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Out on a Tangent

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Join the Youth Services team on a journey through teen literature, fandoms, and more! Sometimes they'll stay on topic, but usually, they'll go out on a tangent.
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Episodes

Episode 31: Oceans of Possibilities - The RMS Titanic

This week, Sam and Jenny discuss the RMS Titanic's sinking and some conspiracies about the ship! Find out more about Summer Reading here: https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2022/06/13/2022-summer-reading-program-oceans-possibilities#

Jul 15, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Episode 29: Reality is MUCH Stranger than Fiction...

This week, Cathy and Sam talk about our upcoming teen kickoff for summer reading, a murder mystery dinner party- by playing our favorite game "What Would you Do?" with True Crime scenarios. What would you do? Let us know in the comments!! If you'd like to register for the Murder Mystery Dinner... https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2022/03/30/teen-kick-murder-mystery-dinner-lock If you'd like more information about Summer Reading https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2022/06/13/2022-summer...

Jun 16, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Episode 28: Flume and Isinglass Nominees 2023!

We're back after a short break! This week, Sam talks to Jenny about the 2023 Flume and Isinglass award nominees! If you'd like to learn more about Flume and Isinglass, check out their website - https://flumeisinglass.wordpress.com/ If you'd like to learn more about the Merrimack Public Library's Summer Reading Program - https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/2022-summer-reading-program

Jun 03, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Episode 27: Exploring the Manchester Mills!

This week, Sam and Jenny dive into the history of the Manchester, NH mills and talk about our library's museum pass to the Millyard Museum! What would you like to know about our museum passes? Let us know!

Apr 29, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Episode 26: The Mandela Effect and Does Sam know Grammar?!?

This week we're talking about the Mandela effect. Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle? Does Curious George have a tail? What color are C3P0's legs? Can Sam remember basic spelling and grammar? The answer to these questions and more can be found in this episode!

Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 6

Episode 25: Can Cathy and Dina Guess That Book?

This week, Cathy and Dina go head to head as Sam quizzes them on their literary knowledge of classic literature with terribly written summaries! Did you play along? How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments!

Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 5

Episode 24 - The Legend of Zelda!

This week, Michelle is back - and she joins Sam to talk about the Legend of Zelda video game series! Sam's Nana taught her how to play video games, Michelle gets quizzed on her Zelda knowledge - we talk about the craziness that is the Hyrule timeline - and of course, we go out on a tangent. Do you want more episodes with Michelle? Let us know in the comments!!

Mar 19, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 4

Episode 23: We Write Fanfiction on the Fly!

This week, Cathy and Sam dive deeper into fanfiction by attempting to write their own on the spot! Will they break down from laughter, or will they come up with an idea for the next great YA novel??

Mar 04, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 3

Episode 22: Fan Fiction!

This week, Cathy and Sam dive into the world of fanfiction. What makes a fanfiction a fanfiction? Cathy quizzes Sam on Archive of Our own jargon, and we talk about the strangest fanfictions we've ever read. Join our teen discord server to join the conversation!

Feb 19, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2

Episode 21: Books to Movies - The Wizard of Oz!

This week, Cathy and Sam discuss the Wizard of Oz series by L. Frank Baum, and it's many adaptations! If you'd like to check out the Land of Oz theme park... https://www.landofoznc.com/

Feb 03, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Episode 15: What Would You Do Part 2!!

This week, Cathy, Sam, and our New YS staff member Michelle play another round of What Would You Do? CONTENT WARNING: Mental Health Cathy and Sam also talk about some mental health resources and books in our collection with mental health representation, as someone requested on our instagram. Mental Health Resources: NAMI NH: https://nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate?state=NH NAMI for kids, teens, and young adults: https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults NH Bureau of Menta...

Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15

Episode 8: 1940s 5 Minute Mysteries!

We're back after technical difficulties! This Week, Cathy and Sam delve into the world of 1940s radio shows- and it gets a little silly! We hope you enjoy!!

Aug 20, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Guess That YA Book!

This week, Cathy and Sam play "Guess that YA book from a terrible description", and go on a tangent about high school english, all while fighting technical difficulties! Enjoy!

Jul 29, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: What would you do? With the Youth Services Team

This week, your youth services team is answering a bunch of "what would you do?" questions and debating our responses! We had SO much fun with this episode, and we hope you'll have fun listening to it!!

Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Queer History, and LGBTQIA+ booktalks!

This week, Cathy and Sam discuss queer history and book talk some of our teen collection's books that have characters and/or authors in the LGBTQIA+ community, to recognize that June is pride month.

Jun 29, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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