https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com Just a couple of podcasting librarians, talking mostly about pop culture. Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:59:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 72496222 https://s2.wp.com/i/webclip.png https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com nopop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watchingJust a couple of podcasting librarians, talking mostly about pop culture and giggling way too much.Just a couple of podcasting librarians, talking mostly about pop culture and giggling way too much.Carolyn & Annabellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.comCarolyn & Anna https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/episode-114-fighting-horror-with-horror/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/episode-114-fighting-horror-with-horror/#respond Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:59:47 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7699 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/episode-114-fighting-horror-with-horror/feed/ 0 7699 image surlyspice1220 download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss our pandemic coping mechanism, watching horror movies and television! Please note we recorded this in October 2020. In spite of how it sounds, we were not quarantined at opposite ends of a long tunnel during the recording. CW: frank discussion of various elements of horror.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss our pandemic coping mechanism, watching horror movies and television! Please note we recorded this in October 2020. In spite of how it sounds, we were not quarantined at opposite ends of a long tunnel during the recording. CW: frank discussion of various elements of horror.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/episode-113-abbasode-with-renatasnacks/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/episode-113-abbasode-with-renatasnacks/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:01:07 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7681 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/episode-113-abbasode-with-renatasnacks/feed/ 5 7681 surlyspice1220 download abbagh abbainside dancing abbasatin bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode (ABBAsode) we invited @renatasnacks to rank the contents of the 1992 greatest hits release ABBA Gold with us, discussing the relative merits of each track and sharing our personal histories with ABBA. Spoiler: We totally went to Sweden about it. Links ABBA Greatest Hits ABBA Gold Columbia House Hannah Montana Kesha Lady […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode (ABBAsode) we invited @renatasnacks to rank the contents of the 1992 greatest hits release ABBA Gold with us, discussing the relative merits of each track and sharing our personal histories with ABBA. Spoiler: We totally went to Sweden about it. Links ABBA Greatest Hits ABBA Gold Columbia House Hannah Montana Kesha Lady […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/01/04/episode-112-bf-movie-touchstones/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/01/04/episode-112-bf-movie-touchstones/#respond Sun, 05 Jan 2020 03:25:29 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7635 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2020/01/04/episode-112-bf-movie-touchstones/feed/ 0 7635 dora helgagrace download deskset furious.gif ghostbusters moonlight_wine captain bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noSomewhat in the spirit of Extra Hot Great's television Canon, your hosts each assembled a list of favorite movies and agreed to make a universal Bellwether Friends list out of intersecting titles. In this episode, we reveal our picks to one another. Click here for the joint list! *sounds of paper rustling*Carolyn & AnnaSomewhat in the spirit of Extra Hot Great's television Canon, your hosts each assembled a list of favorite movies and agreed to make a universal Bellwether Friends list out of intersecting titles. In this episode, we reveal our picks to one another. Click here for the joint list! *sounds of paper rustling*pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/episode-111-fall-2019-tv-roundup/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/episode-111-fall-2019-tv-roundup/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:34:05 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7618 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/episode-111-fall-2019-tv-roundup/feed/ 0 7618 helgagrace download blanca.gif sisterm colter.gif whiskey alex.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noJoin us as we discuss the most recent winner of our What To Watch Next TV Bracket: Pose! Then we exhaustively review the shows we’re watching, shows we’ve lost, shows we might consider adding, and shows we’ve put on unintentional hiatus. Links Billy Porter Instagram (video) Paris is Burning Pose The Good Place The Daily […]Carolyn & AnnaJoin us as we discuss the most recent winner of our What To Watch Next TV Bracket: Pose! Then we exhaustively review the shows we’re watching, shows we’ve lost, shows we might consider adding, and shows we’ve put on unintentional hiatus. Links Billy Porter Instagram (video) Paris is Burning Pose The Good Place The Daily […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/episode-110-bookexpo-2019-book-buzz/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/episode-110-bookexpo-2019-book-buzz/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2019 03:05:53 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7519 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/episode-110-bookexpo-2019-book-buzz/feed/ 0 7519 megan-rapinoe-sue-bird-03 surlyspice1220 download buxton fox hibbert wilson buckhanon cruz scott jguillory Monster She Wrote_72dpi wall bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk about all the books we got excited about at BookExpo way back in May. Many are already available for you to buy from your local independent bookstore or borrow from your library!Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about all the books we got excited about at BookExpo way back in May. Many are already available for you to buy from your local independent bookstore or borrow from your library!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/08/08/episode-109-reading-slumps-with-veronikellymars/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/08/08/episode-109-reading-slumps-with-veronikellymars/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2019 03:15:01 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7509 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/08/08/episode-109-reading-slumps-with-veronikellymars/feed/ 0 7509 gromit surlyspice1220 download gromit beast xfiles picard bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk to author and librarian emeritus Kelly Jensen about mental health and how it impacts our ability to read for work and pleasure, and what we can do to get out of reading slumps (if we want to).Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk to author and librarian emeritus Kelly Jensen about mental health and how it impacts our ability to read for work and pleasure, and what we can do to get out of reading slumps (if we want to).pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/06/23/episode-108-opera-with-marccold/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/06/23/episode-108-opera-with-marccold/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:25:03 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7497 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/06/23/episode-108-opera-with-marccold/feed/ 0 7497 surlyspice1220 download opera marx fudd cosi farinelli carmen bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss all things (European) opera with noted cataloger @marccold! Content warning for sexual assault and murder (no thanks to Don Giovanni). Links Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture Episode 83 with @Tuphlos Great Courses: Operas of Mozart, How To Listen To and Understand Opera Dr. Robert Greenberg Seattle Opera Puccini: Tosca New […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss all things (European) opera with noted cataloger @marccold! Content warning for sexual assault and murder (no thanks to Don Giovanni). Links Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture Episode 83 with @Tuphlos Great Courses: Operas of Mozart, How To Listen To and Understand Opera Dr. Robert Greenberg Seattle Opera Puccini: Tosca New […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/04/29/episode-107-movie-advisory-spring-2019/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/04/29/episode-107-movie-advisory-spring-2019/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2019 02:57:59 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7487 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/04/29/episode-107-movie-advisory-spring-2019/feed/ 0 7487 little surlyspice1220 download weisz.gif hiccup-beard.gif spiderverse widows.gif uncle-drew bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk about the first-run movies we've seen since our last Movie Advisory effort in episode 95. This episode covers October 2018 through April 2019.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about the first-run movies we've seen since our last Movie Advisory effort in episode 95. This episode covers October 2018 through April 2019.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/episode-106-fairies-with-stephanieburgis/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/episode-106-fairies-with-stephanieburgis/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:33:52 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7475 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/episode-106-fairies-with-stephanieburgis/feed/ 1 7475 thornbound-front-cover-smaller surlyspice1220 download thornbound-front-cover-smaller fe84e3a559efd53d8ff863c59febef21-fairies-mythology-brian-froud 2w1jofcusetl tumblr_p4wyydtus51rr9svmo1_500 Mustardseed 1989 goblin-emperor muir waite bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss fairies with author friend and known fairy aficionado Stephanie Burgis! Including some discussion of what we define as a member of the fey, how to get rid of an earworm, and all the things you should be reading and watching. Stephanie’s website: Thornbound The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart The […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss fairies with author friend and known fairy aficionado Stephanie Burgis! Including some discussion of what we define as a member of the fey, how to get rid of an earworm, and all the things you should be reading and watching. Stephanie’s website: Thornbound The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart The […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/episode-105-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-2019/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/episode-105-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-2019/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:37:47 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7462 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/episode-105-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-2019/feed/ 1 7462 page surlyspice1220 download fleabag.gif rosa.gif stella pose page howard marvel bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we work our way through our own version of March Madness: our third annual What to Watch Next TV Bracket! At the end of this episode, you will get to vote on what TV series we will watch and discuss next from among four categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, and SFF. Previous brackets […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we work our way through our own version of March Madness: our third annual What to Watch Next TV Bracket! At the end of this episode, you will get to vote on what TV series we will watch and discuss next from among four categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, and SFF. Previous brackets […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/02/episode-104-romantic-comedies-part-ii/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/02/episode-104-romantic-comedies-part-ii/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2019 03:23:11 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7448 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/03/02/episode-104-romantic-comedies-part-ii/feed/ 0 7448 serendipity surlyspice1220 download friends axemurderer sandracate funnyface.gif overboard saving face serendipity romantic.gif goldblum bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss our favorite romantic comedies that were not on the list we covered in Episode 103. More happy endings for lesbian couples! The Sandra Bullock sidebar! Aunt Lynne's picks! Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss our favorite romantic comedies that were not on the list we covered in Episode 103. More happy endings for lesbian couples! The Sandra Bullock sidebar! Aunt Lynne's picks! pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/episode-103-romantic-comedies-part-i/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/episode-103-romantic-comedies-part-i/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:29:16 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7441 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/17/episode-103-romantic-comedies-part-i/feed/ 1 7441 hepburntracy surlyspice1220 download surethingsnugs sallyharry.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we review and comment on a ratings-based Rotten Tomatoes list of the 150 best romantic comedies of all time! Tune in for many opinions about romance, comedy, and the intersection of the two in film.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we review and comment on a ratings-based Rotten Tomatoes list of the 150 best romantic comedies of all time! Tune in for many opinions about romance, comedy, and the intersection of the two in film.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/episode-102-and-the-award-goes-to/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/episode-102-and-the-award-goes-to/#respond Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:49:24 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7413 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/02/01/episode-102-and-the-award-goes-to/feed/ 0 7413 selfie surlyspice1220 download jlaw.gif 7238450476_c1f01bf407_o kiss.gif espy.gif palance benigni.gif julia-gown blackpanther.gif spiderverse bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk about our favorite awards shows and what we like about them, then share our top Oscar picks.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about our favorite awards shows and what we like about them, then share our top Oscar picks.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/episode-101-robins-hood/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/episode-101-robins-hood/#respond Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:04:14 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7401 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/episode-101-robins-hood/feed/ 0 7401 split surlyspice1220 download eggsy split pornstache anna hood anna scarlet menintights robins hood casting bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we tackle Anna's lifelong obsession, Robin Hood, in all his (her? its? their?) incarnations and formats. Thwip!Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we tackle Anna's lifelong obsession, Robin Hood, in all his (her? its? their?) incarnations and formats. Thwip!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/03/episode-100-our-namesake-connie-williss-bellwether-with-papersquared-twobossydames-and-aswatki1/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/03/episode-100-our-namesake-connie-williss-bellwether-with-papersquared-twobossydames-and-aswatki1/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2019 03:55:53 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7391 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2019/01/03/episode-100-our-namesake-connie-williss-bellwether-with-papersquared-twobossydames-and-aswatki1/feed/ 1 7391 aardman sheep surlyspice1220 download bellwether alene tattoo hula hoop sheep tongue bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noCan you believe there have been a hundred episodes of Bellwether Friends? Well, there haven't. THIS is the one hundredth episode! Carolyn, Margaret, Sophie, and Ally joined us to discuss our inspiration and beloved novel Bellwether, by our beloved and inspiring Connie Willis, complete with all the digressions you've come to love over our past 99 episodes, readalikes, and other suggestions!Carolyn & AnnaCan you believe there have been a hundred episodes of Bellwether Friends? Well, there haven't. THIS is the one hundredth episode! Carolyn, Margaret, Sophie, and Ally joined us to discuss our inspiration and beloved novel Bellwether, by our beloved and inspiring Connie Willis, complete with all the digressions you've come to love over our past 99 episodes, readalikes, and other suggestions!