Best JMC Library Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.32: Mushrooms and Fungi 32:41

8M ago32:41

32:41

We're back after a little break! Join us as we explore the vast (and mildly terrifying) world of fungus! We discuss weird mushroom facts and learn some unsettling stuff about the hidden world just under the surface. Let us know what topics you want us to cover by sharing on our website!By JMC Library

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Ep.31: Camping and Campfire Stories 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

Join us today to talk about camping, campfire stories, and more! Talk about our camping experiences and chat with us about the nostalgia of the campfire-esque Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark. Share your stories with us as well, we would love to hear from you!By JMC Library

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Ep.30: Virtual Reality 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

Join us for this exciting episode on the world of VR! Learn about how it all started and listen to our experiences with VR as we gear up for our Virtual Reality Adventures program in July! Come and test VR for yourself in our MakerSpace or book an appointment to try our selection of programs and games that will transport you to another world.…

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Ep.29: Foraging 49:14

11M ago49:14

49:14

Join us with special guest Rachel, the library's own foraging enthusiast! Learn about plants in our area, the basics and ethics of foraging, and more! We even try a sample of a foraged plant in the spirit of foraging leading up to our Foraging Basics event at Muse Park on June 15th at 10 a.m.By JMC Library

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Ep.28: Jane Austen 41:42

11M ago41:42

41:42

Come listen to our episode today about Jane Austen and all of her wonderful works! Talk about Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and even the cult classic Clueless (which is based on Emma!). Celebrate Austen and her works with us as we lead up to our Summer Reading Program and prepare for our Tea and Trivia event at Turntable Coffee Counte…

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Ep.27: Snacks from the Stacks 54:06

12M ago54:06

54:06

If our candy episode made us happy, our snack episode had us over the moon! Join us to talk about some of our favorite snacky foods to indulge in, from Milano to Pringles and Little Debbies to Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Then take a little quiz to see how much you know about some of your favorite snack foods!…

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Ep.26: Candy and Confections 45:13

1y ago45:13

45:13

What is a better and more uplifting topic than CANDY??? We talk about some favorites and not-so-favorites and reminisce about favorite flavors and sugary sweets. Then take a quiz and test your know-how!By JMC Library

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Ep.25: The Tea on Tea 39:36

1y ago39:36

39:36

Join us for our 25th episode as we discuss tea! Where does it come from and what cultures surround tea in different parts of the world? British afternoon tea, Chinese wedding tea ceremonies, tea pets, and more!By JMC Library

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Ep.24: Movies and Film 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

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Join us and our special guest this episode as we talk about movies and television! Our favorite movies and facts related, including The Mummy, Some Like It Hot, The Devil Wears Prada, Toy Story, and much, much more! We had a lot of fun discussing film this episode and hope you enjoy listening!By JMC Library

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Ep.23: Children's Lit and Fairy Tales 45:14

1y ago45:14

45:14

Join us with our guest from our children's library, Jennifer, as we discuss children's literature and stories. We reminisce about books we read as children and talk about some facts about children's books and authors. Then a little quiz about children's book characters and other things about kids' lit!…

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Ep.22: Video Games 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Join us in this episode for a laser-focused discussion about video games. We discuss our first video game experiences, some video game lore, and a quiz about the gaming industry!By JMC Library

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Ep.21: Making and Manufacturing 39:18

1y ago39:18

39:18

Join us this episode as we talk about Dewey Decimal number 670, Manufacturing Technology. We discuss e-textiles, how things are made, and various facts about the manufacturing industry! We also have guest Kasie, our MakerSpace Manager, to talk with us about how you can use the library to make things of all kinds!…

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Ep.20: Science and Experiments 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

Join us today to talk about busting myths of science and how some science experiments actually work! And if you're feeling really motivated, check out any book in Dewey Decimal number 507. Then take our quiz about general science and see what you know!By JMC Library

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Ep.19: The Mandela Effect 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

