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On this special episode, Lea and Savannah go to our Facebook to talk about books that Blount County and we couldn’t finish. After, Lea sits down with Dr. Nancy Locklin, a history professor from Maryville College, to talk about her new project- The Night Marauder Project.  Dive into this sneak peek about local true crime.  Check out updates on the project: thenightmarauderproject.com. 00:26 — What Book Could You Not Finish? 14:00 – Interview with Dr. Nancy Locklin – The Night Marauder Project Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

Lea and Savannah take an adventure away from the Whiteboard to the Land of Facebook to talk about some of Blount County's cat's names (they also talk a lot about their own cats, and no: they are not apologizing for it).  Lea sits down with reference Librarian Sheila Pennycuff, creator of the Seed Library at BCPL, to talk about fall seed saving. 0:26: What's on Facebook? (Drop Your Cat Names/Photos) 6:19: Interview with Sheila Pennycuff about Seed Saving Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

Lea and Savannah sort through some amazing songs to chose our summer playlists (including a spicy controversial take).  Lea interviews Mary Moreland, the Executive Director of A Place to Stay- a nonprofit that has an office in the library.  Finally, Lea and Savannah decide what life is really like... There's a lot of singing in this episode, we apologize in advance. 0:26: What’s on the Whiteboard? (What song is on your summer playlist?) 5:46: Interview with Mary from A Place to Stay 12:50: What's on the Whiteboard? (Life is like a *blank*) Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

In this lost episode, Jennifer and Lea talk about fictional pets.  Jennifer talks about The Boneless Mercies and a little about Beuwolf.  0:31: What's on the Whiteboard? "What fictional pet would you want to adopt?" 11:10: Book talk The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke. Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

Lea and Savannah say a very sad goodbye to Jennifer that somehow included AMSR Girl Scout Cookie eating.  Teen Librarian Carrie and Youth Force Teen Sydnie talk about the book Rule of Wolves from the King of Scars Duology by Leigh Bardugo.  Then Lea and Savannah dive into some chaos from the Whiteboard.  3:43: Rule of Wolves book talk 16:09: What’s on the Whiteboard? (What Fictional Character Would You Most Like to Meet in the Library Today?) Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

Jennifer interviews East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame Inductee Sarah Pirkle about how she got started in music and what she loves about it. Then Jennifer and Lea venture into what may be the wildest Whiteboard ever. 0:31 Sarah Pirkle (Song, "Labor," used by permission) 15:01 What's on the Whiteboard? "What would you plant in your fantasy garden?" Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle, official website East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame Theme song "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library

The library lost one of our family, and we're recording around the anniversary of the COVID oubreak and shutdown. The only remedy is to talk about the Rise of Kyoshi and how much we love the Avatar universe. 0:31 In memoriam James Gentry 1:36 Book Talk: "Avatar: The Last Airbender -- The Rise of Kyoshi" by F.C. Yee 17:39 What's on the Whiteboard? "What are you looking forward to about spring?" (from March 2020) Theme song: "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library Hoopla (Digital Library Service)

We interviewed one of our favorite people about one of his favorite projects and contemplated a deep, philosophical question from the Whiteboard archives. 0:32 Interview with Jim Stovall, author and co-creator of "Vietnam Voices" book project and podcast 12:18 What's on the Whiteboard? "What book would you take to a desert island?"  Theme song: "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library Jim Stovall's homepage Books by Jim Stovall on Amazon "Vietnam Voices" podcast

Our Whiteboards take us to a galaxy far, far away and to the Antarctic Circle as we explore The Mandalorian and penguins-as-pets. Teen Librarian Carrie Godfrey tells us about a cool book, one of the top YA picks of 2020, #MurderFunding. 00:31 What's on the Whiteboard? "What do you think about The Mandalorian?" 05:17 Book talk: #MurderFunding, by Gretchen McNeil 13:18 What's on the Whiteboard? "Where would you keep your pet penguin?" Theme song: "Organic to Synthetic" by PunchDeck PunchDeck on SoundCloud Blount County Friends of the Library "How to Access Hoopla" (Blount County Public Library) "Author's Note: '#MurderFunding'" by Gretchen McNeil  

Welcome to our newly reimagined podcast, now shorter but more frequent for your listening pleasure! 00:29 Intro 01:05: What's on the Whiteboard? "What do you think about snow?" 04:45 Interview with Brennan Lequire, author of "Maryville 1920" 18:00 What's on the Whiteboard? "What is the best thing about Blount County?" Theme song: "Organic to Synthetic" by Punch_Deck Links: Punch Deck on Soundcloud Blount County Friends of the Library Maryville 1920 on Amazon Maryville 1920 on Barnes & Noble

