Idiot with a library card podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA podcast about the wonders of the modern media, the wonders of the internet and of course the wonders of the library.
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The Cost of Discipleship
January 23, 2024 02:25 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a great book written by a great man. I take a quick look into the bold and brave life the author lived. I then go over some of my favorite sections of the book and the message it has for modern christens.
The Smalcald Articles
January 08, 2024 20:59 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe Smalcald Articles is the only confession in the book of Concord written by Martin Luther himself. It is my favorite document in the Book of Concord and I want to run through some of my favorite quotes from the work.
Lessons
September 30, 2023 01:46 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBLessons is the beautifully written 2022 novel by Ian McEwan. The novel follows Roland Baines through a life touched by the historic events that happen around him. A novel that examines many different aspects of the human condition.
The Better Sister
September 04, 2023 17:45 - 21 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Better Sister by Alafair Burke is a mystery novel with a lot of twist and turns. It is a good book especially for an audience of the female persuasion.
Hell Fire
May 14, 2023 23:52 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBHell Fire is one of the worst books I've ever read. I hate this book and I genrally hate Nordic Noir. Come on this journey with me to see why.
Troubled Blood
May 04, 2023 03:17 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBTroubled Blood by Robert Galbraith AKA J.K Rowling is the fifth installment of the Cormoran Strike series of novels. It’s a well written mystery novel that is just a little too long.
Old Country
February 28, 2023 19:45 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBOld Country is a 2022 horror novel written by Matt and Harrison Query. The Novel is based on an episodic story the bothers released on Reddit.
The Book of Concord:Apology of the Augsburg Confession Book
January 05, 2023 16:11 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBEspisode 3 of my series on the Book of Concord. This one is the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. This is a short show as I know I will be going back and doing a full series each article of this work.
The Final Detail
January 01, 2023 19:29 - 10 minutes - 7.78 MBThe Final Detail is the sixth installment of the Myron Bolitar series of novels by Harlan Coben. No there are not five other shows missing, this episode covers this book only and the beauty of picking up a random installment in a series.
Target Acquired
December 10, 2022 13:56 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBTarget Acquired is at least an average to good spy thriller novel if it wasn't weighed down by its connection to a long standing book series not written by the author. The book is hurt by it’s connection to the rest of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan universe but this has become a trend in a lot of media.
The Book of Concord: The Augsburg Confession
August 16, 2022 23:52 - 39 minutes - 39 MBThe Augsburg Confession is one of the most revolutionary works in the history of the church. It is to Lutherans what The Declaration of Independence is to the Untied States. This episode looks at what the Confession has to say about the Christian faith, the impact it had at the time it was written and how it is still impacting and guiding the Lutheran Church today.
The Book of Concord 1: Opening
April 28, 2022 01:57 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Book of Concord is a collection of documents that form the basis of the Lutheran Church and it’s beliefs. This episode introduces the book and goes over some of the opening writings of the version linked below. https://www.cph.org/p-11428-Concordia-The-Lutheran-Confessions-A-Readers-Edition-of-the-Book-of-Concord-2nd-edition.aspx
Moonraker
January 26, 2022 20:18 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBThe 1955 novel Moonraker by Ian Fleming and Moonraker the 1979 film starring Roger Moore may have the same name and are both James Bond stories, but that is where the similarities end. One is a great spy novel with excitement and intrigue. The other is a poorly made spy movie that becomes a Star Wars rip off in the third act.
Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man
November 23, 2021 19:05 - 15 minutes - 19.6 MBA closer look at two scenes from Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man.
Cain and Abel
October 14, 2021 19:31 - 29 minutes - 37.2 MBThis episode looks at the Story of Cain and Abel. More so it looks at two scenes in the John Steinbeck novel East of Eden in which the Cain and Abel story is discussed.
Riders Of The Purple Sage and True Grit
July 15, 2021 20:09 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MBRiders Of The Purple Sage and True Grit are two American western novels, although they share a genre they share little else. This episode is about how they are so different and what makes each great.
The Bible
April 13, 2021 14:04 - 31 minutes - 40.9 MBMaybe a book you've heard of, it's only the most published, read and written about book in the history of the world. But have you read it? In this episode I tell why you should and how to get started. It's a great book for people of all beliefs to read. If you want to learn more about this great book there are a million great resources but if you are in the Philadelphia area check out The Philadelphia Bible Society. There site is linked below. https://philadelphiabiblesociety.org/ ...
Invisible Man
February 27, 2021 00:24 - 38 minutes - 46.8 MBOne of the all time best American novels, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is a masterpiece and one of the best books I have ever read. You should read it before you listen. Hear why I like it some much and why it's such an interesting book.
Olympias Mother of Alexander
December 08, 2020 17:31 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBI talk about one of my favorite podcasters Dan Carlin. I also talk about a very interesting history book. Dan's website and a link to the book are linked below. www.dancarlin.com https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415333172/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dancarlin-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0415333172&linkId=1f5d531207b77456cfa89d3c419bb59b
The Righteous Mind 2
September 23, 2020 13:25 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBThis episode focuses on an under appreciated aspect of Jonathan Haidt’s books, and that is just how great of a writer he is.
The Happiness Hypothesis
September 02, 2020 17:23 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBA review of Jonathan Haidt's 2006 book The Happiness Hypothesis.
