Best Head Librarian Podcasts (2025)

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NR.003 - Elevation: Corporations 2:52:08

25m ago2:52:08

2:52:08

This entry discusses the Runner identities and cards from the "Elevation" set for "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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AH.034 - Post-Ironman Discussion 8:52

23h ago8:52

8:52

This entry is a post-Ironman discussion of the solo Ironman of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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LP.085 - RttPTC Solo Ironman 5-8 (AH) 2:16:37

24h ago2:16:37

2:16:37

This entry is a solo Ironman play of the final four scenarios of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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LP.084 - RttPTC Solo Ironman 1-4 (AH) 2:00:50

1d ago2:00:50

2:00:50

This entry is a solo Ironman play of the first four scenarios of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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AH.033 - PTC Ironman Ultimatums & Pre-Ironman Discussion 19:48

1d ago19:48

19:48

This entry announces the Ironman Ultimatums for this year's Ironman and the basic deck and campaign strategy the Head Librarian plays in a solo "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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Citrus Emotions with Joey Hernandez 51:53

4d ago51:53

51:53

About this week's guest: Joey has been a food, wine and travel journalist for almost two decades. Currently, he is on his second tour of duty at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, where he oversees all things drinks and lifestyle coverage. He was previously an editor and reporter at The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrillist and Wine Enthus…

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NR.002 - Elevation: Runners 1:55:47

4d ago1:55:47

1:55:47

This entry discusses the Runner identities and cards from the "Elevation" set for "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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NR.001 - Intro to Netrunner 32:21

5d ago32:21

32:21

This entry introduces "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. Here we discuss the themes, factions, and playable identities from the core product, "System Gateway." We discuss the rules and play throughout, as it is a complicated game that, in many ways, is two separate games combined. What is Netrunner? https://nullsig…

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Ron Adair, Illustrator 28:54

6d ago28:54

28:54

Drawing is a playful activity that many children take up, but drop by the time they become adults. Drawing can also be a worshipful, working activity. Ron Adair joins Dan on this episode to talk about his work as an illustrator, which has spanned decades and produced beautiful portraits for all kinds of uses. Ron talks about what it takes to be a s…

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AH.032 - Current & Legacy Formats 29:13

7d ago29:13

29:13

This entry discusses the upcoming Current and Legacy Formats for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."By Head Librarian

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ATGthePodcast 278 - Monographs and Libraries: Delivering value to users: A Conversation with Christine Haynes, David Givens, and Mitchell Scott. A Taylor & Francis sponsored episode. 1:03:46

8d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

This episode is sponsored by Taylor & Francis, and the views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or statements made during the episode. Thank you t…

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AH.031 - Arkhamtypes 17:34

9d ago17:34

17:34

This entry discusses the Arkhamtypes for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" introduced initially in the following article: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/7/13/arkhamtypes/By Head Librarian

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LP.083 - Comedy of Errors 4 (AH CPA.14) 1:37:21

13d ago1:37:21

1:37:21

This entry is the finale of a set of Let's Plays of "Edge of the Earth" as part of the 14th Campaign Play-Along. I am playing as Lola Hayes, in a deck called "The Comedy of Errors."By Head Librarian

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AH.030 - Time Warp 2 55:29

13d ago55:29

55:29

This entry recaps the multiplayer "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" campaigns the Head Librarian has participated in recently.By Head Librarian

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Episode 35 - Woods and Would-Nots 36:13

13d ago36:13

36:13

After checking in on a friend, the Speakers head into the Forest in search of a missing book. Content warnings: talk of mental health issues (paranoia, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia) Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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ATGthePodcast 277 - A Conversation with Tosten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago 51:29

16d ago51:29

51:29

Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Consultant, ConsultMU Ltd., who talks with Torsten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago. Torsten currently oversees one of the world’s largest academic library collections. In this conversation, Torsten shares his diverse academic journey which began as a historian with a focu…

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Matt Papa, Singer/Songwriter 31:03

