Best Mcmillan Memorial Library Podcasts (2024)

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MCMP Episode 34: Vonnegut Short Story 16:43

5M ago16:43

16:43

Greetings, phantasmagoric friends! This is the McMillan Library Podcast. Today, we step into the visionary mind of Kurt Vonnegut with a reading of '2BR02B,' a story that beckons us to ponder the values of life and society.By McMillan Memorial Library

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S2E8 | Live from NBO Litfest, feat. Petina Gappah 43:14

8M ago43:14

43:14

Live from the NBO Litfest, Shiro and Wachuka speak with author Petina Gappah about her work and the importance of history and archive in literature. We also take some questions from you - our listeners.By A Palace For The People

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S2E7 | Stop The Press 20:59

8M ago20:59

20:59

Shiro and Wachuka dive into the McMillan Library’s newspaper archive to look at the history of journalism - and dissent - in Kenya. A love letter to our writers, journalists and truth tellers.By A Palace For The People

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Summer 2023 Mixtape Contest 20:08

11M ago20:08

20:08

McMillan Library held a song contest for local artists over the summer. Listen to the top three tracks on this podcast.FIRST PLACE: “Special Place” — Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor**The song "Special Place" is written by Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor. The music and lyrics are original and recorded at Pete Revelle Studios and McMillan Libra…

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S2E6 | We Need New Names 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

What’s in a name? Wanjiru and Wachuka look at the politics and history of name changing in Kenya. Who gets memorialized and who gets forgotten? And we turn the spotlight onto the McMillan Memorial Library and ask if it is time to find a new name.By A Palace For The People

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S2E5 | Mau Mau & Memory 22:33

1y ago22:33

22:33

When Wanjiru and Wachuka find an old scrapbook full of Mau Mau news articles they ask: What do you remember about the Mau Mau? What were you taught at school? What does the legacy of Mau Mau mean in Kenya 60 years later?By A Palace For The People

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S2E4 | The Death Penalty 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

A disturbing photo is found in the library archive, and Wanjiru and Wachuka speak to experts about the history of capital punishment in Kenya. Note: this episode features discussions on police brutality.By A Palace For The People

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S2E3 | A Good Education 24:50

1+ y ago24:50

24:50

Kenya’s education system is in the midst of change. After finding an old exam book, Wanjiru and Wachuka look back at the genesis of the 844 system to see what its promise was, what it became, and what its replacement will mean for the future of Kenya’s school system.By A Palace For The People

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S2E2 | Italian Prisoners in Kenya 16:12

1+ y ago16:12

16:12

Why did Kenya once host over 60,000 Italian Prisoners of War? Wanjiru and Wachuka look at a slice of Kenyan history during World War II.By A Palace For The People

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S2E1 | Shooting Animals 20:26

1+ y ago20:26

20:26

Wanjiru and Wachuka investigate the history of the library's colonial hunting trophies and the disruption of indigenous conservation during colonialism.By A Palace For The People

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Trailer | Season Two! 1:02

1+ y ago1:02

1:02

Coming soon, a brand new season of A Palace For The People, a podcast about what Kenya’s past tells us about Kenya’s present. Join our hosts, Wanjiru Koinange and Angela Wachuka Thursday, April 20 for the first episode.By A Palace For The People

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Book Publishing with Amy Allworden 1:01:18

2y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Welcome back to the McMillan Podcast! It’s been awhile…but now that the recording studio is set up and we can have people come into the library to talk again, we will be coming out with more episodes.Our guest today is a local author and game developer, Amy Allworden.Amy talks us through some of the process to getting your book published–I have inc…

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Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Five 21:19

3y ago21:19

21:19

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.By McMillan Memorial Library

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Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Four 11:01

3y ago11:01

11:01

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.By McMillan Memorial Library

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Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Three 11:34

3y ago11:34

11:34

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.By McMillan Memorial Library

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Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Two 10:33

3y ago10:33

10:33

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.By McMillan Memorial Library

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Thoroughfares of Thoreau 13:23

3y ago13:23

13:23

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.By McMillan Memorial Library

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Episode 8 | Live Episode 31:18

