Episode 37: Phryne Fisher and the Mystery of the Girl Gang
This week, we were joined by both members of the #girlgang to discuss a shared passion: the character of Phryne Fisher and all the mysteries she solves, people she helps, and young men she…er, become…
Thu 26 May 2016
Episode 36: Fantasy and Book Covers with Robin Bradford
In this episode, we wax nostalgic about fantasy series of yore with Robin Bradford (aka @Tuphlos). Well, Anna and Robin wax while Alene wonders what she’s gotten herself into. Then we talk about what…
Thu 12 May 2016
Episode 35: Movie Advisory
In this episode, we talk about movies we’ve seen in the last nine months and preview what we’re looking forward to (or not) in the 2016 summer movie season. Plus: Anna has finally boarded the Hamilto…
Thu 28 Apr 2016
Episode 34: Girl Groups Galore with @MrsFridayNext
In this episode, we had Margaret aka @MrsFridayNext back to talk girl groups (both classic and more modern) in a belated companion piece to our boy band episode. This included not one but two quizzes…
Thu 14 Apr 2016
Episode 33: Electric Dreams and Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, we took a deep dive into the 80s with the movie Electric Dreams (1984), segueing into a broader discussion of artificial intelligence in pop culture with our special guest, Josie (@p…
Thu 31 Mar 2016
Episode 32: Podcast Meta and Slash (the Game)
For this episode, we brought in Podcast Expert (according to Bellwether Friends) Amy to give us some tips, tricks, and recommendations for other podcasts. Yes! There are other podcasts–we were also s…
Thu 17 Mar 2016
Episode 31: To Say Nothing of the Dog and Video Games
In this episode, we are joined by @semisponge (aka Anna’s parents’ other daughter) to discuss To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis. Which is a great book! We also dig in to the topic of video g…
Thu 03 Mar 2016
Episode 30: Epistolary Novels with Ally Watkins
Dear Listeners, It is a truth universally acknowledged that a librarian in want of a new book will pounce upon any that promise to be epistolary in nature. Join us for a discussion of epistolary no…
Thu 18 Feb 2016
Mini: Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
In this episode, Anna and her special guests talk about Star Wars, Legos, Star Wars Legos, and Fun Facts about lightning. Links How bb-8 works: Lego Nexo Knights Neko Atsume #colorourcollections Weat…
Thu 04 Feb 2016
Episode 29: From Foreign Shores
In this episode, Anna and #NumberOneFan @surlyspice talk about pop culture they’ve encountered from countries that don’t use English as their primary language. Show notes here.
Thu 21 Jan 2016
Episode 28: The X-Files and Fandoms
In this episode, Anna and Non-Librarian Angie discuss their decades-old obsession with The X-Files, plus a few other tidbits, including the many faces of Stony. Show notes here.
Thu 07 Jan 2016
Mini Debate: Holiday Music
The 25 Greatest Christmas Albums of All Time, according to Rolling Stone. The 50 Worst Christmas Albums of All Time, according to BuzzFeed. Note: There is at least one album that is on both lists. Al…
Thu 24 Dec 2015
Episode 27: Hamilton and Best of 2015
After three months away, we are back to discuss Hamilton (one of us is an expert and one is not) and discuss some of our highlights for 2015. And make an important announcement. Thanks to all our fan…
Thu 24 Dec 2015
Episode 26: IT and Back To School
We are finally ready to discuss Stephen King’s IT! Or are we? Find out in our latest episode, which features an interview with a very special guest. Also: everyone seems to be going back to school, s…
Thu 03 Sep 2015
Fun Sized Episode: Desert Island II
On our previous visit to the posh desert island, we chose the books we would want with us. This time, we're talking movies!
Thu 20 Aug 2015
Episode 25: Summer Movies and Pop Culture from Home
Twenty-five episodes! We’re celebrating by bingeing on summer movies and talking about pop culture from our home states: Utah and Arizona. It’s summer! Woooo! Tweet us @bellwetherfrnds with your best…
Thu 06 Aug 2015
Episode 24: Magic Mike and Celebrity Crushes
In this episode, Anna and Carolyn delve deep into the world of Magic Mike (both Magic Mike XXL and Magic Mike Original Flavor) and revisit the topic of celebrity crushes in exhaustive detail. Show …
Thu 23 Jul 2015
Episode 23: Inside Out and Listener Questions
During this episode, Anna and Carolyn talk about the latest Pixar release, Inside Out, as well as answering listener questions. Everything you ever wanted to know about us, all wrapped up in one tast…
Thu 09 Jul 2015
Episode 22: Y: The Last Man and Graphic Novels with Amy Diegelman
For this episode, we had special guest Amy Diegelman (@amydieg) of #girlgang (@jointhegirlgang) and Panels (@heypanels) with us to talk about graphic novels in libraries in general and Y: The Last …
Thu 25 Jun 2015
Episode 21: BookExpo America and Leverage (plus Fun Home!)
This week, Anna reported in on her experience at BEA (aka BookExpo America) and did her worst to booktalk some of the books she learned about in New York City! Then we discussed our first encounter w…
Thu 11 Jun 2015
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