Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.

Thoroughfares of Thoreau

Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Two

Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Three

Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Four

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

Thoroughfares of Thoreau - Part Five

Welcome back to the McMillan Podcast! It’s been awhile…but now that the recording studio is set up and we can have people come into the library to talk again, we will be coming out with more episodes.

Our guest today is a local author and game developer, Amy Allworden.

Amy talks us through some of the process to getting your book published–I have included an accompanying pdf of information prepared by Amy which is available on our website at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Book Publishing with Amy Allworden

McMillan Library held a song contest for local artists over the summer. Listen to the top three tracks on this podcast.

FIRST PLACE: “Special Place” — Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor*

*The song "Special Place" is written by Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor. The music and lyrics are original and recorded at Pete Revelle Studios and McMillan Library Studio

Four on the Floor is a multi-generational jazz quartet playing standards from America’s songbook. (Personnel may vary)
Pete Revelle - Piano, Lead Vocals
Kevin Finbraaten - Cornet/Trumpet, Vocals
Glenn Runnels - Bass, Vocals
Kevin Stellman - Drums

SECOND PLACE: “Murder Mystery” — Isaac Pulchinski 
YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@ipulchinski?si=I4TaVEpLA2lClCVl

THIRD PLACE: “The Waiting” — Cyanne Kube-Smith

For more MCMP podcasts visit:
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McMillan Library Summer Mixtape Contest

Summer 2023 Mixtape Contest

Greetings, phantasmagoric friends! This is the McMillan Library Podcast. Today, we step into the visionary mind of Kurt Vonnegut with a reading of '2BR02B,' a story that beckons us to ponder the values of life and society.

2024

MCMP Episode 34: Vonnegut Short Story

In this episode, we feature the top three short stories from our summer 2024 fiction writing contest. Join us as we read the first-place story, A Song of Heart’s by Cody Morrison, a poignant tale of grief, music, and healing. Next, we present Our Puzzle Glue by Alana Lee, a touching reflection on family bonds and enduring love. Finally, experience the chilling suspense of Dominus Miseriae by C.S. Alexander, where a young woman unravels a dark family secret. Don’t miss these emotionally resonant and captivating narratives!

Read the stories on our website here: https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/2024-winners-creative-fiction-writing-contest

MCMP Episode 35: Fiction Contest Winners 2024

This is the theme to the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast. Composed by Colin McGinnis and Eric Ross, recorded by Eric Ross. The tune is so good that we are making it available as a stand-alone download for your listening pleasure! It will become the familiar intro and outro to the MCM Podcast.

Eric Ross has a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies as a part of the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas @ Austin.  Visit his website at: http://www.ericrossbass.com

Visit us at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast for archives and photos.

MCM Podcast Theme, feat. Eric Ross

The inaugural episode of the MCM Podcast!

Your host is a librarian from the McMillan Memorial Library, who delivers a little intro to the podcast, and news about NaNoWriMo. 

Next, a full episode coming soon...

Visit us at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast for archives and photos.

Intro To The MCM Podcast

Episode 2, the first full length podcast from the McMillan Library. We have Jennie Bahnaman, the Young Adult Services Manager, on the podcast to introduce us to the One Room Schoolhouse Project. She conducted interviews with community members who attended one room schoolhouses, and we feature one of them on the podcast. 

Visit us at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast for archives and photos.

Oral History Project with Jennie Bahnaman

Michelle Grajkowski from 3 Seas Literary agency was kind enough to drive up from Madison to record a podcast with us, and to speak to our local National Novel Writing Month participants about the publishing industry. We had a discussion about publishing, query letters, literary agents, and more.

Learn how literary agents find manuscripts and what you can do to give yours a better chance of making it to the top.

For more tips on how to submit your manuscripts check out this tips page: http://threeseasagency.com/tips.html

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

How to Get Your Novel Published with Michelle Grajkowski

Today we have Jeremy Erickson, Horticulture Assistant, from the Wood County UW Extension. He talks about what the UW Extension is trying to do, and unique services that are offered to the community for free. 

We talk soil, gardening, micro-greens, hemp, and literature. If you have more questions, you’ll learn where to ask those questions in the podcast.

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Soil, Gardening, Plants, and the UW Extension with Jeremy Erickson

A new monthly podcast brought to you by the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast called, Bibliognost: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie. 

Each month they will talk YA and Adult books both old and new, and sometimes TV series and movies.

This episode features: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Brass by Xhenet Aliu, Electric Dreams by Philip K. Dick, The Swedish Art of Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story by Donald Miller

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Bibliognost #1: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie

A quick recap of our new offsite bookclub called Prost Proxima. This is also a nice teaser if you're on the fence about reading Ready Player One. We talk about some of the positive points, and negative. 

In the next Bibliognost book review podcast, Jennie and Colin will discuss Ready Player One, with spoilers, among other titles.

Ready Player One is available at the McMillan Library.

More podcasts at http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/Podcast

What is the Prost Proxima Book Club?

Today we have Fire Department Capt. Robert Barteck on to discuss his deployments with Disaster Medical Assistance Teams to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey and Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Maria.

He is presenting at the McMillan Library, Thursday April 12 at 7:00pm in the All-Purpose Room.

http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/good-medicine-bad-places

MCMP

Good Medicine in Bad Places with Bob Barteck

A new monthly podcast brought to you by the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast called, Bibliognost: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie.

Each month they will talk YA and Adult books both old and new, and sometimes TV series and movies.

This episode features: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid by Colin Meloy, Refugee by Alan Gratz, Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, Scythe by Neal Shusterman, Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read, Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship by L. M. Elliott, The Internet of Money: Talks by Andreas M. Antonopoulos by Andreas Antonopoulos

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Bibliognost

Bibliognost #2: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie

Marc Thompson joins us to discuss the Central Wisconsin Literacy Council, patents, and his recommended science fiction reading list.

For more podcasts visit: http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/Podcast

Patents, Literacy, and the Best Science Fiction Books Ever Written with Marc Thompson

A new monthly podcast brought to you by the McMillan Conversation Maker Podcast called, Bibliognost: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie.

Each month they will talk YA and Adult books both old and new, and sometimes TV series and movies.

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Bibliognost #3: Librarian Book Reviews with Colin and Jennie

Today we a re joined by The Accidentals. The Accidentals are an American musical band, formed in Traverse City, Michigan, United States in 2012, by Savannah Buist and Katie Larson, joined by percussionist Michael Dause in 2014.

Librarians, Brian and Jennie, interview the band about their beginnings, interests, and more.

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

An Interview with The Accidentals

Join Brian Brown and Colin McGinnis to learn about Mindfulness and Slacklining.

Slacklining offers a host of benefits including, strengthening stabilizing muscles and increasing working memory capacity.

They will be having another workshop at the Jensen Center in Amherst, WI, on August 28, at 6pm. 
https://lettiejensencenter.org/events-at-the-jensen-center/

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Mindfulness, Chinese Herbs, And Slacklining With Brian Brown

00:03:19 — Chapter One: Looking Glass House
00:21:00 — Chapter Two: The Garden of Live Flowers
00:37:33 — Chapter Three: Looking Glass Insects
00:54:22 — Chapter Four: Tweedledum and Tweedledee
01:11:20    — Chapter Five: Wool and Water
01:32:20  — Chapter Six: Humpty Dumpty
01:53:20  — Chapter Seven: The Lion and the Unicorn
02:12:28   — Chapter Eight: "It's My Own Invention"
02:40:04 —  Chapter Nine: Queen Alice
03:07:30  — Chapter Ten: Shaking
03:08:03  — Chapter Eleven: Waking
03:08:15  —  Chapter Twelve: Which Dreamed It?


Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There: Audiobook Project

Librarians were joined by teen volunteers to record an audiobook in the McMillan Recording Studio. We had a lot of fun recording and editing; let us know if you have any books in the public domain that you would suggest we read next. 

Chapters one and two are read by Elliot Schultz
Chapters two and four are read by Tyler Schultz
Chapters five and six are read by Bentan Ruesch
Chapters seven and eight are read by Jillian Alekna
Chapters nine, ten, and eleven are read by Jennifer Bahnaman
Chapter twelve is read by Colin McGinnis

Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, published in 1871,  is the sequel to Lewis Carroll’s, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There

Guitarist, harmonicist and lead singer Art Stevenson has been playing bluegrass music in the Midwest for 25 years. We were lucky enough to have him on the MCM Podcast today—he also played a few songs in studio! You don't want to miss this one.

http://www.highwatermusic.com/

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Bluegrass in Wisconsin with Art Stevenson

David Wright and Eleonore Hebal from Blue Bus Publishing join us to talk about their publication Journal From the Heartland. They describe it as:

The intention of this publication is to provide a platform for local writers to offer their work to an inquiring public. It is hoped this project will grow and delight the citizens of Wisconsin and beyond. While we are featuring the written works, we are also presenting a pleasant cross-section of visual art, most produced by local artists.

https://journalfromtheheartland.com/

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Wisconsin Life and Publishing with David Wright and Eleonore Hebal

McMillan Library is collaborating with Wisconsin Rapids Community Media to bring you audio of presentations and conversations that they have recorded to the podcast. 

Wood Co. Drug Task Force invited Dr. Doug Galuk to talk about prescription pain medication, pain management and alternatives to opioids recently at the City of Wisconsin Rapids Council Chambers.

Video of the presentation can be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrS1rbECJzc

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Wood County Drug Task Force Presents Dr. Doug Galuk

Ride down Wisconsin backroads to old men's backyards, roadside taverns, and the apartments of lost loves. Troy Schoultz offers reflection, foresight, and clarity in his relatable and honest verse.

This presentation was recorded December 6th, 2018 at the McMillan Memorial Library.

You can view the video footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJ-6yH63ro

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Authors At McMillan Series: Troy Schoultz

Today we talk to local man Dale Horn who boxed out of the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club. I came to start talking to him as he was doing some research on his old boxing bouts using the library’s microfilm reels of old newspapers. His story intrigued me, so asked him if he would do a podcast when he was finished. 

In the meantime, the New York Times ran a story about his old gym the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club, and even mentioned him. You can read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/sports/wisconsin-rapids-boxing-club.html

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Wisc. Rapids Boxing with Dale "The Hurricane" Horn

Today Teen Librarian Jennie Bahnaman talks with local author Lisl Detlefsen. They talk about Lisl’s children’s book writing, publishing, and more. It’s always great to hear how an author creates and imagines the words and worlds we love so much. 

Join us at the McMillan Library, May 23rd at 6:30pm, for Lisl Detlefsen's book launch party for her newest children's picture book 1,2,3 Jump! coming out on May 13. Lisl will read her new book and copies of 1,2,3 Jump!, along with Lisl's other books, will be available for purchase.

Writing Children's Books with Lisl Detlefsen

Today we bring you a special presentation of our Ghost Short Story Contest winners from October. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest; we will be having another short story contest in the spring of 2020, so keep writing!

In third place: A.J. Roy, “Tasteful Settings.”
In second place: Teela Davis, “Untitled.”
In first place: MacKenzie Tastan, “Omnes Morimur.”

Read the stories at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Ghost Short Story Contest Winners Read

We continued our Author’s @ McMillan Series with author Jim Cobb talking about his book Countdown to Preparedness.

If you want to know what you need and how to prepare for an event that keeps you stuck at home for an extended time, such as storms, power outage, or financial problems, then this podcast is for you! Jim Cobb walks us through actionable steps to be prepared for surviving in your home unexpectedly. 

Bio: Jim Cobb is a nationally recognized authority on disaster readiness and emergency preparedness. He has written nine books to date and is the Editor in Chief for Prepper Survival Guide and Backwoods Survival Guide magazines. Jim has worked extensively with Panteao Productions on a series of instructional videos as well. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, children, and an assortment of critters.

Find more podcasts at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

How to Prepare for Disaster with Jim Cobb

Quarantiny Short Story Contest Winners
Today on the podcast we read the story contest winners!

A sincere thank you to all participants! We had a record number of stories submitted. More contests to come, so stay tuned.

The stories were ranked by four judges and then averaged for a final score. 

1st place: “Mistakes Were Made” by Teela Davis
2nd place: “Wayne Newton’s Next” by Steve Raap
3rd place: “The Proper Way to Eat a Cookie” by Dawn Christianson

https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/Quarantiny

CONGRATULATIONS!

Quarantiny Story Contest

Imagine Your Short Story Contest Winners 

Today on the podcast we read the story contest winners!

A sincere thank you to all participants! More contests to come, so stay tuned for our fall short story contest.

Theme: Must reference or contain a notable fantasy story, mythological figure, or fairy tale. Or, be an actual fairy tale style story.

Guest Judge: Award winning author, Misty Urban.

https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/imagine-contest

First place: “The Young King” by Elizabeth Caulfield Felt
Second place: “The Bullhoey” by Rick Humphreys
Third place: “The Fairy Ring” by Amanda Waddington
Honorable mention: “Detective Redbriar and the Changeling Child” by Anne Ziebell

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