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/episode-99-best-of-2018/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/episode-99-best-of-2018/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:40:07 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7373 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/episode-99-best-of-2018/feed/ 0 7373 surlyspice1220 download wakandaforever simplefavor.gif killing eve odaat.gif FBI jcs pynk hamilton clap serpents secret once ghosted wedding party bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we look back over a year of movies, television, music, experiences, and books. We did the same for 2017 in Episode 77, 2016 in Episode 53, and 2015 in Episode 27. Links Movies Black Panther Crazy Rich Asians Ocean’s 8 To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before The Spy Who Dumped Me […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we look back over a year of movies, television, music, experiences, and books. We did the same for 2017 in Episode 77, 2016 in Episode 53, and 2015 in Episode 27. Links Movies Black Panther Crazy Rich Asians Ocean’s 8 To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before The Spy Who Dumped Me […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/06/episode-98-nautical-by-nature/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/06/episode-98-nautical-by-nature/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:21:08 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7362 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/12/06/episode-98-nautical-by-nature/feed/ 1 7362 ocean surlyspice1220 download moana captain blood triangle angrysea boudin catradora.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss the ocean and her presence in movies, books, music, television, and art, in partial response to Episode 94, when our guests were not as pro-sea as Alene might have liked. The #1 takeaway from this episode is that boat safety is very important to Alene. Also, WHAT is the DEAL […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss the ocean and her presence in movies, books, music, television, and art, in partial response to Episode 94, when our guests were not as pro-sea as Alene might have liked. The #1 takeaway from this episode is that boat safety is very important to Alene. Also, WHAT is the DEAL […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/episode-97-animated-crushes-with-wonderlandchick/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/episode-97-animated-crushes-with-wonderlandchick/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 03:52:53 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7333 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/episode-97-animated-crushes-with-wonderlandchick/feed/ 0 7333 robin surlyspice1220 download handsome.gif spike omalley bagheera ookla helga Harley-Quinn-and-Poison-Ivy-High-Five-While-Speeding-On-The-Highway-In-The-Batman-Animated-Series wendy tiana megara bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss our favorite animated heartthrobs with friend of the podcast Sarah. Come for the strangely attractive cartoon foxes, stay for the romance recommendations! Links HuffPost: 27 Cartoon Characters Who Gave Us The Hots As Kids BuzzFeed: 38 Characters That Were Oddly Hot Even Though They Were Animated Robin Hood Dimitri (Anastasia) […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss our favorite animated heartthrobs with friend of the podcast Sarah. Come for the strangely attractive cartoon foxes, stay for the romance recommendations! Links HuffPost: 27 Cartoon Characters Who Gave Us The Hots As Kids BuzzFeed: 38 Characters That Were Oddly Hot Even Though They Were Animated Robin Hood Dimitri (Anastasia) […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/02/episode-96-fall-2018-book-buzz/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/02/episode-96-fall-2018-book-buzz/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2018 02:28:33 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7319 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/11/02/episode-96-fall-2018-book-buzz/feed/ 1 7319 surlyspice1220 download bayard houseplant satapur kim tshuma copper hart gray magnason bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe visited New York City to hear from a variety of publishers about their upcoming titles, and we’re here to share some of our favorites, as well as likely candidates for library collections, against a backdrop of rustling paper!Carolyn & AnnaWe visited New York City to hear from a variety of publishers about their upcoming titles, and we’re here to share some of our favorites, as well as likely candidates for library collections, against a backdrop of rustling paper!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/episode-95-movie-advisory-fall-2018/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/episode-95-movie-advisory-fall-2018/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:07:51 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7308 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/episode-95-movie-advisory-fall-2018/feed/ 0 7308 surlyspice1220 download hellokitty gabrielle.gif disobedience.gif houseclock cateocean simplefavor spydumped colette claire bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk about the 25 first-run movies we've seen since our last movie advisory session, Episode 86. Our extensive movie viewing has been brought to you by MoviePass (RIP) and Ladies in Suits. Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about the 25 first-run movies we've seen since our last movie advisory session, Episode 86. Our extensive movie viewing has been brought to you by MoviePass (RIP) and Ladies in Suits. pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/episode-94-jaw-ready-for-this-with-renatasnacks-and-ginthusiastic/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/episode-94-jaw-ready-for-this-with-renatasnacks-and-ginthusiastic/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 03:12:22 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7294 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/episode-94-jaw-ready-for-this-with-renatasnacks-and-ginthusiastic/feed/ 3 7294 megalodon surlyspice1220 download quint.gif deep Katya Jaws you-are-a-shark cage bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss sharks in pop culture with Worst Best Friends Renata and Becca, including deep dives (see what we did there?) into The Meg and Jaws as well as our ideal shark movie plots--call us, Hollywood! We were also recently on Worst Bestsellers to discuss Hope Never Dies.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss sharks in pop culture with Worst Best Friends Renata and Becca, including deep dives (see what we did there?) into The Meg and Jaws as well as our ideal shark movie plots--call us, Hollywood! We were also recently on Worst Bestsellers to discuss Hope Never Dies.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/episode-94a-jaws-interlude/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/episode-94a-jaws-interlude/#respond Fri, 28 Sep 2018 01:47:56 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7297 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/episode-94a-jaws-interlude/feed/ 0 7297 helgagrace download Jaws bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noHere’s a brief interview with a special guest about the movie Jaws while we prepare an episode with much more shark content!Carolyn & AnnaHere’s a brief interview with a special guest about the movie Jaws while we prepare an episode with much more shark content!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/16/episode-93-basketball-basketball-basketball-with-skeskali-and-debtorres54/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/16/episode-93-basketball-basketball-basketball-with-skeskali-and-debtorres54/#respond Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:51:41 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7283 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/09/16/episode-93-basketball-basketball-basketball-with-skeskali-and-debtorres54/feed/ 0 7283 storm surlyspice1220 download suebird pat taurasi augustus.gif reignstorm bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk basketball with Cecily of The Riverdale Rag and Deb, sharing our personal basketball histories and favorite teams, coaches, and players. When we recorded the episode, the winner of this year's WNBA championship was still in doubt, but since then the STORM have claimed the title, to the delight of many.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk basketball with Cecily of The Riverdale Rag and Deb, sharing our personal basketball histories and favorite teams, coaches, and players. When we recorded the episode, the winner of this year's WNBA championship was still in doubt, but since then the STORM have claimed the title, to the delight of many.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/episode-92-we-need-inclusive-romance/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/episode-92-we-need-inclusive-romance/#respond Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:10:32 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7270 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/episode-92-we-need-inclusive-romance/feed/ 0 7270 sara ramirez surlyspice1220 download the bride test fire love and basketball moonlight insert groom here too-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-expression Crazy-Rich-Asians.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, jumping off our presentation at the Massachusetts Library Association conference in May, we discuss inclusive romance novels we've read and are looking forward to reading. The official genre of Bellwether Friends is Historical Romance. This episode is brought to you by Fake Dating with a side of Getting It Out Of Our System.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, jumping off our presentation at the Massachusetts Library Association conference in May, we discuss inclusive romance novels we've read and are looking forward to reading. The official genre of Bellwether Friends is Historical Romance. This episode is brought to you by Fake Dating with a side of Getting It Out Of Our System.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/episode-91-content-warning-part-ii-alenes-hard-pass/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:46:14 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7261 7261 steve helgagrace download deadpoets.gif delirious.gif funhome.gif pynk bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we continue what we began in Episode 90  and bring you Alene’s hard pass. Content warning for discussion of various unpleasant topics, primarily suicide. Apologies for the poor sound quality, we didn’t feel like we would make it through this one again if we tried to re-record it. Links National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we continue what we began in Episode 90  and bring you Alene’s hard pass. Content warning for discussion of various unpleasant topics, primarily suicide. Apologies for the poor sound quality, we didn’t feel like we would make it through this one again if we tried to re-record it. Links National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/02/episode-90-content-warning-part-i-annas-hard-pass/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/02/episode-90-content-warning-part-i-annas-hard-pass/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:16:14 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7254 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/08/02/episode-90-content-warning-part-i-annas-hard-pass/feed/ 2 7254 hannah surlyspice1220 download terms gg tig hannah bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThe first of two episodes exploring the things that we don’t like to encounter in our books, television, movies, and more. Content warning for discussion of various unpleasant topics, primarily cancer. Links Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther Spoilers, Sweetie! A Monster Calls (book) The […]Carolyn & AnnaThe first of two episodes exploring the things that we don’t like to encounter in our books, television, movies, and more. Content warning for discussion of various unpleasant topics, primarily cancer. Links Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther Spoilers, Sweetie! A Monster Calls (book) The […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/episode-89-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-ii/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/episode-89-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-ii/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:24:44 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7204 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/episode-89-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-ii/feed/ 2 7204 surlyspice1220 download bold type suri perri hendrix meghan aquicorn halo bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe’re bringing you our top picks for the fall and early 2019 for you and your library patrons, based on our trips to recent conferences. This is part two of a two-part episode, featuring titles from Hachette, Penguin Random House, Sourcebooks, Quirk Books, Soho Press, Pegasus, Sterling, Ingram, and more! Catch up with part one here.Carolyn & AnnaWe’re bringing you our top picks for the fall and early 2019 for you and your library patrons, based on our trips to recent conferences. This is part two of a two-part episode, featuring titles from Hachette, Penguin Random House, Sourcebooks, Quirk Books, Soho Press, Pegasus, Sterling, Ingram, and more! Catch up with part one here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/episode-88-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-i/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/episode-88-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-i/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:42:44 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7202 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/episode-88-spring-2018-book-buzz-part-i/feed/ 3 7202 surlyspice1220 download trail-of-lightning ifyouleaveme trustme ravenmaster priory killingeve bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe’re bringing you our top picks for the fall and early 2019 for you and your library patrons, based on our trips to recent conferences. This is part one of a two-part episode, featuring titles from WW Norton, Simon & Schuster, New York Review Books, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Workman, Macmillan, and Bloomsbury! Links Library Journal: Exploring […]Carolyn & AnnaWe’re bringing you our top picks for the fall and early 2019 for you and your library patrons, based on our trips to recent conferences. This is part one of a two-part episode, featuring titles from WW Norton, Simon & Schuster, New York Review Books, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Workman, Macmillan, and Bloomsbury! Links Library Journal: Exploring […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/episode-87-sports-night-and-black-lightning/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/episode-87-sports-night-and-black-lightning/#respond Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:57:01 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7196 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/episode-87-sports-night-and-black-lightning/feed/ 0 7196 surlyspice1220 download sportsnight blacklightning running bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWelcome back! In this episode, we discuss two runners up from episode 81’s What To Watch Next TV Bracket II: Sports Night and Black Lightning. So much Sorkin! So many powers! Links Massachusetts Library Association conference sessions BookExpo (#bookexpo2018) Episode 81: What To Watch Next TV Bracket II Episode 85: The Good Place The New […]Carolyn & AnnaWelcome back! In this episode, we discuss two runners up from episode 81’s What To Watch Next TV Bracket II: Sports Night and Black Lightning. So much Sorkin! So many powers! Links Massachusetts Library Association conference sessions BookExpo (#bookexpo2018) Episode 81: What To Watch Next TV Bracket II Episode 85: The Good Place The New […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/episode-86-movie-advisory-spring-2018/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/episode-86-movie-advisory-spring-2018/#comments Thu, 10 May 2018 13:44:36 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7180 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/05/10/episode-86-movie-advisory-spring-2018/feed/ 1 7180 ocean surlyspice1220 download annihilation.gif gamenight.gif shh truth crazy book.