The Library Variety Show: Recent Episodes
The Library Variety Show
Join hosts Alex and Deb as they discuss library things, pick apart pop culture, and who knows what else? Recorded at Studio 304 at the St. Joe County Library in South Bend, IN. Look for new episodes every Tuesday!
Alex & Deb talk to Chad from Studio 304 about services for makers and the makerspace, Studio 304, at the library. Also: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Deb's garden wall, and more!
Alex & Deb are once again joined by Jill from Youth Services. This time, they're talking about the 2023 Summer Reading Club! Also: Riverdale, prizes, and more!
Alex & Deb talk with Lisa, the library's Director of Development about the upcoming Flashback Book Fair. A 21+ 90's-themed event (May 12th at 5:30 pm) that benefits the Summer Reading Club.
Alex & Deb look forward to the summer and discuss all of their favorite things to do during the warm months. Also: Succession, camping, & more!
Alex & Deb are joined by Mrs. Claus, who is in town on spring break. Also: spring reads & more!
Alex & Deb talk to the library's Chief Financial Officer Onjanette Dancler about where library money comes from. Also: Reading on vacation, Sherman Hemsley, and more!
Alex & Deb are once again joined by the library's very own Kris Springer and Brain Lair Books' Kathy Burnette to talk about read-alikes for the 2023 One Book, One Michiana selection, Flamer by Mike Curato.
Alex & Deb discuss read-alikes for the St. Joe County Library's One Book, One Michiana selection, Flamer by Mike Curato with the library's own Kris Springer and Kathy Burnette, owner of Brain Lair Books.
Alex & Deb talk with Reader's Services Librarian Matthew about BookCon, the ultimate event for book lovers!
BookCon will take place Saturday March 25th, 2023 at the St. Joe County Public Library Community Learning Center.
Alex & Deb talk to Shannan Miller about writing and writing groups at the St. Joe County Public Library and in South Bend.
Alex & Deb talk to Michael Butler-Harley about his work with 100 Black Men of South Bend and other work he does in the community.
Alex & Deb talk to Taylor Martin from the St. Joseph County Health Department about the importance of Community Health Workers and community health.
Alex and Deb celebrate Valentine's Day by talking to library staff members Taylor and Madison about romance novels of all sorts.
Alex and Deb welcome Stephanie Murphy, Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. They talk about...you guessed it, libraries. Also: Library memories, favorite books, and more!
Is science dead? Quite the contrary. Science is alive and well at St. Joe County's "Science Alive"! Alex and Deb sit down with Grace to discuss "Science Alive" 2023. Also: Velma, Prince Harry, and more!
Alex & Deb talk to Matt Wynn, a friend and co-worker who helped them figure out the whole "podcast thing". Also: Non-Hallmark Hallmarky Hanukkah Movies, Spring Awakening, The Glass Onion, and more!
Alex & Deb catch up after the holidays and look forward to 2023 at the library. Also: Resolutions, Trixie Motel, and More!
We’re taking a break for the holidays, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite episodes with you! Catch new episodes of The Library Variety Show in 2023. Keep an eye on St. Joe County Public Library’s social media pages for more information. Questions or comments? Email us: podcast@sjcpl.org
(This is our longest episode, but also one people have really loved. Enjoy!)
Released On A Technicality
In this Super-Sized episode, Alex and Deb talk with Myles from Technical Services at the library, about what he does. They also chat about films that have shaped them. Also: Auntie Mame, kids at the drive-in, and chains for reading glasses.
We’re taking a break for the holidays, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite episodes with you! Catch new episodes of The Library Variety Show in 2023. Keep an eye on St. Joe County Public Library’s social media pages for more information. Questions or comments? Email us: podcast@sjcpl.org
(The audio quality on this one isn’t as great as we’d like it to be, but we still love the episode. Enjoy!)
Take A Picture Book, It'll Last Longer
Alex and Deb delve into the world of children's librarians when they talk with Jill Williams, the head of Youth Services about picture books and the goings ons in the Youth Services department. Also: Riverdale, Moulin Rouge!, and more!
In their last new episode of 2022, Alex & Deb chat with the one and only, Mrs. Claus. Also: Desperate Housewives, Mrs. Claus' Favorites, and more!
Alex and Deb chat with former South Bend Mayor, Roger Parent, about his latest book, Getting Things Done: Stories of Leadership from the Mayor’s Office
to the School Board, the Peace Corps and Beyond.
Kathy Burnette from Brain Lair Books and the library's very own Kris Springer join Alex and Deb to discuss their favorite reads of 2022 and what they're looking forward to reading in 2023.
