The Wizards of Pod

A podcast for book lovers and literary explorers! Led by Sara, Colleen, and Dave, each episode whisks you into the magical world of books. Whether searching for your next captivating read or looking for books similar to your favorites, our hosts are here to guide you through the expansive universe of literature. This month, we will discuss Biographies and Memoirs.

Welcome to Episode #24 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.” Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts and information about Libraries in general… We’ve returned after a 2-month break for the holidays and an additional 3-month hiatus due to…. Things. But we’re back and ready for another season of the Wizards of Pod Podcasts! Link to Episode notes

This month, we have an exciting theme for you – "Most Streamed Podcasts of 2023." Colleen has cross-referenced three reputable sources, Edison Research, Forbes, and Pew Research, to develop our podcast contenders. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of podcasting and discover what's making waves this year. The Top 5 Podcasts of 2023: The Joe Rogan Experience Crime...

We had the crazy thought that it would be fun to ask our colleagues to tell us their favorite podcasts so we could butcher them, err, I mean to rank them according to our systematic review process (LAUGH).  Needless to say, we thought it would be really fun!  And if any of our coworkers would like to join us to make their case about why their podcast should be ranked higher, we would LOVE to have...

Since we ranked our top 5 book-based podcasts in August, we decided, for our September show, to rank five podcasts randomly chosen from Podbiblemag.com’s article “10 of the best watch-along podcasts for TV fans.”   The shows we randomly selected are, Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure Office Ladies Dragoncast HBO’s Succession Podcast Talking Sopranos Don’t forget to check out The Guardian’s article  &...

For August, we decided our theme would be “Best Book Podcasts,” so we looked at the following three articles to pick five worthy podcast candidates. Top 10 Book Podcasts to Listen to in 2023 by bookscouter.com The 27 Best Book Podcasts from townandcountrymag.com , and  Podcastreview.org The 10 Best Book Podcasts These articles contain many great podcast suggestions, making choosing five podcasts a...

Welcome to Episode #19 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.”   Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts and information about Libraries in general…” Please excuse the poor audio quality. We accidentally recorded the show using the laptop microphone. This month’s theme is sustainability. Join us as we discuss some of the best sustainable podcasts we could find.

Welcome to Episode #18 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.”    Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts and information about Libraries in general…” March is “National Foreign Language Month,” a time to discuss the joys of learning a new language and to bring awareness to the importance of studying foreign languages.  Therefore, we could not resist discussing podcasts everyone...

Welcome to Episode #17 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.”   Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts and information about Libraries in general…” New Year, New You! Check out our favorite productivity podcasts for tips on staying productive in the New Year!

Welcome to Episode #16 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.”    Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts along with information pertaining to Libraries in general…” This month, we are celebrating Spooky Podcasts - Part Deux! And will be sharing more of our favorite spooky podcasts!

Welcome to Episode #15 of the “Wizards of Pod Podcast.”  Join the Wizards of Pod as we welcome our special guest - Colleen.  Colleen is the Westhampton Free Library’s Art Gallery & ESL Liaison.  This month, we are celebrating HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!  We will be sharing our favorite podcasts hosted by and centered on members of the Latinx community!

A Podcast Of Professional Librarians Talking About... Podcasts!     Sara & Dave discuss new and noteworthy podcasts along with information pertaining to Libraries in general…” Last August, we celebrated National Dog Month by discussing our favorite doggy-themed podcasts during the dog days of summer .  This year, we decided to give some love to our feline friends by discuss...

Welcome to Episode #13 of "The Wizards of Pod Podcast" - A Podcast Of Professional Librarians Talking About... Podcasts!    With the return of the Library’s annual “Movies on the Great Lawn” film series , we decided this month’s theme should be MOVIE MADNESS! - so we’ll be talking about our favorite movie-themed podcasts! Episode Notes

Hi Everyone, We apologize for releasing this a day late, but thank you for joining us for another episode of The Wizards of Pod!  This month, we are celebrating everything Star Wars by checking out our favorite Star Wars-related podcasts. If you’re asking why we decided to choose Star Wars as this month’s theme, May fourth, otherwise known as “Star Wars Day,” is an informal commemorative day...

This month, we are celebrating National Financial Literacy Month! National Financial Literacy Month is recognized annually to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach citizens how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Throughout the month of April, organizations across the U.S. conduct a variety of events and carry out initiatives designed to improve financial literac...

Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Wizards of Pod!  In this episode, we are celebrating National Women’s History Month by reviewing podcasts created by, and promoting celebrated women throughout history!   Women's History Month is an annual, declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during Ma...

Podcast heme of the Month: Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Wizards of Pod! And, welcome to our first episode of 2022. It is February and that means it is Black History Month! For this occasion, we wanted to round up some podcasts that are run by Black creators. Although the black community is only given one, and unfortunately the shortest month of the year, as a dedication to t...

Show Notes Link Podcast Theme of the Month Since we celebrated Oktoberfest and discussed our favorite drink podcasts for October, we thought that November could focus on all things spooky. And, of course, the Spooky season is the best season. Luckily, most of the podcasts that Sara listens to are spooky, whether it be about the paranormal or true crime-related. So, she is very excited about this e...

Podcast Theme of the Month” This month, we are celebrating Oktoberfest.  If you want to learn more about beer but don’t know where to start? Podcasts are a great way of gathering information from experts. Sara's Podcast Reviews: The Swirl Suite Life Behind Bars The Speakeasy Dave's Podcast Reviews: The Sour Hour The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast Unreserved Wine Talk Next Month’s Theme:  Th...

Podcast Theme of the Month: This month, we decided to go with an art theme in honor of the Library’s upcoming Art Bus Trip to attend the Van Gogh Exhibition: The Immersive Experience in New York City, and then attendees will head to the Nassau County Museum for a guided tour of Andy Warhol: A Life in Pop Exhibition. This trip is scheduled for Thursday, September 23rd and tickets are on sale now fo...

We have a special guest with us today - Nola!  Nola works with Sara and Dave at the Westhampton Free Library as the library's Adult Program Coordinator. Podcast Theme of the Month: NATIONAL DOG MONTH According to NationalDayCalender.com , August is National Dog Month, allowing us to celebrate our loveable canine pals smack in the middle of the dog days of summer! NATIONAL DOG MONTH HISTORY Th...

July’s Podcast Theme As Sara and I started discussing a theme for this month’s podcasts, we discovered that surprisingly, July is celebrated for many things other than just Independence Day, and that many have one thing in common - FOOD! Our research showed July has many national food holidays, including: National Grilling Month National Horseradish Month National Baked Bean Month National Culinar...

Podcast Theme of the Month - National LGBTQIA+ Pride Month This month we are celebrating National LGBTQIA+ Pride Month which is a tribute to the Stonewall Riots of 1969 when Marsha P. Johnson threw “the shot glass that was heard around the world” in response to the New York City Public Morals Division police raid of the Stonewall Inn on June 28 of that year. The Stonewall Riots are widely consider...

“The Wizards of Pod Podcast - A Podcast Of Professional Librarians Talking About... Podcasts! Sara Zarowin and Dave Jones are the hosts of The Wizards of Pod.  Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts along with information pertaining to podcasts and Libraries! Episode 2 Show Notes Mental Health Awareness Month (Wikipedia Article) has been observed in May in the United States since 1...

Podcast Titles Discussed In This Episode Sara: Spectacular Failures In Machines We Trust Who Is? Dave: Film Sack The Popcorn Diet The Podcast of Surprise Library News The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with the Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) office of the American Library Association to launch a new project for census data literacy.   http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021...