Howe's Things
510 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNic Gunning hosts the official podcast and radio show of the David A. Howe Public Library. Listen for book news, great segments and library events!
Listen in Wednesday at 9 pm on 92.7 WRAQ Angelica.
The All the Books Show (2015-2020)
Howe's Things (2020-Present)
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Episodes
But Have You Tried... The Odd Couple (2015)
March 18, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBNic introduces Ally to one of his favorite comfort food shows, The Odd Couple starring Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon and Yvette Nicole Brown.
The Elemental Bookshelf
March 04, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBNic and Ally catch on the latest in books movies and shows including: Pokemon Gotham Knights Silver Linings Play Book Bob Marley: One Love Sense and Sensibility The Odd Couple Patrick Stewart The Spy Who Dumped Me and more!
The Bob Marley Special
February 22, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBMalik is back for a special conversation on Bob Marley, just in time for Black History Month.
But Have You Tried... Knitting!
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBAlly made Nic knit a scarf!
The Left Handed Bookshelf
January 29, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBNic And Ally catch up and talk Barbe, The Lost Year, Jack Kirby, Rick Riordan and more!
But Have You Tried... Jack Finney
January 15, 2024 21:01 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBNic's favorite author, Jack Finney, takes center stage when Ally is tasked with reading the time travel classic, Time & Again.
Comic Book Coffee Break: Giant Sized Annual #3
January 08, 2024 00:00 - 59 minutes - 46.3 MBNic and Eric present a special episode of the All the Books Show spinoff "Comic Book Coffee Break," where they look back at their favorite comics of 2023.
The End of the Line, 2023 Edition
January 03, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 48.2 MBWe've got a new year on the horizon and we're looking back on the old one for our favorite Books, Movies and Shows from 2023
Cozy Bros Christmas IV
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBBeau Hutchings returns for a very witchy Christmas, with Nic bringing his first Christmas Western to the table.
But Have You Tried... The Princess Switch
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 31 MBAlly makes Nic watch The Princess Switch in this magical holiday episode.
Sea Shanty Discrepancies
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 50.9 MBAlly and Nic catch up on the latest books, movies and shows. Plus, find out if Ally knows who Al Pacino is!
Dragon Ball
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 33.7 MBNic and Ally are joined by special guest Nick Davis of the NDVision podcast for an in depth look at the world of Dragon Ball Z!
A Now and Then Bookshelf
November 07, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 39.4 MBWe talk Beatles an more in the latest from the But Have You Tried podcast.
But Have You Tried... The Others
October 30, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 37 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed: It's Halloween and Nic drafts Sally Jacoby Murphy to spook Ally into watching The Others, a 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman. Plus a few surprise guests too!
Halloween Now IX
October 19, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MBSally Jacoby Murphy makes her annual pilgrimage to the library pod to discuss all things Halloween.
The Banned Bookshelf
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 50.6 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed... Nic and Ally dive into Banned Books week, then chat about what they've been reading watching in between episodes.
But Have You Tried... Joan of Arcadia
September 22, 2023 16:02 - 28 minutes - 28.9 MBFrom the But Have You Tried... feed Ally introduces Nic to Joan of Arcadia, a beloved CBS show from the early aughts.
A Sew-journ to the Bookshelf
September 08, 2023 20:36 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week Nic and Ally cover a range of topics including: Crayfish (obvs.) Blue Beetle Big Miracle The Fugitive The Adam Project Plus... Star Trek Day!
But Have You Tried... The Ukulele
August 24, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed. Nic assigns Ally the Ukulele. Will she rise to the challenge? Click here to support the Hawaii Wildfire relief efforts: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hawaiiwildfires.html/?cid=fy24hiwildfires&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5unBhCMARIsACZyzS0GJPuUEIp4mTQGHL1q8RS-dkakw7saTziUMiNKvUBPD-K-bJqzf7QaAnnhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
The Hypothetical Fictional Death of Paul Rudd
August 16, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBNic and Ally catch up on their journey through books, movies, music and more! Topics include: The Meg 1 and 2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Only Murders in the Building Heart of Stone Star Trek Strange New Worlds Witch Hat Atelier Guster Ant-Man and so much more!
But Have You Tried... Spy X Family
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 41.6 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed... Ally introduces Nic to the series Spy X Family!
Where the Crayfish Sing
July 16, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 37.5 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed: Nic and Ally debrief on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, plus take a look at what's on the But Have you Tried bookshelf! Topics include: The Flash The Fast & Furious Franchise Actual Crayfish Tori Amos Fantastic Beasts Superman & Lois
But Have You Tried... Indiana Jones
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MBThis time around Ally is introduced to the one and only Indiana Jones.
Pride Month Book Club 2023
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIt's Pride Month and Beau Hutchings sits in to discuss the book She Gets the Girl!
