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Annie is addicted to Frozen II and can’t say Elizabethan.

Matt responds to Annie finally watching Star Wars. We hope you enjoy the new format and stay tuned for more episodes.

A first episode in our new series, She Said He Said. Annie finally saw Star Wars, but prefers Brad Pitt.

On this special at home episode, Matt has some hoopla and kanopy recommendations for you to consider. Hope everyone is staying safe. We'll get through this together.

Annie is back from her trip to Florida and Matt's been chilling here. Annie's family got sick during the trip but still managed to have a good time. Matt relaxed and enjoyed the easy commute and the quiet with lots of people seemingly out of town. We talk about the books we've been reading, shows we watched, among other things.  After the break, we get into library stuff like the short story conte...

Matt & Annie are back to discuss what they've been up to these past couple weeks. More reading, watching movies and TV shows, and some working out. After the break we talk about what we do to cope during the Michigan grey winter. Things that work for us include: going for walks, funny movies, SAD lights, and leaving. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. George Harrison's "I Got My Mind Set...

Matt & Annie discuss what they've been doing the past several weeks. We talk about the books we read and shows and movies we watched. In the second half we look back on our first year of podcasting and what we've learned and hope to accomplish.  Some of the mentions include: Little Women, Parasite, Good Place, Last Poets, Memory Police, Good Riddance, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more.

It's a new year and a new episode for Checking In. Annie & I discuss what we think are the biggest trends of the decade. We touch on social media, video games, podcasts, and other technology trends. The last decade brought about a lot of change, the next decade is sure to do the same. Maybe looking back we can see what lies ahead.  As always, thanks for listening. Subscribe to us on your favorite...

Matt & Annie are back with a holiday themed episode. We talk about our family traditions, things we like about the holidays, and whether or not Die Hard is, in fact, a Christmas movie. We're taking a break for the rest of the year and will be back in January with a new episode. Have a good holiday and new year. See you in 2020!   Trans Siberian Orchestra's Carol of the Bells is our intro for the w...

A previously recorded episode where Matt & Annie discuss what they're reading and the fall holidays. Matt talks about his baby on the way. UPDATE: Checking In has added a new addition: a healthy baby girl!

Annie & I are back to the studio with newest episode. We discuss the things we've been reading and watching. We talk about what the Great American Novel is, David's new Science Fiction book group and the Digital Media Lab. In the second half, we talk about Halloween and the upcoming library programs and events that will be happening. Books Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, & Redemption of the Beach Bo...

On this special episode of Checking In Annie and I are on the road with outreach librarian Kathleen. We talk about her role and the services the library offers. Additionally, we talk about the books we've been reading and Grosse pointe architecture.

On this episode of Checking In, Shirley Maylock joins us to discuss being a radio performer on the hit show The Lone Ranger. She talks about her time in radio and growing up in Detroit. She sees podcasting as the radio shows of the present and is surprised in the type of resurgence this form of media has. It's an exciting conversation and we hope you enjoy it. After the break, Annie & I talk about...

We are back with another episode of Checking In. Today's episode we will do our usual catching up with the things we've been doing the past couple weeks. After the break we talk about our favorite background TV shows. They're the kind of shows we like on while we're doing other things. We hope you enjoy our picks. Books: The End of the Affair - Graham Greene Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fa...

Annie & I are back with an episode about going back to school. We reminisce about our days in school and discuss education in general in the year 2019. We also continue to talk about the books, movies, TV shows, and music we've been consuming. Books Beautiful Music by James Zadoorian This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Boom Town by Sam Anderson Long Way Down by...

Matt & Annie are back to talk about the great outdoors. First, we talk about the stuff we've been doing the past couple weeks: the books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and video games.   Books: Recursion - Blake Crouch Circe - Madeline Miller Sadie - Courtney Summers Doing Harm... - Maya Dusenbury Gypsy Moth Summer - Julia Fierro Beautiful Music - Michael Zadoorian Wheelman: Lance Armstrong... - Ree...

Annie & Matt discuss Stranger Things 3 and our thoughts about the season as a whole. We also talk about the books we're reading and shows we're watching. Continuing our theme of Summer, we talk about activities we did and hope to do before it's over.    *Our Stranger Things 3 Discussion ends at the 13:50 mark if you haven't watched and want to avoid spoilers.*   Things We Talked About: How to Lose...

This episode of Checking In Annie & Matt have new books they've been reading. In addition to books, some TV watching has taken place. Annie has watched one episode of Stranger Things. One does not simply watch one episode at a time...   Books Discussed Rabbits for Food by Binnie Kirsehbaum Bunny by Mona Awad Palaces for the People by Eric Klienenberg Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Ha...

Summer is in the air on this latest episode of checking in. Annie & I will be talking about the things we've been up to as well as summery things to do at home and at the library.  Reading/Listening/Watching Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin Breaking and Entering by Joy Williams Florida by Lauren Groff Little Children by Tom Perrotta Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Speak: The Graphic Novel Adapta...

Annie is back from maternity leave and is here to talk about the things she's been up to. We discuss books, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and articles we've been consuming. In the second half of the episode we reminisce about graduation and give advice to recent high school graduates about all the things college can offer you. Items Discussed: Books: They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, R...

On this final episode of our Game of Thrones series David, Matt, and Annie discuss the show as a whole and also talk about the documentary, "The Last Watch", which was made during season 8 production. We reminisce about the series with some of our favorite moments, how GoT changed TV, and how likely we are to revisit the show after its lukewarm final season. 

Everyone is back to discuss the series finale of Game of Thrones. As always this will be spoiler heavy, so, if you haven't seen the episode, check back after. Who's left standing after all is said and done? Did the finale make up for a lackluster season? We talk about it all on this episode. Thanks for listening to this special podcast as we tried to capture this cultural zeitgeist.

We are back and fully loaded for the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones, The Bells. Matt, David, Catherine, and Annie are all here to discuss the episode that was. We talk about madness, military strategy, and who'll be ruling the seven kingdoms once all the dust settles. As always, this will be spoiler heavy so if you haven't watched the episode, do so before you listen.

This week David is off for his birthday. Catherine joins Matt to discuss the latest episode, The Last of the Starks. As always, this will be spoiler heavy so if you haven't watched the episode, turn back now. With only two episodes left, we talk about how rushed everything feels. Nothing feels earned, even if we agree on where it's heading.

Maria & I are back to discuss what we've been doing the past couple of weeks. Maria has been reading a lot and Matt has been watching a lot of TV. We're joined by a special guest, Danis. She's here to talk about the local authors fair that's happening later this month. Stay tuned for another episode of checking in.       Fresh Complaint: Stories  by Jeffrey Eugenides The Virgin Suicides  by Jeffre...