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The Pivot with Ken EvansS8:E10 Leading social good, life-long learning and community connection with Linda Hazzan of Toronto Public LibraryAs the biggest and busiest library in North America, the Toronto Public Library exemplifies community and connection in ways that few other organizations, brands and institutions do. And beyond enriched book borrowing, access to physical and digital resources and quiet study spaces, the Toronto Public Library actively partners with local community organizations such as newcomer organizations, senior organizations, youth agencies supporting at-risk youth and public health. Tune in now to learn more from Director, Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement, Linda Hazzan. Visit Toronto Public Library: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
2025-03-2524 min
Ladies of LoreThe Little Mermaid: Dreams Drowned in RealityIf you thought you knew The Little Mermaid, think again. In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Ariel, we will do a deep dive in to the mind of Hans Christian Andersen, the creator of the original tale, discuss the Disneyfication of The Little Mermaid and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://rictornorton.co.uk/andersen.htmhttps://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/arts_culture/2022/06/many-little-mermaids-hans-christian-andersens-classic-fairy-tale.htmlhttps://eastrockawaygull.com/3818/creative-writing/the-dark-truth-behind-the-little-mermaid/Support the show...
2024-12-0331 min
Sirens of the SupernaturalSirens of the Supernatural - S2, Ep. 16 - Dark Origins of Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes
You might be as surprised as us to learn that your favorite nursery rhymes and fairy tales have a dark side - a very dark side. Leave it to us to shine the light on the truth in this episode!
Sources:
https://eastrockawaygull.com/3818/creative-writing/the-dark-truth-behind-the-little-mermaid/
https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/arts_culture/2022/06/many-little-mermaids-hans-christian-andersens-classic-fairy-tale.html#:~:text=In%20Andersen's%20story%2C%20the%20mermaid,legs%20come%20at%20a%20price.
https://www.en-vols.com/en/inspirations-en/culture-en/the-little-mermaid-true-story/
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm055.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumpelstiltskin
https://www.pookpress.co.uk/project/rumpelstiltskin-history/
https://kmshea.com/2014/12/16/origins-and-analyzing-rumpelstiltskin/
https...
2024-06-011h 23
Cryptic Soup PodFae FolkWelcome to Cryptic Soup, your after-dark podcast filled with nightmares that haunt the daylight. From murders, to crimes, to cryptids, to anything in between, you can learn about what might be going bump in the night.
In this week's episode, join Thena and Kylee to discuss the origins of the Fae Folk. We will talk about a few examples of these creatures, what happens when you encounter them, and just why they have become a harbinger of fear for many. This isn’t your usual fairy story here.
Our sources for this weeks episodes:
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2024-02-081h 06
Books Unbound#221 - Are We Going To Fail Our Goals??Links mentioned:
Books Unbound 2023 Reading Survey: https://forms.gle/9c8xkPG7R7SW15nJ6
Booker Prize: https://www.cbc.ca/books/irish-author-paul-lynch-wins-2023-booker-prize-for-dystopian-novel-prophet-song-1.7040668
Giller Prize: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/scotiabank-giller-prize-can-be-a-life-changing-sum-c[…]s-sponsor-s/article_55d2d12e-cfb9-551f-8e91-6fd2f7244fb6.html
Anton Hur's Toward Eternity: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/93049-book-deals-week-of-august-28-2023.html
Governor General Awards: https://ggbooks.ca/#winners
Toronto Public Library: https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/tpl_maintenance/toronto-public-library-website-maintenance.html
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2023-12-0450 min
Below the RadarPublic Collisions — with Jorge AmigoThis week on Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Jorge Amigo, the head of cultural programming at the Vancouver Public Library. Together they discuss the power of library public programs, some of Jorge’s past public projects, as well as how the urban design of Vancouver relates to social isolation, and potential paths towards cultivating more friendships.
Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/215-jorge-amigo.html
Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/215-jorge-amigo.html
Resources:
Vancouver Public Library Program: https://www.vpl.ca/programs-events
Be my Amigo: https://vancouversun.co...
2023-05-2341 min
Tea with Li PodcastRoad Safety, Housing and City Building with Lanrick Bennett Jr on Tea with Li"Bicycle Mayor" of Toronto, Lanrick Bennett Jr, Executive Director / The Laneway Project talks about how road safety, housing, city building and public infrastructure are deeply interconnected and how we, local community members, can make a difference.
https://www.thelanewayproject.ca/
Tea with Li Show
Host: Li Koo
Tea with Li is a series based on everything and anything related to Community Building, Inspirational People, Real Estate and Hot Topics.
Li is a community builder, educator and a successful realtor with experience from the non-profit, government, corporate an...
