Librarians Assemble!

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Librarians Assemble! is a podcast about libraries and comics. More specifically it's about librarians who are passionate about comics, and how they use that passion in their field.

Josh Stone


    • Oct 1, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Episode 29: Banned Books Week pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2016 53:24


    In part two of our Banned Books Week special, Josh is joined by friend of the show, Jez to discuss a recent challenge to her library's graphic novel collection.

    Episode 28: Banned Books Week pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2016 56:39


    It's been a few weeks, but we're back with a new episode. In part 1 of our Banned Books Week special, Angel and Josh talk about the meaning between the week, as well as take a look at Sandman and Drama.

    Episode 27: Graphic Novel Memoirs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 73:07


    This week Angel and Josh have tons of recommendations for graphic novel memoirs. Also, they talk a bit about SummerSlam.

    Episode 26: Digital vs Print, the Great Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 80:39


    Angel and Josh gather to discuss digital and print comics from a retail and library standpoint, but first they get sidetracked by the new Batman: Killing Joke movie and clowns. Rate, Review, and Subscribe.

    Episode 25: Librarians Assemble: Year One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2016 77:41


    Josh and Angel have returned to celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast (which was technically last month). They discuss their favorite nerd moments from the past year, as well as grocery store reviews, the importance of well-made sandals, and more. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the podcast. This show is truly a team effort!

    Episode 24: Crisis on Infinite Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 67:48


    This week Josh is joined by Nick, one of the hosts of the podcast Comic Flops, to discuss all things DC Rebirth. Nick drops tons of knowledge about the DC Universe, as well as which of the DC Rebirth books he's enjoyed the most so far.

    Episode 23b: Age of Apocalypse Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2016 60:28


    Angel and Josh wrap up their discussion of Age of Apocalypse, thus ending the month long X-Men related episodes.

    Episode 23: This is the Dawning of the Age of Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 72:25


    Did you think Josh would be done talking about the X-Men? Well he's not! This week Josh is joined by cohost eXtraordinaire Angel to discuss the first half of the Age of Apocalypse series.

    Episode 22b: Apocalypse Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 42:21


    Renata and Josh are back to talk even more about the X-Men, specifically X-Men: Apocalypse. This is quickly becoming an X-Men only podcast...there's more on the way.

    Episode 22: Apocalyptic Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2016 115:42


    After a brief break, the show is back in a big way. In this super-sized episode, Josh is joined by Renata to discuss the classic 90s X-Men Animated series. Specifically, the Apocalypse episodes. Oh, and obviously there's a lot of discussion of Gambit. Please take a minute to rate, review, and subscribe.

    Episode 21: No One Can Hear You Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 23:53


    This week Josh is joined by Terry, world-renowned* Aliens franchise expert, for a belated Alien Day celebration. Terry comes stockpiled with recommendations for comics, novels, and video games based on Alien. And remember, in podcasting, no one can hear you scream...because it's pre-recorded.

    Episode 20: National Library Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 63:02


    This week Erin joins the three-timers club as she comes back to discuss the comic strip Unshelved, as well as National Library Week. As an extra bonus, Josh has not one, but TWO, passionate rants. Also, rate, review, and subscribe!

    Episode 19: Wrestling with Batman v Superman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2016 108:32


    In this episode, Josh and Angel celebrate Festivus early and discuss Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Following that they review the first arc of Image Comics' Ringside, and professional wrestling in general.

    Episode 18: The Feminist Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2016 83:27


    Josh and Angel take part in Panels.net's Read Harder Challenge and talk about Feminist comic books. They review Bitch Planet vol. 1 and Batwoman: Elegy, as well as talk about other important feminist comics to pick up.

    Bonus Episode: How Mulder Got His Groove Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 43:22


    In this special bonus episode, Josh is joined by long-time X-Files fan, Amanda. They talk about Season 10, as well as classic episodes and the joy of having Mulder and Scully back on TV in 2016.

    Episode 17: We Want to Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2016 89:22


    Caitlin comes back to discuss season 10 of the X-Files. She and Josh take an in-depth look at each episode and talk about what worked, and what didn't. They also discuss where they'd like the show to go from here.

