Back Stories Podcast
1) Shipwrecks & The History of the World
Can we tell the history of the world through its shipwrecks? In this episode of Back Stories, Elyssa from the Johnson County Public Library in Indiana is joined by David Pfeiffer from the Johnson Coun...Show More
2) The "Dear America" Series
It's an episode no Millennial will want to miss. Elyssa and her guest Erin discuss their love for the Scholastic Books "Dear America" series, which defined their childhood. Plus, you can't mention Sch...Show More
3) Books About Librarians
Back Stories guest and JCPL Franklin Branch Librarian Katie discusses the memoir of Kim Michele Richardson, a bestselling, multiple-award-winning author from Kentucky. She also tells the story of Book...Show More
4) Bonus: Indiana Freadom to Read
On this Bonus Episode of Back Stories, Elyssa talks with JCPL Director Lisa Lintner, who discusses her role with the Indiana Library Federation and their Indiana Freadom to Read initiative and their w...Show More
5) Paul Hoffman: Murder In Wauwatosa
In the first episode of the fourth season of Back Stories, host Elyssa Everling interviews Columbus, Indiana, author Paul Hoffman. Paul lays out his backstory on Murder In Wauwatosa: The Mysterious De...Show More
6) E7 Historical Non-fiction and Memoirs
In the final episode of season three, Elyssa and her guest Jody, JCPL’s marketing manager and sometimes podcast producer, dig into great true stories. They discuss Erik Larson, Stephen Ambrose, Timoth...Show More
7) Bonus Episode: Behind the Page Summer 2024
Are you looking for your next great read, or want to learn how to use the Johnson County Public Library better? Elyssa and her guest Erin review their latest Behind the Page session and discuss thrill...Show More
8) History, Presidents & Dr. Seuss
Jesse Biggerman, Johnson County Recycling District Executive Director, discusses presidents, historians and Dr. Seuss, while Elyssa examines science fiction books, movies and more.
9) 3.5 Agatha Christie & Ruth Ware
JCPL’s Franklin Branch Manager, Tiffany Wilson, examines the stories behind Dame Agatha Christie and shares her experience acting in and directing several of Christie’s plays. Elyssa digs into Ruth Wa...Show More
10) 3.4 Imagination Library of Johnson County
Susan Crisafulli, president of the Imagination Library of Johnson County, joins Elyssa for a behind-the-scenes look at the mission and growth of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in our county. The I...Show More