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The BPL Podcast features concise, informative discussions with educators, writers, and community figures from Bexley and beyond. Tackling a range of topics from horror films to Ohio's opioid epidemic, we capture conversations that are sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but always human.
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Friday Jan 15, 2021
All Things Newfangled w/ Eric Dennison
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Eric Dennison, co-owner of Newfangled Kitchen in Bexley, discusses his inspiration for opening Newfangled, what his 30+ years in the industry have taught him, and how Newfangled has fared during the pandemic. We also discuss Eric’s own podcast, This Newfangled Life.
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Dec 04, 2020
The Past, Present, and Future of The Columbus Foundation w/ Dan Sharpe
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Jeff is joined by Dan Sharpe, Vice President of Community Research and Grants Management at The Columbus Foundation, one of the top 10 largest community foundations in the United States. Dan details how The Columbus Foundation is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the four key areas the foundation is focusing on for 2020-2021.
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Celebrating 10 Years of the Bexley Community Foundation w/ Hallie Raskin
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Hallie Raskin, Executive Director of the Bexley Community Foundation, discusses the significant impact the Bexley Community Foundation has had during its ten years of existence. Learn about the various projects BCF has funded, totaling over 3.3 million dollars, including the exciting new expansions to Jeffrey Mansion.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Nov 02, 2020
Fostering Empathy & Kindness w/ Seeds of Caring and Faith Mission
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
On this special episode of the podcast, Jeff is joined by three guests: Brandy Jemczura, Founder & Director of Seeds of Caring; Stephanie Vulhop, author of Imagine If: A Homeless Experience; and Lauren Wilson, Executive Director of LSS Faith Mission. They discuss the invaluable work they are doing to cultivate empathy in our communities and the resources they provide to people experiencing homelessness in Columbus.
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Friday Oct 23, 2020
Building Columbus Culture w/ Scott Woods
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Local writer, poet, and community organizer Scott Woods discusses Streetlight Guild, a Columbus cultural venue he founded in 2019, as well as his work on the New Black Eastside Songbook project. Scott also offers his insights on the arts scene, public libraries, and more.
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Oct 09, 2020
Inspecting Grief & Exploring Heritage w/ Ruth Awad
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Award-winning Lebanese-American poet Ruth Awad discusses the anthology she co-edited with Rachel Mennies, The Familiar Wild: On Dogs & Poetry, which explores the multi-faceted relationships writers have with their dogs. We also discuss Ruth's 2016 collection, Set to Music a Wildfire, which stemmed from interviews she did with her father, largely about his experiences during the Lebanese Civil War.
Read the rest of this entry »Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Being Resilient & Finding Joy w/ Maggie Smith
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Local poet Maggie Smith discusses her new book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, due out October 6th. Originating from Smith's tweets during the most difficult period of her life, we discuss how the collection might be received during a global pandemic, and also what it's like to release new material these days.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Linda Kass discusses her new novel A Ritchie Boy, which draws heavily on her father's unique experiences in World War II. She also talks about the many interesting twists her career has taken, including being a journalist, working in broadcasting, and owning Gramercy Books.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Gorillas, The Columbus Zoo, and Conservation w/ Beth Armstrong
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Beth Armstrong, author of Voices from the Ape House, discusses her illustrious career working with gorillas, including groundbreaking work in gorilla care and pioneering conservation efforts with worldwide impact. Learn about what made the Columbus Zoo special in the '80s & '90s, the fascinating social lives of gorillas, and more.
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Well Wishes & Staff Picks From BPL
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
BPL staff members discuss the media they've been enjoying during this unusual time, as well as a few special messages for our patrons.
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