Howe's Things

In honor of Star Trek Day we are covering the animated series Star Trek Scouts with Steve Rudd on This Enterprising Life.

Nic and Ally saddle up to discuss the works of Louis L'Amour

Another Summer Reading Program concludes and we reflect on how we've been staying entertained.

But Have You Tried Jurassic World, with Eric Mikols by Nic Gunning

Eric returns to talk... what else... Jurassic Park!

Unearth a Bookshelf by Nic Gunning

Nic was interviewed by Brian Hildreth, director of the Southern Tier Library System, for a look at his life in libraries.

This week Nic introduces Ally to the world of Nintendo's Yoshi!

We're having a great time chatting about the latest in TV, Movies and more.

Ally and Nic discuss: Marcy DeMansky Project Hail Mary XO Kitty  and more!

Kendra Mikols from the 9021 Here We G0 pod stops by to talk favorite childhood TV shows. Nic and Kendra's 8 year age gap doesn't allow for a lot of crossover.

Nic and Ally get in to Ally's love of all things Victorian. Also, there's some Scooby-Doo talk. Just roll with it.

Longtime student worker Alexa Hill joins Nic for a Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a forgotten book from 1962.

Ally and Nic take a look at the world of Black Widow!

This week author Dylan Newton swings by to help Nic compile a list of summer Rom Coms. Her new book, How Sweet It Is, hits the shelves July 13, 2021! https://www.dylannewton.com/

This week we bring you a special audio drama as part as the 2021 Summer Reading Program: Tales and Tails. Presented by The Valley Theatre and written by Nic Gunning, Aunt Velma's House of Horrors tells a story of a family who inherits a house that may be more trouble than it's worth. Then, stick around for a rebroadcast of last years radio play Dragnet: The Big Small.

No, it's not Christmas, but Beau Hutchings is back for another book club. In this extended episode we take a deep dive into our Pride Month book club pick: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

It's an off week, but we've got a special guest ready to talk about some great comics by Franco and Art Baltazar. We also get in to some Transformers talk as well. Aww Yeah!

This week Nic is joined by the DAHPL's new Youth Librarian Ally Stevick! They talk spins on classic fairytales.

Tess Gerritsen stops by to discuss her early medical thriller Gravity, plus a preview of upcoming books Choose Me (July 2021) and a long awaited return to the Rizzoli and Isles series. For our earlier conversation dive into the All the Books Show Archives: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/author-interview-tess-gerritsen

Sally Jacoby Murphy stops by to discuss the works of Ta-Nehisi Coates including The Water Dancer, Between the World and Me, plus Black Panther.

In a Star Wars Day special Nic and Amanda discuss Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi and the Legends graphic novel Crimson Forever. Plus they talk Mandalorian, Rebels and Fallen Order.

Today Nic is joined by Alex Irvine, a best-selling author whose work spans, novels, comic books, graphic novels, games and animation. And if that isn’t enough, he’s also a Jeopardy Champ! Tune in for our discussion on Astronaut Michael Collins, the history of Baseball and more. https://alex-irvine.com/about/ For the second half of our conversation tune in to our crossover with Previously on X-Men: https://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/alex-irvine-is-a-bamf

In the special From the Stacks episode library staff member and frequent contributor to the All the Books Show and Howe's Things, Malik Acosta, shares his original poetry.

It's Poetry Month and Nic & Malik are learning about Phillis Wheatley. Join them, won't you?

Today Nic is joined by author J.T. Ellison to discuss her latest thriller, Her Dark Lies. https://www.jtellison.com/

This March, for Women's History Month, we'll be focusing on women authors, withPatricia Briggs up first. Children's Librarian Kate Miller drops by to discuss Briggs' Mercy Thompson universe.

In this episode Nic is joined by author Jason Fry to discuss his work in the Star Wars franchise, the Minecraft world as well as his original series The Jupiter Pirates. Find Jason online at jupiterpirates.com, jasoncfry on Twitter, or his website Jason Fry's Dorkery. (https://jasonfry.tumblr.com/)

This week Nic is joined by his old friend Sally Jacoby Murphy, director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport, NY. They talk favorite books, movies and TV from 2020.

