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The Free Bin

Toledo Public Library

We have a book on that! Join the staff of the Toledo (Oregon) Public Library as they dive deep into history, language, collections, and the cultural texts and artifacts at the heart of it all. The Free Bin is a production of the Toledo Public Library, which is part of the Lincoln County Library District and the City of Toledo, Oregon. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entity they

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25:51

They Were Often on a Log

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2023/11/17

Deb and Harrison talk about Robin Hood ballads, from the traditional to Bryan Adams. Along the way, they encounter talking animals, a fraudulent decapitation, the Red Scare, Tex Cobb, and more! "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) directed by Michael Curtiz "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams "The English and Scottish Popular Ballads" (5 volumes) by Francis James Child "A Gest of Robyn Hode" "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" by Howard Pyle "Raising Arizona" (1987) directed by

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18:56

Review and Discuss: "Tress of the Emerald Sea"

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2023/11/10

Deb gives her review of Brandon Sanderson's wonderful stand-alone novel "Tress of the Emerald Sea," and Harrison shares a bit about the renowned author. In this episode: "EUOlogy: Goodbye, Mr. Jordan" by Brandon Sanderson "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson "Tress of the Emerald Sea" by Brandon Sanderson

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13:44

Rhoticity Chicken

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2023/11/03

Denyse and Harrison have a "gdreat" time discussing the "Crispy R." Sources: "The 'Crispy R' and Why R is the Weirdest Letter" by Dan Nosowitz (from Atlas Obscura) Linguist Tara McAllister demonstrates the bunched and retroflex R (from Atlas Obscura)

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40:21

Werewolfery

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2023/10/28

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. In this Halloween episode, Harrison and Deb discuss the history and meaning of werewolves. In this episode: Coir Anmann "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann Wolf Blood (1925) The Wolf Man (1941)

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10:54

Yuki-Onna

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2023/10/21

Harrison reads "Yuki-Onna," from Lafcadio Hearn's 1904 collection "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things." Mentioned in this episode: "The Book of Yokai" by Michael Dylan Foster, illustrated by Shinonome Kijin

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07:42

The Phantom Hag

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2023/10/13

Harrison reads "The Phantom Hag," from 1904's "25 Ghost Stories," collected and edited by W. Bob Holland.

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34:31

Doctoberfest

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2023/10/07

Horror-fan Harrison and horror-averse Deb share some documentaries about scary (and not-so-scary) movies to kick off your film studies this October spooky season! Discussed in this episode: "Best Worst Movie" (2009) dir. by Michael Paul Stephenson "Blood & Flesh:The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson" (2019) dir. by David Gregory "Godzilla" (1954) dir. by Ishirō Honda "Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story" (2023) dir. by Gary Smart and Christophter Griffiths "Mail Order

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29:35

The Signal-Man

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2023/09/30

Harrison reads "The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens.

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05:05

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

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2023/09/22

Harrison shares a few Spanish-language recommendations as the Free Bin Squad prepares for a larger episode. In this episode: "Atlas de Imperios" by Miguel del Rey & Carlos Canales "Balas de Plata" by Elmer Mendoza "La Llorona" (2019) dir. by Jayro Bustamante

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07:02

An Autumn Encounter

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2023/09/16

Harrison reads "An Autumn Encounter," from Kenneth Grahame's 1894 collection "Pagan Papers."

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11:41

Is The E Silent?

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2023/09/08

Denyse and Harrison talk briefly about the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Errata and clarifications: When Harrison says the channel under the bridge is 133 feet high, that's the vertical clearance above the waterline, not the depth of the channel. Books mentioned in and related to this episode: "Murder at Yaquina Head" by Ron Lovell "The Old Yaquina Bay Lighthouse: A Brief History" by James M. Howes "One Hundred Years in Lincoln County, Oregon, 1893 to 1993" edited by Ray T. Moe "Tidal Grace: Fishing, Family

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30:18

Do You Have Your Implement?

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2023/09/01

Deb and Harrison share some new and newly-arrived titles! In this episode: "Behold the Monster" by Jillian Lauren "Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen "Onlookers" by Ann Beattie "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray "Silver Nitrate" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia "Skinamarink" directed by Edward Kyle Ball "Up Beaver Creek" by Sue Fagalde Lick "Wolfsong" by TJ Klune "Zero-Sum" by Joyce Carol Oates

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32:49

We've Still Got the Records

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2023/08/25

Content warning: This episode deals with Khmer Rouge war crimes. We don't go into too much graphic detail, but it gets ugly. Be forewarned. Harrison tells Deb and Denyse the story of how an archival classification system helped bring war criminals to justice. Along the way, we explore library metadata, the complexities of the cold war, some (nearly) lost music*, and the Walmart of communism. Discussed in this episode: Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) "Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's

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12:05

When My Ship Comes In

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2023/08/18

Harrison shares his favorite story from Edmund Lester Pearson's 1912 collection, "The Believing Years."

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47:20

Knee-Bolters and Pond Monkeys (with Ted W. Cox)

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2023/08/12

Local historian Ted Cox stops by to discuss Toledo's past, including its important historic connection to the dairy industry. Here is a picture of an item similar to the ones discussed. Do you have local family history, documents, or other information that might help Ted in his ongoing research? Get in touch! You can reach him via the Toledo Public Library, the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society, or the Toledo Oregon Hisory Center. Discussed in this episode: Chinuk Wawa Language Program at

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36:56

The Gentle Brontosaurus

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2023/08/04

Deb, Denyse and Harrison share and discuss some of their favorite songs over a nice, chewy beverage. Denyse finds a spider and Harrison forgets how many people were in the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Songs: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams "Hotel California" by the Eagles "Encased in Amber" by Diplodocus "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck "Individual Thought Patterns" by Death

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01:11:33

"Let's Get Butts in Seats" (with Joel Gaddis)

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2023/07/28

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violence, sexual assault and animal cruelty. "Problematic" is the word of the week! Joel Gaddis of Movie Madness stops by to discuss the wide, weird world of exploitation cinema with Deb and Harrison. The broad "exploitation" umbrella encompasses everything from 1930s "educational" films to spaghetti westerns, martial arts films, truck-driving films and "mockbusters." Join our hosts and their guest as they wander deep into the sociocultural weeds

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34:33

Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Soda (with Ricky...

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2023/07/21

Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of war and violence against children. Local writer and renaissance man Ricky Dyson shares some of his poetry, short fiction and personal stories with Deb and Harrison. Discussions range from war, religion and miracles to dogs, watermelons and industrial dyes.

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01:08:58

Hear Us Watch: Cat-Women of the Moon (1953)

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2023/07/07

We're trying something new this week! Watch along with Deb and Harrison as they experience the 1953 science fiction trashterpiece "Cat-Women of the Moon." This is a must-watch film for those seeking the more obscure early work of actually-good film composer Elmer Bernstein (The Ten Commandments, Cape Fear, Ghostbusters, Animal House, etc.). Come for the cheesy space suits, stay for the big dangly moon spiders! Instructions: Click here to go the movie. Press pause immediately and set the playhead

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50:32

"It All Gallops" (with Marc Maislen)

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2023/07/01

Content warning: This episode contains frank discussion of near-fatal injuries. Deb and Harrison sit down with local author/actor/producer Marc Maislen to discuss his works, his passions, and the accident that changed his life. In this episode: "Shattered: Recovering From a Traumatic Injury" by Marc Maislen "The Tale of Jinny Coreen" by Marc Maislen, illustrated by Sarah Gayle

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