BPL Podcast

Dave Buker and the Historians

Dave and Leanna Buker, of Dave Buker and the Historians, talk with Josh about the evolution of their band, what makes a good cover song, and Ringo's biggest strength as a Beatle. They listen to the songs "It Moves in the Dark" and "Joanna" from their latest record, It Moves in the Dark.

 

Visit www.davebukerhistorians.com for up-to-date information about the band and follow them on their social media platforms at the handles below:

facebook: @davebukerhistorians

instagram: @dbukerhistorians

twitter: @davebukermusic

Check out Dave's podcast, Hour of Our Time Podcast, too!

 

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Graphic Novels and Comics w/ Grace Ellis

Grace Ellis, a New York Times-bestselling comic book writer of The Lumberjanes, Moonstruck, Batwoman, and more, talks with Leann about writing comics for and featuring girls, how living in Ohio influences her work (she's not moving to LA), and her upcoming first foray into writing a graphic novel for adults. The Babysitter's Club also gets a special mention. 

 

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Writing & Living Purposefully w/ Connie Schultz

Pulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz joins Leann for a discussion of her work as a journalist and columnist for over twenty years, the transition to fiction writing, and what it's like to be a living Ohio icon. After this episode the BPL Podcast will be on a brief hiatus for the summer! Join the BPL Virtual Book Club in discussing Connie Schultz's The Daughters of Erietown (out in paperback now) on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. https://bexley.libnet.info/event/5102269

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Garden Education w/ Tisa Watts

Tisa Watts, the founder of the Columbus Garden School and Master Gardener with over 20 years of experience in landscaping and horticulture, talks to Leann about moving back to Ohio to start a gardening school, native plants, her passion for teaching others, and shares tips for gardeners of any skill level.

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Poetry, Mentorship, and Faith w/ Barbara Fant

Columbus poet Barbara Fant discusses her current work with the Harmony Project, Transit Arts, and Paging Columbus, as well as her experience on the slam poetry scene and the role faith plays in her writing.

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Getting Inspired w/ Susan Orlean

Prolific journalist and bestselling author Susan Orlean joins Jeff and Leann for a special podcast episode in anticipation of her upcoming Bexley Community Author Series virtual event on April 27th, 2021. Orlean discusses how her unpretentious Midwestern roots shaped her as a writer (she’s from Ohio!) and then dives deep on her inspirations for The Library Book & The Orchid Thief. Plus, she talks about her new book, On Animals, due to be released in Fall 2021.

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Creating Support Systems for Diverse Students w/ Sharon Udoh

Sharon Udoh discusses her work as Enrollment Coordinator at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy, a model charter school combining academics and interdisciplinary arts instruction in Columbus. Sharon talks about the importance of diversity in education, creating support systems for first-generation Americans, and accepting the experiences and narratives of students. We also discuss her collaboration with Chamber Brews (led by recent BPL Podcast guest Devin Copfer) to create Udoh's original composition, Dig.

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Arts Entrepreneurship & Collaboration w/ Devin Copfer

Musician, registered Suzuki teacher, and arts entrepreneur Devin Copfer discusses her multitude of music projects as well as her experience with virtual music instruction during the pandemic. Devin describes how she has continued to collaborate with other artists and organizations in a virtual format and her recent work with Chamber Brews, a chamber music project that she co-founded and directs.

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Investing In Women w/ Kelley Griesmer

To honor Women's History Month, in this episode, Leann sits down with Kelley Griesmer, CEO of the Women's Fund of Central Ohio, to talk about the wealth gap, the importance of investing financially in women, and the new Enduring Progress Initiative focused on breaking down barriers to racial and gender equity. After listening to our podcast, check out this event with Kelley and author of Girlhood Melissa Febos happening at Gramercy Books.

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Printmaking, Family, & Community w/ Christine D'Epiro Abbott

In this two-part series, guest host Leann Schneider Webb, discusses the Bexley Art Library and interviews one of the artists featured in the collection, Christine D'Epiro Abbott. A core member at Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative in Columbus, D'Epiro Abbott talks about her multilayered works, what inspires her series of interior scenes, and life as a working artist and mom.

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