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The Prospector PodcastPicking Up On Pop Music | The Prospector Podcast Season 12, Ep 5.It's evident that the music industry has changed drastically over the 2000s, but in that time span, has pop music been left behind? Or better yet, what even constitutes pop music? Well, thanks to those in The Prospector who truly know about contemporary tunes, we answer those questions! Plus! The hero of Wrestling is a hero no more. We break down John Cena's turn to the dark side, aka a "heel" turn, and discuss what it means for the future of the WWE. And we can't ignore spring break! As during that week, tho...2025-05-1339 min
DMPL PodcastBeyond the Shelves: Book Club #1, 'Harlem Rhapsody', and Other Fun NewsThe Beyond the Shelves first ever Book Club episode is live! This month, Jes and Sarah both read Harlem Rhapsody, by Victoria Christopher Murray. They discuss the historical fiction novel about Jessie Redman Fauset, a real life figure dubbed "midwife of the Harlem Renaissance," and her relationship with W.E.B. Du Bois. This podcast does contain spoilers - but you don't have to have read the book to listen and learn more about the Harlem Renaissance era! Show Notes The Book Club Book Harlem Rhapsody, by Victoria Christopher Murray Further Reading "A History of The Cr...2025-03-1159 min
DMPL PodcastBeyond the Shelves: Library Lovers MonthJes and Sarah are talking about loving your library during this month's episode of Beyond the Shelves! After talking about unique library services and the best ways you can support your library, they talk about some of their favorite books that feature libraries. Then they dig into a busy Book Bulletin segment (starts at 42:51), full of interesting news. Next month, Jes and Sarah are hosting their first ever Beyond the Shelves Book Club episode! They're reading Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray. That episode is scheduled to be up on Tuesday, March 11. We encourage you to read...2025-02-0654 min
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrMailbag 35: Neurodivergence Recommendations (Updated!)After Victoria requested positive depictions of neurodivergence last week, Miriam reached out with a list of recommendations:Autism Titles> A Kind Of Spark - Elle McNicoll> Geek Girl - Holly Smale> Even If We Break - Marieke Nijkamp: Marieke Nijkamp> On The Edge of Gone - Corinne Duyvis> Metal Fish, Falling Snow - Cath Moore> The Winter Knight - Jes BattisADHD Titles> Fresh - Margot Wood> Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas> Kat And Meg Conquer The W...2024-06-0704 minHazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrMailbag 34: Positive Depictions of NeurodivergenceAfter a brief lament about Sia's misguided directorial debut Music, Brenna and Joe tackle a question from listener Victoria about positive depictions of neurodivergence. Brenna defers to former guest Jes Battis' piece in the Los Angeles Book of Review "Imperfect Rhetorics: Neurodiversity in YA Literature and Popular Culture" which focuses on three titles:> Rainbow Rowell. Carry On> Rachael Lucas. The State of Grace> Jen Wilde. Queens of GeekWanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky...2024-05-3107 min
The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell89: Valentines Special! Lost Loves Reunited with Author, Dr. Richard SuggSend us a textValentine's Special! TranscriptDr. Richard Sugg, a connoisseur of animal narratives, joins us to unravel the mystery of dogs' navigational prowess in an exploration of the extraordinary capabilities of our four-legged friends, we delve into historical and modern-day research on animal homing instincts. Guest: Richard Sugg (PhD) is the author of 16 books, including Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires (2011), a collection of 19th century animal stories, A Singing Mouse at Buckingham Palace (2017), Fairies: A Dangerous History (2018), The Real Vampires (2023) and Talking Dirty: A History of Disgust from...2024-02-1243 min