The Distracted Librarians

Hello and welcome! We’re the Distracted Librarians, your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Think of this podcast as a digital campfire where we’ll share our latest obsessions, analyze the hidden depths of our favorite distractions and maybe, just maybe, rediscover the joy of reading in between. So, if you’re a fellow media junkie, a book lover, or someone looking for a fun, engaging escape from your daily grind, you’ve come to the right place. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!

The Distracted Librarians is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Distracted Librarians, a arts show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  Pages of Dwarves (Fantasy and World Building)

  Aug 15, 202632 min

  Without the details that tell us about the world they take place in, many of our favorite fantasy tales wouldn't be the same! On the latest episode of the Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss the magic of world building and how it affects the story. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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  Episode #59

  The Original Influencer (Self Help Books)

  Aug 1, 202625 min

  Self help is one of the best-selling genres of book on the planet, and there are both good and bad reasons for that. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda for a look through the rise of the self-help industry, including some of the reasons it's so popular, some examples of good and bad titles that the genre has to offer, and our open thoughts about how helpful these books really are. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean , Apple Podcasts , YouTube Music , Spotify , Amazon Music , iHeartRadio , and PlayerFM . Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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  Episode #58

  Shelves on Shelves on Shelves (Melvil Dewey & the Dewey Decimal System)

  Jul 15, 202634 min

  You've probably heard of the Dewey Decimal System, but how much do you know about the man who originally came up with it? Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss Melvil Dewey - from his contributions to libraries to his controversial takes - and whether or not the Dewey Decimal System should still have a place in today's libraries. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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  Episode #56

  How Dare You Hate This Book! (Guessing One-Star Reviews)

  Jul 1, 202630 min

  Sometimes people don't like a book that they've read, and sometimes those people don't like those books loudly and in public. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda for a look through some of the funniest Goodreads one-star reviews of classic titles and modern favorites. Guess along with us and see if you can figure out which book is being bashed first! The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean , Apple Podcasts , YouTube Music , Spotify , Amazon Music , iHeartRadio , and PlayerFM . Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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  Episode #54

  We Have To Talk About Peter (Distracted Librarians Book Club - Joyride)

  Jun 1, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this episode, the Distracted Librarians discuss their second book club pick, Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean. Find out how Orlean made her own luck and stay for the announcement of the Distracted crew’s next book club selection.</p> <p>Note: This episode will contain spoilers from Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean please be aware if you intend to read the book. </p> <p>The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM.</p> <p>Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org</p> <p>Many than...

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