2023-05-1550 min
The Dungeon Dive Solo RPG PodcastEpisode 22: New Edge Sword & Sorcery, and The Merril CollectionScott Oden's Blog
https://scottoden.wordpress.com/2022/04/30/new-edge-ss-guest-post-oliver-brackenbury/
What is New Edge S&S?
https://scottoden.wordpress.com/2022/04/20/putting-a-new-edge-on-an-old-blade/
New Edge Sword & Sorcery mailing list
https://mailchi.mp/12d438e492d3/new-edge-sword-and-sorcery
The Friends of Merril Collection
https://friendsofmerril.org/
Merril Collection at the Toronto Public Library
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/merril/
Digital Collection
https://digitalarchive.tpl.ca/advancedsearch/Objects/department%3AMerril%20Collection%20of%20Science%20Fiction%25255C%2C%20Speculation%20and%20Fantasy Judith Merril at Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.or...
2022-08-1215 min
Read The NorthThe Booksellers and LibrariansVisit a few of Toronto's famed independent bookstores and sneak into the archives of the Merril Collection with us in this celebration of booksellers, librarians, and their communities. Hosted by Rebecca Diem Produced by Quinton Bradshaw Music by James EllercampSpecial thanks to Anjula Gogia, Cory Doctorow, Sephora Henderson, and John Degen. You can learn more about Judith Merril and The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy by visiting torontopubliclibrary.ca/merrilBookstores:Another Story Bookshop Bakka-Phoenix Books Reading List:...
2022-05-3034 min
E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Author A & J PEI TreasuresJournalistic Integrity More Important than Ever!Welcome to the A & J PEI Treasures E Jean Simpson author podcast and blog post. I talk about the importance of a free press and the high standards that are required and written into our Canadian Constitution, just as privacy laws have been. If you want to find out more, then stay tuned!
Applause courtesy of Freesound: https://freesound.org/search/?q=applause+51743&am…
Thank you Andrew Simpson for help with the proofreading and creative input (the A in A & J PEI Treasures)
Thank you Anchor for the resources to get the podcast do...
2022-02-2612 min
Marketing News CanadaLinda Hazzan (Toronto Public Library)The one where Daryl chats with Linda from the Toronto Public Library about planning a content strategy for many different audiences, marketing in the public vs private, and returning to the library in a post-COVID world.Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly...
2021-09-2428 min
Libraries Lead!Episode 8: Help, I Need Somebody!May 26, 2021 Dave Lankes & Mike Eisenberg In the last episode, Mike ranted about his frustrations and hours spent in trying to reach a human being for assistance with airline reservations, prescriptions, and insurance. In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of help and information services of all kinds– human, mediated (telephone, digital), online. What’s going on with consumer help and what’s the status of Q&A, Ask a Librarian, and reference services in library land?In Wazzup, Dave describes the master class in the new librarianship he’s part of with the Nat...
2021-08-1045 min
So I'm Writing a Novel...Ep6 The Carrier Bag Theory of FictionIn this episode I share the essay I found that helped me envision the ending of the novel, an almost anti-sword & sorcery essay, The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula K Le Guin. First I read it to you (click here if you want to read it yourself), then get into how it helped me see the story I want to tell so much more clearly.
Then in the listener question segment I discuss how I discovered, and was drawn to work with, a remarkable speculative fiction archive, The Merril Collection. In this I promise some...
2021-07-1938 min
Queens and Rebels24: Mary Ann Shadd CaryAbolitionist, educator, lecturer, editor, journalist, civil-rights advocate, and lawyer.
Instagram: QandRpod
Email: QueensandRebelspod@gmail.com
Sources:
- Streitmatter, Rodger. Raising Her Voice African-American Women Journalists Who Changed History. The University Press of Kentucky, 2015.
- “Myseum's Micro-Histories - Mary Ann Shadd.” Myseum, 28 Aug. 2019, www.myseumoftoronto.com/programming/microhistories-mary-ann-shadd/.
- https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/37131055345060d.pdf
2021-02-2135 min
Collaborative EducationEpisode 1: A conversation with Christina Kozak about different types of schoolsToday marks the first episode of ‘Collaborative Education.’ I’m excited to share this journey with all of you. My first guest is Christina Kozak. Known as a very talented artist, actor, director and dancer, she shares with us her experiences of attending a bilingual school, as well as an all girls school.
We discuss different educational systems and compare schools in Canada versus the U.K. Christina talks about her opinions about education and her most memorable teacher in school.
The resources suggested in this episode are to support children, families and educators.
http...
