Beste Cranston podcaster (2024)

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ENCORE: 189 - Blood and Watershed 🚰 43:07

3d ago43:07

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This week Tayla is joined by Evan Villari, maker of the documentary “Blood & Watershed” about the creation of the Scituate Reservoir. They talk about what Evan learned about water access making the film and his personal connections to the story. They also discuss curating library collections, a local author, and Martin Scorsese. During The Last Cha…

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ENCORE: 180 - “History Repeats Itself If We Don’t Learn From It” The RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission 🕯️ 55:58

10d ago55:58

55:58

This week Tayla is joined by Pauline Getzoyan and Giovanna Wiseman to talk about their work on the RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. They share how the commission helps RI teachers include the holocaust and education about other genocides in their curricula. They also discuss reading as escapism, Barbenheimer, and Galaxy Quest. During…

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ENCORE: 170 - CPL’s Tech Services Department 📦 48:00

17d ago48:00

48:00

This week guest host Elena is joined by Kim and Becky from the Central Library’s technical services department. We hope you enjoy this behind the scenes glimpse at their efforts to prepare library materials for use. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What are the kinds of books you like to give as gifts? Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Ra…

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207 - Reading Across Rhode Island With Teddi Jallow 🇺🇸 44:40

24d ago44:40

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This week Tayla is joined by Teddi Jallow, Executive Director & Co-founder of the Refugee Dream Center and Honorary Chair of 2024 Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI). They discuss the work being done at Refugee Dream Center to welcome people to the United States, as well as this year’s RARI selection, Solito by Javier Zamora. During The Last Chapter…

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206 - Mangasplaining 💢 52:30

1M ago52:30

52:30

This week Tayla is joined by Christopher Woodrow-Butcher and Deb Aoki from the podcast Mangasplaining. They talk about their show Mangasplaining, a show about reading manga for the non-manga fan. They also discuss manga and comics getting them interested in things they would never be interested in on their own, webtoons, and how different generatio…

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205 - Sojourner House 🌅 35:59

1M ago35:59

35:59

This week Tayla is joined by Shannon McDonnell and Christina Garcia from Sojourner House. They discuss the work Sojourner House does to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human traffiking. They also discuss regency romance, Dune, and how not to drown in a cup of water. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is a book yo…

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204 - Crime Lab Fact & Fiction 🕵️ 53:19

2M ago53:19

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This week Tayla is joined by Dennis Hilliard, director of the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory, and author Claremary P. Sweeney to discuss how science helps us both solve crimes and improve mystery novels. They discuss Dennis’s work at the Crime Lab and at URI and how he became a character in Claremary’s books. They also discuss NCIS, Crime Show…

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203 - ALA Emerging Leaders ▶️ 50:57

2M ago50:57

50:57

This week Tayla is joined by Elena and Angela, two members of the American Library Association’s 2024 Emerging Leaders cohort. They discuss the program and how they hope to influence library advocacy happening on behalf of the organization. They also discuss when to jump into long-running book series and watching podcasts on YouTube. During The Las…

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202 - Age of Audio 🎙️ 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

This week Tayla is joined by documentary filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón to talk about his latest project, Age of Audio. Age of Audio is a documentary about the rise of podcasts in popular culture and the use of the format to create art. They also discuss Sapiens, the state of the MCU and much to everyone’s surprise, football. During The Last Chapter…

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201 - Dolls of Our Lives ⭐ 45:24

2M ago45:24

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This week Tayla is joined by Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney, hosts of the podcast Dolls of Our Lives and authors of the book by the same name. They discuss why they decided to make a podcast about American Girl and why these dolls appeal to so many young people. They also discuss J.Lo, podcasts leading to a reading deep dive, and mysteries. Duri…

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VIDEO: Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin’s favorite author events this year, Dave’s favorite robots, and Tayla’s thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and revi…

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200 - Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin’s favorite author events this year, Dave’s favorite robots, and Tayla’s thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. If you missed the livestream and would like to watch…

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199 - Fall In Love With Reading 😘 46:18

3M ago46:18

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This week Tayla is joined by Emily to talk all things romance novels - what draws her to the genre, what keeps the formula interesting, and what she’s reading right now. They also talked about romantasy, Hallmark Channel series, and cults. During the Last Chapter they discuss: have you ever had a crush on a book character and, if so, who? Podcast d…

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198 - It’s Groundhog Day…Again 🔁 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

