Howe's Things
515 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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
Fairy Tale Spins
June 06, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 74 MBThis week Nic is joined by the DAHPL's new Youth Librarian Ally Stevick! They talk spins on classic fairytales.
From the Stacks: This Endorian Life
May 31, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10 MBNo new episode this week, but you can check out a preview for a new show Nic is doing on the Radio Meanwhile Network with All the Books Show guest star Stephen Rudd! Stephen and Nic take a deep dive into Vintage Star Wars covering the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi through the 80s cartoon. New episodes bi-weekly starting June 15! Look for it wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is brought to you by the Radio Meanwhile Network.
Defying Gravity with Tess Gerritsen
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 36.3 MBTess Gerritsen stops by to discuss her early medical thriller Gravity, plus a preview of upcoming books Choose Me (July 2021) and a long awaited return to the Rizzoli and Isles series. For our earlier conversation dive into the All the Books Show Archives: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/author-interview-tess-gerritsen
Nic and Sally talk Ta-Nehisi Coates
May 09, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 50.6 MBSally Jacoby Murphy stops by to discuss the works of Ta-Nehisi Coates including The Water Dancer, Between the World and Me, plus Black Panther.
From the Stacks: Star Wars Day 2021
May 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn a Star Wars Day special Nic and Amanda discuss Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi and the Legends graphic novel Crimson Forever. Plus they talk Mandalorian, Rebels and Fallen Order.
Alex Irvine talks Baseball, Space and the Anthropocene Rag
April 25, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MBToday Nic is joined by Alex Irvine, a best-selling author whose work spans, novels, comic books, graphic novels, games and animation. And if that isn’t enough, he’s also a Jeopardy Champ! Tune in for our discussion on Astronaut Michael Collins, the history of Baseball and more. https://alex-irvine.com/about/ For the second half of our conversation tune in to our crossover with Previously on X-Men: https://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/alex-irvine-is-a-bamf
From the Stacks: Malik Acosta's Poetry Reading
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn the special From the Stacks episode library staff member and frequent contributor to the All the Books Show and Howe's Things, Malik Acosta, shares his original poetry.
Poetry Month: Phillis Wheatley
April 12, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's Poetry Month and Nic & Malik are learning about Phillis Wheatley. Join them, won't you?
J.T. Ellison and Her Dark Lies
March 29, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBToday Nic is joined by author J.T. Ellison to discuss her latest thriller, Her Dark Lies. https://www.jtellison.com/
Everything's Archie with Special Guest Jamie Lee Rotante
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week Nic is joined by Jamie Lee Rotante, author and editor from Archie Comics. They discuss the world of Archie, Jamie's run on Betty & Veronica, plus their shared love of vinyl. http://www.jamieleerotante.net/ https://archiecomics.com/ https://razorcake.org/
From the Stacks: Cancelled Comics Cavalcade
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week Nic shares the 37th and final episode of the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break. He's sentimental. It's a whole thing. Anyway, tune in as Nic and Eric discuss recent comic book reads and review the pilot of the CW's new show Superman & Lois. https://www.cwtv.com/shows/superman-and-lois
From the Stacks: Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
March 07, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week Nic shares the 37th and final episode of the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break. He's sentimental. It's a whole thing. Anyway, tune in as Nic and Eric discuss recent comic book reads and review the pilot of the CW's new show Superman & Lois. https://www.cwtv.com/shows/superman-and-lois
The World of Patricia Briggs
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MBThis March, for Women's History Month, we'll be focusing on women authors, withPatricia Briggs up first. Children's Librarian Kate Miller drops by to discuss Briggs' Mercy Thompson universe.
A Little Bit of Everything with Steven Barnes
February 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week Nic is joined by co-host Sally Jacoby Murphy for an exclusive interview with Sci-Fi legend Steven Barnes. They cover his screen-writing career (Andromeda, Twilight Zone), his early collaboration with Larry Niven, his work with Star Trek and Star Wars, plus his books Lion's Blood, Great Sky Woman and more. https://stevenbarneslife.com/
BHM Book Club: On the Come Up
February 07, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 41 MBThis week Nic is joined by Malik Acosta for a special Black History Month Book Club covering Angie Thomas' On the Come Up.
On the Come Up
February 06, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 41 MBThis week Nic is joined by Malik Acosta for a special Black History Month Book Club covering Angie Thomas' On the Come Up.
