Howe's Things
515 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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
Episode 265 - Batman Day with Shea Fontana
September 19, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBIt's a Batman Day miracle! Join Nic and and Eric for a special interview with author and screen writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Polly Pocket)! Take a deep dive into her new graphic novel Batman: Overdrive. https://www.sheafontana.com/
ATBS Episode 265 - Batman Day with Shea Fontana
September 18, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 41.4 MBIt's a Batman Day miracle! Join Nic and and Eric for a special interview with author and screen writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Polly Pocket)! Take a deep dive into her new graphic novel Batman: Overdrive. https://www.sheafontana.com/
Episode 264 - Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 53.1 MBNic and Eric and joined by Kendra Mikols, Twilight super fan and host of 9021 Here We G0, to discuss Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun. Find Kendra here: https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0 Find Stephanie Meyer here: https://stepheniemeyer.com/
ATBS Episode 264 - Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun
September 12, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 53.1 MBNic and Eric and joined by Kendra Mikols, Twilight super fan and host of 9021 Here We G0, to discuss Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun. Find Kendra here: https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0 Find Stephanie Meyer here: https://stepheniemeyer.com/
Episode 263 - Couldn't Put it Down!
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 38.1 MBNic and Eric share some of the books they read in one sitting, Plus they open the All the Books Show mailbag and share some of your picks.
ATBS Episode 263 - Couldn't Put it Down!
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 38.1 MBNic and Eric share some of the books they read in one sitting, Plus they open the All the Books Show mailbag and share some of your picks.
Episode 262 - Back to Kindergarten
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 58.1 MBIt's back to school time! Nic and Eric use the Time Traveling Book to go back to the years they started Kindergarten. What was hip in '88 and '91? Tune in to find out.
ATBS Episode 262 - Back to Kindergarten
August 30, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 58.1 MBIt's back to school time! Nic and Eric use the Time Traveling Book to go back to the years they started Kindergarten. What was hip in '88 and '91? Tune in to find out.
Episode 261 - Dog Books of Summer
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBIt's the Dog Episode! Tune in to hear some of Nic and Eric's favorite dog stories.
ATBS Episode 261 - Dog Books of Summer
August 23, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 50.5 MBIt's the Dog Episode! Tune in to hear some of Nic and Eric's favorite dog stories.
Episode 260 - Dark Mirror
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 43.6 MBEric and Nic are joined by Jessica Wieszczyk to take a look at the library Book Club Pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Dark Mirror, by Diane Duane.
Episode 260 - Star Trek: Dark Mirror
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 43.6 MBEric and Nic are joined by Jessica Wieszczyk to take a look at the library Book Club Pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Dark Mirror, by Diane Duane.
ATBS Episode 260 - Star Trek: Dark Mirror
August 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 43.6 MBEric and Nic are joined by Jessica Wieszczyk to take a look at the library Book Club Pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Dark Mirror, by Diane Duane.
Episode 259 - One Star Reviews
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MBATBS music maestro guest stars in this weeks episode to help Eric usher in his 34th year. Tune in to hear a new music cue, plus find out which books earned the dreaded one-star review!
ATBS Episode 259 - One Star Reviews
August 09, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MBATBS music maestro guest stars in this weeks episode to help Eric usher in his 34th year. Tune in to hear a new music cue, plus find out which books earned the dreaded one-star review!
Episode 258 - Imagine Your Story: Myths and Folklore
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week Eric and Nic look back on favorite stories of mythology and folklore to coincide with the 2020 Summer Reading Program, Imagine Your Story.
ATBS Episode 258 - Imagine Your Story: Myths and Folklore
August 02, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week Eric and Nic look back on favorite stories of mythology and folklore to coincide with the 2020 Summer Reading Program, Imagine Your Story.
Episode 257 - Mike Quinn on Star Wars, The Muppets and More!
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by puppeteer, animator, actor, director, producer, voice-over artist, puppet builder, and composer Mike Quinn. Mike is best known for his work with the Jim Henson Company as well as the Star Wars franchise where he performed the role of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and the Rise of Skywalker. Other Film and Television work includes Little Shop of Horrors, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Toy Story 2, Jurassic Park III, Glee and...