This week Tayla is joined by Dave and Maggie from the Central Library to talk about media with time loops in honor of Groundhog Day. They discuss why they enjoy media with time loops and what some of their favorites are. They also discuss hopeful future narratives, brain candy, and British original vs American remake. During The Last Chapter they d…

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197 - Groundhog Day 2024 🎩 46:58

3M ago46:58

46:58

This week Tayla is joined by Tia Pinney and Scott McCue from MetroWest Mass Audubon to talk about Massachusetts official groundhog, Ms. G. They discuss how Ms. G became Mass’s official groundhog and their upcoming groundhog’s day festivities. They also discuss King Philip's War and the value of making music. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Ho…

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196 - New Year, New Reads! 🎇 41:12

3M ago41:12

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This week Tayla is joined by Alyssa from the Central Library and Paula, past librarian and current book lover to talk about their reading goals for the new year. They also discuss Apple TV, going to the movies, and Goodreads. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is your favorite way to find out about new books? Podcast disclaimer Like what yo…

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195 - Riffraff Bookstore + Bar 📗 40:42

4M ago40:42

40:42

This week Tayla is joined by Lucas and Ottavia, co-owners of Riffraff Bookstore + Bar in Providence. They discuss how taking over the ownership of Riffraff, for them, is about keeping what is special about the store going. They also discuss books about food, The Golden Bachelor, and preferences for streaming services. During The Last Chapter they d…

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194 - Balloon Handling at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 🐼 43:44

4M ago43:44

43:44

This week Tayla is joined by Robin from the Central Library and her husband Tom to talk about their experience being balloon handlers in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They discuss how they got involved with the parade and what it’s like to be part of such a big day! They also discuss Yoga, the Avon Theatre, and Hallmark Christmas movies. Duri…

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193 - Rhody Eats: Tacos 46:31

4M ago46:31

46:31

Our team is on break for one more week, but don’t fret, we have a delicious Rhody Radio episode here to keep your podcast feed fed. Back in October, the Rhody Radio team enlisted library workers from around the state to try out all of the restaurants featured in the Rhode Island Food Fights TacoMania competition, and they’ve compiled their reviews …

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192 - Rhody Radio: A Very Scary Christmas Special featuring FUFT with Liz 47:55

4M ago47:55

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The team at Down Time is taking some down time for the holidays, and we’re using this opportunity to share a couple of episodes from Rhody Radio. First up, we have an episode presented by Liz Gotauco. You may remember Liz from Episode 175 of Down Time, when she introduced us to her TikTok channel, F*cked Up Fairy Tales. In this episode of Rhody Rad…

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191 - Providence Roller Derby 🛼 39:23

5M ago39:23

39:23

This week Tayla is joined by Dawn (aka Hillary Shank) and Breanne (aka Gabagool) from Providence Roller Derby. They discuss the sport of roller derby, how it’s changed over the last couple of decades and what makes Providence Roller Derby special. They also discuss the Great British Baking Show, Edgar Allen Poe, and nostalgic cartoons. During The L…

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190 - “If You Love Food, You’re a Foodie!” 😋 38:56

5M ago38:56

38:56

This week Tayla is joined by Jariah, the creator of twohungrybitchesRI, the social media brand featuring food and entertainment in the Ocean State. They talk about how Jariah started posting about food and what it means to be a food influencer. They also discuss disability representation in books, rewatching shows, and the zoo. During The Last Chap…

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189 - Blood and Watershed 🚰 42:35

5M ago42:35

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This week Tayla is joined by Evan Villari, maker of the documentary “Blood & Watershed” about the creation of the Scituate Reservoir. They talk about what Evan learned about water access making the film and his personal connections to the story. They also discuss curating library collections, a local author, and Martin Scorsese. During The Last Cha…

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188 - CPL’s Teen Volunteers 🤩 47:44

5M ago47:44

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This week guest host Elena is joined by two of our teen volunteers, Emelin and Kiane. They discuss their experience volunteering for the library and why they find it so fulfilling. They also trash problematic book heroines and dish on YA book bad boys. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Have you ever had a crush on a book character and if so who…

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187 - Peter Shinkle, author of UNITING AMERICA 🇺🇸 52:21

5M ago52:21

52:21

This week Tayla is joined by Peter Shinkle, author of Uniting America: How FDR and Henry Stimson Brought Democrats and Republicans Together to Win World War II. They talk about Peter’s process writing and researching the book as well as how we find ourselves in a similar political climate today. They also discuss Superman Smashes the Klan, animals …

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186 - The Edgewood Trolleys 🚎 48:42

6M ago48:42

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This week Tayla is joined by David Goldenberg, maker of the documentary “End of the Line: The Tracks that Shaped Our RI Streetcar Suburb” about the Edgewood Trolleys and their heyday at the turn of the century. They talk about the story behind the documentary and the ways libraries and archives helped make the documentary happen. They also discuss …

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185 - Freedom of the Press 🗞️ 44:41

6M ago44:41

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This week Tayla is joined by Justin Silverman from the New England First Amendment Coalition and Ed Fitzpatrick from the Boston Globe. Ed shares his experience working as a journalist and how journalism has changed since he began. Justin speaks to the importance of protecting the first amendment and the free press for our democracy. They also discu…

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184 - Happy Halloween 2023! 🎃 10:32

6M ago10:32

10:32

This week we have a special halloween episode for you all to enjoy. We went around and chatted with our colleagues here at Cranston Public Library to find out what they usually do for Halloween. We also got some of them to share their scariest horror movie memories. Thank you to Sarah, Becky, Sam, Robin, Ally, Katherine, Julie, Alyssa, Carla, and C…

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183 - Stay Curious, Not Furious With Courageous RI 💬 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

This week Tayla is joined by Pam Steager from Courageous RI, a Department of Homeland Security project to increase media literacy and prevent domestic terrorism. They talk about the projects that Courageous RI has implemented in order to increase media literacy among Rhode Islanders. They also discuss reading or work and pleasure, sci-fi as a refle…

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182 - Friends of Libraries Week 💛 40:23

7M ago40:23

40:23

This week Tayla is joined by Robin and John who work at the Central Library to talk about their time doing library advocacy in honor of National Friends of the Libraries Week. They share how library super fans can get involved in library advocacy and help their local library thrive. They also discuss meeting Henry Winkler, going to the movies vs st…

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181 - Find Your People with Campus Queer Communities 🦄 50:48

7M ago50:48

50:48

This week Tayla is joined by Miranda from Pride Alliance at RIC and Jae from SAGA at URI to talk about their experience being part of a LGBTQIA+ organization at their schools. They share the role of their organization on their campus and their experience being part of the leadership of these groups. They also discuss bi erasure, representation in m…

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BONUS: The Freedom to Read: Challenges to Intellectual Freedom Then and Now 1:07:11

7M ago1:07:11

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Book challenges and threats to intellectual freedom are on the rise nationwide, and community support of public libraries is more important than ever. The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center and the Cranston Public Library presented a panel discussion looking at the historical context of intellectual freedom and how we can respond and advoc…

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180 - “History Repeats Itself If We Don’t Learn From It” The RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission 🕯️ 55:23

7M ago55:23

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This week Tayla is joined by Pauline Getzoyan and Giovanna Wiseman to talk about their work on the RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. They share how the commission helps RI teachers include the holocaust and education about other genocides in their curricula. They also discuss reading as escapism, Barbenheimer, and Galaxy Quest. During…

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179 - 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond! 🌻 57:52

7M ago57:52

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This week guest host Elena is joined by Genesis and Agonza, two rising Latinae artists to discuss their projects and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. They discuss the importance of being visible in their work so that kids can see people like them achieving great things. They also chat about the origins of Halloween, horror, and Spanish children’s…

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178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View 🎆 50:34

8M ago50:34

50:34

This week Tayla is joined by Suzanne Walker and Emma Mieko Candon to discuss their short stories in Star Wars From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi. They share with us what it was like writing in a universe that they have loved since childhood. They also discuss both reading and writing fantasy and science fiction, rewatching shows, and …

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177 - Reading With Robin 🙌 40:17

8M ago40:17

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This week guest host Robin is joined by Robin Kall, founder of “Reading with Robin”, which started as a radio show and turned into in person author events. They discuss how Robin got started doing these sorts of events and how it has grown since she started in 2002. They also chat about yoga, marking books DNF, and feel-good movies. During The Last…

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176 - Carla Panciera, author of BARNFLOWER: A RHODE ISLAND FARM MEMOIR 🐄 35:39

8M ago35:39

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This week Tayla is joined by Carla Panciera, author of Barnflower: A Rhode Island Farm Memoir and Kristin Orr, a dairy farmer from Thompson, CT. Carla joins us to talk about her book and her experience growing up on a dairy farm while Kristin adds her perspective on what dairy farming is like today. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Where is yo…

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175 -F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz 🧚 47:46

