Library Nerds with Words Podcast
1) Episode 1: Amanda Talks Stilettos, Prom Dresses, and Jim Jones
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone talks about Miss Piggy versus Cher, PWPL's Prom Dress Swap, and Cults.Amanda's Book Recommendation:Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming
2) Episode 10: Ben & Amanda Talk Sharks, Raptors, and Whoopi
In the summer movie episode, Ben & Amanda talk summer blockbusters, from sharks to raptors to ghosts, with some Muppets thrown in for fun.Ben, Amanda, and Marty's Book Recommendations:Jurassic Park by...Show More
3) Episode 9: Ben and Amanda Talk Minecraft, Comedies, and (of course) Muppets
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty debate Daniel Day Lewis versus Robert De Niro, classic comedies, and a Jaws intervention. Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's...Show More
Episode 9: Ben and Amanda Talk Minecraft, Comedies, and (of course) Muppets
1:17:27 | Jul 7th, 2025
4) Episode 8: Adult Services Head Amy Talks Sharks, Last Meals, and Summer Reading
In this episode, Amy Salminen, Head of Adult Services, dishes up some last meals, Adult Summer Reading, and the Civil War.Amy's Book Recommendation:The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, a...Show More
Episode 8: Adult Services Head Amy Talks Sharks, Last Meals, and Summer Reading
13:13 | Jun 9th, 2025
5) Episode 7: Andrea M Talks Spice Girls, Concerts on the Steps, and Shark Hearts
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh dishes on her Spice Girls obsession, Ramble Tamble, and Summer Reads.Andrea's Book Recommendations:Water Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoShark Hea...Show More
Episode 7: Andrea M Talks Spice Girls, Concerts on the Steps, and Shark Hearts
36:13 | Jun 2nd, 2025
6) Episode 6: Amanda & Ben Stop By to Talk Courtroom Dramas
In this episode, Amanda from the Teen Zone, Ben from Tech Services, and Marty eat Tiramasu, talk courtroom dramas, and, of course, engage in Muppet debates. Amanda, Ben, Andrea, and Marty's book recom...Show More
7) Episode 5: Andrea M Talks NEA Big Read
In this episode, PWPL Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks all things NEA Big Read, expensive dinners, and being an adrenaline junkie!Andrea's Book Recommendations:Can't We Talk About Somethi...Show More
8) Episode 4: Amanda and Ben Stop By for Oscar Predictions
In this special episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone, Ben Sargent from Tech Services, and Marty discuss their Oscar predictions.
9) Episode 3: Sarah Talks Tech, Wild Robots, and Winter Reading
In this episode, Sarah Rehborg, Head of Youth Services, talks about PWPL's upcoming Cyber Clinic programming series, taking place in partnership with NMU's Cyber Security Institute.Sarah's Book Recomm...Show More
10) Episode 2: Andrea Talks Armpits, Changes, and Clothes
In this episode, Communications Coordinator Andrea Marsh talks about changing clothes, changing the podcast (a little), and changing books. Andrea's book recommendations: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedar...Show More