34:57

Join us this episode as we test our memory and how well we remember basic things about media. Did Nelson Mandela die in prison in the '80s, or did he pass away in 2013? Did the movie Shazaam even exist? Is it Berenstein or Berenstain? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Facts from the Stacks!…

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Ep.18: Etymology and English Words 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

40:25

Join us this episode to learn about the origin of some English words and phrases! Do you know why we call them "hot dogs"? What about Winston Churchill and his famously eccentric wordsmithing? We talk about popular words that fade from existence and then take a quiz on some Gen Z phrases.By JMC Library

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Ep.17: Coffee and Caffeine 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

38:36

Join us today to talk about one of today's most consumed resources-- coffee and the caffeine therein! Learn about how we discovered it, how it works, and why it doesn't work for everyone! Have a happy Thanksgiving and don't forget to join us for a new episode about etymology in two weeks!By JMC Library

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Ep.16: Bugs and Other Arthropods 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

Today, we talk about Dewey Decimal Number 595, which covers arthropods-- bugs, scorpions, spiders, crabs, lobsters, and more! Listen for some kinda creepy facts about creepy crawlies, which we hate, and plenty of laughs about things we just didn't know.By JMC Library

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Ep.15: Botany and Plants (Pt.II) 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

We're diving into the world of plants once again in this episode, this time with guest circulation clerk, Rachel! We'll discuss plants, botany, and you'll learn some things about plants that we didn't know either! Then, the return of our quiz segment will have your brain buzzing!By JMC Library

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Ep.14: Money and Seals 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

42:23

Join us this episode to learn about Dewey Decimal number 737-- Numistmatics and Sigilography. That's money and seals for archival purposes. We'll talk about real world money, fictional money, and those fancy rings you press into wax to seal a letter.By JMC Library

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Ep.13: Games and Geekiness 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

Explore Dewey Decimal number 794 with us as we talk about some nerdy stuff-- video games, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons! Learn about eSports, facts about board games, and everyone's favorite tabletop roleplaying game.By JMC Library

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Ep.12: Language and Punctuation 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

51:59

We use language every day, but do you know these facts about something we use so often? Come learn about punctuation, American Sign Language, and more! Then, take a quiz about words we've borrowed from other languages! Check out our website, jmclibrary.org, for Big Read events, ASL classes, online learning, and much more!…

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Ep.11: Y2K Memories and Meltdowns 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

Do you remember the turn of the century? It was a hectic time, full of tech scares and new possibilities! We talk about our memories and what actually happened with our Teen Librarian, Chrystal. Come reminisce in the fear of technology shutting down with us!By JMC Library

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Ep.10: 90s Nostalgia and Slang 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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We have a great time discussing the good ol' 90s with a special guest, our Children's Librarian Jennifer! Talk about 90s toys, slang, and plenty of other memories, then take a quiz about 90s movie quotes! Want to come to Books of Madison County, have a great dinner, and listen to a fantastic author speak? Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/bomc2023…

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Ep.9: Ancient and New Seven Wonders 44:06

2y ago44:06

44:06

You know about the Great Pyramid at Giza and The Colosseum, but what do you know about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or the Taj Mahal? Find out on this episode about two different sets of Seven Wonders! Want to come to Books of Madison County, have a great dinner, and listen to a fantastic author speak? Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/bomc2023…

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Ep.8: National Parks and Yosemite 46:15

2y ago46:15

46:15

Join us for a bit of a different episode this week as we talk about National Parks, Yosemite, and some legends and fables related to them! Lots of info on the beautiful National Parks Service and tales from your hosts, with a personal twist! Note: We were hard-pressed for recording space this week, so we know our audio quality is a bit worse than n…

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Ep.7: Human Anatomy and the Body 43:03

2y ago43:03

43:03

Have you ever wondered why your body hair doesn't grow as long as the hair on your head or why ear wax is the way it is? Have you ever heard about phantom limbs or gotten sunburn on a cloudy day? Learn all of this and more, along with a little quiz about Guinness World Record holding human bodies!By JMC Library

