San Antonio Public Library Podcast — Tuned In

Episode 34: Ever have one of those days where you’re called into work on your day off and nothing seems to go as expected? Yeah. Welcome to the world of Nino Cipri’s Finna. In this episode the Crew tracks the adventures of two retail employees at a Swedish big box furniture store (not that one) who travel through alternate universes in search of a lost granny. Oh, did we mention they just broke up...

On this episode we welcome 3 local independent filmmakers from right here in San Antonio, whose films were showcased at the library this year as part of a new SAPL film program entitled Film Virtuosity. Filmmakers Kerry Valderrama, Justin Rodriguez and Danny Geraldo Martinez sat down with Jared Thompson and JD Elizondo to discuss independent film and its importance in the local community as well a...

Episode 33: This month the crew ventures off to the Verdant planet of Sask-E where we'll discuss the appropriate punishment for eating poached meat, define personhood, explore life in a city under a volcano, and ponder the virtue of copyrighting our genomes. We may also dedicate some time to discussing Annalee Newitz's book The Terreformers. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saples...

Episode 32: Brew up a cup of your favorite hot beverage and join the crew for this month’s discussion of Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes. We’ll discuss potential jobs for retired orcs, technological inventions we’d introduce to fantasy worlds, and names for our alternate universe coffee shop fan fiction. Bonus topics include the Durias’s racial identity, Pendry’s creation of Norwegian death meta...

Episode 24-01: Edward and Raquel (San Antonio Public Library) sit down with Dr. Reggie Scott Young and special guests: Natalia Treviño and Octavio Quintanilla to talk about the origins and impact of National Poetry Month; as well as how poetry became a part of their lives; and how they came to teach, write, and present poetry. To learn more about National Poetry Month, please visit: https://guides...

Episode 31: Superheroes and supervillains, don your masks and capes and join the Escape the Earth crew as we discuss Brenna Raney’s The Meister of Decimen City. In this episode we’ll cover the trials and tribulations of raising your own genetically enhanced pack of dinosaurs, where cats go when they disappear, and some deep topics like recovering from trauma and family dysfunction. Please forgive...

Episode 30: Strap in with the crew as we head into our next adventure where we try to figure out what a soul is, who can we trust, and what would it be like to live in a pearl, as we discuss Emery Robin's, The Stars Undying. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 29: Get your favorite goth face paint ready and join the crew for an in-depth discussion on how to keep it from running while you train or getting in your mouth when you eat. We also spend some time analyzing Tamsyn Muir's debut novel Gideon the Ninth. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-ear...

Episode 28: In this month’s episode the Escape the Earth crew discuss the book that named the Metaverse—Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash. We’ll struggle to explain Stephenson's complex and groundbreaking cyberpunk work, delight in all its crazy worldbuilding elements, and hold it up to the light of Elissa and Mary Elizabeth’s feminist critique—all the while trying to figure out whether or not Hiro Pro...

Episode 27: Would you upload your consciousness? Are aliens the answer to world peace? Is Bob Ross’s hair space worthy? All these questions and more are explored when the crew of Escape the Earth meet the crew of the Rosebud during our discussion of Paul Cornell’s Rosebud. Although opinions were split on the book, we did enjoy pondering the fate of AI’s involvement with humanity, humanity’s destru...

Episode 8: Are you looking for an author/artist who explores big feelings, feminism, pop culture, inclusion, mental health, and all things pink? If so, you may be enamored by Tyler Feder (she/her)! Tyler is the brilliance behind Dancing at the Pity Party, a graphic memoir about the premature death of her super cool mom, Bodies Are Cool, a love-your-body picture book for kids, and Are You Mad At Me...

Episode 26: An island full fast cars and Kung-Fu gangsters with magical powers? Sounds like a premise Tim might have dreamed up. But no—this is Fonda Lee’s Jade City, book one of The Green Bone Saga. Reading this book left us hungry for book two… and some crispy squid balls. Roll up to the Twice Lucky in your white Duchesse and check out this episode before your luck runs out. Join the discussion...