3+ y ago31:18

31:18

Welcome to the last episode of Season One of A Palace For The People! We are thrilled to have so many of you listen in.In our finale live episode, we answer your questions about Book Bunk, the podcast, the libraries and our plans for these palaces for the people. Tune in and hear our responses to your questions.…

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Episode 7 | Bunk Books 21:29

3+ y ago21:29

21:29

We have a little something different for you in this episode, our second-to-last of the season! Do you like audio fiction and Kenyan literature? You'll love this episode as we have an all star cast perform a snippet of Wanjiru Koinange's debut novel "The Havoc of Choice". Also, get to hear about Book Bunk's aims in the world of publishing.Buy the b…

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Episode 6 | A Palace Full Of Memories 20:20

3+ y ago20:20

20:20

In this episode, we explore a significant element of Kenya's history; the King's African Rifles. Join Wachuka and Wanjiru, on this episode's journey exploring a significant element of Kenya's history's. How is this multi-battalion British colonial regiment connected to the McMillan Memorial Library? Tune in to find out!…

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Episode 5 | A Palace Needs A Roof! 25:24

3+ y ago25:24

25:24

In this episode Wanjiru and Wachuka go deep into the history of architecture and empire. We ask, who designed the McMillan Memorial Library building? And how do we make sure we keep it standing?Wanjiru speaks to Dr. Sarah Longair an expert in the architecture of the British Empire to try and found out more about the design, and we speak to architec…

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Episode 4 | Books! Books! Books! 17:10

3+ y ago17:10

17:10

How to actually build a library. In this episode Wachuka begins by telling us about the process of creating the first ever digital catalogue of McMillan Memorial library. It took 23 people, 8,332 hours and loads of stickers! She also speaks with Dr. Henry Chakava, a publisher with the African Writers Series from Heinneman in the 1970s. Both of them…

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Episode 3 | The People Need Public Space 18:59

3+ y ago18:59

18:59

In this episode we listen to Dr. Wangui Kimari and Dr. Alfred Omenya converse with Wanjiru and Wachuka about the colonial history of Nairobi’s urban planning and how these segregated divisions endure in present-day Nairobi. Nairobi was not made for us. Wanjiru explores how we can change this by highlighting the importance of public space in fosteri…

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Episode 2 | Little Palaces 17:59

3+ y ago17:59

17:59

Wachuka and Wanjiru introduce us to Jacob Ananda, Head Librarian of McMillan Memorial Library and Orpah Agunda, Book Bunk Inventory intern. Both of them share how growing up in Makadara and Kaloleni, the libraries shaped them into who they are today by instilling in them a love for books and inclusive public spaces.…

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Episode 1 | A Palace for The People 29:11

3+ y ago29:11

29:11

A short history of McMillan Memorial Library including Lucy and Northrup McMillan, who it’s named after. Wanjiru and Wachuka walk us through the library as they share the story of Book Bunk’s inception of their dreams for this library.By A Palace For The People

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Trailer | A Palace For The People 0:58

3+ y ago0:58

0:58

Welcome to A Palace for The People, a podcast unearthing pieces of Nairobi’s history that support and feed the restoration process of the McMillan Memorial Library and its branches in Makadara and Kaloleni. Hosted by the Founders of Book Bunk; Angela Wachuka and Wanjiru Koinange, the title of this podcast is inspired by Eric Klinenberg’s book, Pala…

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Imagine Your Story Contest 56:28

4y ago56:28

56:28

Imagine Your Short Story Contest Winners Today on the podcast we read the story contest winners!A sincere thank you to all participants! More contests to come, so stay tuned for our fall short story contest.Theme: Must reference or contain a notable fantasy story, mythological figure, or fairy tale. Or, be an actual fairy tale style story.Guest Jud…

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Quarantiny Story Contest 34:43

4y ago34:43

34:43

Quarantiny Short Story Contest WinnersToday on the podcast we read the story contest winners!A sincere thank you to all participants! We had a record number of stories submitted. More contests to come, so stay tuned.The stories were ranked by four judges and then averaged for a final score. 1st place: “Mistakes Were Made” by Teela Davis2nd place: “…

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How to Prepare for Disaster with Jim Cobb 59:57