:01: Local author, pastor, and lecturer William J. Carl discusses his forthcoming novel: The Assassin's Manuscript :19: What's on the Whiteboard? "Share something that makes you happy.":25: Local author Asterin Meyer: Winner of the 2020 "Imagine Your Story" contest for her short-story: Hybrids:33: Friends of the Library Promotion:37: Book Review w/Jennifer: Geekerella by Ashley Poston :46: What's on the Whiteboard? "What needs to be made into a Lego set?" (Correction: The information about The Princess Bride "LEGO Ideas" set is incorrect; if the set gets 10K likes, LEGO will consider making it, but it's not guaranteed.) Other Featured Links: BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles

Yep, the majority of this was recorded in early 2020 (before the pandemic), but you can listen now! :01: Interview with author, blogger, and nutritionist Chef Angela-Michelle of Culinary Kisses :20: What's on the Whiteboard? "Where would you like to travel? How?":25: Friends of the Library Promotion:33: Interview with local youth technology instructor: Sarah Jo Miller :37: What's on the Whiteboard? "Desert Island Book?":40: Game Review w/Clay: Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger :49: Book Review w/Jennifer: The Seventh Voyage : Star Diaries / by Stanislaw Lem ; illustrated by Jon J Muth Other Featured Links: BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:01: Interview with coach, author, and podcaster, Chuck Kriese :28: What's on the Whiteboard? "What seed would you plant?:30: Friends of the Library Promotion:33: Book Review w/Angela: Franklin Pierce by Michael Holt :50: What's on the Whiteboard? "If you had to throw away...?":52: Book Review w/Miles: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Other Featured Links: BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:00: Dumb Romance Intro :04: Interview: Joseph Woods (aka Black Atticus) :27: What's on the Whiteboard? What will you do on Feb. 29? :31: Interview: Jason Smart of The Dungeon :40: More Dumb Romance Lines :42: What's Up at the Library? with Dick Burgess :54: The Brennan List :58: Even More Dumb Romance Outro Featured Links The Bird & the Book Facebook Page Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck  

:00: Intro :01: Interview w/Library Business Manager Lea Yoder :11: Lea Yoder Discusses Her Podcast: If You're Listening It's Too Late:26: What's on the Whiteboard? "A Spooky Story?" :29: Friends of the Library Promotion:31: Book Review w/Hannah Spirko: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer :45: Book Review w/Jennifer: The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz :59: What's on the Whiteboard? "If you had a superpower...?" Other Featured Links: BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:00: Intro (with music by Ash McDaniel) :02: Weird Old Library Rules :04: Interview: Pirates! Capt. Blood & Tiny Minnow:15: What's On The White Board? Fictional Roommates:20: Trivia "Are You Smarter Than A Librarian?" :23: Interview: Denise Robertson on the Friends of the Library eBay Store :29: The Brennan List :34: Book Talk with Bill Householder: Staff Picks by George Singleton:41: What's On The White Board? Ninja Attack Featured Links BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:00: Intro :01: Interview: The Youth of Blount County :08: What's on the Whiteboard? "What Fictional Pet Would You Want to Adopt?":12: Friends of the Library Promo:13: Book Review w/Therese Lloyd: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck :25: Book Review w/Jennifer: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones :34: The Brennan List :36: Youth of Blount County: Favorite Books Featured Links BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:00: Intro :01: Interview: Sarah Smith about August's "Hot Summer Nights" live music lineup at BCPL :08: What's on the Whiteboard? "Write a happy story." :11: Mystery Sound? Teaser:12: Wiki-Obscura: Pink Lady :22: Friends of the Library Book Sale Promo  :23: Mystery Sound? Reveal :24: The Brennan List :26: Interview: XDJCK1: Creator & Co-Host of the 80 of the 80s Music Podcast  :38: Book Review: Not Dead Yet by Phil Collins :45: Book Review: Autobiography by Morrissey Featured Links BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles  

:00: Intro :02: Real Library Rules (Pt. 1) :02: Interview: Robyn Neil McCammonTerri Lyon, Author of Don't Fear Dawn :16: What's on the Whiteboard? (Pt. 1) :19: Interview: Ashten Royse, Volunteer Extraordinaire:27: Real Library Rules (Pt. 2) :22: The Brennan List :31: Interview: Sherry Crisp of the BCPL Friends of the Library :36: Real Library Rules (Pt. 3) :37: "Are You Smarter Than A Librarian?" with Sarah Smith :40: Real Library Rules (Pt. 3) :41: Booktalk with Sarah Horne: Basic Witches by Saxena & Zimmerman :44: Real Library Rules (Pt. 4):45: What's on the Whiteboard? (Pt. 2):48: Outro

:00: Intro :01: Interview: Terri Lyon, Author of What's On Your Sign :17: The Brennan List :20: What's on the Whiteboard? (Pt. 1):21: Sponsor: Friends of the Library :22: Book Review: The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton with Savannah McCarter  :29: Book Review: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman with Jennifer Spirko :38: What's on the Whiteboard? (Pt. 2) :39: What's that Mystery Sound? Featured Links Life at the Intersection Blog BCPL Friends of the Library Intro and Outro Music by Punch Deck Additional Music by Damokles