ATBS Episode 257 - Mike Quinn on Star Wars, The Muppets and More!
July 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by puppeteer, animator, actor, director, producer, voice-over artist, puppet builder, and composer Mike Quinn. Mike is best known for his work with the Jim Henson Company as well as the Star Wars franchise where he performed the role of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and the Rise of Skywalker. Other Film and Television work includes Little Shop of Horrors, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Toy Story 2, Jurassic Park III, Glee and...
Episode 256 - Locust Awards 2020
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at the winners of the 2020 Locust Awards and lament the loss of a beloved author.
Episode 256 - Locus Awards 2020
July 19, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at the winners of the 2020 Locus Awards and lament the loss of a beloved author.
ATBS Episode 256 - Locus Awards 2020
July 18, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at the winners of the 2020 Locus Awards and lament the loss of a beloved author.
Off the Books: Spotlight on JJK's Lunch Lady Series
July 16, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBThis week Nic is joined by a special co-host to discuss Jarrett K. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series.
Episode 255 - Lonely Hearts Book Club: The Sleeping Dragon
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 53.9 MBFair is fair. Nic did a Lonely Hearts Book Club, so now Eric gets to. Find out what happens when college kids get transported into their non-trademark-infringing fantasty role-playing . Then find out if Eric will follow through and read it after all these years.
ATBS Episode 255 - Lonely Hearts Book Club: The Sleeping Dragon
July 12, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 53.9 MBFair is fair. Nic did a Lonely Hearts Book Club, so now Eric gets to. Find out what happens when college kids get transported into their non-trademark-infringing fantasty role-playing . Then find out if Eric will follow through and read it after all these years.
Episode 254 - Summer Reads, Make Me Feel Fine
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 48.9 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at summer 2020 in books. Plus a frank discussion of the lackluster finale to the classic Planet of the Apes films.
ATBS Episode 254 - Summer Reads, Make Me Feel Fine
July 04, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 48.9 MBThis week Nic and Eric take a look at summer 2020 in books. Plus a frank discussion of the lackluster finale to the classic Planet of the Apes films.
Episode 253 - Lonely Hearts Book Club: The Monkey Wrench Gang
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week it's a Lonely Hearts Book Club: Home Edition when Nic pulls a dusty book off of his personal bookshelf. It's Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang. Plus Nic and Eric crack the story for the Hey Dude reboot you didn't know you needed.
ATBS Episode 253 - Lonely Hearts Book Club: The Monkey Wrench Gang
June 28, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week it's a Lonely Hearts Book Club: Home Edition when Nic pulls a dusty book off of his personal bookshelf. It's Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang. Plus Nic and Eric crack the story for the Hey Dude reboot you didn't know you needed.
Off the Books - No One Asked: Green Lantern First Flights
June 23, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 31.3 MBGreen Lantern turns 80 and we've got a special review from the All the Books Show archives. In this Off the Books episodes originally recorded as a Twitch exclusive during quarantine, Nic does a thorough examination of the Green Lantern animated film First Flights. Plus Eric discusses his fondness for the Sinestro Corp War.
Episode 252 - Fantasy Isthmus
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe library's own Niki Gordon joins Eric for a spotlight on Fantasy while Nic gamely smiles and nods. They cover childhood favorites, modern series and everything in between.
ATBS Episode 252 - Fantasy Isthmus
June 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe library's own Niki Gordon joins Eric for a spotlight on Fantasy while Nic gamely smiles and nods. They cover childhood favorites, modern series and everything in between.
Episode 251 - Green Lantern is 80 Years Young!
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 63.9 MBThis month the DC Comics character Green Lantern turns 80! Nic and Eric take a look at Green Lantern history with a special focus on the character John Stewart, who was DC's first blacks superhero. Stay tuned for a special Off the Books review of the film Green Lantern First Flights, coming next week!
ATBS Episode 251 - Green Lantern is 80 Years Young!
June 14, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 63.9 MBThis month the DC Comics character Green Lantern turns 80! Nic and Eric take a look at Green Lantern history with a special focus on the character John Stewart, who was DC's first blacks superhero. Stay tuned for a special Off the Books review of the film Green Lantern First Flights, coming next week!
Episde 250 - Hip New Classics
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week we take a look at the 2020 Nebula Award winners and muse on what books will make the transition to classics status.
ATBS Episode 250 - Hip New Classics
June 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week we take a look at the 2020 Nebula Award winners and muse on what books will make the transition to classics status.
Episode 249 - Lockdown Recommendations: TV!
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn part three of their recommendation trilogy, Nic and Eric tackle TV shows to binge while stuck at home. Plus a discussion on their conflicting super powers.
Episode 248 - Lockdown Recommendations: Movies
May 25, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 50.6 MBNic and Eric discuss favorite movies to watch while stuck at home.
Episode 247 - Lockdown Recommendations: Books!
May 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week Nic and Eric are together again for part one of a series on lock-down recommendations, starting with books!
Episode 246 - It's John Davey! Shazam!
May 10, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by special guest John Davey. Known to a generation of fans as TV's Captain Marvel on the live action Shazam series, they discuss his early career working alongside Lucile Ball, Gary Marshall, Teri Garr, James Garner and more. Don't miss it!
Episode 245 - Star Wars Day Book Club
May 04, 2020 19:31 - 54 minutes - 59.1 MBAmanda Smith joins Nic and Eric for a special Star Wars Day book club with a spotlight on Alan Dean Foster's The Approaching Storm.
The David A. Howe Public Library Presents: Dragnet - The Big Small
April 30, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThe All the Books Show is proud to bring you a special production of Dragnet: The Big Small written by John Robinson with music by Walter Schumann, Presented by The David A. Howe Public Library and Valley Theatre. The cast includes Nic Gunning as the announcer and Eric Mikols as Frank Smith! Plus past podcast guests Ben Layman, Hilary Gunning, Stephen VanValkenburg, Jessica Wieszczyk and Kendra Mikols. Introducing Michael Blankenship as Joe Friday.
Episode 244 - Animorphs at Last! The K.A. Applegate Spotlight
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAfter years of references and plenty of reverence, Eric and Nic finally go all in on an Animorphs spotlight. Tune in as discuss Eric's abiding affections for the writings of Katherine "K.A." Applegate.
Off the Books - Social Distancing with Melanie Miller
April 22, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBMelanie Miller from the Alfred Box of Books is the guest this week as we discuss everything from Star Trek Insurrection to Anne of Green Gables. Anything goes when we're off the books.
Episode 243 - Susan Wiggs Stops By
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 37.1 MBIn a National Library Week episode Nic and Eric are joined by best-selling author Susan Wiggs, the start of a joint program between the David A. Howe Public Library and the Olean Public Library. They discuss her writing process, her recent bestsellers, her childhood in Western New York, and coping with being cooped up! https://www.susanwiggs.com/
Off the Books: Social Distancing with the Library Squad
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 44.7 MBIn in this Off the Books special Nic and Eric discuss the best in mobile gaming then try to decide whether or not Eric has a Boston accent. Then they are joined by the senior staff of the David A. Howe Public Library for a chat on life at home and weirdly, a bunch on Minions.
Episode 242 - Poetry Month: Long Way Down
April 12, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 44 MBThis week Malik joins Eric and Nic for a poetry month discussion on Jason Reynolds' award-winning novel in verse, Long Way Down. Plus, reviews of Onward, Pee Wee's Big Holiday, Daredevil, The Witcher and more. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Long-Way-Down/Jason-Reynolds/9781481438261
Off the Books: Social Distancing with Pauline Emery
April 08, 2020 20:06 - 44 minutes - 48.1 MBPauline Emery, director of the Southeast Stueben County Library, sits in for a talk on books, music, and adapting to the new environment.
Episode 241 - Holy Robin Spotlight, Batman!
April 05, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 58.4 MBThis week Nic and Eric celebrate Robin's 80th Anniversary by discussing the character's history as well as everyone who took on the mantle over the years. https://www.dccomics.com/tags/robin-80th-anniversary
Off The Books: Social Distancing with Phil Trautman
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week Nic and Eric are joined by Phil Trautman, director of the Cohocton Public Library. They talk Phish, Star Wars, 80s movies and compare scary basements. cohoctonlibrary.org