4+ y ago59:57

59:57

We continued our Author’s @ McMillan Series with author Jim Cobb talking about his book Countdown to Preparedness.If you want to know what you need and how to prepare for an event that keeps you stuck at home for an extended time, such as storms, power outage, or financial problems, then this podcast is for you! Jim Cobb walks us through actionable…

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Ghost Short Story Contest Winners Read 50:24

4+ y ago50:24

50:24

Today we bring you a special presentation of our Ghost Short Story Contest winners from October. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest; we will be having another short story contest in the spring of 2020, so keep writing!In third place: A.J. Roy, “Tasteful Settings.”In second place: Teela Davis, “Untitled.”In first place: MacKenzie Tastan, …

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Flash Fiction 13:40

5y ago13:40

13:40

Today we bring you a special presentation of short stories read to you by the authors. In July we had a flash fiction contest here at the library. Participants had to stop into the library to use our manual typewriter to write their piece of flash fiction. They got one page of paper, a typewriter, and their brain: that’s it. In third place: Patti W…

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Writing Children's Books with Lisl Detlefsen 30:45

5+ y ago30:45

30:45

Today Teen Librarian Jennie Bahnaman talks with local author Lisl Detlefsen. They talk about Lisl’s children’s book writing, publishing, and more. It’s always great to hear how an author creates and imagines the words and worlds we love so much. Join us at the McMillan Library, May 23rd at 6:30pm, for Lisl Detlefsen's book launch party for her newe…

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Wisc. Rapids Boxing with Dale "The Hurricane" Horn 1:03:21

5+ y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Today we talk to local man Dale Horn who boxed out of the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club. I came to start talking to him as he was doing some research on his old boxing bouts using the library’s microfilm reels of old newspapers. His story intrigued me, so asked him if he would do a podcast when he was finished. In the meantime, the New York Times ra…

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Greg an Jen Seymour 1:06:25

5+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Greg and Jen Seymour gave a presentation for our Author's @ McMillan Series.The Appalachian Trail is the longest continuous hiking-only trail in the United States. Starting in Georgia and ending in Maine, the “AT” traverses 2200 miles through 14 states and takes the average “thru-hiker” six months to complete. Greg and Jen Seymour completed the tra…

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Authors At McMillan Series: Troy Schoultz 42:40

5+ y ago42:40

42:40

Ride down Wisconsin backroads to old men's backyards, roadside taverns, and the apartments of lost loves. Troy Schoultz offers reflection, foresight, and clarity in his relatable and honest verse.This presentation was recorded December 6th, 2018 at the McMillan Memorial Library.You can view the video footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk…

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Making Connections with Misty Urban 41:14

5+ y ago41:14

41:14

Misty Urban from Kellner and now living in Iowa is a short fiction writer that is releasing her next book. Learn more about this 1993 Lincoln High school graduate on Making Connections.You can view the video footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaD4aWbHuOgMore podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts…

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Wood County Drug Task Force Presents Dr. Doug Galuk 46:25

5+ y ago46:25

46:25

McMillan Library is collaborating with Wisconsin Rapids Community Media to bring you audio of presentations and conversations that they have recorded to the podcast. Wood Co. Drug Task Force invited Dr. Doug Galuk to talk about prescription pain medication, pain management and alternatives to opioids recently at the City of Wisconsin Rapids Council…

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Wisconsin Life and Publishing with David Wright and Eleonore Hebal 38:23

5+ y ago38:23

38:23

David Wright and Eleonore Hebal from Blue Bus Publishing join us to talk about their publication Journal From the Heartland. They describe it as:The intention of this publication is to provide a platform for local writers to offer their work to an inquiring public. It is hoped this project will grow and delight the citizens of Wisconsin and beyond.…

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Bluegrass in Wisconsin with Art Stevenson 51:21

6y ago51:21

51:21

Guitarist, harmonicist and lead singer Art Stevenson has been playing bluegrass music in the Midwest for 25 years. We were lucky enough to have him on the MCM Podcast today—he also played a few songs in studio! You don't want to miss this one.http://www.highwatermusic.com/More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts…

