Down Time with Cranston Public Library
By Cranston Public Library
Down Time with Cranston Public LibraryApr 30, 2024
ENCORE: 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View đ
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 Critical Role. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What would be the title of your autobiography/memoir?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Star Wars From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu
Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon
Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakroborty
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang  Â
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis
AV
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
Friends at the Table (podcast)
The Legend of Vox Machina (2022- )
Other
ENCORE: 185 - Freedom of the Press đď¸
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 discuss Katherine Switzer and the Boston marathon, mockumentaries, Queer Eye. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Are you a re-reader and if so what do you find yourself rereading?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books Â
The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel
Marathon Woman by Katherine Switzer
Michelineâs Three Conditions by Rose Foley & Micheline Sheehy Skeffington
Up In the Old Hotel and Other Stories by Joseph Mitchell
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
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Other
ENCORE: 189 - Blood and Watershed đ°
This week Tayla is joined by Evan Villari, maker of the documentary âBlood & Watershedâ 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 Chapter they discuss: What is the worst best book youâve ever read?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
In-Your-Face Basketball Book by Chuck Wielgus and Alexander Wolff
Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog
The Devil and the Blacksmith by Jeanpaul FarroÂ
AV
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Â
Other
Cranston Public Library. âLibrary Eliminates Fines on Books.â Cranston Herald, 3 Sept. 2020, cranstononline.com/stories/library-eliminates-fines-on-books,155378.
ENCORE: 180 - âHistory Repeats Itself If We Donât Learn From Itâ The RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission đŻď¸
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 The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could have the answer to one mystery, what would it be and why?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried by Ellen Sarkisian Chestnut
Refugee Realities by Tara Seger
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
AV
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)
Other
Reach out to the RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission at rihgec@gmail.com and at 401-646-4799
RI Department of Education Holocaust and Genocide Education Resources
Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center
ENCORE: 170 - CPLâs Tech Services Department đŚ
This week guest host Elena is joined by Kim and Becky from the Central Libraryâs 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?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Chicken Soup With Rice by Maurice Sendak
Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Browse Goosebumps books in the library catalog
I Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres
Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Gabriela Epstein, and Lark Pien
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
AV
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark (2019)
Other
207 - Reading Across Rhode Island With Teddi Jallow đşđ¸
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 yearâs RARI selection, Solito by Javier Zamora. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is a genre you wish you read more of?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
One Love by Cedella Marley and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
AV
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Other
206 - Mangasplaining đ˘
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 generations view comics. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What anime/manga superpower would you like to have?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Manga! Manga! by Frederik L. SchodtGuardians of the Louvre by JirĂ´ Taniguchi
Tokyo On Foot by Florent Chavouet
The Uncanny Counter by Jang E (webtoon)
Akane-banashi by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue (webtoon)
Bunt by Ngozi Ukazu and Mad Rupert
Delicious In Dungeon by Ryoko Kui
Browse books written by Chip Zdarsky in the library catalog
AV
The Uncanny Counter (2020-2023)
MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever - Colin and Samir
A Certain Scientific Railgun (2009-2020)
Other
MSX - The Mangasplaining Extra Newsletter
ALA Graphic Novel and Comics Round Table
Seth: 7 books that shaped my life | CBC Books
Raina Telgemeier's comic about 'Barefoot Gen' translated into Japanese (cbr.com)
205 - Sojourner House đ
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 you recommend to everyone?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
How Not to Drown In a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel CaĂąas
Emily Wildeâs Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
Consent (For Kids!) by Rachel Brian
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz
AV
The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022- )
Other
Down TIme Episode 40 - Rachel Brian, Author of Consent (For Kids!)
204 - Crime Lab Fact & Fiction đľď¸
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 Dennisâs work at the Crime Lab and at URI and how he became a character in Claremaryâs books. They also discuss NCIS, Crime Shows, and the story behind Claremaryâs background gag in a PBS special about South Kingstown. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Where is your favorite place to read? Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
South County Mystery Series by Claremary P. Sweeney
Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism by Jeffrey Toobin
Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman
AV
Edgar Allan, dĂŠtective (1981-1983)
Death and Other Details (2024)
Our Town: South Kingstown (PBS)
Other
Down Time Episode 183 - Courageous RI
âMort had a great morning at Oak Lawn BranchâŚâ (Facebook)
203 - ALA Emerging Leaders âśď¸
This week Tayla is joined by Elena and Angela, two members of the American Library Associationâs 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 Last Chapter they discuss: What author alive or dead would you like to meet and why?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino and Izumi Kirihara  Â
Blue Giant Vols. 1-2 by Shinichi Ishizuka
Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J, Maas
The Murderbot Diaries Series by Martha Wells
The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan
A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R. R. Martin
AV
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie & Katya (YouTube)
Oh No Ross and Carrie (podcast)Â Â
Other
202 - Age of Audio đď¸
This week Tayla is joined by documentary filmmaker Shaun Michael ColĂłn 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 everyoneâs surprise, football. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could find out the truth about one mystery what would it be?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Sapiens: A Graphic History by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, and Daniel Casanave
Abeniâs Song by P. Djeli ClarkÂ
AV
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2023)
Other
201 - Dolls of Our Lives â
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. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Which American Girl do you think youâre most like?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks
The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro
Iris Kelly Doesnât Date by Ashley Herring Blake
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
AV
Death and Other Details (2024- )
Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023- )
Other
VIDEO: Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular đ
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, Robinâs favorite author events this year, Daveâs favorite robots, and Taylaâs thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media.