The Crocheted 3D Bookshelf
June 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAlly and Nic recount what they've been reading, watching and doing while Ally contemplates Indiana Jones Topics include: Across the Spider-Verse Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Wish Dragon The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Superman & Lois Never Have I Ever She Gets the Girl Truly Devious ...and the Portuguese language.
But Have You Tried... Jane Austen
June 05, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 34.6 MBAlly takes Nic deep into the world of Jane Austen on the latest installment of But Have You Tried from the the David A. Howe Public Library.
Shadows Have Offended the Bookshelf
May 22, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNic and Ally chat about the things they've been reading and watching (and knitting) in between episodes. Topics include: Guardians of the Galaxy Michael J. Fox Dorothy Sayers Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo
But Have You Tried... The Goonies
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBFrom the But Have You Tried Feed: Ally heads back to the 80s to check out one of Nic's old-school favorites, The Goonies! But Have You Tried is brought to you by the David A. Howe Public Library.
Star Wars Day Book Club 2023
May 04, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MBWe've crossed over with This Endorian Life for a Star Wars Day special covering The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis.
Poetry Month Special 2023
April 26, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MBNic and Malik sit down to celebrate Poetry Month 2023, with a focus on Me Moth by Amber McBride and American Sunrise by Joy Harjo.
It's Another Bookshelf
April 24, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBFrom the But Have You Tried feed Ally and Nic cover the things they've been reading and watching while Ally preps for her first viewing of The Goonies! Topics include: Creed Mandalorian Shazam Wednesday Hawkman and more...
BONUS: But Have You Tried... Miso Soup
April 10, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBBonus from the But Have You Tried podcast: Lunch is served when Ally tempts Nic with a steaming bowl of Miso Soup. But Have You Tried is brought to you by the David A. Howe Public Library.
BONUS: The First Bookshelf
March 31, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 31.7 MBDon't forget to subcribe to But Have You Tried wherever you get your podcasts!
BONUS: But Have You Tried.... Elvis Presley
March 13, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 40.4 MBRemember to Subscribe to But Have You Tried wherever you get your podcast. Here's a special look of the first episode!
SPECIAL: Nic Stone's Fast Pitch
February 23, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 55.7 MBMalik joins Nic for a Howe's Things Special, a Black History Month author spotlight on Nic Stone. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of But Have You Tried, the new show from the David A. Howe Public Library! https://buthaveyoutried.podbean.com/
From the Stacks: Comic Book Coffee Break: Giant Sized Annual #2
February 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week we bring you a special episode of retired Radio Meanwhile show Comic Book Coffee Break where Eric and Nic break down their favorite comics of 2022!
Nemesis
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 84.3 MBNic and Ally bid a fond farewell with the last regular episode of Howe's Things. Be sure to catch their new show "But Have You Tried..." And stay right here in the feed for some Howe's Things specials throughout the year. Thanks for listening.
Trailer: But Have You Tried...
January 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.98 MBCheck out our new podcast!
But Have You Tried...
January 15, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 59.4 MBNic and Ally give you a look at a new podcast from The David A. Howe Public Library! In this special preview of "But Have You Tried... with Nic and Ally," they swap movies with Ally bringing "I'm Your Woman" and Nic digging up "The Majestic."
Cozy Bros III: Hanukkah
December 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBNic and Beau dive into the holiday reading with The Latke in the Library by Libi Astaire and Hoppy Holiday Homicide by Molly Fitz.
Duney Twoney Dune
December 05, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBCan't stop, won't stop reading Dune books. Sarah Jacoby Murphy returns to talk Children of Dune. And other stuff too.
All the Albums Vol. 3: Deep Cuts
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 78 MBNic and Ally dig to the bottom of their record stacks for some old favorites.
Mrs. Fesmire Goes to NYLA
November 06, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAlly returns to talk weddings, Maine, and NYLA.
Halloween Now VIII
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe Queen of Halloween returns to secure her throne. Nic and Sally cover The Addams's Family, The Conjuring series, plus the work of Josh Malerman. Surprises abound in Halloween Now VIII. For info on Nic's production of The Addams Family: http://www.oleancommunitytheatre.com/
Winsome Bingham and Soul Food Sunday
October 10, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBWinsome Bingham stops by to discuss her book Soul Food Sunday, and teach Nic and Kate the proper way to cook greens!
Book Banning is Stupid
September 22, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 59.9 MBIt's Banned Books Week and we're over it! Nic is joined by music maestro Ben Laymen, who takes a break from turning 30 to talk about the most challenged books of 2021.
Batman Day 2022 - Batgirl Begins
September 17, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 59.3 MBNic and Daphne take a look at the oft overlooked series, The Batman in a special Batman Day episode.
From the Stacks: Batman Day 2022 - Batgirl Begins
September 16, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 59.3 MBNic and Daphne take a look at the oft overlooked series, The Batman in a special Batman Day episode.
Star Trek Day 2022: The Wrath of Khan at 40
September 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIt's a Star Trek Day miracle when Hilary from Previously on X-Men rolls in to go in depth on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!