The Distracted Librarians

Bloomfield Township Public Library
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The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!

  1. 4D AGO

    Oh My God, The Treachery! (Looking Forward to 2026)

    Why is one of our podcasters looking forward to being sad in 2026?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss some of the books, movies, and other media coming out in 2026 that we're most excited about, as well as some of the reading challenges and goals we've heard about and might be participating in. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    26 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Margaritas and Mozzarella Sticks (Best Books and Media of 2025)

    Time flies when you're reading, watching, playing, and listening to good media! The Distracted Librarians are back with their favorites 2025 releases - from books to video games and everything in between. But wait - there's more! In addition to favorites from Nicole, Drew, and Killian, this episode features more of the Library staff's Best of 2025 picks. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    47 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    I Would Not Sacrifice My Bacon (A Book's Journey Through the Library)

    For the people who just don't know what to do with that last strip of bacon, may we suggest NOT using it as a bookmark?? Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the journey of a book as it gets added to the library's collection and enjoyed by patrons, as well as some of the weirdest things that sometimes get found in a returned book.  The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    28 min

  4. 11/15/2025

    The Whole Oz Thing (Wicked)

    Good news!  Just in time for the sequel, it's time to talk all things Ozmopolitan and green! Join Nicole, Killian, and Drew as they discuss the rise of Wicked, from the popular book to the award-winning musical and into the star-studded film, as they look to discover who really mourns the wicked. Correction: In the episode, Killian mentions Wicked: Part 1 having a PG-13 rating. The film is rated PG.   The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    33 min

  5. 11/01/2025

    The Pizza with the Cheese Pull (Food in Media)

    Honestly, who hasn't wished they could jump into a book just to try the food the author describes so well? Just in time for the holidays, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss the fictional delicacies they would love to eat, either treats described in books or meals shown on screen. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    25 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    Collecting Streaming Services Like Pokemon (Streaming Services)

    Need a break from chasing your favorite TV and movie content across eight different services? Join Nicole, Killian and Drew on this episode of Distracted Librarians as they chat about streaming services, the pros and cons, what's out there that you might want to know about and much more!  The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    29 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    They Were Very Much Splashing the Fake Blood (Fall Media Traditions)

    Air? Chilling. Leaves? Changing. Pumpkin spice? Everywhere. What else has your bones screaming that fall has arrived? On this episode, Nicole, Killian, and Drew discuss their favorite fall traditions, both in their lives and in their must-watch media, and some of their favorite ways to celebrate the season. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    28 min

  8. 09/15/2025

    They've Got Their Tenterhooks in You (Book Covers & Design)

    We've all heard the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" - but does anyone actually abide by it? On this episode, Nicole, Drew, and Killian discuss different styles of cover art, book decoration, and design, how these affect whether or not a reader will pick up a book, and if they are influenced by book covers in their own reading. The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM. Want to join the conversation? Email us at distracted@btpl.org Many thanks to BCTV for their support in recording, editing, and releasing this podcast; and to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring closed captioning on every episode.

    29 min
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The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!

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  • Creator
    Bloomfield Township Public Library
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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