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro
Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events
A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta
Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks
Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
All Systems Red by Martha WellsÂ
The Wild Robot by Peter BrownÂ
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr
SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked
Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed
Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View
Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder
Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara NoviÄ, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube)
Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE
200 - Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular đ
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, Robinâs favorite author events this year, Daveâs favorite robots, and Taylaâs thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. If you missed the livestream and would like to watch this episode with video, you can find the video version here.
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro
Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events
A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta
Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks
Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
All Systems Red by Martha WellsÂ
The Wild Robot by Peter BrownÂ
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr
SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked
Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed
Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View
Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder
Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara NoviÄ, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube)
Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE
199 - Fall In Love With Reading đ
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 sheâs 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?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
A British Girlâs Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey
The Road Trip by Beth OâLeary
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Other
198 - Itâs Groundhog DayâŚAgain đ
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 discuss: Is there a book that you werenât able to finish and why?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
A Psalm For the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot #1) by Becky Chambers
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
How to Live Safely In a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
AV
Other
197 - Groundhog Day 2024 đŠ
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 Massâs official groundhog and their upcoming groundhogâs day festivities. They also discuss King Philip's War and the value of making music. During The Last Chapter they discuss: How do you organize your bookshelves at home?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Name of War by Jill Lepore
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
The Woman In the Library by Sulari Gentill
AV
Great British Baking Show (2010- )
Dixit Dominus by George Handel (YouTube)
Other
Mass Audubon Metro West Region
Ms. G: Massachusetts State Groundhog
196 - New Year, New Reads! đ
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?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Return of Faraz Ali by Aamina Ahmad
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes Â
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
A British Girlâs Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey
The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore
AV
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023- )
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023- )
Other
195 - Riffraff Bookstore + Bar đ
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 discuss: If you could rewrite a book from another characterâs point of view, what story/character would you choose?  Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Land of Milk and Honey by C. Peng Zhang
Death Valley by Melissa Broder
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure
Attachments: On Fatherhood and Other Performances by Lucas Mann
AV
The Great British Baking Show (2010- )
Only Murders In the Building (2021- )
Other
194 - Balloon Handling at the Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade đź
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 Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade. They discuss how they got involved with the parade and what itâs like to be part of such a big day! They also discuss Yoga, the Avon Theatre, and Hallmark Christmas movies. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What are your reading goals for 2024?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Draw a Comic! by J. P. Coovert
Browse Great Courses available in the RI eZONE
AV
Other
193 - Rhody Eats: Tacos
Our team is on break for one more week, but donât 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 theyâve compiled their reviews into an audio feast to guide your own taco adventures! They also sat down with Jim Nellis, the Founder of Rhode Island Food Fights, to talk about the competition and how it got started. We hope you enjoy this episode, and weâll be back next week with a brand new episode of Down Time.
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
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Rhody Eats is a segment in which we rank the most popular foods in Rhode Island. In this episode, we enlist our colleagues across the state to find the best tacos Rhode Island and choose our favorites, using the â RI Food Fightsâ Taco Mania 2023 as a guide.
We are also joined by Jim Nellis, founder of RI Food Fights, to talk about his work sharing Ocean State food culture with our communities.
Our sincere thanks to Jim Nellis for joining us, as well as our colleagues Kate, Heather, Pam, Patricia, Peter, and Heather for joining us on our taco adventures. And be sure to check out this bonus episode from October 27, with even more taco reviews from our RI library colleagues:
BONUS: A Second Helping of Tacos!
Did you try something from the episode or disagree with our ranking? Be sure to â let us knowâ what you think!