2021-02-0147 min
Meaningful Learning with Dr. Samantha CutraraSource Saturdays: British Colonist newspaper (1846) with Dr. Dan HornerHow can we broaden the ways we use newspapers to teach about the past? Dr. Dan Horner talks about a 19th century newspaper how we can read it to understand life, laws, and colonialism in ways we might not have otherwise.
See the source here: https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/ll-tsnr-008-0286.pdf
Follow Dan on twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHorner5
Learn more about me at https://www.SamanthaCutrara.com/
Conversations are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLpPhMEW_jxqClGskVJgNeA
Pre-order Transforming the Canadian History Classroom: Imagi...
2020-09-261h 04
Meaningful Learning with Dr. Samantha CutraraSource Saturdays: British Colonist newspaper (1846) with Dr. Dan HornerHow can we broaden the ways we use newspapers to teach about the past? Dr. Dan Horner talks about a 19th century newspaper how we can read it to understand life, laws, and colonialism in ways we might not have otherwise. See the source here: https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/ll-tsnr-008-0286.pdf Follow Dan on twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHorner5 Learn more about me at https://www.SamanthaCutrara.com/ Conversations are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLpPhMEW_jxqClGskVJgNeAPre-order Transforming the Canadian History Classroom: Imagining a New 'We'! https://www.ubcpr...
2020-09-261h 04
Stories from the Open Govep29 - Pam Ryan: Libraries are more than just booksPam Ryan is the Director for Service Development & Innovation at the Toronto Public Library (TPL), the World's largest urban public library system, featuring 100 branches, close to 1 million cardholders, and 10 million items that can be checked out.
Today Pam tells us how the TPL is changing in the 21st Century to provide Torontonians access to digital innovation hubs, checking out arduino kits, and even offering space for community groups to organize and host events.
She also shares a few stories on how the TPL has stepped-up during the COVID-19 lockdown to help foodbanks and those who do not have access to...
2020-06-1129 min
What's Good, Reddit?Ayyy What’s good…Unresolved Mysteries? Monday, April 06, 2020"Between 1980-81, baby deaths at Sick Kids Hospital increased by 625%. A nurse was charged with murder. 30 years later, some believe the deaths were not murders at all."
Music: Maestro Tlakaelel - Jesse Gallagher
Relevant links:
https://collections.ola.org/mon/25006/33688.pdf
(Grange Inquiry)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_hospital_baby_deaths
(Wiki)
https://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/baby-killer-turns-out-to-be-rubber/
(overview of "The Nurses are Innocent")
https://www.macleans.ca/archives/from-the-archives-the-baby-murders/
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp;jsessionid...
2020-05-0309 min
Well There‘s Your ProblemEpisode 14: The Quebec BridgeIn this episode, @donoteat1, @oldmananders0n, and @aliceavizandum talk about the Quebec Bridge, a bridge so nice they built it thrice.
here are the slides: https://youtu.be/SjOduiPSF1Q
here is the patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtyppod
Info sources:
https://www.structuremag.org/?p=9300
https://www.structuremag.org/?p=9399
https://www.structuremag.org/?p=9491
https://www.gandhieng.com/RESOURCES/MEDIA/FINAL%20-%20The%20Failure%20and%20Reconstruction%20of%20the%20Quebec%20Bridge%20-%20K%20Gandhi%202017.pdf
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1020&context=encee_f...
2020-01-301h 04
Shelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Podcasting“If you get people listening past the first 10 seconds of your podcast, they're probably going to stick through the whole thing. So those first 10 seconds are so valuable, you gotta make the best use of it.”-Amanda Cupido, award-winning podcast producer Books, articles, podcasts, and websites mentioned in this episode:Let's Talk Podcasting: the Essential Guide to Doing It Right by Amanda CupidoHer Story - Episode 1 - AthleticsSTARTUP podcast (by Gimlet), Season 1 Episode 1: How Not to Pitch a BillionaireGimletLuminary...
2020-01-2700 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Flâneur*"The more I have walked, the more I have discovered that there's more to walk and understand."*-Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star columnist and noted flâneurChristina and Mike talk about what it takes to be a flâneur and why they love exploring the city. Then Christina talks to Toronto Star columnist Shawn Micallef about what he learns during his six-hour strolls throughout the city. Then discover some new walks that start at library branches.Books, articles, resources and websites mentioned in this episode:Toronto Guerrilla GardenersToronto Pu...
2019-07-2500 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Anxiety*"And for me the biggest power of improv was taking a break from the struggle."*-Cameron Algie, Instructor and Founder of the Improv for Anxiety program at Second City TorontoJason and Christina talk anxiety with one of TPL's full-time social workers, Rahma Hashi. Jason interviews his mentor, Cameron Algie, about his mission to improve the world's mental health...with improv! Finally, some reading recommendations and self-care tips.Books, articles, resources and websites mentioned in this episode:"Free walk-in counselling thrives at Regina libraries" on CBCThe Artist's Way...