8M ago47:46

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This week Tayla is joined by Liz Gotauco, YS librarian at the Cumberland Public Library and creator of the TikTok F*cked Up Fairy Tales. They talk about Liz’s experience sharing these takes on classic fairy tales online and what is the possible future for FUFT. They also discuss Avatar the Last Airbender, Shakespeare, and musical improv. During The…

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174 - Writing Comics for Young People with Jeremy Whitley and Chris Schweizer 👑 54:06

9M ago54:06

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This week Tayla is joined by Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, School for Extraterrestrial Girls) and Chris Schweizer (Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, History Comics: Roanoke Colony) to talk about their experience making comics for young people. They also discuss horror movies, video games, and Christmas folklore. During The Last Chapter they discuss: I…

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173 - LitArtsRI 🧭 42:51

9M ago42:51

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This week Tayla and Dave are joined by Jodie Vinson from LitArtsRI to talk about their new space! They talk about all of the benefits of becoming a LitArtRI member including access to co-working space, workshops, and more. They also discuss health care inequality, serial killers, and Esther Perel. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Have you ever…

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172 - Re-reading the Books of Our Childhood 🚸 54:40

9M ago54:40

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This week Tayla brought the rest of the Down Time Creative Team - Dave, Robin and Elena - together to talk about books from our experience re-reading books from our youth. After having re-read these books we enjoyed, we answer the question: does it hit different? They also talk about cryptids, Indiana Jones, and Barbie. During The Last Chapter they…

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171 - Steamship Historical Society of America 🛳️ 43:29

9M ago43:29

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This week Tayla is joined by Astrid Drew from the Steamship Historical Society located in Warwick, RI. They talk about what the Steamship Historical Society collects and the recent work they’ve done to make their collection more diverse. They also discuss zombies, TV adaptations, and The Bear. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Do you annotate b…

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170 - CPL’s Tech Services Department 📦 47:28

9M ago47:28

47:28

This week guest host Elena is joined by Kim and Becky from the Central Library’s technical services department. We hope you enjoy this behind the scenes glimpse at their efforts to prepare library materials for use. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What are the kinds of books you like to give as gifts? Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Ra…

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169 - Summer! At the Academic Library 🏫 25:52

10M ago25:52

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This week guest host Robin is joined by Zaidee and Myshara, two library staff members of the William Hall Library who also work at academic libraries in RI. They share their journey into librarianship as well as some of the differences between the work in the two different library types. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is your favorite l…

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168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder 📢 42:21

10M ago42:21

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This week Tayla is joined by Mark Binder, author, storyteller, and award nominated audiobook writer/narrator. They talk about how he went from a playwright/author to a live storyteller and what kept him doing storytelling. They also discuss Discworld, tabletop games, and medical dramas. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What author alive or dea…

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167 - BH&PS Action News Coverage: The Burning of Bristol, 1778 15:30

10M ago15:30

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Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Breaking news from the BH&PS Action News Team on May 25, 1778, as an invading regiment of British and Hessian soldiers marched through Bristol, RI, setting fire to the homes of rebels and loyalists alike. This thrilling radio play, produced in the style of CBS Radio’s You Are There series from 1947-1…

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166 - E For All 📈 49:39

10M ago49:39

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This week Tayla is joined by Julia Krasnow and Laura Guillén from EforAll Rhode Island to talk about their work accelerating economic and social impact in communities in the Ocean State through inclusive entrepreneurship. They also discuss escapist reading and returning to the movies of their childhood as adults. During The Last Chapter they discus…

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165 - Brick By Brick: Making a Career With LEGO 🧱 46:46

11M ago46:46

46:46

This week Tayla is joined by Christine “Tacos” Blandino and Andrew Grover to talk about working with Lego. Andrew talks about this experience recreating RI landmarks with Lego and Christine discusses her work using Lego to teach kids STEM. They also discuss Providence as an old world city, TV shows as background noise, and needing to have music on …

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164 - The State of Intellectual Freedom In U.S. Libraries 🔥 (Live at RILA) 53:50

11M ago53:50

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This week Tayla is joined by Emily Drabinski, incoming president of the American Library Association, and Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. They get into the controversy of book challenges and censorship, which poses a threat to free expression and vital library services all over the United States. They al…

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163 - RI History Navigator 🍏 45:07

11M ago45:07

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This week Tayla is joined by Jerrad Pacatte and Jennifer Galpern from the Rhode Island Historical Society to talk about their new RI History Navigator Tool. They also discuss mermaids, cooking shows, and Unsolved Mysteries. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could travel back in time to visit any time period, what time period would you ch…

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