Theme song: Happy Cooking Show by â Music for Videosâ from â Pixabay.â
192 - Rhody Radio: A Very Scary Christmas Special featuring FUFT with Liz
The team at Down Time is taking some down time for the holidays, and weâre 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 Radio, she offers some spooky Christmas stories served up in her signature style. Enjoy!
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
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Click here to read a transcript of this episode.
Looking for less merry and more macabre in your Yuletide stories? Liz Gotauco AKA â Cosbrarianâ is here to help! By day Liz is the children's librarian at Cumberland Public Library, but by night she is a storyteller for adults, best known for her comedic series â "F*cked Up Fairy Tales" on TikTokâ . With a passion for strong women leads, marginalized voices, salacious stories, and surprising plot elements, Liz reminds grown-ups to take a break and imagine.
We hope you enjoy this collection of eerie stories from around the world, sure to put an extra chill in even the darkest winter night.
Story sources and further reading:
â âFrau Perchta, the Belly-Slitterâ by Bone and Sickleâ
â âMeet the Thirteen Yule Lads, Icelandâs Own Mischievous Santa Clausesâ by Smithsonian Magâ
â Ginevra, or, The old oak chest, a Christmas story by Susan Wallace (1894)â
â âThe Romance of Certain Old Clothesâ by Henry James (1868)â
âSecrets of the Old Oak Trunkâ is an original short story by Liz Gotauco, November 2023
Music:
191 - Providence Roller Derby đź
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 itâs 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 Last Chapter they discuss: What is your favorite fictional depiction of roller derby?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Giuseppeâs Italian Bakes by Giuseppe DellâAnno
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Afterworlds by Scott Westerfield
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
AV
Great British Baking Show (2010- )
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Other
190 - âIf You Love Food, Youâre a Foodie!â đ
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 Chapter they discuss: If you could have a superpower, what superpower would you have?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
AV
Adventure Time: Fiona & Cake (2023)
Other
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (MedlinePlus)
Down Time Episode 67 - Conservations With the Roger Williams Park Zoo
189 - Blood and Watershed đ°
This week Tayla is joined by Evan Villari, maker of the documentary âBlood & Watershedâ 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 Chapter they discuss: What is the worst best book youâve ever read?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
In-Your-Face Basketball Book by Chuck Wielgus and Alexander Wolff
Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog
The Devil and the Blacksmith by Jeanpaul FarroÂ
AV
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Â
Other
Cranston Public Library. âLibrary Eliminates Fines on Books.â Cranston Herald, 3 Sept. 2020, cranstononline.com/stories/library-eliminates-fines-on-books,155378.
188 - CPLâs Teen Volunteers đ¤Š
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?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
This Train is Being Held by IsmĂŠe Williams
With the Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Zombies Donât Eat Veggies by Megan Lacera
AV
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
Other
187 - Peter Shinkle, author of UNITING AMERICA đşđ¸
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 Peterâs 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 in movies, and historical costuming. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you were going to read outside of your comfort zone, what genre would you read?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Uniting America by Peter Shinkle
Empire Statesman by Robert A. Slayton
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
The Free Speech Handbook by Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallero
AV
Superman vs the KKK Complete Radio Adventure (YouTube)
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Other
186 - The Edgewood Trolleys đ
This week Tayla is joined by David Goldenberg, maker of the documentary âEnd of the Line: The Tracks that Shaped Our RI Streetcar Suburbâ 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 Kurt Vonnegut, The Gilded Age, and steamships. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Whatâs one book that you always recommend to everyone?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Browse books by Arnaldur IndriĂ°ason
Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover
109 East Palace by Jennet Conant
Crossing On Time by David Macaulay
The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank
Walden, or, Life In the Woods by Henry David Thoreau
AV
End of the Line: The Tracks that Shaped Our RI Streetcar Suburb (Vimeo)
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time (2021)
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971-1975)
Down Time Episode 171 - Steamship Historical Society of America
Other
Bartlett, Emma. âThe End of the Line Is Here.â Cranston Herald, 6 Dec. 2022
Providence Public Library Digital CollectionsÂ
Music Division - New York Public Library Digital Collections
185 - Freedom of the Press đď¸
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 discuss Katherine Switzer and the Boston marathon, mockumentaries, Queer Eye. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Are you a re-reader and if so what do you find yourself rereading?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books Â
The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel
Marathon Woman by Katherine Switzer
Michelineâs Three Conditions by Rose Foley & Micheline Sheehy Skeffington
Up In the Old Hotel and Other Stories by Joseph Mitchell
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
AV
Other
184 - Happy Halloween 2023! đ
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 Christine for helping make this episode possible.Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Looking for more horror reading and viewing suggestions? Try these past episodes:
183 - Stay Curious, Not Furious With Courageous RI đŹ
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 reflection of our society, how much âthe algorithmâ knows about us. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What are some titles you would recommend to people who want to learn more about media literacy?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Learning to Depolarize by Kent Lenci
Necessary Trouble by Drew Gilpin Faust
Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
High Conflict by Amanda Ripley
Mind Over Media by Renee Hobbs
I Never Thought of It That Way by MĂłnica GuzmĂĄn
AV
Only Murders In the Building (2021- )
Roald Dahlâs The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)
Other
182 - Friends of Libraries Week đ
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 streaming, and folk music. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Do you track your reading and if so how? Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Sea of Glory by Nathaniel Philbrick
Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson
Set the Night On Fire by Robby Krieger
Everything I Learned, I Learned In a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer #1) by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod and Jess Taylor
AV
Coyote Stories by the Crane Wives
Other
National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21
Cranston Public Library Museum Passes
181 - Find Your People with Campus Queer Communities đŚ
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 media, Queer reality TV. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
Money and Love by Myra H. Strober and Abby Davisson
AV
The Ultimatum: Queer Love (2023- )
Other
BONUS: The Freedom to Read: Challenges to Intellectual Freedom Then and Now
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 advocate for these institutions and freedoms in the present. Bringing together historians, public librarians, and free speech advocates, this event will frame the importance of protecting and advocating for institutions that enable a free and pluralistic society. This panel discussion and audience Q&A was moderated by Tayla Cardillo, chair of the RI Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee, and featured opening remarks from library trustee Michael Goldberg. Panelists included: Brigitte Hopkins and Bill Lancellotta from the Westerly Library; Steven Brown, Executive Director of the Rhode Island ACLU; and Michael Bryant, Professor of History and Legal Studies at Bryant University. Recorded and streamed live on Oct 4, 2023
180 - âHistory Repeats Itself If We Donât Learn From Itâ The RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission đŻď¸
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 The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could have the answer to one mystery, what would it be and why?Â
This episode was recorded prior to Azerbaijan's attacks on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) on Sept. 19. The ethnic cleansing of the Armenians of Artsakh has led to a humanitarian catastrophe, as more than 100,000 have been forced to flee to Armenia. For current information visit armenianweekly.com.
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried by Ellen Sarkisian Chestnut
Refugee Realities by Tara Seger
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
AV
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)
Other
Reach out to the RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission at rihgec@gmail.com and at 401-646-4799
RI Department of Education Holocaust and Genocide Education Resources
Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center
179 - 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month and Beyond! đť
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 childrenâs books. During The Last Chapter they discuss reading snacks!Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
PlĂĄtanos Go With Everything by Lissette Norman, Sara Palacios, and Kianni N. Antigua
CadĂĄver Exquisito by Agustina Bazterrica
Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird: Stories by Agustina Bazterrica
On Earth Weâre Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
You Are Your Best Thing edited by Tarana Burke and BrenĂŠ Brown
Not a Monster by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez and Laura GonzĂĄlez
Islandborn by Junot DĂaz and Leo Espinosa
If Dominican Were a Color by Sili Recio and Brianna McCarthy
AV
Other
178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View đ
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 Critical Role. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What would be the title of your autobiography/memoir?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Star Wars From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu
Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon
Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakroborty
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang  Â
The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis
AV
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
Friends at the Table (podcast)
The Legend of Vox Machina (2022- )
Other
177 - Reading With Robin đ
This week guest host Robin is joined by Robin Kall, founder of âReading with Robinâ, 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 Chapter they discuss their feelings about audiobooks.Â
Interested in free tickets to see Jean Kwok at the Gamm Theatre on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM? Email Robin at robin@robinkall.com and let her know you heard about the event on Down Time for free admission!