After taking the week off for Thanksgiving, Alex and Deb continue to talk with their friend and co-worker Shannon Belcher about Gabrielle Robinson's Better Homes of South Bend, Shannon's family connection to the Better Homes of South Bend, and the library's exhibit on redlining. Check out Part One for the whole story.
Alex and Deb talk with their friend and co-worker Shannon Belcher about Gabrielle Robinson's Better Homes of South Bend, Shannon's family connection to the Better Homes of South Bend, and the library's exhibit on redlining.
Stay tuned for Part 2 on 11/29 (we're taking a week off for Thanksgiving).
After their guest bails on them, with nothing else going on, Alex and Deb talk about a little bit of everything and a lot about nothing.
Alex and Deb talk with special guest Grace about upcoming programming at the library, including Explore-A-Story. Also: Space Stuff, Exhibits, and More!
Alex and Deb talk about South Bend's Día de los Muertos celebration. Also: Getting through a "To-Read" list, Liarmouth: The Movie, and insomnia.
Murder? In the library!? Alex and Deb are joined by Patrice, who talks about a murder mystery program she designed. Also: Santa Claus, Disney Drag Queens, and more!
Alex and Deb talk about their favorite spooky books, stories, films, and television shows, including Rosemary's Baby, The Sixth Sense, and The Amityville Horror. Also: Deb encounters the Headless Horseman, Halloween Haunts, and more!
Alex and Deb talk to special guest Mel about the Eerie Imaginings Spooky Short Story Contest. Also: Ghosts in the recording studio, Rodney Dangerfield for children, and Making the Cut.
Alex and Deb get amped up for fall by talking about upcoming books, films, and the arrival of spooky season!
Alex and Deb talk to Ari from Education & Programing about The Best Week Ever! Also, Spooky Season begins!
Alex and Deb recover from Labor Day and discuss Banned Books Week 2022 (September 18th-24th).
Alex and Deb chat about Reader's Services and upcoming programing at the library. Also: paper cranes, Valley of the Dolls, and why dogs smell things.
Alex and Deb talk with Myles from Technical Services at the library, about what he does. They also chat about films that have shaped them. Also: Auntie Mame, kids at the drive-in, and chains for reading glasses.
Alex and Deb share their favorite library memories. Also: Running away from school, Val Kilmer, the Harpo Marx origin story, and more!
Alex and Deb talk to Ben Futa, founder and CEO of Botany, which includes The Botany Shop and the upcoming Botany Block. Plus, Ben talks about Botany's relationship with the library. Also: Nope to Nope and the original Hannibal Lecter.
Find Botany at www.botanyorbust.com or on Instagram: @botanyorbust
Alex and Deb talk about cookbooks, their favorites from the library's collection and their personal collections. Also: Homer Simpson's Nacho Hat, Documentaries on Hoopla, and American Girl Doll memes.
Alex and Deb welcome Julie from Collection Development to talk about everything that goes into developing and maintaining a collection. Also: Our First LPs, Abbott Elementary, Alex forces Deb and Julie to watch The Munsters trailer, and more!
Alex and Deb talk all about road trips, including road trip memories and road trip books. Also: Jurassic World: Dominion, facing backward out of a station wagon, Route 66, and more!
Alex and Deb talk about going to see Baz Lurhmann's Elvis. Also: Graceland, Three's Company, movie theater etiquette, 425 episodes of Degrassi, Austin Butler's pretty face, and more!
In their longest episode (a whopping 40 minutes!!!!), Alex and Deb delve into the world of children's librarians when they talk with Jill Williams, the head of Youth Services about picture books and the goings ons in the Youth Services department. Also: Riverdale, Moulin Rouge, and more!
Alex and Deb welcome their first guest, Tre Goodhue, who talks about adult programming and healing communities at the library. Also: rare fish, Deb not digging Euphoria, and more!
Alex and Deb discuss other podcasts they enjoy (the competition) when they aren't listening to themselves. Also, octopus love and Angelyne. Follow us on Instagram: @libraryvarietyshow Email Us: libraryvarietyshow@gmail.com
Alex and Deb celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a quick check in, talking about LGBTQ+ books and films including Fire Island and Flamer.
Alex and Deb talk about what they're reading and watching, including Emily St. John Mandel's Sea of Tranquility and Showtime's I Love That For You.
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Alex and Deb catch up on what they're reading, watching, and doing. You know, a variety of things...
Alex and Deb profess their love for coffee, embarassing television picks, and feeling guilty about unread books.
On their very first episode, Alex and Deb talk about Susan Orlean's The Library Book. Also, arson, the two Harriet Winslows, why some people didn't like season 2 of Bridgerton (Deb did), sad books, giraffes, and getting into the zoo for free (via the library!).