The More Than Books Podcast

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Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more.... more

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May 22, 2017Ep. 23: eSports
Welcome to Episode 23 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 23: eSports
Description: There is a new initiative on the horizon at Bellevue University, and that’s an eSports team! Jake and Joel delve into what makes a particular game an eSport, as well as a little history of the budding pastime. Also, in this episode, we say goodbye to Jake as he rides off into the proverbial sunset.
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Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper –“Bound Together”- from Bound Together – An Earthbound Remix Project, remixed and performed by David “Dhsu” Hsu
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/esports-explainer-league-of-legends-heroes-of-the-storm-hearthstone-cs-go-dreamhack-050616
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_eSports_leagues_and_tournaments
http://www.bubruins.com/sports/esports/2016-17/releases/20170427mzr7oy
https://www.cstarleague.com/lol
https://nacesports.org/
http://www.renegade-revolution.com/2017/02/17/brief-history-esports-infographic/
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/
http://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/04/06/egames-esports-rio-2016-olympics/
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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April 11, 2017Ep. 22: The Maker Movement
Welcome to Episode 22 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 22: The Maker Movement
Description: Jake and Joel are back again with a shorter episode detailing the “Maker” movement and “Makerspaces.” Jake talks about a recent project surrounding a Raspberry Pi computer and gets on a tangent about video games. The hosts then discuss 3D Printers, Drones, Laser Printers, etc.
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Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Chrono Cross ‘Traversing the Aether’ OC Remix”– from the Chrono Cross OST, remixed by Avarisy
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
http://www.omaha.com/news/tech-firm-donates-robot-arm-like-the-one-used-in/article_14a64cbe-9b1f-5fa9-8b8a-233770fad782.html
https://makersify.com/blogs/makersify-blog/the-history-of-the-raspberry-pi
http://joelgehringer.com/piplanter/#main
https://www.thingiverse.com/
http://makezine.com/category/technology/raspberry-pi/
https://retropie.org.uk/
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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50min
March 03, 2017Ep. 21: Tech Trends for 2017
Welcome to Episode 21 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 21: Tech Trends for 2017
Description: Jake and Joel weigh in this month on the annual Consumer Electronics Showcase for 2017 with a guest! Our practicum student Briauna brings a fresh perspective to our annual analysis of the ridiculous gadgets that were peddled in Las Vegas just last month.
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Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Ready to Go”– from the Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars OST, from the remix album “Super Mario RPG: Window to the Stars,” remixed by Adam “Argle” Kirby
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
https://www.cnet.com/pictures/weird-wacky-gadgets-ces-2017/
http://www.techradar.com/news/10-weird-and-wonderful-gadgets-from-ces-2017
http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/04/technology/ces-2017-weird-tech-unveiled/
http://time.com/4628776/ces-2017-gadgets/
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/the-10-weirdest-gadgets-from-ces-2017.html
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/best-of-ces-2017/
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/best-ces-2017-shows-10-sharpest-designs/
http://www.pcmag.com/news/350860/the-best-of-ces-2017
http://time.com/4626654/ces-2017-best-gadgets/
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54min
January 18, 2017Ep. 20: Chuck Finley Strikes Again! (or: How I learned to stop worrying and love statistics)
Welcome to Episode 20 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 20: Chuck Finley Strikes Again! (or: How I learned to stop worrying and love statistics)
Description: Jake and Joel are back for 2017! On this episode of the More than Books Podcast, the topics of the day are statistics and how important they are to the profession, as well as the dangers of creating false information. Watch out for the dastardly Chuck Finley!
Click the above link to stream or download this month’s podcast!

Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away” from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Rock My Socket”- from Mega Man 3 OST, remixed by Nostalvania
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why-a-fake-patron-named-chuck-finley-checked-out-2361-books-at-this-florida-library-last-year
http://www.heraldnet.com/news/to-save-books-librarians-created-their-own-fictional-reader/
https://qz.com/877961/librarians-in-florida-went-rogue-to-save-2361-books-from-an-algorithm/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-chuck-finley-lake-library-fake-reader-20161227-story.html
https://boingboing.net/2017/01/02/automated-book-culling-softwar.html
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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34min
November 28, 2016Ep. 19: The Disinformation Age – Fake News and Social Media
Welcome to Episode 19 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 19: The Disinformation Age
Description: Joel and Jake are back to discuss the rising problem of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation on social media. Learn how to protect yourself from deceptive practices.
Click the above link to stream or download this month’s podcast!

Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Tag Team”– from Double Dragon 2 OST, remixed by Joel Bird and Paul Michael Molina
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
http://www.vox.com/new-money/2016/11/13/13613826/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-fake-news
http://gizmodo.com/facebooks-fight-against-fake-news-was-undercut-by-fear-1788808204
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2016/11/13/zuckerberg-vows-weed-out-facebook-fake-news/93770512/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/24/facebook-changes-trending-topics-anti-conservative-bias
http://www.snopes.com/2016/01/14/fake-news-sites/
https://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/how-macedonia-became-a-global-hub-for-pro-trump-misinfo?utm_term=.wxwnjdoyw#.fyrrXzaOQ
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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54min
October 24, 2016Ep. 18: Halloween Spooktacular!
Welcome to Episode 18 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 18: Halloween Spooktacular!
Description: In this episode, we celebrate Halloween with the telling of some classic stories from the turn of the century. Scored with music and even a few sound effects, Jake spins a few spooky stories for your amusement. If you enjoy this episode, please let us know if we should do this again on our blog!
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Music Attribution:
Intro – “Of Whips and Strings” from Vampire Variantions Vol 1: A Musical Tribute to Castlevania, arranged and remixed by Super Guitar Bros.
“Through a Glass Darkly” by DOC
“Drums and Bells Above Jatarghat, Varanasi” from Selected Field Recordings by Samuel Corwin
“Incubi-Succubi” from Daina Dieva, Svart1, curated by the Clinical Archives
“Abdul Alhazred” from Dead but Dreaming by Subterrestrial
“Veneficus Mens Mentis – Variations on a Theme of Simon Belmont” from Vampire
Variantions Vol 1: A Musical Tribute to Castlevania, arranged and remixed by
Omigadrive feat. Viking Guitar.
“Footsteps, barefoot on wet tile.wav” by MentalSanityOff
“Heart of Limestone (Limestone Cavern)” from Vampire Variations Vol. 3: A Musical
Tribute to Castlevania, arranged and remixed by Rexy.
Outro – “Selva Oscura (Forest of Evil Spirits)” from Vampire Variations Vol. 3: A Musical
Tribute to Castlevania, Arranged and remixed by Jorito , feat. Tuberz McGee and
Furilas.
Links:
Nyarlathotep by H.P. Lovecraft
Dagon by H.P. Lovecraft
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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43min
September 30, 2016Ep. 17: Banned Books Week 2016
Welcome to Episode 17 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 17: Banned Books Week 2016
Description: In a special episode, Jake and guest host Caitlin come together to discuss three news stories detailing the banning and challenging of books and those that stand up for those materials.
Click the above link to stream or download this month’s podcast!

Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “That’s Not Funny” – from Undertale OST – “It’s Raining Somewhere Else”, remixed and performed by Detective Tuesday and DrumUltimA
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
“Oregon, Shakespeare Festival Boycotts Local Bookstore over Racially ‘offensive’ display”
“Shakespeare Books and Antiques to close, citing declining sales, OSF Boycott”
“The chief censor hunts for the big five: Sex, horror, crime, cruelty and violence”
“Banned for a book”
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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46min
September 07, 2016Ep. 16: Jake Goes to WorldCon!
Welcome to Episode 15 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 16: Jake Goes to WorldCon
Description: Finally, at last, Jake has gone to Worldcon 74, AKA MidAmericon II, and has come back with numerous stories of his adventures. Joel listens in while Jake describes the crazy sights and sounds of a Sci-Fi/Fantasy lover’s dream!
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Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Time’s Seal (12,000 B.C.)” – from Chronology: A Jazz Tribute to Chrono Trigger, remixed by Nostalvania and performed by The OC Jazz Collective
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
https://midamericon2.org/
https://midamericon2.org/home/hugo-awards-and-wsfs/2016-hugo-award-winners/
https://midamericon2.org/home/hugo-awards-and-wsfs/1941-hugo-award-winners/
https://midamericon2.org/home/guests/pat-cadigan/
http://www.ustream.tv/hugo-awards/
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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1h 12min
August 02, 2016Ep. 15: Virtual Reality is Back
Welcome to Episode 15 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 15: Virtual Reality is Back
Description: Joel and Jake have a lighter, less library-focused discussion on the future of virtual reality and all the technology that is currently out on the market. The future is so bright, they have to wear a VR headset!
Click the above link to stream or download this month’s podcast!

Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “Bus!” remixed from “Get on the Bus” – Earthbound OST, remixed by Shadow
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
http://www.wareable.com/headgear/the-best-ar-and-vr-headsets
http://www.brokenjoysticks.net/2016/03/28/harassment-in-vr/
http://fusion.net/story/292792/altspace-vr-women-harassed/
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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1h 1min
June 24, 2016Ep. 14: Imperma-what? – The Coming Digital Apocalypse
Welcome to Episode 14 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!
“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 14: Imperma-what? – The Coming Digital Apocalypse
Description: Joel and Jake have a discussion about the degradation of library materials, the impermanence of digital objects, and what libraries must do in order to preserve what they have (both physically and digitally). Prepare yourself for a heavy library episode!
Click the above link to stream or download this month’s podcast!

Music Attribution:
Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM
Bumper – “La Princesa de Taikun ~ Theme of Lenna~” from The Fabled Warriors Vol. 2: Water (Music inspired by Final Fantasy V), remix by Sixto Sounds
Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR
Links:
https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1683:_Digital_Data
http://blogs.baylor.edu/digitalcollections/2015/02/26/on-the-impermanence-of-a-waco-snow/
http://timesofsandiego.com/tech/2016/01/26/digital-medias-promise-could-be-undermined-by-its-impermanence/
https://prescan.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/a-conservator-ponders-impermanence/
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/raiders-of-the-lost-web/409210/
https://medium.com/@adriennelaf/what-will-yesterdays-news-look-like-tomorrow-7f82290ab8d0#.kuxwaajkt
The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.
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51min

FAQs about The More Than Books Podcast:

How many episodes does The More Than Books Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.