The Banderpod

By Bandersnatch Books

A bookish podcast from Bandersnatch Books.

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February 04, 2025 S3:E1 - Mark Forrester & 'Above, Not Up'
Carolyn Clare Givens interviews Mark Forrester (author of Above, Not Up) about how his passion for teaching mathematics turned into a fascinating YA adventure novel incorporating math into a fascinating plot where a fourth-dimensional girl befriends an ordinary high school guy.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Pre-save Kickstarter for I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bandersnatchbooks/illustrated-childrens-poetry-anthology
* Above, Not Up
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/above-not-up
* Hyperbolic Space
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbolic_space
* Pascal’s Triangle
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal's_triangle
* Relient K - “Two Lefts Don’t Make a Right… But Three Do”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Lefts_Don't_Make_a_Right...but_Three_Do
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com & bammerhab.substack.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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32min
August 06, 2024 S2:E8 - Three Readings of Bandersnatch Books
S.D.G. Morgan hosts Matt Mellema reading the first chapter of Red Rex as well as Carolyn Clare Givens reading the first chapter of her middle grade chapter book The King’s Messenger and Rachel S. Donahue reading selected poems from Beyond Chittering Cottage.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Red Rex (releasing September 10)
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/red-rex
* Matthew Mellema’s Site
www.matthewmellema.com
* The King’s Messenger
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/kings-messenger
* Beyond Chittering Cottage
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/beyond-chittering-cottage-poems-of-place
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com & bammerhab.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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July 30, 2024 S2:E7 - Matthew Mellema & 'Red Rex'
A.B. Donahue interviews Matt Mellema (author of Red Rex and host of The Believe to See podcast) about how he plotted out his work and how a lifelong fascination with dinosaurs led to his novel series.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - ENDS July 31
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions
* Red Rex (releasing September 10)
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/red-rex
* Matthew Mellema’s Site
www.matthewmellema.com
* Believe to See podcast
www.anselmsociety.org/believetosee
* Advent Letters
www.matthewmellema.com/adventletters
* Brothers Mellema YouTube Channel
www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIIMaWv-OWYRvXoOZeHyqw
* Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster
www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ
* Miss Marple
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Marple
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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July 23, 2024 S2:E6 - Shawn Smucker, Maile Silva & Nooks Books
Carolyn Clare Givens chats with authors Maile Silva & Shawn Smucker (owners of Nooks bookstore and creators of The Stories Between Us podcast) about what it has been like to take up ownership of a beloved local bookstore in Lancaster, PA.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15–31
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions
* Nooks
nooks.gallery
* Goldberry Books
www.goldberrybooks.com
* Shawn Smucker
www.shawnsmucker.com
* Maile Silva
mailesilva.substack.com
* The Stories Between Us
www.thestoriesbetweenus.com
* Word By Word: A Writing Podcast (with Bryan Allain)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-by-word-a-writing-podcast/id1727018717
* Painterland Sisters Yogurt
www.painterlandsisters.com
* Coffee Board Book - “My Barista ABCs” by Christine Rollings
www.christinerollings.com
* “Shakespeare, The Man Who Pays the Rent” by Judi Dench
www.bookshop.org/p/books/shakespeare-the-man-who-pays-the-rent-judi-dench/19987550?ean=9781250325778
* “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger
www.bookshop.org/p/books/i-cheerfully-refuse-leif-enger/20573160?ean=9780802162939
* “The Hunter” by Tana French
www.bookshop.org/p/books/the-hunter-tana-french/20155404?ean=9780593493434
* “Hope in the Valley” by Mitali Perkins
www.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-in-the-valley-mitali-perkins/18643154?ean=9780374388515
* “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett
www.bookshop.org/p/books/these-precious-days-essays-ann-patchett/18273089?ean=9780063092792
* “The Overstory” by Richard Powers
www.bookshop.org/p/books/the-overstory-richard-powers/17315941?ean=9780393356687
* “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
www.bookshop.org/p/books/remarkably-bright-creatures-shelby-van-pelt/18727240?ean=9780063204157
* “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
www.bookshop.org/p/books/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-klune-tj/9881851?ean=9781250217318
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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36min
