Using our Library Voices
A podcast brought to you by the staff at Harris County Public Library created to help spark discussion for listeners of all ages and discover resources available at our library.
Episodes
105 episodes
Reading Room Radio: The Women
This book by Kristin Hannah has been all the rage. But maybe you've wondered if there is another point of view. Kim shares her thoughts in this mega-micro podcast.Title:
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:24
Reading Room Radio: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney mysteries; The Murder of Mr. Wickham
Title: The Murder of Mr. WickhamAuthor: Claudia GrayRecommended by: Beth K.Notes: more
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:05
Ideas to Income: Mental Health Industry
Welcome to the fourth episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.What does it really take to turn expertise into incom...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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19:26
Reading Room Radio: Imposter
Title: ImposterAuthor: Cait LevinRecommended by: Katelyn H.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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3:36
Reading Room Radio: The Formula
Title: The Formula: how rogues, geniuses, and speed freaks reengineered F1 into the world's fastest-growing sport Authors: Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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6:47
Ideas to Income: Todd Bush
Welcome to the third episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode, We talked with Todd Bush a forme...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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45:42
Reading Room Radio: Horromance
Reading Room Radio is back, so get ready for your to-be-read pile to get bigger one micro podcast a week. First up, this magical weekend has both a Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day, so what better read than a recommendation from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:46
Ideas to Income: Anabelle Hiller
Welcome to the second episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode, we talked with a goldsmith who start...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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19:32
Ideas to Income: Matt Tognacci
Welcome to the very first episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode talked with the founder of a succ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:27
World Cup: A Greener Game For The Global Stage
The World Cup is almost here, and sustainability is taking center stage. In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Carlson, Houston’s World Cup Sustainability Chair, and Laura Smith, HCPL’s Sustainable Library lead, about how the World Cup and Ha...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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52:55
First Amendment - Your freedom to speak
This month we take a look into the first amendment and try to clear up any confusion around it. We also talk about some of our favorite banned books and the Librotraficante movement. So take a listen and learn why your freedom to speak and read...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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36:21
Expat Experiences
This month, we speak with some expats about their experiences living outside the United States and the different processes they went through when becoming citizens/residents of their home away from home. We also learned about some f...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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50:22
LIVE 5th Anniversary Special
How did we all get started in libraries? For our 5th year anniversary episode, we talk to all current cast members of our podcast about their personal journeys into the library world.Listen to our back catalog for more Using Our Library ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:00:51
How AC changed Houston
This month we talk about how the invention of air conditioning has forever changed the future of Houston! Learn how the humidity and other challenges of our environment affects all aspects of life and the library.L...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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21:29
Using our Library Voices- Inside Brains
Join us this month as we explore inside our brains. John recounts how he learned lines for a Shakespearean role, and Sadina talks with UT Health Neurologist, Dr. Rajesh Gupta about the different ways brains process information. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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47:56
Using Our Library Voices is Summer-Sized: RPGs, D&D, and Renaissance Faires
This extra-long episode is a celebration of fantasy, strategy, and storytelling as your Harris County Public Library librarians roll initiative on a journey through their favorite RPG passions! We start with RPG and turn-based combat v...
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1:34:24
Auditioning and Other Acting Tips from Houston Actors
Houston has a lively theater scene and for this episode we talk with Mary at Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library and 3 other actors in Houston about auditioning and the Houston Theatre scene. Learn more about Acting and Theater ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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44:40
Color Our World: Art, Authors & Summer Stories
This episode is bursting with creativity! In honor of this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, Color Our World, we team up with our artsy neighbors at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Discover how this hidden gem next to the Bar...
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43:08
Gabbing with the Librarians: Tickets, Cons, and Chaos
Get ready for a jam-packed episode with two epic segments you won't want to miss! 💥 Segment One: Ticketmaster Thunderdome We're diving headfirst into the wild world of snagging K-Pop concert tickets — it's ...
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57:59
BONUS: Interview with Eric Berger
In this interview, John Schaffer interviews Space City Weather founder Eric Berger discusses Hurricane Beryl's impact on Houston, which caused extensive damage with 97 mph winds. He advises Houston residents to understand their location-specifi...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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29:14
The Repair Cafe at the Library
This month, we’re talking about some of the many ways you can go green at the library. We’ll hear some voices from our most recent Repair Cafe, which took place at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library at Bear Creek this past month and we’ll also i...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:35
Gabbing with the Librarians: Women in Anime
Join the panel of Gabbing with Librarians to discuss the representation of women in Japanese Anime. How has it changed and how is Japanese culture reflected in the way it portrays women in anime? Anime mentioned include (in no particular order)...
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56:28
Spring Breeeeeakk at the Library
This month we talked to some of our regular programming partners who are presenting a variety of programs for families and kids. Didn't catch a program over Spring Break? No worries, all three of these presenters will be back in our libraries t...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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55:01