The Free Bin

Cindy and Harrison discuss some new and interesting books and movies. Green liquid disappoints. A cowboy wrestles with Bigfoot. Public Works saves the day. Harrison eats a sign.

In this episode:

"Abbott Elementary" (TV series, 2021-)

"Another Name For Red" (book, 2026) by Amber Blaeser-Wardzala

"Capturing Bigfoot" (movie, 2026) directed by Marq Evans

"Devil On My Shoulder" (book, 2026) by Alice Cooper

"Other Worlds Than These" (book, 2026) by Stephen King and Peter Straub

"One Helluva Ride" (book, 2026) by Michael Douglas

"Predator: Badlands" (movie, 2025) directed by Dan Trachtenberg

"The Sixth Faction" (book, 2026) by Veronica Roth

"Swan Song" (book, 2026) by Charles Spencer

Cindy expounds on some accidental monsters of popular fiction, and the philosophical ramifications thereof. The Fly (1986) is compared and contrasted with Marvel's Fly. Hulk gets mad, at least at first. Skynet makes things complicated. Harrison defends Kharis (yet again). Municipal werewolves plan for a night out.

In this episode:

"The Avengers" (franchise) by Marvel Comics

"Batman" (franchise) by DC Comics

"The Fly" (film, 1986) directed by David Cronenberg

"Jurassic Park" (franchise) created by Michael Crichton

"Swamp Thing" (franchise) by DC Comics

The chance rediscovery of a beloved childhood visual style propels Harrison and Cindy into the depths of the Aesthetics Wiki. Pirates flee a collapsing iceberg. The dream of the '90s is alive in Harrison. Cindy defines her look. Kudzu fails to live up to its reputation.

Cindy tells Harrison about the sometimes-secretive practice of ghostwriting, as well as its more visible cousin, franchise-writing. Max Brand's basement continues to publish. James Patterson eats a shelf. Kylo Ren falls in love. A werewolf loses a wig.

In this episode:

Kinsey Millhone "alphabet series" (book series) by Sue Grafton

"Miss Marple" (book series) by Agatha Christie

"The Oregon Files" (book series) by Clive Cussler

"Star Wars" (franchise) by George Lucas, et al.

"Twilight" (franchise) by Stephenie Meyer, et al.

Cindy and Harrison are joined by their longtime library colleague (and first-time podcast co-host) Nancy, to discuss the life and legacy of country music legend Hank Williams (and the hereditary line of Hanks thereafter). Jett Williams gets her due. Hank Jr.'s rowdy friends come over (and a few of them stay the night). Hank III is a liminal creature. IV is besieged by a pretender to the throne.

In this episode:

"Crazy" by Hilary Williams (YouTube)

"Family Tradition" by Hank Williams Jr. (YouTube)

"Gutter Town" by Hank III, live performance uploaded by Superskum (YouTube)

"Hank Williams III | Crate Diggers" from Fuse (YouTube)

"Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams (YouTube)

"I Can't Help It" by Jett Williams from Country Road TV (YouTube)

"JD Wilkes Remembers Touring With Hank Williams III" from Otis Gibbs (YouTube)

"No Problem" by Sam Williams (YouTube)

"Sometimes" by Holly Williams (YouTube)

"Stand Your Ground" by IV and the Strange Band (YouTube)

Harrison reads a short story from Lord Dunsany's 1905 book "The Gods of Pegāna."

In this episode:

"Of The Thing That Is Neither God Nor Beast" by Lord Dunsany

Harrison takes Cindy on a journey through the wild world of musical interpolation! A folk singer lawyers up. Jazz players reference the Looney Tunes while emphasizing the 2 and the 4. Romanian authorities receive news of a crime. Eddie Money feels a hunger. It's a hunger.

In this episode:

"Bayatılar" (song, 1989) by Eldar Mansurov

"Be My Baby" (song, 1963) by The Ronettes

Creative Commons licenses

"Dem Bow" (song, 1990) by Shabba Ranks

"Lambada" (song, 1989) by Kaoma

"Llorando Se Fue" (song, 1981) by Los Kjarkas

"On The Floor" (song, 2011) by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull

"Sampling, Interpolations, Beat Stores and More: An Introduction For Musicians Using Preexisting Music" (government publication) by United States Copyright Office

"Stereo Love" (song, 2009) by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina

"Take Me Home Tonight" (song, 1986) by Eddie Money

Cindy and Harrison mark the recent passing of three beloved cultural icons, and share some favorite memories.

In this episode:

"Clue" (film, 1985) dir. by Jonathan Lynn

"It" (TV miniseries, 1990)

"Muppet Treasure Island" (film, 1996) dir. by Brian Henson

"My Friends Tigger and Pooh" (TV series, 2007-2010)

"The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" (TV series, 1988-1991)

"9 to 5" (film, 1980) dir. by Colin Higgins

"Predator" (film, 1987) dir. by John McTiernan

"Steel Magnolias" (film, 1989) dir. by Herbert Ross

"Transformers" (franchise)

"Vagabond: A Memoir" (book, 2025) by Tim Curry

Cindy and Harrison take time out of a very busy week to chat about what they're currently reading!

In this episode:

"Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire" (book, 2026) by Aaron Mahnke

"Your Fellow Americans" (book, 2026) by Peter Santenello

Harrison introduces Cindy to a pair of early sound films! Eddie Cantor sings, dances, and tells some extremely 1920s jokes. Harrison talks about vacuum tubes (again). A lion rides a skateboard. A man with aggressively-parted hair manipulates a duck.

In this episode:

"A Few Moments With Eddie Cantor" (film, 1923)

"Gus Visser and His Singing Duck" (film, 1925)