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss the movies we have seen since our last movie advisory episode (Episode 77), skipping those we already discussed on other episodes (Episode 81: Oscar Thoughts). We subscribed to MoviePass and it increased our volume of movies seen, but not the overall quality of movies in general. Light spoilers and content […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss the movies we have seen since our last movie advisory episode (Episode 77), skipping those we already discussed on other episodes (Episode 81: Oscar Thoughts). We subscribed to MoviePass and it increased our volume of movies seen, but not the overall quality of movies in general. Light spoilers and content […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/episode-85-the-good-place/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/episode-85-the-good-place/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2018 03:10:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7168 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/episode-85-the-good-place/feed/ 2 7168 friends surlyspice1220 download mfsb benice chidi tahani noidea bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss our viewing of The Good Place, winner of our #episode81 What to Watch Next TV Bracket. Spoiler alert! We talk about a lot of details of both seasons of The Good Place, which has some twists and surprises you might not want spoiled. Links Vulture: Our 7 Biggest Questions After […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss our viewing of The Good Place, winner of our #episode81 What to Watch Next TV Bracket. Spoiler alert! We talk about a lot of details of both seasons of The Good Place, which has some twists and surprises you might not want spoiled. Links Vulture: Our 7 Biggest Questions After […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/episode-84-mcu-and-bullet-journaling/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/episode-84-mcu-and-bullet-journaling/#respond Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:46:07 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7157 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/episode-84-mcu-and-bullet-journaling/feed/ 0 7157 valkyrie helgagrace download iron man hulk korg bujo.gif pistachios bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noNot at the same time! In preparation for Avengers: Infinity War, we’ve been catching up on all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (that’s everything except the X-Men and Deadpool and most Spider-Mans, we think?) we missed because of our unwillingness to watch stories about dude superheroes in the theater. We need to watch in the […]Carolyn & AnnaNot at the same time! In preparation for Avengers: Infinity War, we’ve been catching up on all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (that’s everything except the X-Men and Deadpool and most Spider-Mans, we think?) we missed because of our unwillingness to watch stories about dude superheroes in the theater. We need to watch in the […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/bellwether-fronds/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/bellwether-fronds/#respond Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:01:21 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7139 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/bellwether-fronds/feed/ 0 7139 dogwood helgagrace download whomping treebeard bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noSpring is here! In this episode, we discuss some of our pod culture favorites! Musical Obsessions Anna: “Come On Nature” by Proclaimers Alene: “Nearly Lost You” by Screaming Trees Obsessions Alene: The Man Who Planted Trees Anna: Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. […]Carolyn & AnnaSpring is here! In this episode, we discuss some of our pod culture favorites! Musical Obsessions Anna: “Come On Nature” by Proclaimers Alene: “Nearly Lost You” by Screaming Trees Obsessions Alene: The Man Who Planted Trees Anna: Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/episode-83-classical-music-advisory-with-tuphlos/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/episode-83-classical-music-advisory-with-tuphlos/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:04:43 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7130 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/episode-83-classical-music-advisory-with-tuphlos/feed/ 1 7130 corgi surlyspice1220 download flute rogers sweetdreams billnye bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we follow up Episode 82 with Classical Music Advisory, bringing back Robin @Tuphlos Bradford (previously our guest on Episode 36) to share her expertise. We learned a lot about Robin’s dark musical past in the process, including her love for the cello and her secret years as a flutist?! Links Leonard Bernstein/New […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we follow up Episode 82 with Classical Music Advisory, bringing back Robin @Tuphlos Bradford (previously our guest on Episode 36) to share her expertise. We learned a lot about Robin’s dark musical past in the process, including her love for the cello and her secret years as a flutist?! Links Leonard Bernstein/New […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/episode-82-classical-music-favorites/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/episode-82-classical-music-favorites/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:21:30 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7121 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/episode-82-classical-music-favorites/feed/ 1 7121 helgagrace download goodplace symphony jerrylewis trombone timpani bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk about our favorite classical pieces and our recent live symphony experiences.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about our favorite classical pieces and our recent live symphony experiences.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/episode-81-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-ii-and-oscar-thoughts/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/episode-81-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-ii-and-oscar-thoughts/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:44:39 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7077 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/episode-81-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket-ii-and-oscar-thoughts/feed/ 5 7077 shuri surlyspice1220 download halifax ninenine htgawm glow xenadance bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIt's time for March Madness and time for another What to Watch Next TV Bracket! We're also going to tell you what we think about top Oscar categories. Vote in the poll at the bottom of this page to tell us what to watch next!Carolyn & AnnaIt's time for March Madness and time for another What to Watch Next TV Bracket! We're also going to tell you what we think about top Oscar categories. Vote in the poll at the bottom of this page to tell us what to watch next!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/14/episode-80-things-we-just-dont-get-with-anniecardi/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/14/episode-80-things-we-just-dont-get-with-anniecardi/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2018 04:09:46 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7070 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/14/episode-80-things-we-just-dont-get-with-anniecardi/feed/ 0 7070 bananas surlyspice1220 download sorting.gif grass bananas bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no"A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone." ~Jo Godwin ...and a moderately good librarian podcast should aspire to the same! In this episode, we brought in author and podcaster Annie Cardi (@anniecardi) discuss things everyone likes that we don't. Yes, it was covered in Episode 9, but that was back in December 2014, so here's an update!Carolyn & Anna"A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone." ~Jo Godwin ...and a moderately good librarian podcast should aspire to the same! In this episode, we brought in author and podcaster Annie Cardi (@anniecardi) discuss things everyone likes that we don't. Yes, it was covered in Episode 9, but that was back in December 2014, so here's an update!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/01/episode-79-all-about-pens-with-skeskali/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/01/episode-79-all-about-pens-with-skeskali/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:30:50 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7038 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/02/01/episode-79-all-about-pens-with-skeskali/feed/ 1 7038 helgagrace download writing IMG_1396 purple Image uploaded from iOS (2) hybrid pentel bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe brought in writing implement expert Cecily Walker (@skeskali) of the Riverdale Rag podcast to talk about one of our favorite things: pens! Warning: if you are at all inclined to rash internet purchases, Cecily makes buying pens and ink sound very appealing.Carolyn & AnnaWe brought in writing implement expert Cecily Walker (@skeskali) of the Riverdale Rag podcast to talk about one of our favorite things: pens! Warning: if you are at all inclined to rash internet purchases, Cecily makes buying pens and ink sound very appealing.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/episode-78-holiday-romance-films-with-helenstwin/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/episode-78-holiday-romance-films-with-helenstwin/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2018 04:22:37 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=7027 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/episode-78-holiday-romance-films-with-helenstwin/feed/ 0 7027 helgagrace download penavega.gif trolley.gif mistletoe porridge.gif connection.gif miracle.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe brought in holiday romance expert Cory (and her mom) to help us sift through the offerings from the 2017 season. We talked about diversity, Lifetime vs. Hallmark, nude nail polish, royalty, adorable moppets, and more, using our Holiday Romance Movie Checklist as a baseline. See our spreadsheet of the 38 movies the Bellwether Friends team watched this season here.Carolyn & AnnaWe brought in holiday romance expert Cory (and her mom) to help us sift through the offerings from the 2017 season. We talked about diversity, Lifetime vs. Hallmark, nude nail polish, royalty, adorable moppets, and more, using our Holiday Romance Movie Checklist as a baseline. See our spreadsheet of the 38 movies the Bellwether Friends team watched this season here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/episode-77-movie-advisory-2017b-best-of-2017-and-2018-preview/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/episode-77-movie-advisory-2017b-best-of-2017-and-2018-preview/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:42:30 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6996 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/episode-77-movie-advisory-2017b-best-of-2017-and-2018-preview/feed/ 2 6996 helgagrace download battle seatbelt.gif evermoist boyega.gif jughead bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe give our takes on the theatrical releases we watched in the back half of 2017, then talk about our bests of the past year before plunging into what we're looking forward to in the new year! There are some spoilers, but we rarely make much sense. Movie Advisory 2017A was episode 66!Carolyn & AnnaWe give our takes on the theatrical releases we watched in the back half of 2017, then talk about our bests of the past year before plunging into what we're looking forward to in the new year! There are some spoilers, but we rarely make much sense. Movie Advisory 2017A was episode 66!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/episode-76-horror-movies-the-next-chapter/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/episode-76-horror-movies-the-next-chapter/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:29:39 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6982 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/21/episode-76-horror-movies-the-next-chapter/feed/ 0 6982 surlyspice1220 download 500full-the-babadook-screenshot morecowbell tucker-and-dale-1 zland katharine-in-ginger-snaps jlhwhatwaiting tatteredbrightlangur-max-1mb bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we recap the 17 horror movies we've watched since we last checked in, and what we Learned About Ourselves in the process of watching them. Content warning: we couldn't resist spoilers for some of the movies, and there is a brief discussion of sexual assault in The Evil Dead.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we recap the 17 horror movies we've watched since we last checked in, and what we Learned About Ourselves in the process of watching them. Content warning: we couldn't resist spoilers for some of the movies, and there is a brief discussion of sexual assault in The Evil Dead.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/episode-75-book-buzz-fall-2017-2/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/episode-75-book-buzz-fall-2017-2/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:38:32 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6952 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/episode-75-book-buzz-fall-2017-2/feed/ 2 6952 helgagrace download barnhill mailhot 100DaysOfLettering_Cover_r2 searching for the amazons wilson circe forna Image uploaded from iOS (1) bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe visited New York City to hear from a variety of publishers about their upcoming titles, and we're here to share some of our favorites, as well as likely candidates for library collections, against a backdrop of rustling paper! (See episodes 48 and 64 for previous Book Buzz content.)Carolyn & AnnaWe visited New York City to hear from a variety of publishers about their upcoming titles, and we're here to share some of our favorites, as well as likely candidates for library collections, against a backdrop of rustling paper! (See episodes 48 and 64 for previous Book Buzz content.)pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/11/09/episode-74-horror-project-checkup-and-holiday-romance-checklist/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/11/09/episode-74-horror-project-checkup-and-holiday-romance-checklist/#comments Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:57:15 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6859 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/11/09/episode-74-horror-project-checkup-and-holiday-romance-checklist/feed/ 1 6859 helgagrace download jack Holiday Romance Movie Checklist santa princess bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noAll the checking in this episode as we discuss the progress we've made on watching horror movies since Episode 73 and also our plans for watching and unpacking holiday romance movies (see also Episode 56) for a future episode. If you want to follow along with us, we'll be using the hashtag #BFHolidayRomance on Twitter and Facebook and using our Holiday Romance Movie ChecklistCarolyn & AnnaAll the checking in this episode as we discuss the progress we've made on watching horror movies since Episode 73 and also our plans for watching and unpacking holiday romance movies (see also Episode 56) for a future episode. If you want to follow along with us, we'll be using the hashtag #BFHolidayRomance on Twitter and Facebook and using our Holiday Romance Movie Checklistpop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/26/episode-73-horror-film-advisory/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/26/episode-73-horror-film-advisory/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:07:32 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6602 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/26/episode-73-horror-film-advisory/feed/ 