The Information Place

Following the scares of October's issue and the excitement of our special guest interview, the Spinner Rack has elected to take a more laid back approach to this month's issue. Skye and Jonathan discuss the new Teen Titans run, the upcoming Absolute Justice storyline, Marvel's Midnight Universe releases, and The Summer Hikaru Died coming to a close. From promising new beginnings to the end of a years-long reading journey, join us for a nice little chat this month!

*Note: Skye misspoke, The Summer Hikaru Died is 51 chapters in total, not 50! 

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Prepare yourself for these frightfully fantastic tales! 

The time has come for winners of the first CCPL Adult Spooky Short Story Contest to be announced! Make sure the doors are locked and check for monsters under the bed before you settle in for this supremely spooky experience.

18-35 Runner-Up: "Hunter's Moon" by Evan Clark (00:01:40)

18-35 Winner: "Vessel" by Greyson Sanders (00:05:58)

36-54 Runner-Up: "The Haunting of Hertzler House" by Paul Sauter (00:27:20)

36-54 Winner: "Fever Dream" by Tiffany Howald, read by Catie Stewart (00:47:08)

55+ Runner-Up: "The Gray and the Green" by David Farrell, read by Katie Miller (00:58:40)

55+ Winner: "The Clock in the Corner" by Kevin Creager (01:15:53)

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

Listeners beware, you're in for a scare! 

Come one, come all! The winners of the 2026 Kids and Teens Spooky Short Story Contest are here to send shivers down your spine. Pull up a chair and listen to these tales of terror written by local young authors.

6-8 Runner-Up: "Jack and the Wishing Well" by Riley, read by Sonya Knisley (00:01:30)

6-8 Winner: "Mummy at the Park" by Mallory (00:06:35)

9-12 Runner-Up: "After School" by Hezekiah (00:09:10)

9-12 Winner: "The Whisper" by Meredith (00:14:05)

Teen Runner-Up: "Taylor's Vacation" by Duncan (00:22:17)

Teen Winner: "The Treehouse" by Ali, read by Paul Sauter (00:31:00)

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

In this extra special issue of The Spinner Rack, Jonathan and Skye interview some fantastic special guests from Project Jericho! Creative director Brenna Myers and comic artist and instructor Jerzy Drozd talk with us about the upcoming art display at the Main Library, Project Jericho's aim to bring art instruction to kids, Jerzy's journey to becoming a teaching artist, and of course, how a love of comic books ties this all together. 

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Get prepared for the Halloween season as hosts Skye and Jonathan spill their guts with special guest Josh and discuss their favorite horror comics, manga, and graphic novels. The Spinner Rack also takes a moment to reflect on personal tastes in horror media, what pulled them in (or sent them running!) as kids, and the fascinating way horror changes over time. Listener beware, this issue likely isn't for the squeamish! If you're not a fan of the spooky-scary parts of the season, but you would still like to hear about upcoming programs at the library, you can skip to 58:11.  

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In anticipation of the 2026 Spooky Short Story contest, fellow horror enthusiasts John and Jerry join Amanda for a chat about all things short and spooky. They talk about some of their favorite short horror stories and authors, discuss what makes good short horror, and share some advice with aspiring Spooky Short Story Contest participants.

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The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

For the special one year anniversary of the Spinner Rack (and Batman Day of course), we are talking all things Gotham. From blind ranking the colorful rogues gallery and Batman's own caped companions, to discussing what the library has in store to celebrate, this episode is packed with the Dark Knight. Plus, we discuss an older, seemingly forgotten run that caught our attention for both its occult themes and wild lore implications, and the newest DC animated film, Batman: Knightfall.

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Skye and Jonathan are back with a special anniversary episode! Yep, it has been one year since the Spinner Rack launched, sort of. A year ago Skye and Jonathan published their first podcast for 2025's Batman Day as a one off, which led to the Spinner Rack. 

This year's episode has some fun blind rankings, and a look at a Batman story that gave Jonathan childhood trauma: Dark Knight, Dark City, and more. So grab your favorite Batman blanket, or fire up your favorite Arkham game, grab a tasty beverage, and relax as we talk about all things Batman!

This month's issue of the Spinner Rack has one singular focus: Spider-man: Brand New Day! If you want to stay spoiler-free make sure to watch the film first before coming back to hear Jonathan and Skye's in depth review. From their feelings on the cast of characters, to delighting in the small details, to discussing why this might be the movie that lures Skye back to the MCU for the first time in over a decade, they're talking about it all. And for the disappointed DC fans, keep an eye out for a special Batman Day episode later this month! 

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Patron Advocate Katie Miller and Reference Associate, and Information Place Podcast extraordinaire, Amanda Bechtel discuss one of the most human of experiences, grief. In this episode, they normalize this experience through exploring examples of grief and discussing different forms of media that depict grief.

Disclaimer: This episode goes over topics pertaining to grief, which includes brief mentions of death, depression, and suicide. You are encouraged to pause or close this episode to care for yourself. If you are having thoughts of suicide, homicide, or self-harm, or are experiencing any sort of mental health crisis, please call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room for help. 

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.