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Ep.6: Myths and Urban Legends 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

Do you enjoy listening to urban legends? Do you cross your fingers, knock wood, and avoid walking under ladders? Most importantly: Do you know why you do those things? Come find out where these superstitions came from and listen to some fun local legends with us on this episode of Facts from the Stacks!…

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Ep.5: Animals and Pets 45:16

2y ago45:16

45:16

How smart are animals really, and what sorts of horrors lurk deep in the ocean? Do you really know your dog? What do you know about famous animals? Find out the answers to these questions, and more with our quiz about animal flatulence!By JMC Library

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Ep.4: Gardening and Plants 39:43

2y ago39:43

39:43

Why do we have gardening zones and what plants are the biggest or stinkiest? Can plants really talk to each other? Do you know your fake plants from pop culture? Find out the answers to those questions, plus more with our quiz!By JMC Library

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Ep. 1: Libraries and Librarians 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

Where did the word "library" come from? How much do you know about famous and fictional libraries and librarians? Find out the answers to those questions and more on our first episode of Facts from the Stacks!By JMC Library

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Ep. 2: Books and Authors 34:06

2y ago34:06

34:06

Do you think you know something about the world's most notable books and authors? What do you really know about Green Eggs and Ham or Agatha Christie? Let's talk about that, and more, on this episode of Facts from the Stacks! Looking for our online resources as advertised in this episode? Click here or go to bit.ly/jmcleresources for a complete lis…

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Ep. 3: Cookbooks and Cooking 39:26

2y ago39:26

39:26

Ever wonder why Jell-O Molds were a thing or why people love Spam? Do you know your classic cooking terms? We have tons of great and amusing cookbooks in the library, so let's talk about 'em! Looking for our online resources as advertised in this episode? Click here or go to bit.ly/jmcleresources for a complete list of what we have to offer!…

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Facts from the Stacks Trailer 1:25

2y ago1:25

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Come listen to a small sampling of our new podcast, Facts from the Stacks! With hosts Kelly and Shayne, explore the world of library news and book-based trivia. New episodes will air every other Wednesday, starting April 26th, 2023!By JMC Library

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Ep.32: Mushrooms and Fungi 32:41

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Ep.31: Camping and Campfire Stories 40:49

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Ep.30: Virtual Reality 39:37

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Ep.29: Foraging 49:14

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Ep.28: Jane Austen 41:42

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Ep.27: Snacks from the Stacks 54:06

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Ep.26: Candy and Confections 45:13

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Ep.25: The Tea on Tea 39:36

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Ep.24: Movies and Film 1:00:19

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Ep.23: Children's Lit and Fairy Tales 45:14

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Ep.22: Video Games 50:14

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Ep.21: Making and Manufacturing 39:18

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Ep.20: Science and Experiments 38:00

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Ep.19: The Mandela Effect 34:57

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Ep.18: Etymology and English Words 40:25

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Ep.17: Coffee and Caffeine 38:36

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Ep.16: Bugs and Other Arthropods 36:48

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Ep.15: Botany and Plants (Pt.II) 45:41

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Ep.14: Money and Seals 42:23

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Ep.13: Games and Geekiness 52:55

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Ep.12: Language and Punctuation 51:59

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Ep.11: Y2K Memories and Meltdowns 36:41

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Ep.10: 90s Nostalgia and Slang 42:16

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Ep.9: Ancient and New Seven Wonders 44:06

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Ep.8: National Parks and Yosemite 46:15

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Ep.7: Human Anatomy and the Body 43:03

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Ep.6: Myths and Urban Legends 42:33

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Ep.5: Animals and Pets 45:16

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Ep.4: Gardening and Plants 39:43

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Ep. 1: Libraries and Librarians 29:42

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Ep. 2: Books and Authors 34:06

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Ep. 3: Cookbooks and Cooking 39:26

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Facts from the Stacks Trailer 1:25