The Righteous Mind 1
August 12, 2020 18:36 - 12 minutes - 9.95 MBThe Righteous Mind By Jonathan Haidt, is a great book that everyone should read. This show is about the first part of this book, listen before you buy it to wet your appetite or if you have read the book let us know what you think.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
July 06, 2020 17:17 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBComedy genius Douglas Adams' first novel in a series of hilarious novels. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy put the number 42 on the map and gives you the answers to life, the universe and everything. A very funny book that you can read before or after you listen to this podcast.
Mutiny On the Bounty
May 19, 2020 00:28 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Mutiny On The Bounty is a Historical Novel about a Mutiny on a ship called the Bounty. This episode contains spoilers so listen if you have read the book or wait until you have read the book or of course just listen and let your friends and family think that you read the book.
The last Sherlock show
April 20, 2020 23:14 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBThe conclusion of Idiot with a Library Card’s gripping and award winning Sherlock series. This show ranks the five short story collections from worst to best. Please listen to the other episodes in this series And make sure to check out some of the Arthur Conan Doyle’s works on the web or of course at your local library.
The Valley of Fear
March 25, 2020 13:20 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBA review of The Valley of Fear, (to skip spoilers stop at 6 mins and join back at 10 mins). Also an overview of all of the Author Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes novels.
Random Sherlock Thoughts
February 29, 2020 21:21 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBThere are some interesting themes that keep popping up in a lot of the Sherlock Holmes short stories.
The Hound of Baskervilles
January 21, 2020 01:16 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat most consider to be the best of the Sherlock Holmes novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a spooking, moody and all around fun novel. I really loved this book, and this Sherlock project has been so much fun.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
December 31, 2019 20:29 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBMy Ranking of the 12 short stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
The Sign of Four
December 02, 2019 21:48 - 15 minutes - 12 MBThis story truly establishes the Sherlock Holmes series and some of the themes in it. Plus cocaine and everybody loves cocaine.
A Study in Scarlet
November 18, 2019 01:03 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBI talk about the first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study In Scarlet. You may want to read the story before you listen as there are spoilers.
Sherlock
November 06, 2019 04:26 - 9 minutes - 7.69 MBQuick show about a Sherlock Holmes series I plan on doing and some tidbits.
Team of Rivals Part 1
September 11, 2019 12:05 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBTeam Of Rivals:The Political Genius Of Abraham Lincoln by Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin, is part Lincoln biography and part political history of the civil war. This episode covers some of the topics written about in the first 200 pages of the 700 page masterpiece.
Whiteness as collections
August 05, 2019 23:16 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBWhiteness as collections is an article written by Sofia Leung. Here's the link to the article: https://sleung.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/whiteness-as-collections/ In this episode I analyze the article and give you may thoughts please read for yourself and Let me know what you think.
Fines and Fees
July 22, 2019 23:21 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBThe most interesting and exciting show ever done on the topic of library late fees. Maybe a low bar but I think it's an interesting topic and if you don't, you may be missing out on the most important debate of are time!!!
Drag Queen Story Time
July 02, 2019 20:59 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBDrag Queen story time is a program for kids where a drag queen reads children books to little kids. In February one took place at the Lansdale Library. I talk about issues with drag queen story time in general and the drag queen named Annie Christ who did the story time at the Lansdale Library.
Satanic Verses the Last One
June 26, 2019 01:19 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBAn overview of Satanic Verses, themes recommendations and suggestion for how to read this controversial book.
The Satanic Verses Controversy
June 02, 2019 21:28 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBA look into what made The Satanic Verses so controversial. The issues from the content of the book to the title itself. Why did this great work of fiction make Muslims murderously angry. Are there lessons we can learn from the book and the reaction to it.
The Satanic Verses 1
March 30, 2019 18:36 - 18 minutes - 15 MBLoved the first two chapters of this book I had to record a show.
Walden Conshy
February 26, 2019 03:42 - 12 minutes - 9.83 MBIt’s like a short chapter in Walden, but about a Journey I take in Conshohocken.
Rant About the Green new deal
February 20, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBSorry guys this one got away from me, but its about the Green New Deal.
Confessions and Conversions
February 06, 2019 12:27 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBOne of the greatest and most infamous saints to have ever lived has a wonderful story to tell. This show is about Confessions of Saint Augustine but more specifically it is about how Saint Augustine came to Christ. This is an old story with a lot to offer to modern Christian and non-Christian alike.
The New Jim Crow
October 24, 2018 16:16 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBI talk about Michelle Alexander’s book The New Jim Crow. I talk about the need for Criminal Justice reform and where I agree and disagree with the arguments laid out in the book.
Solon
August 12, 2018 23:29 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBI talk about the Greek statesman Solon, about his conversation with the Lydian King on what the good life is. Note: I said Green Lantern I meant Green Goblin, calm down nerds.
Heart of Darkness
July 12, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBI talked about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. The style and story
A Confederacy of Dunces
May 28, 2018 21:10 - 13 minutes - 11 MBI talk about one of the funniest books ever Written. This is one of my favorite books it is great from beginning to end. If you don’t listen to this show that’s okay, as long as you go out and get A Confederacy of Dunces right now!!!
Trump's Not Hitler
April 26, 2018 20:21 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode I talk about a book I will not name. This book does not name people who are President and I talk about why. Mostly this episode is about the current state of are republic and the major problem we are having; We hate each other, can we learn to Love?
Lord of the Rings
April 05, 2018 20:54 - 8 minutes - 6.43 MBQuick thoughts on Lord of the Rings and what makes it a great book.