Pod PPL
By Pasadena Public Library
Pod PPLJan 19, 2023
POD PPL Update
Hi folks! Some news: POD PPL is going on hiatus. Thank you to everyone who has listened over the past year, and thank you to all who helped put the POD together.
-- Larry
POD PPL Episode 11
POD PPL rings in the holidays with its second ever public domain Holiday Special! Join Larry as he reads O. Henry's classic short story "The Gift of the Magi."
POD PPL Episode 10
In this episode of POD PPL, Larry checks out the history of baseball in Pasadena, talks about a local engineer’s invention that changed music, and introduces some bright green friends in the skies above Southern California.
POD PPL Episode 9: The San Gabriel Mountains
Ever wonder about that towering mountain range to the north of us? In this episode of POD PPL, Larry gives a brief history of the San Gabriel Mountains, as well as some local hiking destinations.
POD PPL Episode 8: Summer Reading, Pride Month, and the State Parks Pass
Summer is upon us (as you may have guessed from the temperature)! Larry talks about the Pasadena Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Pride Month events in Pasadena, and the State Parks Pass.
Sign up for Summer Reading online: pasadena.beanstack.com
Pride Month Events in Pasadena: Pride Month Calendar
A list of State Parks that accept (and don't accept) the State Parks pass: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30813
POD PPL Episode 7: Well-Being and Pasadena's Japantown
POD PPL rings in May with a double feature of an episode! First, in acknowledgement of Mental Health Month, we’ll discuss some tips for mental well-being. Then, to commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will dive into the history and fate of Pasadena’s Japantown.
POD PPL Episode 6: Native Plants with Evan Meyer from the Theodore Payne Society
It's almost Earth Day! To commemorate this upcoming celebration of the natural world, Larry discusses Southern California's native plants with his guest: Evan Meyer from the Theodore Payne Foundation.
The Theodore Payne Foundation's website: https://theodorepayne.org/
TPF on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodorepayne/
TPF on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheodorePayne
POD PPL Episode 5: Public Transit and the Metro Micro
This month on POD PPL, Larry dives into the history and development of public transit in Pasadena. Tosh makes her triumphant return to the pod with an introduction to the Metro Micro service, and gives us some great tips for fun day trips around the city.
POD PPL Episode 4: A Brief Tour of Black History in Pasadena
In honor of Black History Month, Larry explores locations in Pasadena with links to African American history.
For more programs celebrating Black History Month, check out our calendar of events! https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup
Two resources that greatly helped out while making this episode:
https://www.anoisewithin.org/black-history-in-pasadena
https://izi.travel/browse/c2e918f7-5a8d-4877-be85-d903cba67255/en
The California Historical Resources Inventory Database: http://pasadena.cfwebtools.com/
POD PPL Episode 3: Wellness Tips for the New Year and MLK in Pasadena
For POD PPL's January episode, Larry discusses some tips for wellness and explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits to Pasadena.
Books on Martin Luther King Jr.
To sign up for the Donzaleigh Abernathy program mentioned in this episode, click here!
POD PPL Episode 2: A PPL Christmas Carol
This month, POD PPL is embracing the holiday spirit with an audio version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, read aloud by Larry. This version has been edited for public reading by Theresa Race Hoffman, and features added sound effects from freesounds.org. Happy holidays from the Pasadena Public Library!
Check out our online catalog for copies of A Christmas Carol: https://pasadena.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=&qu=TITLE%3Dchristmas+carol+&qu=AUTHOR%3Ddickens+&h=1&te=ILS
POD PPL Episode 1: Exploring Native American Music
Welcome to the Pasadena Public Library's new podcast, POD PPL! In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Larry and Tosh discuss Native American music artists, both past and present.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0F0w1wdKmYtOMz12phxGxl?si=66c91ea334964079
Pod PPL Teaser
Starting this November, join the Pasadena Public Library every month for a deep dive into stories, music, and more!