Episode 7: In this episode, we chat with designer Dax DeCristofaro! We quiz Dax on terrible design choices, get judged for our own design choices, and talk about horses. We may also go over how we mark our places in books and how we organize our books at home. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 6: Join us this time for a discussion of horror as catharsis for queer folks, librarian stereotypes and how true some may be, and the weird things we were influenced by as kids. Also what not to do as someone running a podcast! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 25: Chosen Ones, get your companions together and set out on a quest to explore the world of Nnedi Okorafor’s Who Fears Death with the Escape the Earth crew. Along the way we’ll meet a magical Caucasian, defy the patriarchy, and discuss why Frodo should have died. Do you have a choice about listening to this podcast or is it fate? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescap...

Episode 5: If BookTok hasn’t yet gifted you with knowing Nina Haines and Sapph-lit, allow us to introduce you! Join us as we discuss all things books, women loving women, and living out loud! There is some discussion of adult topics and adult language in this episode, so keep that in mind when and where you choose to listen, and enjoy! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discu...

Episode 4: This time we're talking with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke about her work with the queer history of San Antonio and rural Texas. She shares stories of female impersonators of the 1900s, introducing students to the queer landmarks of the city, and how queer spaces have changed over time. Also, bonus guest Anel Flores! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discusse...

Episode 24: Join the ETE crew at the San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness event. We asked—and you told us— about your favorite science fiction and fantasy characters, books, movies, and franchises. In this episode… Find out R2D2’s favorite Star Wars character. Meet the Ghostbusters of San Antonio and the crew of the USS Bexar—two local fan communities doing good. And get inspired by local crea...

Episode 23-03: Dr. Reggie Scott Young returns for another conversation with Edward and Raquel this time to discuss the origins of his Bluesville poems, share his thoughts on poet laureates, illuminate the Prudence L. Curry Writer's Series at the Carver branch library, and talk about the differences between academic poets and community poets. Spoiler alert: 2Pac and Eminem are poets. For more infor...

Episode 23: Join the Escape the Earth crew as we explore futuristic Thailand—a sweltering place with gene-spliced pineapples and creche-grown humans, where money is measured in Joules. In this month’s discussion of Paolo Bacigalupi’s The Windup Girl, the crew ponders the deep questions about impermanence, humanity’s infernal tinkering, and whether or not genetically-engineered beings have souls. W...

Episode 3: Join us as we chat with Shelby Criswell, comics creator and banjo player extraordinaire! There's discussion of the publishing process, the joy of zines, being queer in Texas, and much laughter. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 2: We're chatting with Anel Flores about Empanada, Cortinas de Lluvia, and her creative journey. Along the way we'll also talk about gratitude, abuelas, and what queer family and queer love looks like. There may be some tears. Note: there is a moment of bleeping, at request of de-identifying organizations during the conversation. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics dis...

Episode 23-02: Poet/Author/Professor, Dr. Reggie Scott Young, sits down to discuss his work and life with Edward and Raquel. The conversation takes us from Dr. Young's youth in Chicago, to his time in Lousiana; adjusting from life up North, to life down South; hanging with Sandra Cisneros; and finding notorious Bluesman, Robert Johnson, in San Antonio. Spoiler alert: Dr. Young does not like burrit...

Episode 22: Get your anti-fungal cream ready as the crew explores the world of alien fungal infections. Sometimes, they make you psychic, sometimes they cure your sickness, sometimes they create zombies. Everyone in Tade Thompson's Rosewater wants to benefit from the aliens but nobody stops to ask: what does the alien want? Is it a benefactor or an invader? Join the discussion with Escape the Eart...

Episode 1: Welcome to Inqueeries! In our first episode, we chat with fellow queer librarian (and artist) Chris Castillo about the queer librarian life, where this podcast may be going, and a bit about ourselves so you can get to know your hosts. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: https://guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries