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PODCAST

The Distracted Librarians

Bloomfield Township Public Library

The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!

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All Episodes

26:39

RIP Blockbuster (How Library Services Change)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2026/04/01

The Distracted Librarians discuss how, when it comes to the library, the only constant is change. They chat about material formats, the library as a gathering space, technology, vendors, and more.Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org. Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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30:11

A File Cabinet in the Back of My Brain (Read Alikes)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2026/03/15

Looking for a book that's similar to your favorite? That's a Read Alike! Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss what people may be looking for in a read alike, how they make suggestions, and even offer suggestions for read alikes to popular books!Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

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29:44

Fae Politics, Man (Distracted Librarians Book Club -...

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2026/03/01

The Distracted Librarians started a book club!! Every three months, the DL crew will select a book, and come together to talk out their opinions and hot takes with all of you. Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda to discuss Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher. It's a twist on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, following a human (?) woman with a gift to bestow, meddling fairies, and the risks that come with the relentless pursuit of a story.Note: This episode will contain spoilers from Thornhedge by T

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35:58

Absolute Library Brain (Choosing Books for Different...

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2026/02/15

Is this a book to distract you? A book to make you think? A book that would be good for book club? How could you possibly know the difference?! Join Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda as they dive into how they find good books to read and recommend - and how they might determine if a book would be a good fit for themselves, a patron, or a library program.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join

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29:42

Busted! (Library Misconceptions)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2026/02/01

Think you know what it takes to be a librarian? Some truths about the profession may still surprise you. Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss their library careers and history, going through a list of common misconceptions about libraries and librarians to find the kernels of truth mixed with some incorrect or outdated assumptions.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the

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27:27

Don't Be Mother Gothel (Disney Villains)

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2026/01/15

What's the best part of a Disney movie? According to Nicole, Drew, and Killian, it might just be the bad guys! But why do we love them? What makes them SO compelling? And do Disney movies even have real villains anymore? The Distracted Librarians are asking (and answering) the tough questions!Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed

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25:33

Oh My God, The Treachery! (Looking Forward to 2026)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2026/01/01

Why is one of our podcasters looking forward to being sad in 2026?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss some of the books, movies, and other media coming out in 2026 that we're most excited about, as well as some of the reading challenges and goals we've heard about and might be participating in.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us

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47:19

Margaritas and Mozzarella Sticks (Best Books and...

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2025/12/15

Time flies when you're reading, watching, playing, and listening to good media! The Distracted Librarians are back with their favorites 2025 releases - from books to video games and everything in between. But wait - there's more! In addition to favorites from Nicole, Drew, and Killian, this episode features more of the Library staff's Best of 2025 picks.Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this

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27:59

I Would Not Sacrifice My Bacon (A Book's Journey...

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2025/12/01

For the people who just don't know what to do with that last strip of bacon, may we suggest NOT using it as a bookmark?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the journey of a book as it gets added to the library's collection and enjoyed by patrons, as well as some of the weirdest things that sometimes get found in a returned book. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the

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32:36

The Whole Oz Thing (Wicked)

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2025/11/15

Good news! Just in time for the sequel, it's time to talk all things Ozmopolitan and green! Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the rise of Wicked, from the popular book to the award-winning musical and into the star-studded film, as they look to discover who really mourns the wicked.Correction: In the episode, Killian mentions Wicked: Part 1 having a PG-13 rating. The film is rated PG. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon

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24:40

The Pizza with the Cheese Pull (Food in Media)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/11/01

Honestly, who hasn't wished they could jump into a book just to try the food the author describes so well? Just in time for the holidays, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss the fictional delicacies they would love to eat, either treats described in books or meals shown on screen.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their

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29:20

Collecting Streaming Services Like Pokemon (Streaming...

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/10/15

Need a break from chasing your favorite TV and movie content across eight different services? Join Nicole, Killian and Drew on this episode of Distracted Librarians as they chat about streaming services, the pros and cons, what's out there that you might want to know about and much more! The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV

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27:33

They Were Very Much Splashing the Fake Blood (Fall...

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2025/10/01

Air? Chilling. Leaves? Changing. Pumpkin spice? Everywhere. What else has your bones screaming that fall has arrived? On this episode, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss their favorite fall traditions, both in their lives and in their must-watch media, and some of their favorite ways to celebrate the season.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us

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29:12

They've Got Their Tenterhooks in You (Book Covers &...

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2025/09/15

We've all heard the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" - but does anyone actually abide by it? On this episode, Nicole, Drew, and Killian discuss different styles of cover art, book decoration, and design, how these affect whether or not a reader will pick up a book, and if they are influenced by book covers in their own reading.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation

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33:13

I Need It In Front Of My Eyes (Books We Wish Were TV...

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/09/01

Words can paint amazing pictures, but sometimes you really need to see the story come to life on a screen. In this episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda put their cinematographer hats on and discuss which books would lend themselves well to being made into a movie or a TV show. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for

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23:58

This Was Meant to be Read Aloud (In Defense of...

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2025/08/15

Is listening to audiobooks really reading? Does it count? Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss these questions and more on this episode of The Distracted Librarians. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for

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20:54

Like It Dropped Out Of The Sky (Right Book at the...

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/08/01

Sometimes the universe provides a perspective change right when you needed it. On this episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss books and media that we discovered at the right time in our lives, and the ways they helped us.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing

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22:05

Are These Real People? (Authors Who Write for...

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/07/15

Some authors really can do it all! On this episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda discuss authors who not only write for one age group, but two (or more)! From personal favorites to widely known names, the Distracted Librarians consider what it takes to successfully write across age ranges and who gets to decide what age the book is for anyways.The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the

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23:38

How Do You Want To Feel? (Reader's Advisory)

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/07/01

In the market for a new read? Good, that's what librarians are here for! On this new episode, Nicole, Amanda, Drew, and Killian discuss the art of the reference interview, some of our favorite and most challenging questions to be asked about book recommendations on desk, and helpful websites and resources for anything to use in finding your next great read. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to

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29:20

I Still Refuse to Watch Bambi (Things that Make us...

The Distracted Librarians ·

2025/06/15

Ready to grab some tissues? On this new episode, Nicole, Amanda, Drew, and Killian discuss books and media that make us sad, but in a good way. Whether it is so happy that it makes you feel emotional or just the saddest of the sad, this is your spot to learn more abut this phenomenon. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV

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