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Libraries are way more than just a place to study and read books. Join hosts Reilly Hacker and Geo Von Griffin once a month to listen to a wide array of library topics from books, video games, and film to guest speakers who delve into their specific areas of expertise and knowledge!

Episodes

  1. 5H AGO

    EPISODE 6: "Navigating Life With Dementia" by Dr. James Noble

    Please join us for this interview episode of Stack Chats where we discuss all things Alzheimer's and Dementia with Dr. James Noble, a resident of Demarest for 17 years, and a Professor of Neurology in the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. James Noble authored the caregiver handbook “Navigating Life with Dementia” which is available at the library and is extensively discussed in this episode. Make sure to check out "Navigating Life with Dementia" today and grab your pen and paper for this informative interview.

    54 min

  2. APR 27

    EPISODE 5: Digital Content and Tech Deep Dive

    This month's deep dive is all about digital content and tech! Hear Reilly and Geo discuss a range of e-content from audiobooks, magazines, and e-books to their opinions on tech and the big debate of Apple versus PC. This is a great episode to listen to if you are a beginner with technology and digital content at the library or want a refresher!

    38 min

  3. MAR 26

    EPISODE 4: Movies with HBO Actor and Metropolitan Opera Singer Anthony Laciura

    Grab your popcorn! This month's episode of Stack Chats is all about movies and acting! Hear Reilly and Geo discuss their Top 4 favorite films at the moment, the recent Academy Award Nominated Films, and Wicked (Cue the Defying Gravity riff)! Stick around for this month's special guest Anthony Laciura! Anthony Laciura is a SAG Actor best known for his role as Eddie Kessler on HBO's hit drama series Boardwalk Empire and was an opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera for 27 years. Movies /Theater Discussed The Ritual Midsommar Underwater The Thing Princess Mononoke Kiki's Delivery Service Fern Gully Dune The Devil Wears Prada La La Land Wicked Sinners Hamnet One Battle After Another F1 Boardwalk Empire Boris Gudinov To Kill a Mockingbird

    1h 13m

  4. FEB 24

    EPISODE 3: Video Game Deep Dive

    Welcome to the first episode of Stack Chats where Reilly and Geo deep dive into a library topic! This deep dive is all about video games! You'll learn about Reilly and Geo's opinions on Mario, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, PC Gaming, Indie Gaming, Resident Evil 4, and more! Media Discussed: Animal Crossing Pokemon Legends Arceus Super Mario 64 Super Mario Sunshine Mario Kart World Pokemon Ranger: Temple of The Sea Resident Evil 9 Resident Evil 4 Dead By Daylight Arc Raiders FC 2025 NBA 2K Stardew Valley Kingdom Hearts ToonTown Super Smash Bros Fallout Bioshock Uncharted Elden Ring It Takes Two Split Fiction Wizard 101 GTA Halo Minecraft Undertale Deltarune

    50 min

  5. JAN 22

    EPISODE 2: YA Books That Still Hit with Special Guest Parinda Desai

    YA Books are not just for teens! This episode is all about YA books and their impact on adults AND teens. From the iconic "The Hunger Games" to lesser known titles such as the "Chaos Walking" series, you are sure to geek out on nostalgia and learn something new this episode! This episode's special guest is The Demarest Library's Director Parinda Desai. Books/Media Discussed Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  Chaos Walking by Patrick Ness His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman  Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver  Happy Death Day  Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maass  The Lord of The Flies by William Golding Looking For Alaska by John Green Turtles All The Way Down by John Green  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green  Paper Towns by John Green  Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green  The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green  Ramayana  Mahabharata  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah  The Teacher by Freida McFadden  Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

    50 min

  6. JAN 22

    EPISODE 1: Children's Books with Special Guest Sandhya Nankani

    Welcome to our first episode of Stack Chats! In this episode, you will hear all about children's books that meant a lot to Reilly and Geo growing up from Percy Jackson and his adventures in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" to the beautiful artwork of "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." This episode also contains our very first interview with our Library Board President Sandhya Nankani! Books/Media Discussed Percy Jackson and The Olympians by Rick Riordan The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian SelznickDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey The Babysitters Club by  Ann M. Martin The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne Crickwing by Janell Cannon The Berenstain Bears by Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain, and Mike Berenstain The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole  Osmosis Jones The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz Literary Safari Story Seeds Podcast KIDMAP Educated by Tara Westover Because Amelia Smiled by David Ezra Stein The Life Impossible by Matt Haidt The Midnight Library by Matt Haidt

    1h 13m

  7. JAN 21

    Stack Chats Teaser with Special Guests Jose D. Cruz and Ruthie Nussbaum

    Welcome to Stack Chats! This is a special teaser episode where you will meet hosts Reilly and Geo, learn about what the podcast will entail, and hear from two very important people who contributed to the creation of Stack Chats.

    34 min
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Libraries are way more than just a place to study and read books. Join hosts Reilly Hacker and Geo Von Griffin once a month to listen to a wide array of library topics from books, video games, and film to guest speakers who delve into their specific areas of expertise and knowledge!

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    Demarest Free Public Library
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  • Episodes
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