From the Stacks: Melanie Travels Outside the Box
January 31, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this special From the Stacks Nic welcomes Melanie Miller, host of the new library podcast Outside the Box from the Alfred Box of Books Library. https://anchor.fm/melanie-miller7/episodes/A-Box-of-New-Books-January-epc5od?fbclid=IwAR32hbOCPVlcJl2qigoP4tSl2b58j96go8uow5uW8LCLWaAgkpY0r3pxi7E
WandaVision
January 25, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week Nic is joined by Hilary Gunning of the Previously on X-Men podcast (https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/) to take a look at the Marvel/Disney+ series WandaVision.
Jason Fry on Star Wars, Minecraft and More
January 17, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode Nic is joined by author Jason Fry to discuss his work in the Star Wars franchise, the Minecraft world as well as his original series The Jupiter Pirates. Find Jason online at jupiterpirates.com, jasoncfry on Twitter, or his website Jason Fry's Dorkery. (https://jasonfry.tumblr.com/)
2020, But Just the Good Parts
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week Nic is joined by his old friend Sally Jacoby Murphy, director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport, NY. They talk favorite books, movies and TV from 2020.
From the Stacks: Graphic Novels v. 2020
January 06, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this special From the Stacks episode Nic and Eric recount their favorite graphic novels of 2020 in a special segment from the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break. Next time, Sally Jacoby Murphy sits in to discuss favorite books, movies and shows.
It's Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode Nic sits down with Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle to discuss their biggest hits (Red Rubber Ball and Turn Down Day), touring with The Beatles as well as the bands recent reformation. Find the band at TheCyrkle.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
From the Stacks: It's Comic Book Coffee Break
December 28, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this special From the Stacks episode Nic previews what's coming up on Howe's Things in 2020. Plus we listen in to Comic Book Coffee Break, the All the Books Show spinoff with our old friend Eric Mikols. (This episode of CBCB originally aired as on 12/13/20 for radiomeanwhile.com)
Melody Carlson and the Christmas Swap
December 20, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 20.1 MBToday Nic is joined by Melody Carlson, the award-winning author of over 200 books for all ages, across a wide variety of genres. She is the winner of many awards including a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, a RITA Award and a Carol Award for Young Adult Fiction. They take a look at her latest book, The Christmas Swap, and discuss her recent foray into adapting her fiction for television.
From the Stacks: Robert B. Parker's Silent Night
December 15, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this special From the Stacks episode, Amy Cline sits in for a Page Turners Christmas book club selection. Nic and Amy discuss Robert B. Parker's Silent Night, a posthumous release finished by his literary agent Helen Brann.
A Cozy Bros Christmas
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWelcome to Howe's Things! This week Beau Hutchings (The Nutcracker Prince) joins Nic for a cozy Christmas book club. Spoiler alert the books are shockingly and accidentally similar. Special Thanks to Ben Layman for the music!
Episode 275 - The Undiscovered Country
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 54.8 MBIn the final episode of the All the Books Show, Nic and Eric go back to where it all started: A Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a book by Robert Campbell. This time they dig into Plugged Nickel, the first book in the Jake Hatch series. Thanks for your many years of listening. It has meant a lot.
ATBS Episode 275 - The Undiscovered Country
November 29, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 54.8 MBIn the final episode of the All the Books Show, Nic and Eric go back to where it all started: A Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a book by Robert Campbell. This time they dig into Plugged Nickel, the first book in the Jake Hatch series. Thanks for your many years of listening. It has meant a lot.
Introducing Howe's Things
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBIt's the official teaser for Howe's Things, a new podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library
Episode 274 - Sentimental Journey
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn the penultimate episode of the All the Books show Nic and Eric take a look back and welcome some of their favorite guests.
ATBS Episode 274 - Sentimental Journey
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn the penultimate episode of the All the Books show Nic and Eric take a look back and welcome some of their favorite guests.
Off the Books: Comic Book Coffee Break
November 18, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBWith the All the Books Show coming to a close with episode 275, now's the perfect time to check out the spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break! CBCB is not a podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library, but is part of the Radio Meanwhile Network and features Nic and Eric doing weekly deep dives into comic book history. Find out more at https://radiomeanwhile.com/video-series/ (This episode was originally recorded on October 18, 2020.)
Episode 273 - It's Dinovember 2020!
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIt's Dinovember and Nic and Eric are joined by Nic's son for a special review of the new series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous! Plus dino facts, Jack Kirby talk and more.
ATBS Episode 273 - It's Dinovember 2020!
November 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIt's Dinovember and Nic and Eric are joined by Nic's son for a special review of the new series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous! Plus dino facts, Jack Kirby talk and more.
Episode 272 - The Spielberg Spotlight
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis week we finally buckle in for chatty overview of Steven Spielberg's work.
ATBS Episode 272 - The Spielberg Spotlight
November 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis week we finally buckle in for chatty overview of Steven Spielberg's work.
Episode 271 - So Long, Sexy New Book Club
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at some Sexy New Books and decide whether or not they make the cut for the To-Read List.
ATBS Episode 271 - So Long, Sexy New Book Club
November 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at some Sexy New Books and decide whether or not they make the cut for the To-Read List.
Episode 270 - Halloween Now VI: Stephen King's Christine
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy, the director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library and the reigning Queen of Halloween, to discuss Stephen King's Christine.
ATBS Episode 270 - Halloween Now VI: Stephen King's Christine
October 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy, the director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library and the reigning Queen of Halloween, to discuss Stephen King's Christine.
Episode 269 - No Segment, Just Vote!!
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 37 MBThis week Nic and Eric go over the Harvey Awards in book news, plus discuss what they have been reading and watching. The segment this week, "The All the Votes Show" was released as a standalone. Check it out in the feed.! rockthevote.org https://www.harveyawards.com/en-us.html
ATBS Episode 269 - No Segment, Just Vote!!
October 18, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 37 MBThis week Nic and Eric go over the Harvey Awards in book news, plus discuss what they have been reading and watching. The segment this week, "The All the Votes Show" was released as a standalone. Check it out in the feed.! rockthevote.org https://www.harveyawards.com/en-us.html
The All the Votes Show 2020
October 14, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's a voting extravaganza! This week Nic is on location at the Allegany County Board of Elections to get the answers to the most common questions about voting in Allegany County. He is joined by Republican Deputy Elections Commissioner Marcy Crawford and Democratic Elections Commissioner Michael McCormick. https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/board-of-elections/ https://www.rockthevote.org/
Off the Books: The All the Votes Show 2020
October 13, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's a voting extravaganza! This week Nic is on location at the Allegany County Board of Elections to get the answers to the most common questions about voting in Allegany County. He is joined by Republican Deputy Elections Commissioner Marcy Crawford and Democratic Elections Commissioner Michael McCormick. https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/board-of-elections/ https://www.rockthevote.org/
Episode 268 - Stoker Awards 2020
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 44.7 MBIn an attempt at getting Eric into the Halloween Spirit, Nic pulls up the 2020 Stoker Awards!
ATBS Episode 268 - Stoker Awards 2020
October 11, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 44.7 MBIn an attempt at getting Eric into the Halloween Spirit, Nic pulls up the 2020 Stoker Awards!
Episode 267 - Alitha Martinez on Batgirl, Black Panther and More!
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 45 MBThis week Eric is off, but his Previously On X-Men co-host Hilary sits in for a special interview with author and illustrator Alitha Martinez. They discuss her long career with Marvel, DC and beyond. Find Hilary here: https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/ Find Alitha Martinez here: https://www.ariotstorm.com/
ATBS Episode 267 - Alitha Martinez on Batgirl, Black Panther and More!
October 04, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 45 MBThis week Eric is off, but his Previously On X-Men co-host Hilary sits in for a special interview with author and illustrator Alitha Martinez. They discuss her long career with Marvel, DC and beyond. Find Hilary here: https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/ Find Alitha Martinez here: https://www.ariotstorm.com/
Episode 266 - Banned Books and Rays of Sunshine
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 43.9 MBIt's Banned Books Week and Nic & Eric take a look at the years most challenged books. Then in order to bring the mood up they have an impromptu chat about some of the simple joys. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
ATBS Episode 266 - Banned Books and Rays of Sunshine
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 43.9 MBIt's Banned Books Week and Nic & Eric take a look at the years most challenged books. Then in order to bring the mood up they have an impromptu chat about some of the simple joys. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10