0 6602 horror surlyspice1220 download jason CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE, 092309 birds eraserhead babadook izzard exorcist poltergeist nosferatu mitchum bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, Alene tries to find horror films that Anna will consent to watch with her. We discuss our history and preferences regarding horror movies, with a brief foray into horror in other media. See Episode Six for earlier thoughts related to this topic. Links Paste Magazine: The 100 Best Horror Movies of All […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, Alene tries to find horror films that Anna will consent to watch with her. We discuss our history and preferences regarding horror movies, with a brief foray into horror in other media. See Episode Six for earlier thoughts related to this topic. Links Paste Magazine: The 100 Best Horror Movies of All […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/12/episode-72-childrens-tv-with-kidsilkhaze/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/12/episode-72-childrens-tv-with-kidsilkhaze/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:59:01 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6465 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/10/12/episode-72-childrens-tv-with-kidsilkhaze/feed/ 0 6465 peppa helgagrace download sally peppa muppets steven gravity.gif stakes Zecora bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we brought in Jennie Rothschild to give strong opinions on the current state of children’s television and reminisce about a few old favorites. Including a theme song quiz! Bucking tradition, we start with the quiz, which ends at 19:00 if you want to skip ahead. Links Bananas in Pyjamas Saturday Morning Slow […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode, we brought in Jennie Rothschild to give strong opinions on the current state of children’s television and reminisce about a few old favorites. Including a theme song quiz! Bucking tradition, we start with the quiz, which ends at 19:00 if you want to skip ahead. Links Bananas in Pyjamas Saturday Morning Slow […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/episode-71-reality-tv-homework-report/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/episode-71-reality-tv-homework-report/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2017 03:16:20 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6404 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/episode-71-reality-tv-homework-report/feed/ 0 6404 bob surlyspice1220 download gbbo andrea.gif cribs bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss the reality TV shows we watched after our Episode 70 conversation with @bookavore. Sadly, no cookies were made as a result. Links Unreal Season 1 Episodes 1–2 Chopped Season 27 Episode 4 Great British Baking Show Series 5 Episodes 1-4 So You Think You Can Dance Season 14 “Top Six […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss the reality TV shows we watched after our Episode 70 conversation with @bookavore. Sadly, no cookies were made as a result. Links Unreal Season 1 Episodes 1–2 Chopped Season 27 Episode 4 Great British Baking Show Series 5 Episodes 1-4 So You Think You Can Dance Season 14 “Top Six […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/14/episode-70-reality-tv-with-bookavore/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/14/episode-70-reality-tv-with-bookavore/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:43:07 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=6123 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/14/episode-70-reality-tv-with-bookavore/feed/ 2 6123 rachel surlyspice1220 download alexis.gif wahboom spaces tila gunn chef teen.gif unreal lunchtime cole bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we head into largely uncharted waters to discuss reality TV with Stephanie Anderson aka @bookavore. SPOILER ALERT we talk about the Rachel Lindsay season of The Bachelorette! Links American Idol Hoarders Jersey Shore Pretty Wild The Bling Ring (movie, book [London Review of Books review], article) phone message recording (comedy) The Bachelorette Real […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we head into largely uncharted waters to discuss reality TV with Stephanie Anderson aka @bookavore. SPOILER ALERT we talk about the Rachel Lindsay season of The Bachelorette! Links American Idol Hoarders Jersey Shore Pretty Wild The Bling Ring (movie, book [London Review of Books review], article) phone message recording (comedy) The Bachelorette Real […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/episode-69-true-crime-tv-with-kmmaher/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/episode-69-true-crime-tv-with-kmmaher/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:16:07 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5843 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/episode-69-true-crime-tv-with-kmmaher/feed/ 0 5843 helgagrace download siren greed killer dot mariah bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this show we pulled in author (and secret famous librarian) Kelly Maher to talk about her TV true crime experience. Links Kathy Reichs The New Detectives FBI Files Discovery Investigation Discovery American Greed 48 Hours Dateline 20/20 Bill Kurtis Cold Case Files Pat Kiernan The Blotter Presents podcast American Greed Episode 70: The Prisoner […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this show we pulled in author (and secret famous librarian) Kelly Maher to talk about her TV true crime experience. Links Kathy Reichs The New Detectives FBI Files Discovery Investigation Discovery American Greed 48 Hours Dateline 20/20 Bill Kurtis Cold Case Files Pat Kiernan The Blotter Presents podcast American Greed Episode 70: The Prisoner […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/episode-68-sherlockiana-with-aswatki1/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/episode-68-sherlockiana-with-aswatki1/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:18:16 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5852 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/episode-68-sherlockiana-with-aswatki1/feed/ 1 5852 surlyspice1220 download basil.gif brett.gif downey cumberbatch miller liu thomas w_h bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk all things Sherlock Holmes with expert readers’ advisor Ally (also of #girlgang fame), running with our collective lady supremacy ideas wherever possible. Links Sherlock Holmes The Sherlock Holmes Museum Basil Rathbone: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, etc Jeremy Brett: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk all things Sherlock Holmes with expert readers’ advisor Ally (also of #girlgang fame), running with our collective lady supremacy ideas wherever possible. Links Sherlock Holmes The Sherlock Holmes Museum Basil Rathbone: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, etc Jeremy Brett: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/episode-67-musicals-redux-with-rebecca_vnuk-and-amandastretch/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/episode-67-musicals-redux-with-rebecca_vnuk-and-amandastretch/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:31:22 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5657 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/episode-67-musicals-redux-with-rebecca_vnuk-and-amandastretch/feed/ 0 5657 helgagrace download sondheim hamilton company torture ridiculous wiz bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe invited Rebecca (our guest on Episode 49: Musicals) to return, along with Amanda from Episode 54: Song Covers, to talk about Stephen Sondheim and Hamilton, fill in some gaps from our previous conversations, and take another action-packed quiz that tested the depths of their musical theater knowledge. Links Hamilton Bring It On In the […]Carolyn & AnnaWe invited Rebecca (our guest on Episode 49: Musicals) to return, along with Amanda from Episode 54: Song Covers, to talk about Stephen Sondheim and Hamilton, fill in some gaps from our previous conversations, and take another action-packed quiz that tested the depths of their musical theater knowledge. Links Hamilton Bring It On In the […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/episode-66-movie-advisory-2017a/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/episode-66-movie-advisory-2017a/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:07:52 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5556 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/episode-66-movie-advisory-2017a/feed/ 1 5556 helgagrace download baywatch beautyandthebeast 50shades.gif groot.gif getout hidden batman office.gif power sing.gif themiscyra.gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noOur wrap-up of all the first-run movies we saw in the first half of 2017, and what we’re looking forward to for the rest of the year. With special guest Giant Bug. Links Previous Movie Advisory episodes: 35, 53 Baywatch Pamela Anderson David Hasselhoff Beauty and the Beast Fifty Shades Darker Guardians of the Galaxy […]Carolyn & AnnaOur wrap-up of all the first-run movies we saw in the first half of 2017, and what we’re looking forward to for the rest of the year. With special guest Giant Bug. Links Previous Movie Advisory episodes: 35, 53 Baywatch Pamela Anderson David Hasselhoff Beauty and the Beast Fifty Shades Darker Guardians of the Galaxy […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/09/episode-65-fastest-and-furiousest-with-renatasnacks/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/09/episode-65-fastest-and-furiousest-with-renatasnacks/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2017 01:19:57 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5437 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/07/09/episode-65-fastest-and-furiousest-with-renatasnacks/feed/ 1 5437 helgagrace download fast-and-the-furious tejfro han hangal fancy mirren statham.gif celestino chuck hauser berenger gaston bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe got our favorite movie explicator, Renata, on board to discuss the latest entry in the Fast and the Furious franchise: F8 of the Furious (which is what it should have been called). But first we watched all seven previous movies! Hashtag completist. On the way, we learned some very important lessons about ourselves and […]Carolyn & AnnaWe got our favorite movie explicator, Renata, on board to discuss the latest entry in the Fast and the Furious franchise: F8 of the Furious (which is what it should have been called). But first we watched all seven previous movies! Hashtag completist. On the way, we learned some very important lessons about ourselves and […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/bonus-episode-library-school/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/bonus-episode-library-school/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:48:29 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5388 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/bonus-episode-library-school/feed/ 2 5388 helgagrace download librarian bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noHave you ever wondered “what do they do all day when they’re not recording podcasts, those Bellwether Friends? I know I should trust librarians, but why?” We sat down for an interview about collection development (the art of budgeting for, buying,  maintaining, and eventually disposing of books and other materials) with Helene Williams, Senior Lecturer […]Carolyn & AnnaHave you ever wondered “what do they do all day when they’re not recording podcasts, those Bellwether Friends? I know I should trust librarians, but why?” We sat down for an interview about collection development (the art of budgeting for, buying,  maintaining, and eventually disposing of books and other materials) with Helene Williams, Senior Lecturer […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/08/episode-64-bookexpo-2017-book-buzz/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/08/episode-64-bookexpo-2017-book-buzz/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:46:52 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=5090 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/06/08/episode-64-bookexpo-2017-book-buzz/feed/ 3 5090 surlyspice1220 download belle chakraborty fennelly XFilesKids_72dpi pashmina wonderwoman bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we tell you about a ton of the books we learned about at BookExpo last week! Prepare to have your TBR grow completely beyond management. Links: Library Journal Day of Dialog #ljdod17 #BookExpo HarperCollins: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn (January 2018) The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we tell you about a ton of the books we learned about at BookExpo last week! Prepare to have your TBR grow completely beyond management. Links: Library Journal Day of Dialog #ljdod17 #BookExpo HarperCollins: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn (January 2018) The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/episode-63-fashion-forward-with-curiosityjones/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/episode-63-fashion-forward-with-curiosityjones/#respond Sun, 28 May 2017 21:22:02 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4927 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/episode-63-fashion-forward-with-curiosityjones/feed/ 0 4927 helgagrace download twirl azure supergirl clueless madonna bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we talk to author and jewelry designer (and former librarian) Kelly Jones about her books Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer and Murder, Magic, and What We Wore. Also personal styling tips, such as: Dress the beautiful woman that you are Try on everything before you buy it Thrift shop for success […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk to author and jewelry designer (and former librarian) Kelly Jones about her books Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer and Murder, Magic, and What We Wore. Also personal styling tips, such as: Dress the beautiful woman that you are Try on everything before you buy it Thrift shop for success […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/episode-62-inside-chuckstravaganza/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/episode-62-inside-chuckstravaganza/#comments Thu, 11 May 2017 14:20:09 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4847 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/episode-62-inside-chuckstravaganza/feed/ 2 4847 helgagrace download converse twinkle converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-canvas-high-top-sneakers-and-grease-gallery color change converse high top rocky red low top converse converse rubber k-stew pink i love converse bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode we discussed our obsession with Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars (and other Converse shoes, and shoes in general) in conjunction with our month-long project with @melissazd, #chuckstravaganza. We are wearing our Chucks every day in May to celebrate the fact that shoes don’t have to be brown or black! Topics include where to […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode we discussed our obsession with Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars (and other Converse shoes, and shoes in general) in conjunction with our month-long project with @melissazd, #chuckstravaganza. We are wearing our Chucks every day in May to celebrate the fact that shoes don’t have to be brown or black! Topics include where to […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/episode-61-the-daughter-of-time-deep-dive-with-twobossydames/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/episode-61-the-daughter-of-time-deep-dive-with-twobossydames/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:32:26 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4660 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/episode-61-the-daughter-of-time-deep-dive-with-twobossydames/feed/ 1 4660 harrystyles helgagrace download richard iii lioninwinter reign.gif usualsuspects ladyjane rearwindow harryoned extraordinaryunion bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe joined forces with Margaret and Sophie of Two Bossy Dames to take a closer look at the 1951 mystery classic The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. Much cleverness, and many readalikes and watchalikes, ensued. PLUS: A Young Olds discussion of Harry Styles and his debut single. Links The Two Bossy Dames wall clock […]Carolyn & AnnaWe joined forces with