20d ago31:03

31:03

You may know some of Matt's songs from the radio or from singing them in your church. In this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, Dan and Matt discuss the reasoning behind writing hymns for worship, the inspiration for writing "His Mercy is More," and the ability that songs like "I Set My Hope (Hymn for a Deconstructing Friend)" have to connect wi…

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Episode 34 - Kids These Days 53:28

20d ago53:28

53:28

The Speakers are kept from even relative normalcy by yet another of John Noble's plots. Promo is from the podcast Super Duper. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Sh…

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ATGthePodcast 276 - A Conversation with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a Volunteer Organizer of the Data ... 35:14

23d ago35:14

35:14

Today’s episode features guest host Lauren Collister, Research Engagement Manager, Invest With Open Infrastructure, and an editorial team member of Katina, who talks with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a volunteer organizer of the Data Rescue Project.…

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INSIDE + OUTSIDE Coming Soon! 1:04

26d ago1:04

1:04

I'm back! Here's a little teaser for my new podcast, Inside | Outside. Coming this summer! Sign up for the newsletter to learn more.By Jessica Murnane

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Episode 33 - Shifty Individuals 44:19

27d ago44:19

44:19

The Speakers get some answers, but they may not like everything they learn. P.S. Would you still love me if I was a worm? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music and sound effects were used in this episode: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Observation (Alchemy) by AlexGrohl on Pi…

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ATGthePodcast 275 - A Conversation with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch 38:51

30d ago38:51

38:51

Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch. After a career as a middle school teacher with a degree in history, Jason became interested in technology and online communities. He decided to go back to school in the information science program a…

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LP.082 - Marion VS RtTIC 7-8 (AH) 2:20:37

1M ago2:20:37

2:20:37

This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the seventh and eighth scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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LP.081 - Marion VS RtTIC 5-6 (AH) 1:46:35

1M ago1:46:35

1:46:35

This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the fifth and sixth scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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Episode 32 - The Fable of the Fox and the Book 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

After a mission gone awry in a few ways, the Speakers regroup, debrief, and try to solve a piece of the grander puzzle in Fox Jumps. Content warning: slight horror themes Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠Pixabay.com Night Whisper…

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My First Job - Todd Carlisle, Attorney 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

The world of work is hard to navigate; what do you do when you’re learning the ropes? Todd Carlisle joins Dan on this new special episode format to talk about his first job out of college and how mentorship plays a vital role in helping us thrive.

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LP.080 - Marion VS RtTIC 3-4 (AH) 2:23:42

1M ago2:23:42

2:23:42

This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the third and fourth scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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LP.079 - Marion VS RtTIC 1-2 (AH) 2:01:42

1M ago2:01:42

2:01:42

This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the first and second scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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ATGthePodcast 274- A Conversation with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London 52:15

1M ago52:15

52:15

Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London. Janice is trailblazer in AI literacy and academic support in UK higher education. She has had a long career in librarianship- spanning over 35 years. Janice was the f…

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LP.078 - Comedy of Errors 3 (AH CPA.14) 1:53:13

1M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

This entry is the third of a set of Let's Plays of "Edge of the Earth" as part of the 14th Campaign Play-Along. I am playing as Lola Hayes, in a deck called "The Comedy of Errors."By Head Librarian

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AH.029 - Blood of Thoth 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

This entry is a discussion of "Blood of Thoth," the best deck the Head Librarian can conceive for its use, and a playthrough of that deck against a semi-ideal situation.By Head Librarian

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Episode 31 - Mission Infoxible 2: This Time It's Fursonal 42:07

1M ago42:07

42:07

With more than a few complications in their way, the Speakers race to finish the mission. Content warnings: brief mention of drowning, brief mention of alcohol, horror themes Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠Pixabay.com The mystery …

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AH.028 - Deckbuild - Marion Tavares 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

This entry is a live recording of the Head Librarian's first deckbuild for Marion Tavares, the Guardian investigator from "The Drowned City Investigator Expansion" for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."By Head Librarian

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ATGthePodcast 273 - Heather Staines Interviews Kamran Naim, Head of Open Science, CERN 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Kamran Naim, the Head of Open Science at CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire). CERN was founded in 1954 as a project not only to advance our fundamental understanding of basic scientific questions…

