Episode 19: Join the Escape the Earth crew as they explore an alternate world where, literally, everything will kill you. We're talking rottweiler-sized fleas, super-aggressive tree crabs, and other giant monsters. You don't need a degree in biology to lift a finger and press play to hear our opinion on John Scalzi's pop song sci-fi romp, The Kaiju Preservation Society.

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Escape the Earth

The Orange Rage Pheromone Bomb

Episode 37: Join the crew as they explore the world of the Priory in Samantha Shannon's, A Day of Fallen Night, where dragons, Queendoms, and intrigue shape the fate of all.

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A Complex Tale of Dragons Destroying the World

Episode 38: Join the crew as they search for Chernobog with a 200-year-old vampire who runs a ritzy preschool in upstate New York. From the vomit sloshing hold of a ship to the French Alps during World War II to Alexandria, everywhere Colette goes, Chernobog is not far behind.

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Eternity and the Single Vampire Mama

As 2024 comes to a close and we look ahead, Call Number with American Libraries reflects on the important work of librarians and our beloved institutions.

In Episode 99, the Call Number team presents exclusive clips from conversations with authors we interviewed this past year, including Hanif Abdurraqib, Kwame Alexander, Connie Chung, Kate DiCamillo, Max Greenfield, Vashti Harrison, Maggie Nichols, and Jesús Trejo. In these clips, they share the role that books, libraries, and library workers have played in their lives.

Episode 99: 2024 Author Chats by Call Number with American Libraries

Episode 39: This month the Escape the Earth crew discusses Jinwoo Chong’s elegantly written time travel novel “Flux.” We liked it, but it left us with a lot of questions. Join us in our own state of flux as we unravel the timeline of this book.

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His Drugs Are in the Milk

Episode 40: Gear up crewmates as we're taking a trip down the rabbit hole to learn all about diverging realities. In the aftermath of World War II, the United States is divided up with Germany controlling the east coast and Japan in control of the west coast. This is the backdrop for Philip K. Dick's classic, The Man in the High Castle.

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The Butterfly Effect of Eating Beans

Episode 41: Get your rigs ready to do some hacking! What would you do with a key that could unlock anything? Follow along as the crew discusses their favorite parts of Sancia Grado's misadventures in the city Tevanne, run by cutthroat merchant houses on one side and by criminals on the other. Can an escapee from the plantation foil an attempt to bring back the age of the hierophants without getting killed in the process?

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There's Gonna Be Bursting

Episode 39.5: Join Crewmembers Tim and Elissa as they sit down with Jinwoo Chong the author of Flux to discuss the book, culture and influences, writing, and the importance of having a community.

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Author Shot: Jinwoo Chong

Episode 42: It's time for a showdown. Join the Crew as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Trilogy. Thank goodness the ship isn't powered by shadow magic, or is it?

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Songs to put Your Kraken to Sleep

On this episode, we take a deep dive into a local nonprofit educational organization, SAY SI. This program is designed exclusively to cater to young students interested in the arts, mostly film and media related. Join us as Jared sits down and interviews Alex Ramirez, an educator for Say Si and Grace Goen, an alum of the organization. Both give their prospective takes on the benefits that something like Say Si gives to the community. This is a prime look at the film world from the eyes of educational organizations. You do not want to miss this insightful interview!

Get to know Alex and Grace:
Alex Ramirez:	Personal Instagram: @alexrmrz2; Say Si Instagram:	@saysi_sa
Grace Goen: Project Instagram: @flowergivermovie; Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flowergiver?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c6e5d056-7f71-40d7-beeb-e087586f0ce3
Personal Instagram and Linktree:	@gracegoen; Website:	gracegoen.com


Film Virtuosity - Say What? Say Si!

Episode 43: Throw on some Talking Heads or adorn yourself in doll heads and meet the crew in Tabula Rasa, a futuristic Las Vegas on steroids as we team up with Zoey Ashe to both demean and defeat a roid raging ultra-male named Molech.

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Mansplaining Toxic Masculinity

The San Antonio Public Library changes lives through information, imagination, and ideas… and podcasts!  Join the San Antonio Public Library Tuned In crew as they share and reveal some of the inner workings of the library, highlight the many features and programs on offer, and discuss topics which are important in the library world… like eReaders, public services, books, tacos, and more.
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The Orange Rage Pheromone Bomb

San Antonio Public Library Podcast — Tuned In