Margaret and Sophie of Two Bossy Dames to take a closer look at the 1951 mystery classic The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. Much cleverness, and many readalikes and watchalikes, ensued. PLUS: A Young Olds discussion of Harry Styles and his debut single. Links The Two Bossy Dames wall clock […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/episode-60-crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-one/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/episode-60-crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-one/#respond Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:49:22 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4586 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/episode-60-crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-one/feed/ 0 4586 wheresthebathroom helgagrace download ifiwantedto sogoodatyoga landdownunder nyc Hunted bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe discuss the winner of our What to Watch Next Bracket challenge: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Links “Where’s the Bathroom?” “I Could if I Wanted To” “I’m So Good at Yoga” Glee Musicals with Rebecca (Episode 49) Girl Groups Galore with Margaret (Episode 34) Paste: All 39 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Songs, Ranked Glen Weldon: Updated! The 100% Definitive, […]Carolyn & AnnaWe discuss the winner of our What to Watch Next Bracket challenge: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Links “Where’s the Bathroom?” “I Could if I Wanted To” “I’m So Good at Yoga” Glee Musicals with Rebecca (Episode 49) Girl Groups Galore with Margaret (Episode 34) Paste: All 39 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Songs, Ranked Glen Weldon: Updated! The 100% Definitive, […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/episode-59-clonesplaining-with-renatasnacks/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/episode-59-clonesplaining-with-renatasnacks/#comments Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:49:58 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4473 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/episode-59-clonesplaining-with-renatasnacks/feed/ 1 4473 helgagrace download hair sabre fingerguns bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    Wolverine expert Renata returns to recap the first two (confusingly named) Wolverine movies featuring Hugh Jackman as an appetizer for our spoiler-filled discussion of the new movie Logan. You might not want to watch the movies when we’re through, but you’ll definitely want to watch movies with Renata. Apologies in advance for some […]Carolyn & Anna    Wolverine expert Renata returns to recap the first two (confusingly named) Wolverine movies featuring Hugh Jackman as an appetizer for our spoiler-filled discussion of the new movie Logan. You might not want to watch the movies when we’re through, but you’ll definitely want to watch movies with Renata. Apologies in advance for some […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/episode-58-dragon-talk-with-stephanieburgis/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/episode-58-dragon-talk-with-stephanieburgis/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:20:40 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4267 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/episode-58-dragon-talk-with-stephanieburgis/feed/ 1 4267 surlyspice1220 download smaug 2 toothless The_Hero_and_the_Crown pilkey falkor mushu got wales bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noDragons, dragons, dragons! In this episode, we talk about dragon books, movies, television, games, and more with author Stephanie Burgis, including her book The Dragon With A Chocolate Heart! And a short discussion of . . . Jurassic Park? Links The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (audiobooks narrated […]Carolyn & AnnaDragons, dragons, dragons! In this episode, we talk about dragon books, movies, television, games, and more with author Stephanie Burgis, including her book The Dragon With A Chocolate Heart! And a short discussion of . . . Jurassic Park? Links The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (audiobooks narrated […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/episode-57-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/episode-57-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket/#comments Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:35:31 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=4040 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/episode-57-what-to-watch-next-tv-bracket/feed/ 3 4040 britton helgagrace download victoria crazy-ex-girlfriend the-fall blackish agent-carter bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    Sometimes when you’re having trouble figuring out how to narrow down your choices, you do a bracket. Well, you do that if you’re Anna. Alene likes to ask everyone she knows what they think. In this episode, we do both. Links Slash HTGAWM Wig Scene You Can’t Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson […]Carolyn & Anna    Sometimes when you’re having trouble figuring out how to narrow down your choices, you do a bracket. Well, you do that if you’re Anna. Alene likes to ask everyone she knows what they think. In this episode, we do both. 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Links The Worst Bestsellers: Episode 36–The Mistletoe Promise The Federalist: Here’s The Hallmark Christmas Movie Party Game You’ve Been Waiting For The Fandomentals: Top Ten Weirdly Common Hallmark Christmas Movie Tropes Yahoo! […]Carolyn & Anna    We’ve spent our time over the past few months watching loads of Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies — ALL FOR YOU. Links The Worst Bestsellers: Episode 36–The Mistletoe Promise The Federalist: Here’s The Hallmark Christmas Movie Party Game You’ve Been Waiting For The Fandomentals: Top Ten Weirdly Common Hallmark Christmas Movie Tropes Yahoo! […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/episode-55-tarot-with-marianliberryan/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/episode-55-tarot-with-marianliberryan/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 04:06:18 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=3833 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/episode-55-tarot-with-marianliberryan/feed/ 0 3833 helgagrace download tarot bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  For this episode, we brought in small medium at large Kaite Stover (Twitter, Instagram) to tell us all about tarot. By the end, even skeptic Anna was convinced. Links Tarot (card meanings) Decks Katie’s preferred: Robin Wood Housewives Tarot: Tarot of the Witches (James Bond Tarot): Ghetto Tarot: Gilded Reverie Lenormand: Amanda Palmer Tarot Alice Tarot […]Carolyn & Anna  For this episode, we brought in small medium at large Kaite Stover (Twitter, Instagram) to tell us all about tarot. By the end, even skeptic Anna was convinced. Links Tarot (card meanings) Decks Katie’s preferred: Robin Wood Housewives Tarot: Tarot of the Witches (James Bond Tarot): Ghetto Tarot: Gilded Reverie Lenormand: Amanda Palmer Tarot Alice Tarot […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/episode-54-song-covers-with-amandastretch/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/episode-54-song-covers-with-amandastretch/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:53:22 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=3662 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/episode-54-song-covers-with-amandastretch/feed/ 2 3662 stairwaygif surlyspice1220 download giphy elvis2bjailhouse2brock jeff-buckley-hallelujah tumblr_lnoqdivkrx1qdqqiao1_500 stairwaygif devo-satisfaction bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    In this episode, we talked about cover songs, because Hamilton Mixtape. We brought in @AmandaStretch, a librarian and musicologist, all the way from Japan to lend our conversation gravitas. Also, we made a playlist! Links The Atlantic: The Hamilton Mixtape, a Love Letter to a Love Story The Hollywood Reporter: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases […]Carolyn & Anna    In this episode, we talked about cover songs, because Hamilton Mixtape. We brought in @AmandaStretch, a librarian and musicologist, all the way from Japan to lend our conversation gravitas. Also, we made a playlist! Links The Atlantic: The Hamilton Mixtape, a Love Letter to a Love Story The Hollywood Reporter: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/episode-53-movie-advisory-and-best-of-2016/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/episode-53-movie-advisory-and-best-of-2016/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:36:09 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=3464 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/episode-53-movie-advisory-and-best-of-2016/feed/ 2 3464 moonlight surlyspice1220 download redmayne moana peregrine rogue hair-powders bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  In this episode, we talk about movies we’ve seen since our last movie advisory (episode 35), share our picks for best of 2016, and squeal over what we’re looking forward to in 2017. Links Movie Advisory Love and Friendship Finding Dory From The Washington Post: How Finding Dory and Finding Nemo Deal Beautifully With […]Carolyn & Anna  In this episode, we talk about movies we’ve seen since our last movie advisory (episode 35), share our picks for best of 2016, and squeal over what we’re looking forward to in 2017. Links Movie Advisory Love and Friendship Finding Dory From The Washington Post: How Finding Dory and Finding Nemo Deal Beautifully With […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/episode-52-fandom-nail-polish/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/episode-52-fandom-nail-polish/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:58:25 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=3285 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/episode-52-fandom-nail-polish/feed/ 1 3285 helgagrace download ww jasper giphy tumblr_n14c3grh8u1shfamxo1_500 bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  At the intersection of pop culture and fingernails, it’s fandom nail polish! We brought in polish expert Angie and nail wrap aficionado Renata (of Worst Bestsellers fame) to help Anna make sense of it all. Plus: Nail Polish Advisory! Links Glossary! 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Darling Diva NerdLacquer Dollish Polish (clearance bin) Literary Lacquers Excelsior Jamberry nail wraps […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/episode-51-gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life-with-nerdista/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/episode-51-gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life-with-nerdista/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:08:28 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=3158 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/episode-51-gilmore-girls-a-year-in-the-life-with-nerdista/feed/ 0 3158 coffee surlyspice1220 download hepalien bunheads moana bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  We have a lot of thoughts about the Gilmore Girls! Paula (@Nerdista) joined us to complain lovingly about the most recent episodes. Links Mental Floss: 22 Things You Might Not Know About Gilmore Girls 20 Future Stars Who Appeared On Gilmore Girls Washington Post: Rory Gilmore Is A Monster Autostraddle: ‘Gilmore Girls’ Doubles Down […]Carolyn & Anna  We have a lot of thoughts about the Gilmore Girls! Paula (@Nerdista) joined us to complain lovingly about the most recent episodes. Links Mental Floss: 22 Things You Might Not Know About Gilmore Girls 20 Future Stars Who Appeared On Gilmore Girls Washington Post: Rory Gilmore Is A Monster Autostraddle: ‘Gilmore Girls’ Doubles Down […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/episode-50-comfort-with-carolyn/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/episode-50-comfort-with-carolyn/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:34:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2976 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/episode-50-comfort-with-carolyn/feed/ 0 2976 helgagrace download mulan allanon dateline mckinnon gayalex bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  We made it to fifty episodes! In this very special post-election installment of Bellwether Friends, we talked to founding Friend Carolyn about comforting pop culture (and food) to consume when we’re trying to recharge our batteries. Via Two Bossy Dames,  “A post specifically for white women from a white woman” Code Switch, “A Muslim and […]Carolyn & Anna  We made it to fifty episodes! In this very special post-election installment of Bellwether Friends, we talked to founding Friend Carolyn about comforting pop culture (and food) to consume when we’re trying to recharge our batteries. Via Two Bossy Dames,  “A post specifically for white women from a white woman” Code Switch, “A Muslim and […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/episode-49-musicals-with-rebecca/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/episode-49-musicals-with-rebecca/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:10:51 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2777 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/episode-49-musicals-with-rebecca/feed/ 2 2777 surlyspice1220 download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    In this epic episode, we discussed musicals with musical theater major Rebecca for nearly two hours! There were some differences of opinion (*cough* Sondheim *cough*) but we all parted as friends after a musical quiz! Links International Delight Peppermint Mocha Mary Poppins West Side Story The Sound of Music Camelot My Fair Lady […]Carolyn & Anna    In this epic episode, we discussed musicals with musical theater major Rebecca for nearly two hours! There were some differences of opinion (*cough* Sondheim *cough*) but we all parted as friends after a musical quiz! Links International Delight Peppermint Mocha Mary Poppins West Side Story The Sound of Music Camelot My Fair Lady […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/episode-48-book-buzz-fall-2016/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/episode-48-book-buzz-fall-2016/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:56:57 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2613 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/episode-48-book-buzz-fall-2016/feed/ 3 2613 surlyspice1220 download norse-mythology bedlam-stacks standard-grand abandon-me impossible-fortress beyond-infinity cat-castles no-one-can-pronounce-my-name difficult-women surlyval bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    In this episode, we bring you our picks from the publisher book buzz we attended in October 2016. Fiction! A surprising amount of nonfiction! Plus our usual obsessions. Prepare to be interested in some books! Links: #aaplibrarianbookbuzz Publishers on Twitter (a list) Our publishing colleagues (sign up for their newsletters!): W. W. Norton, Melville House, Hachette, Simon […]Carolyn & Anna    In this episode, we bring you our picks from the publisher book buzz we attended in October 2016. Fiction! A surprising amount of nonfiction! Plus our usual obsessions. Prepare to be interested in some books! Links: #aaplibrarianbookbuzz Publishers on Twitter (a list) Our publishing colleagues (sign up for their newsletters!): W. W. Norton, Melville House, Hachette, Simon […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/episode-47-audiobooks-with-nerdista/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/episode-47-audiobooks-with-nerdista/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2016 15:46:38 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2463 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/episode-47-audiobooks-with-nerdista/feed/ 0 2463 headphones helgagrace download headphones nickoffernan hotties aleneandcary timroth bacon-cheeseburger bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no    We talked with our friend Paula (aka @Nerdista) to talk about a variety of hot topics and burning questions related to audiobooks. Anna had some trouble managing with twice the normal number of Alenes. Links Bangs “And the Audie Goes To…” Library Journal article More from Anna (2010) National Library Service for the […]Carolyn & Anna    We talked with our friend Paula (aka @Nerdista) to talk about a variety of hot topics and burning questions related to audiobooks. Anna had some trouble managing with twice the normal number of Alenes. Links Bangs “And