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An Alvah N Belding Library podcast hosted by Britney, Chloe and Zach where we discuss everything from books to video games.

  1. 06/10/2025

    Fandoms

    We're diving deep into the dark and captivating world of fandom, exploring its evolution, ethical complexities, and the reasons why we can't seem to look away. From the earliest cult followings to the toxic rabbit holes of the internet, we examine the fine line between passion and obsession. Join us for a conversation about our personal experiences with the genre, from the bizarrely humorous to the downright disturbing.

    1h 58m

  2. 05/14/2025

    Nonfiction: The 500s

    Britney, Chloe, and Zach discuss all things math, weather, space, and Jim Carrey's box office flop The Number 23 in this new nonfiction episode!

    1h 16m

  3. 09/11/2024

    True Crime

    We're diving deep into the dark and captivating world of true crime, exploring its evolution, ethical complexities, and the reasons why we can't seem to look away. Join us for a conversation about our personal experiences with the genre, from the bizarrely humorous to the downright disturbing.

    1h 21m

  4. 09/03/2024

    MacGuffin!

    In this episode the crew learns exactly what a MacGuffin is and is not. Contentious examples include: the One Ring, the community college in Community, and the giant mechanical spider from Wild, Wild, West.

    1h 23m

  5. 08/20/2024

    Found Family

    Britney, Zach and Chloe discuss the found family trope! We find out that Zach has not seen The Goonies, even though he was sure he had. Turns out it was... Monster Squad?

    1h 4m

  6. 07/30/2024

    Guilt Free Reads

    Join us as we dive deep into the world of "guilt-free reads" - those books we love without shame. From dissecting societal judgments to confessing our own controversial favorites, we explore what it means to read with joy and embrace our unique literary tastes.

    1h 39m

  7. 07/23/2024

    Hero's Journey

    Britney, Zach and Chloe are back to discuss the twelve steps of the Hero's Journey, using popular works like Star Wars, The Hunger Games, The Lord of the Rings, and The Evil Dead.

    1h 7m

  8. 03/11/2024

    The 90s: Part 2

    We discuss our favorite books and television from the 90s, ending the episode with a 90s movie checklist.

    1h 16m
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About

An Alvah N Belding Library podcast hosted by Britney, Chloe and Zach where we discuss everything from books to video games.

Information

  • Creator
    Alvah N Belding Library
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Book Return