politics". (Recorded 2004)2021-08-1323 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatMarc Stein - "City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves"Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Marc Stein to discuss his book "City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves".2021-07-3023 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatBill Hirsch - "Passing the Baton: The Norman "Joe" Hirsch Story".Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Bill Hirsch to discuss his book "Passing the Baton: The Norman "Joe" Hirsch Story".2021-07-1623 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatPaul Douglas Newman - PFries's Rebellion: The Enduring Struggle for the American RevolutionKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with author Paul Douglas Newman to discuss his book "PFries's Rebellion: The Enduring Struggle for the American Revolution". 2021-07-0925 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatDavid Zucchino - The Armored Strike to Capture BaghdadKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with David Zucchino to discuss his book Thunder Run: The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad.2021-05-0724 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatBryant Simon Pk.D. - Boardwalk of Dreams: Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America.Karl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with Bryant Simon Pk.D. to discuss his book Boardwalk of Dreams: Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America.2021-04-2323 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatMarc Stein - City of Sisterly and Brotherly LovesKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with Marc Stein to discuss his book City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves.2021-04-0923 min
Upper Merion Township Book ChatLarry Kane - Ticket to RideKarl Helicher, former director of the Upper Merion Library, sits down with Larry Kane to discuss his book Ticket to Ride and his experiences touring with the Beatles.2021-03-2624 min