the Audie Goes To…” Library Journal article More from Anna (2010) National Library Service for the […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/episode-46-take-my-wife-with-amydieg/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/episode-46-take-my-wife-with-amydieg/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:21:15 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2385 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/episode-46-take-my-wife-with-amydieg/feed/ 0 2385 surlyspice1220 download takemywife cameron rhea lesliejones bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we discuss Take My Wife (starring Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher) with @amydieg of @jointhegirlgang. The jury is still out as to which of us is butcher. Links: Take My Wife seeso Cameron Esposito Rhea Butcher Food in movies Same Sex Symbol Wham Bam Pow Ricky Carmona Fu Yuanhui Ali Wong Marriage […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we discuss Take My Wife (starring Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher) with @amydieg of @jointhegirlgang. The jury is still out as to which of us is butcher. Links: Take My Wife seeso Cameron Esposito Rhea Butcher Food in movies Same Sex Symbol Wham Bam Pow Ricky Carmona Fu Yuanhui Ali Wong Marriage […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/45-comedy-hour-with-shayera-tangri/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/45-comedy-hour-with-shayera-tangri/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:52:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2206 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/45-comedy-hour-with-shayera-tangri/feed/ 0 2206 laughing helgagrace download lewisblack holtzy jeeves izzard bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noShayera Tangri joined us from the other coast to discuss funny books, movies, television, and other humorous pop culture. Much pun was had by all. BuzzFeed: 21 Puns BuzzFeed: Clever Jokes Punderdome O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships A Chocolate Moose for Dinner by Fred Gwynne Bennet Cerf Silver Woven in my Hair by Shirley Rousseau […]Carolyn & AnnaShayera Tangri joined us from the other coast to discuss funny books, movies, television, and other humorous pop culture. Much pun was had by all. BuzzFeed: 21 Puns BuzzFeed: Clever Jokes Punderdome O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships A Chocolate Moose for Dinner by Fred Gwynne Bennet Cerf Silver Woven in my Hair by Shirley Rousseau […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/episode-44-star-trek-and-bullet-journaling-oh-myyy/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/episode-44-star-trek-and-bullet-journaling-oh-myyy/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:50:43 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2130 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/episode-44-star-trek-and-bullet-journaling-oh-myyy/feed/ 2 2130 star trek beyond idris helgagrace download janeway j7 spock tos bullet journal gene wilder bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode we discuss Star Trek (TV and movie iterations) and the organizational tactic/life-wrangling practice known as the bullet journal. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Links Star Trek Memory Alpha Wiki @picardtips Star Trek Beyond Eddie Izzard on Star Trek Star Trek Discovery (coming in 2017) Eight Space Operas Written by Women Star Trek Official […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode we discuss Star Trek (TV and movie iterations) and the organizational tactic/life-wrangling practice known as the bullet journal. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Links Star Trek Memory Alpha Wiki @picardtips Star Trek Beyond Eddie Izzard on Star Trek Star Trek Discovery (coming in 2017) Eight Space Operas Written by Women Star Trek Official […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/episode-43-olympics-nostalgiafest/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/episode-43-olympics-nostalgiafest/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:39:34 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=2057 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/episode-43-olympics-nostalgiafest/feed/ 0 2057 helgagrace download grasshopper 14031033_10157323410245717_694442465_n bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noJust in time for the Closing Ceremonies, we were joined by Anna’s sister (@semisponge) to discuss Olympics past and present, uniform fashion, rooting hierarchies, and more! Links Katarina Witt Kristi Yamaguchi Beach Volleyball @shotdiva Fiji wins first Olympic gold Singapore wins first Olympic gold Puerto Rico wins first Olympic gold No Olympics GIFs Oksana Chusovitina […]Carolyn & AnnaJust in time for the Closing Ceremonies, we were joined by Anna’s sister (@semisponge) to discuss Olympics past and present, uniform fashion, rooting hierarchies, and more! Links Katarina Witt Kristi Yamaguchi Beach Volleyball @shotdiva Fiji wins first Olympic gold Singapore wins first Olympic gold Puerto Rico wins first Olympic gold No Olympics GIFs Oksana Chusovitina […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/04/episode-42-firefly-deadpool-and-arcade-games-with-amy/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/04/episode-42-firefly-deadpool-and-arcade-games-with-amy/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:00:14 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1957 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/08/04/episode-42-firefly-deadpool-and-arcade-games-with-amy/feed/ 0 1957 helgagrace download giphy deadpool gogos bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we took advantage of a visit from Amy Diegelman (aka @amydieg aka half of #jointhegirlgang aka WTF is America aka Panels contributor) to watch Firefly and Deadpool, plus spend a morning at the local arcade. Firefly fans be warned: Anna doesn’t like it much. She looks forward to hearing from you on […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode, we took advantage of a visit from Amy Diegelman (aka @amydieg aka half of #jointhegirlgang aka WTF is America aka Panels contributor) to watch Firefly and Deadpool, plus spend a morning at the local arcade. Firefly fans be warned: Anna doesn’t like it much. She looks forward to hearing from you on […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/episode-41-we-love-historical-romance/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/episode-41-we-love-historical-romance/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:06:28 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1784 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/episode-41-we-love-historical-romance/feed/ 1 1784 helgagrace download a lady awakened countess conspiracy unclaimed bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we talked with Cory Eckert (aka @helenstwin aka Joint Chief of Storytime Underground) for a discussion on historical romance tropes, types, and favorites. We apologize in advance for sound quality issues that we had during recording. Links Sarah MacLean’s Recommended List of Romance Novels Lace by Shirley Conran Smart Bitches, Trashy Books […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode, we talked with Cory Eckert (aka @helenstwin aka Joint Chief of Storytime Underground) for a discussion on historical romance tropes, types, and favorites. We apologize in advance for sound quality issues that we had during recording. Links Sarah MacLean’s Recommended List of Romance Novels Lace by Shirley Conran Smart Bitches, Trashy Books […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/episode-40-2-classic-movies-and-the-tbr-challenge/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/episode-40-2-classic-movies-and-the-tbr-challenge/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:56:17 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1712 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/episode-40-2-classic-movies-and-the-tbr-challenge/feed/ 0 1712 helgagrace download giphy angelalansbury bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we watched the 1944 classics Arsenic and Old Lace and Gaslight. After a brief digression into the mysterious ways of straight people, we introduced a new segment: The TBR Challenge! Links Arsenic and Old Lace Cary Grant Celeste Holm/Priscilla Lane Boris Karloff Raymond Massey Peter Lorre Edward Everett Horton Proof play/film Gaslight […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode, we watched the 1944 classics Arsenic and Old Lace and Gaslight. After a brief digression into the mysterious ways of straight people, we introduced a new segment: The TBR Challenge! Links Arsenic and Old Lace Cary Grant Celeste Holm/Priscilla Lane Boris Karloff Raymond Massey Peter Lorre Edward Everett Horton Proof play/film Gaslight […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/episode-39-persuasion-deep-dive/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/episode-39-persuasion-deep-dive/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:58:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1587 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/episode-39-persuasion-deep-dive/feed/ 3 1587 helgagrace download persuasion-21 halperting wentworth maddow horns bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this Especially Long Episode, we bring you a discussion of Jane Austen’s best work (come at us), Persuasion, featuring Margaret and Sophie of Two Bossy Dames and Ally of the Girl Gang. 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We promise you might not come out of it feeling more confused about […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode we brought in outside X-Perts Kait and Renata of the podcast Worst Bestellers. There might be some spoilers for the plot of the new movie X-Men: Apocalypse, but it will be hard to find them in our peripatetic conversation about all things X. We promise you might not come out of it feeling more confused about […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/episode-37-phryne-fisher-and-mystery-of-the-girl-gang/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/episode-37-phryne-fisher-and-mystery-of-the-girl-gang/#respond Thu, 26 May 2016 16:00:09 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1386 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/episode-37-phryne-fisher-and-mystery-of-the-girl-gang/feed/ 0 1386 helgagrace download macnphryne flirt apologise bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThis week, we were joined by both members of the #girlgang to discuss a shared passion: the character of Phryne Fisher and all the mysteries she solves, people she helps, and young men she…er, becomes acquainted with. Featuring an in-depth discussion of the season two episode “Blood at the Wheel” and also: Mac. Links Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries […]Carolyn & AnnaThis week, we were joined by both members of the #girlgang to discuss a shared passion: the character of Phryne Fisher and all the mysteries she solves, people she helps, and young men she…er, becomes acquainted with. Featuring an in-depth discussion of the season two episode “Blood at the Wheel” and also: Mac. Links Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/episode-36-fantasy-and-book-covers-with-robin-bradford/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/episode-36-fantasy-and-book-covers-with-robin-bradford/#comments Thu, 12 May 2016 15:57:43 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1319 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/episode-36-fantasy-and-book-covers-with-robin-bradford/feed/ 2 1319 helgagrace swordstone download hobbit All-Covers Castles300-12-641x1024 bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we wax nostalgic about fantasy series of yore with Robin Bradford (aka @Tuphlos). Well, Anna and Robin wax while Alene wonders what she’s gotten herself into. Then we talk about what makes a good book cover and what makes a bad one, with a few examples. 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Links Deadpool Why Deadpool’s Prostitute Love Interest is More Heroic and Subversive than He is The Boss My […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we talk about movies we’ve seen in the last nine months and preview what we’re looking forward to (or not) in the 2016 summer movie season. Plus: Anna has finally boarded the Hamilton train. Links Deadpool Why Deadpool’s Prostitute Love Interest is More Heroic and Subversive than He is The Boss My […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/episode-34-girl-groups-galore-with-mrsfridaynext/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/episode-34-girl-groups-galore-with-mrsfridaynext/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:54:08 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1162 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/episode-34-girl-groups-galore-with-mrsfridaynext/feed/ 1 1162 helgagrace download tumblr_lvx3g8u1ke1qc1vfso1_500 tumblr_mym4eiguyi1relg8bo1_400 shirelles-o wilson-phillips-gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we had Margaret aka @MrsFridayNext back to talk girl groups (both classic and more modern) in a belated companion piece to our boy band episode. This included not one but two quizzes created by Quizmaster Helgagrace. 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Links: Dreamgirls “The Real Dreamgirls: How Girl Groups Changed American […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/episode-33-electric-dreams-and-artificial-intelligence/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/episode-33-electric-dreams-and-artificial-intelligence/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:00:38 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=1032 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/episode-33-electric-dreams-and-artificial-intelligence/feed/ 0 1032 helgagrace download giphy giphy (1) sex robot red-dwarf-holly-derp bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  In this episode, we took a deep dive into the 80s with the movie Electric Dreams (1984), segueing into a broader discussion of artificial intelligence in pop culture with our special guest, Josie (@papertronica)! There was some singing. Links Lenny von Dohlen Virginia Madsen Bud Cort Short Circuit American Dreamer 12:01 2001: A Space Odyssey […]Carolyn & Anna  In this episode, we took a deep dive into the 80s with the movie Electric Dreams (1984), segueing into a broader discussion of artificial intelligence in pop culture with our special guest, Josie (@papertronica)! There was some singing. Links Lenny von Dohlen Virginia Madsen Bud Cort Short Circuit American Dreamer 12:01 2001: A Space Odyssey […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/episode-32-podcast-meta-and-slash-the-game/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/episode-32-podcast-meta-and-slash-the-game/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=954 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/episode-32-podcast-meta-and-slash-the-game/feed/ 0 954 helgagrace download tumblr_inline_mjpt6w3sur1rxoktf tumblr_mikswmd2ec1qlvie8o1_250 tumblr_m1ymsnt3h31qipjaj bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we brought in Podcast Expert (according to Bellwether Friends) Amy to give us some tips, tricks, and recommendations for other podcasts. Yes! There are other podcasts–we were also surprised. Then we played a rousing round of Slash for your entertainment. 