    Episode 16: If You Build It, They Will Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2016 80:02


    This week Josh is joined by Monty, a Young Adult Librarian from Miami. They discuss library program ideas from creating your own comics to hosting a comic con, and everything in between. They also discuss how library programs help the viability of libraries, Josh's secret love for the movie "Playing God," and Monty's not so secret disdain for "The Force Awakens."

    Episode 15: Zombies, Booze, and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 65:37


    Josh and Angel talk iZombie this week. Along the way they also talk Power Rangers, Josh's awkward encounter with the Green Ranger, drinking, and politics.

    Episode 14: The Truth is Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2016 52:58


    This week Josh is joined by fellow X-Files fan Caitlin to discuss the show and recent run of X-Files comics. Before that, Josh stays up late to give you a quick, spoiler-free review of the first episode of the revival.

    Episode 13: Who's Your Favorite Superhero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2016 78:48


    This week Josh talks to librarians and finds out who their favorite superheroes are, and most importantly, why?

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    Episode 12: What's Good, 2016?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2015 61:17


    In the final episode of 2015, Josh and Angel talk about what books, movies, and TV shows they're looking forward to in 2016. Have a happy New Year!

    Episode 11: Best of 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2015 74:18


    Josh and Angel reflect on 2015 in part 1 of our end of year special.

    Episode 10: The Kids Are All Right featuring Erin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 51:58


    Erin joins Earth's Mightiest Librarians to discuss a plethora of all-ages comics you should be reading. Josh and Erin also discuss becoming a comic book fan, and what it's like ordering comics for a small town library.

    Episode 9: Fantastic Felines with Renata

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2015 50:55


    Renata, from The Worst Bestsellers, joins Earth's Mightiest Librarians to discuss putting collection development up for a vote, as well as some of the coolest cats in comics.

    Episode 8: Library Programming with Andy W.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2015 50:36


    This week Andy, from comicsalternative.com, joins Earth's Mightiest Librarians to discuss library programs featuring graphic novels, as well as reader's advisory with graphic novels.

    Episode 7: Wrath of the Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2015 78:47


    This week we focus a lot on cons, both professional ones and ones you can host at your library. The guest this week is Ivy, from Philadelphia. Ivy discusses her experiences putting on a con, as well as her involvement with The Valkyries. Prior to that Josh and Angel discuss the Comic Con scene in Florida.

    Episode 6: Banned Books Week Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2015 72:25


    Join Christina and Josh in Librarians Tower as they celebrate Banned Books Week with Bone and Drama, two frequently challenged graphic novels. Other topics include classic Looney Tunes, racism, and Morrissey.

    Episode 5: Manga Mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2015 76:07


    In our special Manga Mania episode, Josh is joined by Kelly, Tiffany, and JP as they dispense a wealth of knowledge on all things manga and anime. Whether you're looking for tips to start an anime club at your library, or need manga book recommendations, this is the podcast for you.

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    Episode 4-The Wicked and The Academic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2015 103:47


    In episode 4 Josh and Angel butcher the names of various deities as they discuss volumes 1 and 2 of The Wicked and The Divine. Following that Josh interviews Dr. Don Latham, a professor at FSU's School of Information about comics as teaching tools and exposing new librarians to the world of comics.

    Librarians Assemble! Episode 3, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2015 50:26


    Welcome to the giant-sized third episode of Librarians Assemble! In part 1 Josh is joined by new co-host, Angel Getzinger. This week Josh and Angel discuss two graphic novels every library should own: Alex + Ada and Southern Bastards.

    Librarians Assemble! Episode 3, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2015 52:51


    Welcome to the giant-sized third episode of Librarians Assemble! In part 2 Josh interviews librarian and blogging superstar, Jez. They discuss a lot of great comics-related programming ideas, title recommendations, and Jez lives up to the title of Advice Mom by helping Josh cope with the fact that his daughter is getting older.

    Librarians Assemble! Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2015 54:36


    Welcome to episode 2 of Librarians Assemble! This week Josh talks about the process of ordering comics for a public library with Aramis, a Children's librarian from South Florida. The two of them also geek out over Babymouse and other adorable comic series.

    Librarians Assemble! Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 58:41


    Welcome to the first episode of Librarians Assemble! This week Josh gets a little weepy over the first issue of Invader Zim, then discusses comics in libraries and outreach with Dave, a public librarian from Miami.

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