Our Director Made Us Do This: The Podcast

Librarian, Ariel Bero and Tech Services Wizard, Colleen Samura explore the world of books and libraries (specifically theirs-Oneida Public Library) with hot takes and hilarious banter.

S2E24: The Return of Spencer K.

This week, Colleen and Ariel have a special guest host, the famous, Spencer K. Spencer talks about his new film projects and how Ariel absolutely KILLED her very small part in one of them. 

06-30
33:36

S2E23: WOJO IN THE HOUSEEEEEE

We talk about her a lot so this legend is here with us!! This week Ariel and Colleen are joined by Kathy Wojciechowski (or Wojo) to talk about board things and books. 

06-23
45:41

S2E22: Hope You Like Nonfiction

Colleen learned...A LOT. 

06-16
35:31

S2E21: ”Perfectly Fine And Mostly Good”, An Interview with Author Isabel Sterling

This week Colleen and Ariel talk to YA author and master certified life coach, Isabel Sterling about her writing process, writing LGBTQIA+ characters, her favorite books and much more on this week's episode!

06-09
43:23

S2E20: ”WHALEFALLLLL” The Summer Reads Episode

A fun episode about our most anticipated books of the summer and of course the rise of the ORCAS!!

06-02
54:37

S2E19: Connections With Beth Totten

Ariel is back from vacation and never leaving Colleen to her own devices. This week, Ariel and Colleen talk to one of our favorite people and poets, Beth Totten and her collection of poetry, Connections that includes beautiful photos that her son, Jake took. Enjoy :)

05-26
54:11

S2E18: Colleen Against the World

Colleen brings you a little change of pace with a mini-cast solo episode. Is she losing her mind? It's very possible.  Did she think her phone falling off her desk was a rat scurrying toward her and then she screamed so loud that Jason and Sara came running from the desk to see what happened?  Maybe.  That may have happened.   

05-19
07:27

S2E17: Narcan-Break Stereotypes, Save A Life

Ariel gears up for vacation, NEW Program announcements and we talk with Amanda Mullenax from Bridges about *mostly* everything about Narcan (how to administer, what it is exactly, what to expect if you ever have to give it and the importance of breaking stereotypes). Definitely worth a listen!

05-12
52:40

S2E16: The Internet Is Scary, Come To Safety Week

This week we talk with Megan and Aubrey Kirley from Safe Harbor to talk about all the Safety Week events coming up and why app chats are crazy places. Warning: We do talk about semi-mature topics so listeners be aware.

05-01
45:23

S2E15: Confessions

Does this need an explanation...???

04-21
54:26

S2E14: Friends of the Library with Sara Micciche

This week Sara Micciche (of THE MICCICHES) joins Colleen and Ariel to tell us more about Friends of the Library, what they are, what they do and their epic plans.

04-14
47:06

S2E13: ”This Is Probably Going To Be Five Hours” Bree Co-hosts!

Colleen has the day off so Bree graciously offered to co-host this weeks episode. We talk spring break activities, what topics we cannot read and Bree tests Ariel's ability to recall random books from her Good Reads list. 

04-07
49:56

S2E12: If You Know, You Knowwww

Ariel and Colleen give a sneak peak to our ridiculously packed April calendar, the rest of the podcast covers a modpodge of topics.

03-31
38:02

S2E11: ”Call Us, We Will Get It Done”

Lots to catch up on since we skipped last week. Sneak peak of upcoming programming, graphic novels galore and Ariel and Colleen's neurodivergent brains are allllll discussed and more this week. Check. It. Out.

03-24
52:33

S2E10: Ariel Gives Up

Updates on the library budget vote, Ariel finally finishes Hell Bent and Colleen read more graphic novels than Ariel has in her life in just one short week.

03-10
31:59

S2E9: ”Describe My Face Right Now”

Ariel and Colleen give you the low down of everything happening in March at the library (spoiler: there's a lot) and then the conversation goes off from there.

03-03
46:18

S2E8: ”We Are Historical Characters Now”: American Girl Dolls from 1986 and 1999.

This week Colleen and Ariel feel OLD. They talk about the three new decade dolls from the year Ariel was born and when she was 13. Then they think of things that would come as accessories to their dolls (if they had them) as children AND as adults. By far, one of their favorite episodes so far!

02-24
52:46

S2E7: Spring Fever

This week, Colleen and Ariel talk about spring releases that they are excited for.

02-17
47:28

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