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Links Extra Hot Great Valentin & The Widow Call Your Girlfriend Judge John […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/episode-31-to-say-nothing-of-the-dog-and-video-games/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/episode-31-to-say-nothing-of-the-dog-and-video-games/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:27:19 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=852 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/episode-31-to-say-nothing-of-the-dog-and-video-games/feed/ 1 852 helgagrace download tsnod men jvr3n hlea81i crouching tiger bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we are joined by @semisponge (aka Anna’s parents’ other daughter) to discuss To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis. Which is a great book! We also dig in to the topic of video games with Kristina’s expert help. Links Connie Willis Hugo Award Nebula Award Three Men In A Boat by Jerome […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we are joined by @semisponge (aka Anna’s parents’ other daughter) to discuss To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis. Which is a great book! We also dig in to the topic of video games with Kristina’s expert help. Links Connie Willis Hugo Award Nebula Award Three Men In A Boat by Jerome […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/episode-30-epistolary-novels-with-ally-watkins/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/episode-30-epistolary-novels-with-ally-watkins/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:45:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=702 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/episode-30-epistolary-novels-with-ally-watkins/feed/ 1 702 helgagrace download finders-hitting-old-typewriter-keys-animated-gif bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  Dear Listeners, It is a truth universally acknowledged that a librarian in want of a new book will pounce upon any that promise to be epistolary in nature. Join us for a discussion of epistolary novels with #jointhegirlgang‘s Ally. We promise a very charming discussion! Yours in admiration, BF Show notes are here.Carolyn & Anna  Dear Listeners, It is a truth universally acknowledged that a librarian in want of a new book will pounce upon any that promise to be epistolary in nature. Join us for a discussion of epistolary novels with #jointhegirlgang‘s Ally. We promise a very charming discussion! Yours in admiration, BF Show notes are here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/mini-star-wars-the-force-awakens/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/mini-star-wars-the-force-awakens/#respond Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:54:06 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=670 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/mini-star-wars-the-force-awakens/feed/ 0 670 helgagrace download tumblr_o14bqgU0E31usw3bio1_500 tumblr_o1k1lg7wTO1v33710o1_400 howbb8works 411dbcf0-8b0c-0133-0e1a-06167cce4013 bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, Anna and her special guests talk about Star Wars, Legos, Star Wars Legos, and Fun Facts about lightning. Links How bb-8 works: Lego Nexo Knights Neko Atsume #colorourcollections Weather ABC: An Alphabet Book by Blake Hoena SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois […]Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, Anna and her special guests talk about Star Wars, Legos, Star Wars Legos, and Fun Facts about lightning. Links How bb-8 works: Lego Nexo Knights Neko Atsume #colorourcollections Weather ABC: An Alphabet Book by Blake Hoena SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/episode-29-from-foreign-shores/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/episode-29-from-foreign-shores/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=612 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/episode-29-from-foreign-shores/feed/ 1 612 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, Anna and #NumberOneFan @surlyspice talk about pop culture they’ve encountered from countries that don’t use English as their primary language. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, Anna and #NumberOneFan @surlyspice talk about pop culture they’ve encountered from countries that don’t use English as their primary language. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/episode-28-the-x-files-and-fandoms/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/episode-28-the-x-files-and-fandoms/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:58:39 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=558 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/episode-28-the-x-files-and-fandoms/feed/ 1 558 helgagrace download giphy bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, Anna and Non-Librarian Angie discuss their decades-old obsession with The X-Files, plus a few other tidbits, including the many faces of Stony. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, Anna and Non-Librarian Angie discuss their decades-old obsession with The X-Files, plus a few other tidbits, including the many faces of Stony. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/mini-debate-holiday-music/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/mini-debate-holiday-music/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=471 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/mini-debate-holiday-music/feed/ 0 471 helgagrace download berterniesnow bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThe 25 Greatest Christmas Albums of All Time, according to Rolling Stone. The 50 Worst Christmas Albums of All Time, according to BuzzFeed. Note: There is at least one album that is on both lists. Also, Anna knows it’s a BNL/Sarah M cover of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “We Three Kings,” she swears. […]Carolyn & AnnaThe 25 Greatest Christmas Albums of All Time, according to Rolling Stone. The 50 Worst Christmas Albums of All Time, according to BuzzFeed. Note: There is at least one album that is on both lists. Also, Anna knows it’s a BNL/Sarah M cover of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “We Three Kings,” she swears. […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/episode-27-hamilton-and-best-of-2015/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/episode-27-hamilton-and-best-of-2015/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:59:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=464 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/episode-27-hamilton-and-best-of-2015/feed/ 2 464 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noAfter three months away, we are back to discuss Hamilton (one of us is an expert and one is not) and discuss some of our highlights for 2015. And make an important announcement. Thanks to all our fans for your patience and support. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaAfter three months away, we are back to discuss Hamilton (one of us is an expert and one is not) and discuss some of our highlights for 2015. And make an important announcement. Thanks to all our fans for your patience and support. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/hiatus/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/hiatus/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:30:53 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=460 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/hiatus/feed/ 0 460 franticlibrarian th fallon bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna) https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/episode-26-it-and-back-to-school/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/episode-26-it-and-back-to-school/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:00:33 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=413 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/episode-26-it-and-back-to-school/feed/ 1 413 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe are finally ready to discuss Stephen King’s IT! Or are we? Find out in our latest episode, which features an interview with a very special guest. Also: everyone seems to be going back to school, so we discuss our favorite teachers and favorite (and least favorite) schools. Feel free to share yours in the […]Carolyn & AnnaWe are finally ready to discuss Stephen King’s IT! Or are we? Find out in our latest episode, which features an interview with a very special guest. Also: everyone seems to be going back to school, so we discuss our favorite teachers and favorite (and least favorite) schools. Feel free to share yours in the […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/fun-sized-episode-desert-island-ii/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/fun-sized-episode-desert-island-ii/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:00:12 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=396 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/fun-sized-episode-desert-island-ii/feed/ 0 396 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noOn our previous visit to the posh desert island, we chose the books we would want with us. This time, we're talking movies!Carolyn & AnnaOn our previous visit to the posh desert island, we chose the books we would want with us. This time, we're talking movies!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/episode-25-summer-movies-and-pop-culture-from-home/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/episode-25-summer-movies-and-pop-culture-from-home/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=373 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/episode-25-summer-movies-and-pop-culture-from-home/feed/ 1 373 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noTwenty-five episodes! We’re celebrating by bingeing on summer movies and talking about pop culture from our home states: Utah and Arizona. It’s summer! Woooo! Tweet us @bellwetherfrnds with your best celebratory gifs! Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaTwenty-five episodes! We’re celebrating by bingeing on summer movies and talking about pop culture from our home states: Utah and Arizona. It’s summer! Woooo! Tweet us @bellwetherfrnds with your best celebratory gifs! Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/episode-24-magic-mike-and-celebrity-crushes/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/episode-24-magic-mike-and-celebrity-crushes/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:23 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=349 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/episode-24-magic-mike-and-celebrity-crushes/feed/ 0 349 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  In this episode, Anna and Carolyn delve deep into the world of Magic Mike (both Magic Mike XXL and Magic Mike Original Flavor) and revisit the topic of celebrity crushes in exhaustive detail. Show notes here.Carolyn & Anna  In this episode, Anna and Carolyn delve deep into the world of Magic Mike (both Magic Mike XXL and Magic Mike Original Flavor) and revisit the topic of celebrity crushes in exhaustive detail. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/episode-23-inside-out-and-listener-questions/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/episode-23-inside-out-and-listener-questions/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=344 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/episode-23-inside-out-and-listener-questions/feed/ 1 344 franticlibrarian download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noDuring this episode, Anna and Carolyn talk about the latest Pixar release, Inside Out, as well as answering listener questions. Everything you ever wanted to know about us, all wrapped up in one tasty episode. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaDuring this episode, Anna and Carolyn talk about the latest Pixar release, Inside Out, as well as answering listener questions. Everything you ever wanted to know about us, all wrapped up in one tasty episode. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/25/episode-22-y-the-last-man-and-graphic-novels-with-amy-diegelman/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/25/episode-22-y-the-last-man-and-graphic-novels-with-amy-diegelman/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=331 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/25/episode-22-y-the-last-man-and-graphic-novels-with-amy-diegelman/feed/ 2 331 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  For this episode, we had special guest Amy Diegelman (@amydieg) of #girlgang (@jointhegirlgang) and Panels (@heypanels) with us to talk about graphic novels in libraries in general and Y: The Last Man in particular! Show notes here.Carolyn & Anna  For this episode, we had special guest Amy Diegelman (@amydieg) of #girlgang (@jointhegirlgang) and Panels (@heypanels) with us to talk about graphic novels in libraries in general and Y: The Last Man in particular! Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/episode-21-bookexpo-america-and-leverage-plus-fun-home/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/episode-21-bookexpo-america-and-leverage-plus-fun-home/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:00:14 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=324 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/episode-21-bookexpo-america-and-leverage-plus-fun-home/feed/ 2 324 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThis week, Anna reported in on her experience at BEA (aka BookExpo America) and did her worst to booktalk some of the books she learned about in New York City! Then we discussed our first encounter with the show Leverage, and were both very happy about Fun Home–the book and the show. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaThis week, Anna reported in on her experience at BEA (aka BookExpo America) and did her worst to booktalk some of the books she learned about in New York City! Then we discussed our first encounter with the show Leverage, and were both very happy about Fun Home–the book and the show. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/episode-twenty-musical-firsts-and-pitch-perfect-2/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/episode-twenty-musical-firsts-and-pitch-perfect-2/#comments Thu, 28 May 2015 18:44:25 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=321 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/episode-twenty-musical-firsts-and-pitch-perfect-2/feed/ 1 321 franticlibrarian download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThis week, Anna and Carolyn talk about their first music purchases and concerts, and Pitch Perfect 2. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaThis week, Anna and Carolyn talk about their first music purchases and concerts, and Pitch Perfect 2. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/episode-nineteen-tv-advisory/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/episode-nineteen-tv-advisory/#comments Thu, 14 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=314 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/episode-nineteen-tv-advisory/feed/ 1 314 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThis week, we invited each other to watch TV episodes from shows we hadn’t seen before, with shocking results! It’s TV Advisory! Show notes here. As promised, our musical obsession Spotify playlist! Do you have a musical obsession right now? Let us know and we’ll add the song!  Carolyn & AnnaThis week, we invited each other to watch TV episodes from shows we hadn’t seen before, with shocking results! It’s TV Advisory! Show notes here. As promised, our musical obsession Spotify playlist! Do you have a musical obsession right now? Let us know and we’ll add the song!  pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/episode-eighteen-serial-killers-with-loather/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/episode-eighteen-serial-killers-with-loather/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=297 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/episode-eighteen-serial-killers-with-loather/feed/ 2 297 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe had a very special guest this episode: Dolly aka @loather aka one half of the Withdrawn podcasting team (@withdrawntweets) talked with us about serial killers and mysteries in general. And . . . Starbucks? Surprisingly, we did not talk about her star cats. Show notes here.  Carolyn & AnnaWe had a very special guest this episode: Dolly aka @loather aka one half of the Withdrawn podcasting team (@withdrawntweets) talked with us about serial killers and mysteries in general. And . . . Starbucks? Surprisingly, we did not talk about her star cats. Show notes here.  pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/episode-seventeen-kimmy-schmidt-and-outlander/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/episode-seventeen-kimmy-schmidt-and-outlander/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:51:32 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=287 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/episode-seventeen-kimmy-schmidt-and-outlander/feed/ 1 287 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe took a break from our various nostalgia tours to talk about some  current television shows. Each of us had watched the entirety of one show and the other had watched at least a few episodes. Warning: some spoilers and discussion of sexual assault. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaWe took a break from our various nostalgia tours to talk about some  current television shows. Each of us had watched the entirety of one show and the other had watched at least a few episodes. Warning: some spoilers and discussion of sexual assault. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/episode-sixteen-comics-comics-comics/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/episode-sixteen-comics-comics-comics/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=274 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/episode-sixteen-comics-comics-comics/feed/ 1 274 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, Anna took the wheel after reading Amy’s post “Comics Aren’t For Girls.” We tackled comic strips, webcomics, comic books, and graphic novels in our usual rambling and spontaneous fashion. Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, Anna took the wheel after reading Amy’s post “Comics Aren’t For Girls.” We tackled comic strips, webcomics, comic books, and graphic novels in our usual rambling and spontaneous fashion. Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/episode-fifteen-boy-band-extravaganza/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/episode-fifteen-boy-band-extravaganza/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=261 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/episode-fifteen-boy-band-extravaganza/feed/ 2 261 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor this episode, we took a much closer look at a subject that we’ve touched on a few times before: the animal known as the “Boy Band.” DISCLAIMER: We know that there’s no British boy band named “Take Five,” we really do. Let’s blame Robbie Williams or something. We also took a look at what […]Carolyn & AnnaFor this episode, we took a much closer look at a subject that we’ve touched on a few times before: the animal known as the “Boy Band.” DISCLAIMER: We know that there’s no British boy band named “Take Five,” we really do. Let’s blame Robbie Williams or something. We also took a look at what […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/bonus-live-episode-segment-how-female-are-you/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/bonus-live-episode-segment-how-female-are-you/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=253 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/bonus-live-episode-segment-how-female-are-you/feed/ 0 253 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noBefore we taped our LIVE show, we had our studio audience (some of which came in the middle of the process) take a quiz from the book Feminine Lost: Why Most Women are Male by Jennifer Granger. The quiz is entitled “So Just How Feminine or Masculine Are You?” Thanks to our friends on the […]Carolyn & AnnaBefore we taped our LIVE show, we had our studio audience (some of which came in the middle of the process) take a quiz from the book Feminine Lost: Why Most Women are Male by Jennifer Granger. The quiz is entitled “So Just How Feminine or Masculine Are You?” Thanks to our friends on the […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/episode-fourteen-classics-and-diverse-books/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/episode-fourteen-classics-and-diverse-books/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:00:50 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=236 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/episode-fourteen-classics-and-diverse-books/feed/ 1 236 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe are back from our LIVE show and answering a few more listener-submitted questions. Ally wanted us to talk about “classics” and Katie wanted to know what to give her white male children to diversify their reading experiences. Carolyn says a classic book is something she won’t want to read again, but a classic movie […]Carolyn & AnnaWe are back from our LIVE show and answering a few more listener-submitted questions. Ally wanted us to talk about “classics” and Katie wanted to know what to give her white male children to diversify their reading experiences. Carolyn says a classic book is something she won’t want to read again, but a classic movie […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/episode-13-live-show-starring-mrsfridaynext/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/episode-13-live-show-starring-mrsfridaynext/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=220 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/episode-13-live-show-starring-mrsfridaynext/feed/ 1 220 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor lucky episode thirteen, we took advantage of actually being in the same time and place to have our very first LIVE show! Our special guest was Margaret Willison, aka @MrsFridayNext of Two Bossy Dames and Pop Culture Happy Hour fame. Between breaks in mutual admiration, we also answered some audience questions.   Show notes here.Carolyn & AnnaFor lucky episode thirteen, we took advantage of actually being in the same time and place to have our very first LIVE show! Our special guest was Margaret Willison, aka @MrsFridayNext of Two Bossy Dames and Pop Culture Happy Hour fame. Between breaks in mutual admiration, we also answered some audience questions.   Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/episode-twelve-binge-watching-and-sport-ball-game-outfits/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/episode-twelve-binge-watching-and-sport-ball-game-outfits/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=210 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/episode-twelve-binge-watching-and-sport-ball-game-outfits/feed/ 1 210 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we tackle two listener questions. First, we are pretty miserable at recommending good binge-watching practices. Then, we tackle (hee) the question of sports, zeroing in on the uniforms with laser-like precision. Thanks for the questions, @sophiebiblio and @surlyspice!Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we tackle two listener questions. First, we are pretty miserable at recommending good binge-watching practices. Then, we tackle (hee) the question of sports, zeroing in on the uniforms with laser-like precision. Thanks for the questions, @sophiebiblio and @surlyspice!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/episode-11-new-years-resolutions-guilty-pleasures-and-queer-tv-with-ladies/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/episode-11-new-years-resolutions-guilty-pleasures-and-queer-tv-with-ladies/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=190 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/episode-11-new-years-resolutions-guilty-pleasures-and-queer-tv-with-ladies/feed/ 1 190 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noShow notes here.Carolyn & AnnaShow notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/fun-sized-episode-crossword-hijinks/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/fun-sized-episode-crossword-hijinks/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:00:25 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=186 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/fun-sized-episode-crossword-hijinks/feed/ 0 186 franticlibrarian download IMG_5078 bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noAnna convinces Carolyn to complete a People Magazine crossword puzzle with her…over the Internet. Happy New Year, listeners! Regular sized episodes of BWF return on January 15.Carolyn & AnnaAnna convinces Carolyn to complete a People Magazine crossword puzzle with her…over the Internet. Happy New Year, listeners! Regular sized episodes of BWF return on January 15.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/episode-ten-best-of-the-year-and-what-were-looking-forward-to/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/episode-ten-best-of-the-year-and-what-were-looking-forward-to/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=178 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/episode-ten-best-of-the-year-and-what-were-looking-forward-to/feed/ 1 178 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  Introducing our best of 2014 lists, which are both arbitrary and silly (as you might have suspected)! New Year’s resolutions? We should go to more concerts. We should keep better track of things.   Show notes here.Carolyn & Anna  Introducing our best of 2014 lists, which are both arbitrary and silly (as you might have suspected)! New Year’s resolutions? We should go to more concerts. We should keep better track of things.   Show notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/episode-9-reluctant-consumption-and-travel-habits/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/episode-9-reluctant-consumption-and-travel-habits/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:51:04 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=171 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/episode-9-reluctant-consumption-and-travel-habits/feed/ 2 171 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noThis episode we catch up on where we are with It so far, Carolyn’s experience watching a third season episode of the Gilmore Girls with zero prior knowledge. Then we tackle @anneheathen‘s question about how you handle recommendations that you don’t really want to follow through on and tackle the question of entertainment while traveling. […]Carolyn & AnnaThis episode we catch up on where we are with It so far, Carolyn’s experience watching a third season episode of the Gilmore Girls with zero prior knowledge. Then we tackle @anneheathen‘s question about how you handle recommendations that you don’t really want to follow through on and tackle the question of entertainment while traveling. […]pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/episode-8-revisiting-and-sequels/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/episode-8-revisiting-and-sequels/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:00:33 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=159 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/episode-8-revisiting-and-sequels/feed/ 0 159 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of re-reading, re-watching, and otherwise revisiting pop culture, which led naturally into the question of sequels--thanks, @younglibrarian!--only a few of which are more popular than the original properties!Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of re-reading, re-watching, and otherwise revisiting pop culture, which led naturally into the question of sequels--thanks, @younglibrarian!--only a few of which are more popular than the original properties!pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/episode-seven-our-childhood-favorites-and-parenting-perspective/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/episode-seven-our-childhood-favorites-and-parenting-perspective/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:00:40 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=142 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/episode-seven-our-childhood-favorites-and-parenting-perspective/feed/ 0 142 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode we field two questions from you (thanks, Cory and Amy!) about the pop culture we loved as kids--and how well it has aged--and how becoming parents has changed our perspective on things. We mention a million things in the show, most linked below.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode we field two questions from you (thanks, Cory and Amy!) about the pop culture we loved as kids--and how well it has aged--and how becoming parents has changed our perspective on things. We mention a million things in the show, most linked below.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/episode-6-scary-halloween-noises/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/episode-6-scary-halloween-noises/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:00:36 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=111 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/episode-6-scary-halloween-noises/feed/ 1 111 helgagrace download bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noFor our sixth episode, we turned to a convenient national obsession: HALLOWEEN! Warning: meandering conversation ahead.Carolyn & AnnaFor our sixth episode, we turned to a convenient national obsession: HALLOWEEN! Warning: meandering conversation ahead.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/fun-sized-episode/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/fun-sized-episode/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=115 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/fun-sized-episode/feed/ 2 115 franticlibrarian bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noWe're popping in this week to talk about our top 3 "desert island" book picks.Carolyn & AnnaWe're popping in this week to talk about our top 3 "desert island" book picks.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/episode-five-fanfic-and-our-otps/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/episode-five-fanfic-and-our-otps/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:22:47 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=99 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/episode-five-fanfic-and-our-otps/feed/ 4 99 franticlibrarian bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn episode five, we explore the question of fanfiction and our experiences with it. We range far and wide into history, Harry Potter, namesquishes, and whether or not it's OK to ship real people.Carolyn & AnnaIn episode five, we explore the question of fanfiction and our experiences with it. We range far and wide into history, Harry Potter, namesquishes, and whether or not it's OK to ship real people.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/episode-4-what-is-pop-culture-and-separating-the-art-from-the-artist/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/episode-4-what-is-pop-culture-and-separating-the-art-from-the-artist/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:00:48 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=93 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/episode-4-what-is-pop-culture-and-separating-the-art-from-the-artist/feed/ 0 93 helgagrace bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn this episode, we backtrack to the question of how we define pop culture, then talk about whether you can still enjoy someone's work once you find out something unsavory about them. And we still don't think opera is (current) pop culture.Carolyn & AnnaIn this episode, we backtrack to the question of how we define pop culture, then talk about whether you can still enjoy someone's work once you find out something unsavory about them. And we still don't think opera is (current) pop culture.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/episode-3-flashdance-and-the-lego-problem/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/episode-3-flashdance-and-the-lego-problem/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:00:50 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=74 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/episode-3-flashdance-and-the-lego-problem/feed/ 1 74 franticlibrarian bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)no  Episode 3 Show NotesCarolyn & Anna  Episode 3 Show Notespop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/episode-2-show-notes-pop-culture-discovery-and-the-joy-of-quitting/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/episode-2-show-notes-pop-culture-discovery-and-the-joy-of-quitting/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:56:30 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=43 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/episode-2-show-notes-pop-culture-discovery-and-the-joy-of-quitting/feed/ 2 43 helgagrace bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noIn our second episode, we tackle questions of pop culture acquisition and its logical counterpart: disillusion and disenchantment that leads to bitter the end of a pop culture relationship. Or something like that.Carolyn & AnnaIn our second episode, we tackle questions of pop culture acquisition and its logical counterpart: disillusion and disenchantment that leads to bitter the end of a pop culture relationship. Or something like that.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/episode-1-who-we-are-and-what-screams-summer-to-you-2/ https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/episode-1-who-we-are-and-what-screams-summer-to-you-2/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:44:17 +0000 http://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/?p=70 https://bellwetherfriends.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/episode-1-who-we-are-and-what-screams-summer-to-you-2/feed/ 1 70 franticlibrarian bellwetherfriendspodcast@gmail.com (Carolyn & Anna)noShow Notes here.Carolyn & AnnaShow Notes here.pop,culture,movies,music,TV,books,librarians,reading,listening,watching