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Family Family by Laurie Frankel
Everybody Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah by Fiona Rosenbloom
The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
AV
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)
Other
176 - Carla Panciera, author of BARNFLOWER: A RHODE ISLAND FARM MEMOIR đ
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 your favorite place to read?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Barnflower: A Rhode Island Farm Memoir by Carla Panciera
Other
175 -F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz đ§
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 Lizâs 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 Last Chapter they discuss: What fairytale/folktale would you like to see retold from another characterâs perspective?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Shakesqueer edited by Madhavi Menon
Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi and Joel Christian Gill
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
AV
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Only Murders In the Building (2021- )
Jim Hensonâs The Storyteller (1987-1989)
Other
174 - Writing Comics for Young People with Jeremy Whitley and Chris Schweizer đ
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: If you could rewrite a book from another characterâs point of view, what book and character would you choose?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!Â
Books
Princeless by Jeremy Whitley and M. Goodwin
The Dog Knight by Jeremy Whitley and Bre Indigo
School for Extraterrestrial Girls by Jeremy Whitley and Jamie Noguchi
Maker Comics: Fix a Car! By Chris Schweizer
The Roanoke Colony: Americaâs First Mystery by Chris Schweizer and Liz Trice Schweizer
Browse books by Marvin Kaye in the library catalog
Sondheim On Music by Mark Eden Horowitz
Traitorâs Blade (Greatcoats #1) by Sebastien de Castell
Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend by Ben Kahn (via bookshop.org)
A Blade So Black by L. L. McKinney
Clock Striker by Issaka Galadima
Saga Compendium One by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
AV
Progressively Horrified (podcast)
Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022)
Red Dead Redemption II (video game)
AEW: Fight Forever (video game)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (video game)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (video game)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Other
173 - LitArtsRI đ§
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 had a crush on a character from a book and if so who?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
American Breakdown by Jennifer Lunden
A Matter of Appearance by Emily Wells
The Heartbeat at Wounded Knee by David Treuer
My Friend Dahmer by Derf BackderfÂ
Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky
Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel
The Science of Trust by John M. Gottman
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine LâEngle
Browse books by Rebecca Stead in the library catalog
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
City of Bones (Mortal Instruments #1) by Cassandra Clare
AV
Where Should We Begin? (podcast)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Other
172 - Re-reading the Books of Our Childhood đ¸
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 discuss: What is the hardest youâve laughed while reading a book?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Bawk-Ness Monster by Sara Goetter & Natalie Riess
Deliver Me From Nowhere by Warren Zanes
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
The White Mountains by John Christopher
AV
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
171 - Steamship Historical Society of America đłď¸
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 theyâve 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 books or take notes in some way while reading?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Archives Power by Randall C. Jimerson
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
Clementine Vol. 1 by Tillie Walden
Leviathan Wakes (Expanse #1) by James S. A. Corey
AV
Old Gods of Appalachia (podcast)
Other
Steamship Historical Society of America
Episode 164 - State of Intellectual Freedom with Emily Drabinski and Deborah Caldwell-Stone
170 - CPLâs Tech Services Department đŚ
This week guest host Elena is joined by Kim and Becky from the Central Libraryâs 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?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Chicken Soup With Rice by Maurice Sendak
Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Browse Goosebumps books in the library catalog
I Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres
Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Gabriela Epstein, and Lark Pien
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
AV
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark (2019)
Other
169 - Summer! At the Academic Library đŤ
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 library that youâve worked at or visited?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case
The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
Translation State by Ann Leckie
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
AV
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (video game)
Other
168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder đ˘
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 dead would you like to meet and why? P.S. This is the first Down Time episode that included harmonica accompaniment.Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Browse books by Mark Binder in the library catalog
Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Die by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, and Clayton Cowles
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
AV
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Other
167 - BH&PS Action News Coverage: The Burning of Bristol, 1778
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 Radioâs You Are There series from 1947-1957, takes you on location with reporter William J. Bell (portrayed by Christopher Lane) describing the scene and interviewing soldiers and citizens from the scene of the action.
This episode was produced in collaboration with the Rogers Free Library, the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society, the Barrington Public Library, and Rhody Radio. Script for the Burning of Bristol was written by Rei Battcher.
CAST:
- Rei Battcher: Town Crier and Lt. Colonel James Campbell
- Sarah Weed: Washerwoman and Mrs. Woodbury
- Dr. Catherine W. Zipf, Announcer
- Christopher Lane: Reporter William J. Bell and Hezekiah Usher
Yankee Doodle performed by the Air Force Ceremonial Band, accessed via https://www.music.af.mil/Multimedia/Music/Public-Domain-Music/. Sound effects from https://mixkit.co/free-sound-effects/ and https://soundbible.com/.
166 - E For All đ
This week Tayla is joined by Julia Krasnow and Laura GuillĂŠn 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 discuss: What is one book or resource that you recommend to people at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey?
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Browse books by V. C. Andrews in the library catalog
The Entrepreneur Mind by Kevin D. Johnson
AV
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)
Tasting History with Max Miller (YouTube)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Bill & Tedâs Excellent Adventure (1989)
Dude, Whereâs My Car? (2000)
Other
165 - Brick By Brick: Making a Career With LEGO đ§ą
This week Tayla is joined by Christine âTacosâ 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 while driving . During The Last Chapter they discuss: What fictional world would you like to visit on vacation?Â
Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If youâd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!
Books
Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child by Janny Perez
Lost Providence by David Brussat
AV
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Other