July 16, 2024 S2:E5 - J.A. Sommer & 'The Blue Book of Tales'
Rachel Donahue continues her interview with J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his childhood dyslexia served both as an obstacle and an inspiration towards storytelling.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions
* J.A. Sommer’s Author Site
www.jasommer.net
* Zao’s Tales
www.goodreads.com/book/show/61459448-zao-s-tales
* Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O’Dell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/41044096-island-of-the-blue-dolphins
* The No. 1 Car Spotter - Atinuke
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11630978-the-no-1-car-spotter
* The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith
www.goodreads.com/book/show/7061.The_No_1_Ladies_Detective_Agency
* John D. Neiner - Illustrator
www.neinercreative.com
* Storyteller - Edward Myers
www.bookshop.org/p/books/storyteller-edward-myers/10596113
* Strawberry Girl - Lois Lenski
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Girl
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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21min
July 09, 2024 S2:E4 - J.A. Sommer & 'Zao's Tales'
Rachel Donahue interviews J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his missionary work in Ghana adds depth to his narratives. Further, he relates how the importance story has in forming people adds urgency to his storytelling efforts.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions
* J.A. Sommer’s Author Site
www.jasommer.net
* Zao’s Tales (pronounced “Zay-O”)
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/zaos-tales
* The Wingfeather Saga (“The Fork Factory”)
www.wingfeathersaga.com/
* An Anansi Tale
www.recordonline.com/story/lifestyle/2010/04/26/tell-me-story-anansi-pot/51628474007/
* From Dawn to Decadence - Jacques Barzun
www.bookshop.org/p/books/from-dawn-to-decadence-1500-to-the-present-500-years-of-western-cultural-life-jacques-barzun/8869700?ean=9780060928834
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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23min
July 02, 2024 S2:E3 - Rachel S. Donahue & 'Beyond Chittering Cottage'
Annie Beth Donahue interviews Rachel S. Donahue (author of Real Poems for Real Moms & Beyond Chittering Cottage) about how her creativity was strangely unlocked by embracing decluttering, and how margin is essential for any author.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Sally Clarkson - The Ministry of Motherhood
* Sally Clarkson - The Mission of Motherhood
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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32min
June 25, 2024 S2:E2 - Mark T. Collins & 'When Going on a Dragon Hunt'
Carolyn Clare Givens interviews Mark T. Collins (author of When Going on a Dragon Hunt) about books that have inspired adventures for him, and how his family helps him to imagine big adventures for others. Don’t forget to check out the fabulous and fun videos of Mark reading his book, and as a bonus Michael Rosen performing We’re Going on a Bear Hunt!
Mentioned in this episode:
* Mark T. Collins Reading ‘When Going on a Dragon Hunt’!https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7Z_ATTprmA/
* Michael Rosen Performs ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’https://youtu.be/0gyI6ykDwds
* Story Warren - Dragon Creekhttps://storywarren.com/keep-playing/
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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26min
June 18, 2024 S2:E1 - Rebecca J. Gomez & 'Mari in the Margins'
And… WE’RE BACK!
Rachel Donahue interviews Rebecca J. Gomez (author of Mari in the Margins) about the perils of the process and recovering from rejection, along with the underrated joys of the novel in verse genre.
Mentioned in this episode:
* Mari in the Margins
http://www.bandersnatchbooks.com/store/p/mari
* Hansel & Gretel: Ninja Chicks
http://www.rebeccajgomez.com/p/hensel-and-gretel-ninja-chicks-by-corey.html
* Rebecca’s Substack - Snippets and Sketches
gomezwrites.substack.com
* The Habit Podcast - Rebecca J. Gomez & Rachel Donahue
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-gomez-and-rachel-donahue-talk-novels-in-verse/id1466283174?i=1000656887974
Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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24min
March 12, 2024 S1:E7 - The (First) Big Banderpod Q&A
Carolyn Clare Givens, A.B. Donahue and Rachel Donahue answer your questions, and at the very end they reveal the winner of the online vote for the name of the Banderpod Beastie!
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Click to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!
www.bandersnatchbooks.com
Special Thanks to:
Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.com
Evelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpie
S.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - www.sdgmorgan.com
Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.com
Diana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com
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31min

FAQs about The Banderpod:

How many episodes does The Banderpod have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.