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AH.027 - Time Warp 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

This entry recaps the multiplayer "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" campaigns the Head Librarian has participated in recently.By Head Librarian

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Episode 30 - Mission Infoxible 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

After revelations of John Noble's power worry the Speakers, they plan something risky. Okay, maybe that's being generous, "plan" is a strong word. Content warning: brief mention of alcoholism, mic peaking Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio …

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LP.077 - Comedy of Errors 2 (AH CPA.14) 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

This entry is the second of a set of Let's Plays of "Edge of the Earth" as part of the 14th Campaign Play-Along. I am playing as Lola Hayes, in a deck called "The Comedy of Errors."By Head Librarian

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AH.026 - Specialist Cards 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

This entry examines the specialist cards from "Arkham Horror: The Card Game," and general thoughts regarding them. The tables discussed can be found here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cdWBWZgsGxaoLzlmwyVT1W3XdejbhzXPHxGYMDKz8Fg/edit?usp=sharing).By Head Librarian

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ATGthePodcast 272 - Heather Staines Interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, a sixth-generation Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basket sewer from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We had the pleasure of having Andrea speak with us at this year’s Charleston Library Conf…

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BG.010 - The Witcher: Path of Destiny 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

This entry discusses "The Witcher: Path of Destiny," a competitive game for 1-5 people, followed by a solo playthrough of the first story.By Head Librarian

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LP.076 - Yandraal (Unsettled) 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

This is an audio 'Let's Play' of my blind run of Task A for the planet Yandraal from "Unsettled" by Orange Nebula. For more information on "Unsettled," please see entry BG.003.By Head Librarian

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Episode 29 - Heavy Hangs the Head 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

The town hall continues, now with an adversary shaking things up. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Tension Game | Strange Music by OpenMusicList on Pixabay.com Protection Racket by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.com Det…

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Episode 28 - Town Hall 2 (Storybook Boogaloo) 48:36

2M ago48:36

48:36

With the hint of the next manifestation beginning, the Speakers (and most of Fox Jumps) come together for another town hall. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. Promo is from the podcast ⁠Cybertopia. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by Art…

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UMM.001 - Methods of Determining the Hubble Constant (Physics) 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

This entry is related to astrophysics and discusses the classical methods of determining the Hubble Constant and a more modern method that does not rely on local calibration.By Head Librarian

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ATGthePodcast 271 - A Conversation with Nancy Kopans, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, ITHAKA 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Nancy Kopans, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, ITHAKA. Nancy joined JSTOR (now part of ITHAKA) 25 years ago, after a legal career focusing on internet law, and has witnessed the transformation of digital scholar…

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LP.075 - Comedy of Errors 1 (AH CPA.14) 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

This entry is the first of a set of Let's Plays of "Edge of the Earth" as part of the 14th Campaign Play-Along. I am playing as Lola Hayes, in a deck called "The Comedy of Errors."By Head Librarian

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RPG.001 - Trail of the Behemoth & Neon Hope RPG (Preview) 37:00

2M ago37:00

37:00

This entry previews "Neon Hope RPG," a storytelling game set in a glitched utopia, and "Trail of the Behemoth RPG," a monster-hunting game of towering scale. For more information on the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/villageonstilts/trail-of-the-behemoth-second-edition-and-neon-hope-rpg?ref=dbmrbw For the entry related to "Neon H…

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AH.025 - Pet Cards 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

This entry examines some staple and pet cards the Head Librarian gravitates towards in "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."By Head Librarian

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Episode 27 - Welcome Back to Fox Jumps 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

The three Speakers settle back into Fox Jumps after their trip away. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Coverless Book by MYAUDIOVISION on Pixabay.com Mr Badger by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.com The Detectives by Barnab…

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ATGthePodcast 270 - The Evolution of the Charleston Conference: A Conversation with Katina Strauch 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Katina Strauch, Founder of the Charleston Conference and Editor Emerita of Against the Grain. Katina is a leading figure in the scholarly communication industry, having founded the Charleston Conference over four decades ago w…

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