In this special From the Stacks episode Nic and Eric recount their favorite graphic novels of 2020 in a special segment from the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break. Next time, Sally Jacoby Murphy sits in to discuss favorite books, movies and shows.

In this episode Nic sits down with Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle to discuss their biggest hits (Red Rubber Ball and Turn Down Day), touring with The Beatles as well as the bands recent reformation. Find the band at TheCyrkle.com or on Facebook or Twitter.

In this special From the Stacks episode Nic previews what's coming up on Howe's Things in 2020. Plus we listen in to Comic Book Coffee Break, the All the Books Show spinoff with our old friend Eric Mikols. (This episode of CBCB originally aired as on 12/13/20 for radiomeanwhile.com)

Today Nic is joined by Melody Carlson, the award-winning author of over 200 books for all ages, across a wide variety of genres. She is the winner of many awards including a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, a RITA Award and a Carol Award for Young Adult Fiction. They take a look at her latest book, The Christmas Swap, and discuss her recent foray into adapting her fiction for television.

In this special From the Stacks episode, Amy Cline sits in for a Page Turners Christmas book club selection. Nic and Amy discuss Robert B. Parker's Silent Night, a posthumous release finished by his literary agent Helen Brann.

Welcome to Howe's Things! This week Beau Hutchings (The Nutcracker Prince) joins Nic for a cozy Christmas book club. Spoiler alert the books are shockingly and accidentally similar. Special Thanks to Ben Layman for the music!

In the final episode of the All the Books Show, Nic and Eric go back to where it all started: A Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a book by Robert Campbell. This time they dig into Plugged Nickel, the first book in the Jake Hatch series. Thanks for your many years of listening. It has meant a lot.

It's the official teaser for Howe's Things, a new podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library

In the penultimate episode of the All the Books show Nic and Eric take a look back and welcome some of their favorite guests.

With the All the Books Show coming to a close with episode 275, now's the perfect time to check out the spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break! CBCB is not a podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library, but is part of the Radio Meanwhile Network and features Nic and Eric doing weekly deep dives into comic book history. Find out more at https://radiomeanwhile.com/video-series/ (This episode was originally recorded on October 18, 2020.)

It's Dinovember and Nic and Eric are joined by Nic's son for a special review of the new series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous! Plus dino facts, Jack Kirby talk and more.

This week we finally buckle in for chatty overview of Steven Spielberg's work.

This week Nic and Eric take a look at some Sexy New Books and decide whether or not they make the cut for the To-Read List.

This week Nic and Eric are joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy, the director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library and the reigning Queen of Halloween, to discuss Stephen King's Christine.

This week Nic and Eric go over the Harvey Awards in book news, plus discuss what they have been reading and watching. The segment this week, "The All the Votes Show" was released as a standalone. Check it out in the feed.! rockthevote.org https://www.harveyawards.com/en-us.html

It's a voting extravaganza! This week Nic is on location at the Allegany County Board of Elections to get the answers to the most common questions about voting in Allegany County. He is joined by Republican Deputy Elections Commissioner Marcy Crawford and Democratic Elections Commissioner Michael McCormick. https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/board-of-elections/ https://www.rockthevote.org/

In an attempt at getting Eric into the Halloween Spirit, Nic pulls up the 2020 Stoker Awards!

This week Eric is off, but his Previously On X-Men co-host Hilary sits in for a special interview with author and illustrator Alitha Martinez. They discuss her long career with Marvel, DC and beyond. Find Hilary here: https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/ Find Alitha Martinez here: https://www.ariotstorm.com/

It's Banned Books Week and Nic & Eric take a look at the years most challenged books. Then in order to bring the mood up they have an impromptu chat about some of the simple joys. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10

It's a Batman Day miracle! Join Nic and and Eric for a special interview with author and screen writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Polly Pocket)! Take a deep dive into her new graphic novel Batman: Overdrive. https://www.sheafontana.com/

Nic and Eric and joined by Kendra Mikols, Twilight super fan and host of 9021 Here We G0, to discuss Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun. Find Kendra here: https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0 Find Stephanie Meyer here: https://stepheniemeyer.com/