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Take a trip into the history of fashion! Join Joshua and Brittney as they interview Deputy Director Christina, fabric enthusiast!

Things we mentioned:

• Princess Buttercup's Dress Propstore.com link to one of the original dresses that was sold, includes dress details.
• Getting Dressed in the Late 14th - Early 15th Century YouTube video that might give a better visual of the clothes Christina describes.
• Cottonmuseum.com Old depictions of what people thought a cotton plant might look like.
• cochineal dyes | Fashion History Timeline (fitnyc.edu)
• Articles of Interest: Punk The Podcast Brittney mentioned where someone almost strangled themselves with a latex shirt!

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You have to be "mostly dead" to have missed this rom-com fantasy romp of 1987!

Brittney and Joshua dissect the troubling aspects of true love, cheer on Inigo's quest for vengeance, and share some of our favorite lines from the film.

The Princess Bride IMBD Link

Things We Talk About

Quicksaaaand! from RadioLab explains why kids born in the 80s and 90s fear quicksand.
The Bechdel-Wallace Test

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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If you had to have a pair of animal legs for a day, what would you have? Join Joshua and Brittney as they ask their coworkers, and some very small library patrons.

Stuff we mention

• Alpha Gal Radiolab episode about ticks that causes allergies to red meat!
• Arthur The Tick Wiki Fandom Page

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
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Join Brittney and Joshua as they discuss their favorite friendships in books!

Joshua's Picks
Critical Role - Vox Machina: Origins by Matthew Mercer
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Brittney's Picks
Lirael by Garth Nix
Before the Coffee Gets Cold/Tales From the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Stuff We Mention
Critical Role : Website
Satanic Panic New York Times Article
Everything You Need to Know About Tapeworms Medical News Today Article

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
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Brittney and Joshua give a quick update of events that are happening at the library!

Library Events Page

Events we mentioned:

• Ask the Experts: Mental Health Panel: Text 541-239-0897 to see your questions discussed! 
• Game Night
• Community Cooking With the Co-Op: Starring Jamar
• ASL Practice Place
• Spanglish

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Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, Brittney and Joshua explore supernatural detective noir, fantastical coming-of-age story and Brittney's favorite mythical re-imagining! It's time for more graphic novels!

Brittney's Picks
Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert
Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe

Joshua's Picks
Hobtown Mystery Stories: The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin
Abbott by Saladin Ahmed

Stuff we mention
Lore Olympus the complete WEBTOON!
Lore OlymPOD - a podcast about Lore Olympus with Erin and Zooey

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If aliens came down and said "Take me to your leader," who would you take them to? Follow Brittney as she poses the question to the other Coos Bay librarians, and hears some hilarious answers!

Do you have the perfect leader for the aliens to be lead to? Tell us your answer with the contact information below!

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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Myths, legends and lore are more than ancient stories, they provide fertile inspiration to some of our favorite novels! Brittney and Joshua share four of their favorite mythology inspired reads from around the world.

Brittney's Picks:
The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by Axie Oh
Bull by David Elliott

Joshua's Picks:
The Star-touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi
The Golem And The Jinni by Helene Wecker

Things We Talked About:
A clip from Intervention  (S5E18) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2001) where Spike builds a Buffybot.
Grendel by John Gardner (a retelling of the Beowulf tale)
Mythos and Heroes by Stephen Fry (a retelling of classic Greek myths)

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

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Listen to the things that are bringing Joshua and Brittney some geeky joy!

Things We Mentioned:
  

• Megan Gray Art - Art, Artist, Paint (megangrayartistry.com) 
  • There is another Megan Gray artist online, but this is the one we're talking about!
• Megan Gray Octopus Art Etsy Link
• Plein air Merriam Webster Definition
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Website
• Cozy Grove Game Website (currently only available through digital download)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons Website

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
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 Join Brittney, Joshua, Christina, Brett and Mikaela as they introduce their Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition) characters! Meet the crew and get a rundown of what the game is all about!

The Party

Joshua - The DM
Brittney - The Barbarian
Christina - The Rogue
Brett - The Sorcerer
Mikaela - The Monk

If you're looking to start your own group, the Coos Bay Public Library has the Player's Handbook, DMs Guide, Monster Manual and several published adventures!

Things We Discussed

Lasers & Feelings - The simplified tabletop RPG Brett mentioned.
Best Tabletop RPG games of 2022 from DiceBreaker - for those of you looking for fun games outside of Dungeons and Dragons.

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos