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Part of the Story: Red Deer Public Library's Official Podcast

Part of the Story: Red Deer Public Library's Official Podcast

By Red Deer Public Library

Part of the Story highlights Red Deer, libraries, programs, initiatives, books, and pop culture. Join Sage Black, Lee Weselak, and Claire Brown, RDPL staff, as they welcome guests, and discuss all manner of topics.
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Accessibility & Home Service with Kim!

Part of the Story: Red Deer Public Library's Official PodcastMar 21, 2024

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Accessibility & Home Service with Kim!

Accessibility & Home Service with Kim!

Join host Claire Brown (⁠⁠⁠@whatcsees⁠⁠⁠) as she welcomes the library's accessibility expert, and audiobook lover Kim Whiting. They talk all things Home Service, accessibility, and recommended listens!. Connect with the hosts on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠(X), visit our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ page, or website (⁠⁠⁠rdpl.org⁠⁠⁠) for more information.

Mar 21, 202455:59
REEL STORIES: Favourites Since the Year 2000!

REEL STORIES: Favourites Since the Year 2000!

Join hosts Claire Brown (⁠⁠@whatcsees⁠⁠) and Lee Weselak to chat about their favourites since Y2K! Connect with the hosts on ⁠⁠(X)Twitter⁠⁠, visit our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page, or website (⁠⁠rdpl.org⁠⁠) for more information.

Feb 22, 202401:26:33
Books We Read in School!

Books We Read in School!

Join hosts Sage Black (⁠⁠@sblackrdpl⁠⁠) and Claire Brown (⁠⁠@whatcsees⁠⁠) for a book chat down memory lane! The hosts share some of the reads they most remember from their school days. Connect with the hosts on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, visit our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page, or website (⁠⁠rdpl.org⁠⁠) for more information.

Feb 15, 202401:07:59
2024...Here We Come!

2024...Here We Come!

Join hosts Sage Black (⁠@sblackrdpl⁠) and Claire Brown (⁠@whatcsees⁠) to chat about the movies, tv and books they are most looking forward to in 2024! Connect with the hosts on ⁠Twitter⁠, visit our ⁠Facebook⁠ page, or website (⁠rdpl.org⁠) for more information.

Jan 18, 202452:06
REEL STORIES: Movies that feel like a present!
Jan 04, 202401:41:06
Book Clubs, Death, and Dying...Merry Christmas?

Book Clubs, Death, and Dying...Merry Christmas?

Join host Claire Brown (⁠⁠@whatcsees⁠⁠) as she welcomes back Shannon Lirondelle for a conversation about book clubs, death, and dying. (It'll make more sense once you start listening!) Connect with the hosts on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, visit our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page, or website (⁠⁠rdpl.org⁠⁠) for more information.

Dec 21, 202346:06
Our Underhyped Favourites!

Our Underhyped Favourites!

Join host Claire Brown (⁠@whatcsees⁠) as she welcomes back Alyssa Braun (⁠@catsandbookstacks⁠) for a conversation about books they think are underhyped (especially online)! Connect with the hosts on ⁠Twitter⁠, visit our ⁠Facebook⁠ page, or website (⁠rdpl.org⁠) for more information.

Nov 16, 202301:22:25
REEL STORIES: Supersized 'Best of' TV Series!

REEL STORIES: Supersized 'Best of' TV Series!

Join hosts Claire Brown (⁠@whatcsees⁠) and Lee Weselak for a deep dive into their favourite TV series of all time! Reminisce about some old and new faves with in-depth analysis as to why they've made the list. Connect with the hosts on ⁠(X)Twitter⁠, visit our ⁠Facebook⁠ page, or website (⁠rdpl.org⁠) for more information.

Nov 08, 202301:45:28
Welcome to Season Five!

Welcome to Season Five!

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) to celebrate the start of Season Five and everything they've missed talking about while they were on hiatus! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.


Oct 19, 202301:16:14
Dear MAG: Part III

Dear MAG: Part III

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Kirsten Lowe, and Nicole Leidl from the MAG (@RedDeerMuseum) for the final in a series of three special episodes focusing on Red Deer and Canadian history as told through the eyes of Jean Little's Dear Canada series. Connect with Red Deer Public Library on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information. 


Jul 06, 202351:49
REEL STORIES: Movies That Just ARE Summer

REEL STORIES: Movies That Just ARE Summer

Join hosts Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Lee Weselak for about the films that just ARE summer! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Jun 22, 202301:29:29
Pick or Pass: Summer Reading Edition

Pick or Pass: Summer Reading Edition

Join host Claire Brown (⁠@whatcsees⁠) as she welcomes Trish Klein for a Summer Reading edition of Pick or Pass! Play along, and don't forget to get your challenge sheets at any branch or online. Connect with the hosts on ⁠Twitter⁠, visit our ⁠Facebook⁠ page, or website (⁠rdpl.org⁠) for more information.

Jun 15, 202357:46
Rinse & Repeat...

Rinse & Repeat...

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for discussion on all the things that keep bringing them back -- favourite repeats! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.


May 18, 202359:22
Dear MAG: Part II

Dear MAG: Part II

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Kirsten Lowe, and Nicole Leidl from the MAG (@RedDeerMuseum) for the second in a series of three special episodes focusing on Red Deer and Canadian history as told through the eyes of Jean Little's Dear Canada series. Connect with Red Deer Public Library on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information. 


May 12, 202346:40
Hot Takes!

Hot Takes!

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for some of their hottest takes! From the petty to the serious, and everything in between -- enjoy a fun conversation getting to know a little bit more about your host. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Apr 20, 202358:19
REEL STORIES: Films of Our Youth

REEL STORIES: Films of Our Youth

Join hosts Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Lee Weselak for a walk down memory lane discussing Films of Our Youth! Be a part of the conversation of iconic films and actors of the '80s and 90's! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Apr 13, 202301:08:26
Early Literacy with Deb!

Early Literacy with Deb!

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Deb Isbister to the podcast for a conversation about the specialty and importance of early literacy.   Connect with Red Deer Public Library on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Mar 16, 202301:00:18
Dear MAG

Dear MAG

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Kirsten Lowe, and Nicole Leidl from the MAG (@RedDeerMuseum) for the first in a series of three special episodes focusing on Red Deer and Canadian history as told through the eyes of Jean Little's Dear Canada series. Connect with Red Deer Public Library on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information. 

Mar 09, 202340:12
Pop Culture Time Capsule: 1986

Pop Culture Time Capsule: 1986

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for a conversation reminiscing on all things 1986! Journey from Chernobyl to gas tank indicators, with a detour on popular culture of the age. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Feb 16, 202345:51
REEL STORIES: Episode 3: Rom Coms

REEL STORIES: Episode 3: Rom Coms

Join hosts Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Lee Weselak for a conversation and celebration of Rom Coms! There are some deep dives, and each host has one repeat actor on their lists. Let us know your favourite romantic comedies! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Feb 09, 202301:07:32
Fantasy Fun with Claire & Jenn!

Fantasy Fun with Claire & Jenn!

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Jenn McIver for a recommendations of fantasy and sci-fi. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Jan 19, 202301:09:30
What We Liked This Year...(You know Nicolas Cage made the list!)

What We Liked This Year...(You know Nicolas Cage made the list!)

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for a conversation on the different media they enjoyed this year! Journey this expanded reading, watching and listening of 2022. See you in the New Year! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Dec 15, 202201:07:18
REEL STORIES: Episode the second: Christmas

REEL STORIES: Episode the second: Christmas

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Jason Hlady for a conversation and celebration on Christmas films! Get a list of seasonal favourites, some surprising choices, and an argument for Sound of Music. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Dec 08, 202201:22:23
A Pod on Podcasts Cuz We Be Meta

A Pod on Podcasts Cuz We Be Meta

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for a conversation about podcasts! As is their usual style we go on detours, and break rules of top five lists. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Nov 17, 202201:10:51
REEL STORIES: Episode the first: Horror

REEL STORIES: Episode the first: Horror

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Lee Weselak for a conversation and celebration on Horror films! Get a list of favourites with a few surprises to round out your Halloween viewing. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Oct 27, 202201:23:48
BookTok, Bookstagram, & Book Clubs...Oh My!

BookTok, Bookstagram, & Book Clubs...Oh My!

Join host Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as she welcomes Alyssa Braun (@catsandbookstacks) for a conversation about online book communities! Get the latest on upcoming book club titles at the library, and a peek into online book content creation. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Oct 20, 202201:01:06
Pop Culture Time Capsule: 1999

Pop Culture Time Capsule: 1999

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) for a conversation reminiscing on all things 1999! Journey down memory lane, and follow along on with tangents, and Keanu Reeves detours. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Sep 15, 202259:14
Pick or Pass: Summer Reading @ RDPL

Pick or Pass: Summer Reading @ RDPL

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) to chat Summer Reading! Play along with the hosts for their new favourite game "Pick or Pass", and find the entire list on Red Deer Public Library's catalogue. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.



Jun 21, 202250:13
Reading YA with *adults* Sarah & Claire!

Reading YA with *adults* Sarah & Claire!

Sarah Spurr, and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) make the case that EVERYONE should be reading Young Adult books. Primarily discussing two articles (and offering recommendations of their own), join Claire and Sarah to feel better about your "guilty pleasure" reading. Connect with the hosts on Twitter (@rdpl), visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

May 05, 202252:53
Spring Forward!

Spring Forward!

Join hosts Sage Black (@sblackrdpl) and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) to chat all things exciting for Spring! Take a a listening journey from the opening of a pop-up branch at Bower Mall to a discussion of Nicolas Cage (as they do). Spring forward into the season of renewing possibilities! Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Apr 05, 202254:50
International Women's Day, Authors, & More...

International Women's Day, Authors, & More...

Join hosts Shannon Lirondelle (@shanliron), and Claire Brown (@whatcsees) as they discuss women authors in celebration of Women's History Month AND International Women's Day (March 8, 2022). Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information. 

Mar 08, 202201:09:35
Choosing Books with Sarah & Claire

Choosing Books with Sarah & Claire

Listen to tips from Sarah Spurr (@sspurr_nerdgirl), Claire Brown (@whatcsees), and some internet articles about how they choose books. Discussions on library suggestion services, and covers are a must. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, visit our Facebook page, or website (rdpl.org) for more information.

Feb 16, 202248:27
New Year; New Us? Resolutions, Intentions, Challenges, and Reading

New Year; New Us? Resolutions, Intentions, Challenges, and Reading

Join hosts Claire Brown (@whatcsees) and Shannon Lirondelle (@shanliron) as they talk about the difference between resolutions and intentions. What it means to set reading goals, and the challenge of going outside your comfort zone. Connect with the hosts on Twitter, or visit our Facebook, or website (rdpl.org) for more information. 

Jan 07, 202201:05:01
What We Loved in 2021!

What We Loved in 2021!

Join hosts Sage Black, Claire Brown, and Sarah Spurr as they share their favourites from 2021 (and a couple of honourable mentions)! 

Dec 15, 202101:03:05
Reading Slumps Tips, Tricks & Thoughts

Reading Slumps Tips, Tricks & Thoughts

Join hosts Sage Black and Claire Brown to talk reading slumps. Who has 'em, and how to solve them. Claire and Sage bring research, and oh so many thoughts on reading, slumps, and fixes. 

Nov 15, 202149:43
Welcome to Season Three!

Welcome to Season Three!

Join Claire Brown, and a new regular host, Sarah Spurr, as they chat upcoming programming at Red Deer Public Library. (And stick around for their latest recommendations!)

Oct 07, 202133:05
Season 2: Episode 16: Season Finale

Season 2: Episode 16: Season Finale

The Tri-pod returns for their final podcast of season two! They talk summer, tease next season, and share their recommendations for what you should be reading, watching, and listening.  

Jun 22, 202101:06:16
Season 2: Episode 15: The Return of Red Deer Reads!

Season 2: Episode 15: The Return of Red Deer Reads!

Join hosts Claire Brown and Shannon Lirondelle for a discussion about all things Red Deer Reads 2021! Hear about our three short listed titles, and the plans to celebrate this community wide book club. 

Jun 10, 202101:11:44
Season 2: Episode 14: Summer Reading Club!

Season 2: Episode 14: Summer Reading Club!

Join Shannon Lirondelle as she welcomes Red Deer Public Library's 2021 Summer Reading Club Coordinators Claire Stange, and Ainsley Lirondelle. They chat a bit about how they found this opportunity, philosophies on what summer reading club means to them, and why neither listen to podcasts. 

May 27, 202136:43
Season 2: Episode 13: Claire & Sage Always Recommend

Season 2: Episode 13: Claire & Sage Always Recommend

Join hosts Sage Black and Claire Brown for their latest top five adventure. The hosts give their always recommended from Nicolas Cage to Anime, and of course honourable mentions. 

May 14, 202101:10:45
Season 2: Episode 12: Another Story Told

Season 2: Episode 12: Another Story Told

Join hosts Claire Brown and Shannon Lirondelle to celebrate the inaugural issue of Red Deer Public Library's magazine "Another Story". The hosts are in conversation with Emil John Aquino, Leah Martinoski, and Catherine Butcher about their creative processes, day jobs, and being published for the first time. 

Apr 30, 202147:52
Season 2: Episode 11: The Fitness Adventures of Sage & Shannon

Season 2: Episode 11: The Fitness Adventures of Sage & Shannon

Join hosts Sage Black, and Shannon Lirondelle as they discuss their fitness journeys (including the open and closing of the gyms), becoming experts on their bodies, and finding out what works for them. 

Apr 16, 202152:37
Season 2: Episode 10: The Tri-Pod has a Check-in

Season 2: Episode 10: The Tri-Pod has a Check-in

Join hosts Sage Black, Shannon Lirondelle, and Claire Brown for a chat about how their 2021 goals are progressing, and some unique new offerings at the library. 

Apr 01, 202101:16:39
Season 2: Episode 9: Sage & Claire Talk Joys of 2021

Season 2: Episode 9: Sage & Claire Talk Joys of 2021

Join hosts Sage Black, and Claire Brown as they talk about what's giving them joy so far in 2021. From the big things to the small, join the hosts as they reflect on joys and hopeful feelings. 

Mar 18, 202101:04:37
Season 2: Episode 8: Quarantine Adventures: Shannon, Claire & The Romance Genre

Season 2: Episode 8: Quarantine Adventures: Shannon, Claire & The Romance Genre

The Quarantine Adventures of Part of the Story continue as hosts Shannon Lirondelle, and Claire Brown dive into the genre of romance. How they define it, where it does a disservice to itself, bodice-rippers, and whether it is inherently feminist. 

Mar 02, 202154:05
Season 2: Episode 7: The First of the Quarantine Tri-Pod

Season 2: Episode 7: The First of the Quarantine Tri-Pod

Join all three hosts to chat about goals in 2021 from fitness pursuits to puppies (and being a nice person in between).
Jan 28, 202101:05:53
Season 2: Episode 6: The Return of Quarantine Pod with Sarah Spurr & a 2020 Top Five

Season 2: Episode 6: The Return of Quarantine Pod with Sarah Spurr & a 2020 Top Five

Join Claire Brown with Sarah Spurr back in quarantine with a list of favourites they enjoyed in 2020! Forgive the audio, and come on a top five adventure!
Dec 23, 202001:00:20
Season 2: Episode 5: Good Things of 2020 Aka The First Top Three of the Tri-Pod

Season 2: Episode 5: Good Things of 2020 Aka The First Top Three of the Tri-Pod

Join hosts Sage Black, Shannon Lirondelle, and Claire Brown for their first top three list as a tri-pod. The hosts discuss things that were good despite COVID, being acquaintances after eight years, the joys of pet parenthood, and getting physical (exercise that is). 

Dec 10, 202001:01:47
Season 2: Episode 4: Trish Klein, Library History, and Being a Maker

Season 2: Episode 4: Trish Klein, Library History, and Being a Maker

Hosts Claire Brown, and Shannon Lirondelle welcome Adult Services Coordinator Trish Klein. Trish tells us a little library history as we discuss the changing preferences of the public, and how being a maker influences her library programs. 

Nov 26, 202055:59
Season 2: Episode 3: Season Two REBOOT, and Intro to the Tri-Pod

Season 2: Episode 3: Season Two REBOOT, and Intro to the Tri-Pod

Host Claire Brown welcomes NEW co-host Shannon Lirondelle, and welcomes back original co-host Sage Black. The three catch up on the happenings in lives, at the library, and what the future of this podcast might look like. Get ready to tri-pod. 

Nov 13, 202051:23