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Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There 3:14:16

6y ago3:14:16

3:14:16

00:03:19 — Chapter One: Looking Glass House00:21:00 — Chapter Two: The Garden of Live Flowers00:37:33 — Chapter Three: Looking Glass Insects00:54:22 — Chapter Four: Tweedledum and Tweedledee01:11:20 — Chapter Five: Wool and Water01:32:20 — Chapter Six: Humpty Dumpty01:53:20 — Chapter Seven: The Lion and the Unicorn02:12:28 — Chapter Eight: "It's My…

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McMillan Mixtape Summer 2018 37:46

6y ago37:46

37:46

Well here it is, a mixtape of music created by staff, and South Central Wisconsin community members. Mostly created with the software the library uses in its recording studio, which is Logic Pro X.The recording studio is open during open makerspace hours for you to come work on projects using our iMac with Logic Pro X, Focusrite audio interface, an…

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Cheeseheads, Packers, and Life in Wisconsin with Chester Marcol and John Mitchell 54:38

6y ago54:38

54:38

We have former Green Bay Packer, Chester Marcol, and director of the documentary film Cheeseheads, John Mitchell with us. On Saturday August 11th they both came out for our Celebrate McMillan community event and solar fund-raiser. There’s more information about our solar project and information on how you can help on our website under the Support S…

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Mindfulness, Chinese Herbs, And Slacklining With Brian Brown 30:48

6y ago30:48

30:48

Join Brian Brown and Colin McGinnis to learn about Mindfulness and Slacklining.Slacklining offers a host of benefits including, strengthening stabilizing muscles and increasing working memory capacity.They will be having another workshop at the Jensen Center in Amherst, WI, on August 28, at 6pm. https://lettiejensencenter.org/events-at-the-jensen-c…

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An Interview with The Accidentals 29:01

6y ago29:01

29:01

Today we a re joined by The Accidentals. The Accidentals are an American musical band, formed in Traverse City, Michigan, United States in 2012, by Savannah Buist and Katie Larson, joined by percussionist Michael Dause in 2014.Librarians, Brian and Jennie, interview the band about their beginnings, interests, and more.More podcasts at: mcmillanlibr…

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Bibliognost #3: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie 57:13

6y ago57:13

57:13

A new monthly podcast brought to you by the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast called, Bibliognost: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie.Each month they will talk YA and Adult books both old and new, and sometimes TV series and movies.More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcastBy McMillan Memorial Library

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Intro to Food Preservation with Jackie Carattini 45:47

6y ago45:47

45:47

Today Jackie Carattini from the UW-Ext. talks food preservation, jams, and canning. Did you know that jam recipes are created in labs? Learn all the ins and outs of canning, and then come to one of her monthly presentations at the library!For more podcasts visit: www.mcmillanlibrary.org/PodcastBy McMillan Memorial Library

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Patents, Literacy, and the Best Science Fiction Books Ever Written with Marc Thompson 1:00:33

6y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Marc Thompson joins us to discuss the Central Wisconsin Literacy Council, patents, and his recommended science fiction reading list.For more podcasts visit: http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/PodcastBy McMillan Memorial Library

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Bibliognost #2: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie 55:53

6+ y ago55:53

55:53

A new monthly podcast brought to you by the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast called, Bibliognost: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie.Each month they will talk YA and Adult books both old and new, and sometimes TV series and movies.This episode features: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid by Colin…

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Good Medicine in Bad Places with Bob Barteck 1:14:16

6+ y ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Today we have Fire Department Capt. Robert Barteck on to discuss his deployments with Disaster Medical Assistance Teams to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey and Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Maria.He is presenting at the McMillan Library, Thursday April 12 at 7:00pm in the All-Purpose Room.http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/good-medicine-bad…

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What is the Prost Proxima Book Club? 15:10

6+ y ago15:10

15:10

A quick recap of our new offsite bookclub called Prost Proxima. This is also a nice teaser if you're on the fence about reading Ready Player One. We talk about some of the positive points, and negative. In the next Bibliognost book review podcast, Jennie and Colin will discuss Ready Player One, with spoilers, among other titles.Ready Player One is …

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