The Distracted Librarians
The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!
Episodes
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5 days ago
Are there any popular books or movies you can't stand? No book (or movie) is for everyone - and that's okay! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily discuss the books and movies that AREN'T so much their favorites.
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.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
A Masterpiece of Existential Despair (Spooky Animated Films)
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Halloween may be over, but the Distracted Librarians have one more spooky episode for you - in the newest episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily talk creepy, weird, and downright haunting animation. Check out the latest episode, and let us know what animated shows and movies creeped you out as a kid (or now)! Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Weird Flickering Light (Real-Life Scary Stories)
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Howling wind, creaky stairs, and that flickering light - if you're a fan of scary stories, grab a blanket and a warm fall beverage and get ready from some real-life scary stories from Nicole, Killian, and Emily on the latest episode of The Distracted Librarians!
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.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
I Like Breathing, Thank You (Horror)
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Nightmares, vampires, and jump scares - it's horror season, and we're ready for it! Horror fans Nicole and Emily (and non-fan Killian) discuss their thoughts on the genre across media forms - from books to movies and video games as well as their likes, dislikes, and how they got there on the newest episode of The Distracted Librarians.
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.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
It Brings Together the Bookish World (Intellectual Freedom)
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Dive into all things Intellectual Freedom and Banned Book Week with the Distracted Librarians. Join us as we talk about what intellectual freedom is from a librarian's perspective and why banned books are so important.
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.
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Hands Up if You Hate it (Books Clubs)
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Join the Distracted Librarians as we talk about all thing book clubs. Have you ever wondered how they work or why you should join one? Check out this episode!
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.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
There IS a Fight Scene In a Library (Stories We Didn't Know Were Adaptations)
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
"Is that what I think it is?!"
The Distracted Librarians return to their regularly-scheduled programming by delving into story adaptations. How many of your favorite modern classics (either films or books) are based on the Classics? Listen in to find out!
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.
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
I Press the Button. (Special Edition: TTRPG #3)
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Join the Distracted Librarians as they explore their quest in our special Summer Reading TTRPG quest!
Our third and final special episode completes our quest as we've explored the wonderful world of table-top role playing games! This multipart series celebrates our summer reading theme of "Adventure Begins at your Library."
Want to participate in our summer reading challenge? Visit our website for all the details: https://btpl.org/summer/
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.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
I'm Just Gonna Stand Behind You Guys. (Special Edition: TTRPG #2)
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Join the Distracted Librarians as they explore their quest in our special Summer Reading TTRPG quest!
This episode features Part 2 of our librarians' forays into the depths of tabletop role-playing games! This multipart series celebrates our summer reading theme of "Adventure Begins at your Library."
Want to participate in our summer reading challenge? Visit our website for all the details: https://btpl.org/summer/
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.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
I Would Like To Address the Hedge (Special Edition: TTRPG #1)
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Join the Distracted Librarians as they embark on this special Summer Reading TTRPG quest! Tabletop role-playing games are a passion of two of our members and they decided to share the glory with us in this very different episode. This is part 1 of this multipart series as it delves into the theme "Adventure Begins at your Library."
Want to participate in our summer reading challenge? Visit our website for all the details: https://btpl.org/summer/
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.
Get Distracted!
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.