2019-05-1600 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Makers"It's about the idea that you should sit down and make the thing that you want, whatever that thing is, whether it's origami or model boats or model trains or crazy weird robots or glowing things or fountains with lights in them."
- Eric Boyd, Director of Festival Programming, Maker Festival
Jason and Mike talk to Ted about the maker movement in Toronto. Then, Wendy interviews Maker Festival programming director Eric Boyd, and goes out to meet some makers in the Reference Library. Finally: noisemakers, carrot hot dogs, and other things you can...
2019-03-2000 min
Building Strength#55 - Theo's Favourite Exercises for Overall Health / Mastering the Basics / Introducing Movement VariabilityIn this episode, I answer some questions regarding my favourite exercises for overall health and I share my philosophy and outlook on nutrition and movement variability and how that affects our performance inside and outside of the gym. I also share what I learned as a coach by having my clients push heavy ass sleds back and forth last week. Lastly, I talk about the importance of mastering the basics when you’re a beginner in the gym and how that will help you build a strong foundation so that you can continue to make progress for years to co...
2019-02-2700 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Behind the Scenes"We're kind of the Men in Black... People don't even know we exist." - Mike N.
Jason and Wendy wonder how a book gets from the publisher's catalogue to your local hold shelf. Jason digs behind the scenes to find out - and meets library staff you never knew existed.
Books and videos mentioned in this episode:
Coffee Lids: Peel, Pinch, Pucker, Puncture by Louise Hartman and Scott Specht
Amy processes Fire and Fury by Alice
What Valerie's reading this season:
Valerie's Picks, Winter/Spring 2019
2019-02-2000 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Toronto"If you wander around the city, if you are able to stop and listen, the stories are all right there." - Matt Galloway
What's your Toronto all about?
Christina and Wendy talk about their respective Torontos. Then, Christina interviews CBC Metro Morning host Matt Galloway, and we find out about his Toronto - and also what his favourite book is this year, and why he's so important to librarians.
Books, music and talks mentioned in this episode:
The Art of Inclusion by Matt Galloway - Walrus Talks
...
2019-01-0900 minShelve Under: PodcastShelve Under: Romance"It's not 'happily ever after' - it's 'happy enough for now'." - Vicki Essex
In this episode, Mike and Wendy ponder their feelings about romance, and Wendy recounts her foray into the world of romance publishing. Then, Mike interviews romance writer Vicki Essex - and they correct some fusty stereotypes about the genre. Finally: a reckoning.
Books, movies and articles mentioned in this episode:
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante
The Dim Sum of All Things by Kim Wong Keltner
Avatar...
2018-12-1800 minBuilding Strength#9 - Reading 52 Books in 52 Weeks / My Favourite Fiction and Non-Fiction BooksIn this episode, I talk about how I read 52 books in 52 weeks, how books have helped me shape who I am and which ones are my favourite so far. I hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
2:00 - The Power of Reading
3:30 - How I read 52 books in 52 weeks
11:00 - Non-Fiction Books
38:00 - Fiction Books
Books I Love:
-The Power of Now
-Wherever you go there you are
-Man's Search...
2018-02-1500 min
Good Point Podcast55 - TextureThis week we ask some important questions about texture. Can you touch a compression codec like a painting? Does a tablet need to feel like paper? Should keyboards feel like handbags? Do you really need to see a rom-com in 3d?
HD Boyz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C5YAc6L_KQ
Toronto Public Library http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Arte Povera https://news.artnet.com/market/an-introduction-to-arte-povera-32829
MacPaint https://www.fastcodesign.com/3019914/relive-the-original-macpaint-in-your-browser
Pentile Display https://www.oled-info.com/pentile
Wade Guyton http://www.vulture.com/2012/10/saltz-on-wade-guyton-os-at-the-whitney.html
Nam June Paik Magnet TV http://collection.whitney.org/#object/6139
Takeshi...
2017-11-061h 06
House LightsEp.2 Victoria Kucher - Actor TalkWe sit down with Toronto-based actress Victoria Kucher for our Actor Talk series!! As you will get to know, Victoria is one busy person. Her drive and passion is inspiring, and we talk about what it means to be an actor today. Some topics we discussed were acting classes, the value of improv skills, the importance of having a great work ethic, and much more.
In the show we expressed the importance of empowering yourself as an actor. Victoria will be teaching a Business for Actors class at the Second City Training Centre! If you are considering...
2017-05-0851 min