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Books
Movies

Episode 442 : Just Keep Reading!

Sal DiVincenzo
July 30, 2026

In this episode of the podcast,Sara dives into the upcoming August DVD releases and Nicole […]

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Books
Movies

Episode 441 : Is the Age of Reading Over? + Diving into Homer’s Odyssey

Sal DiVincenzo
July 23, 2026

In this episode we tackle two big topics that feel especially timely: a sobering new […]

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Episode 440 : Talking to Kids About Death + Fresh New Books (and Soup)

Sal DiVincenzo
July 16, 2026

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend and former colleague, Don Leverich. […]

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History

Episode 439 : Great Moments in American History, Part 2 (America 250)

Sal DiVincenzo
July 9, 2026

We welcome back history enthusiast Jim Ward for the second half of our special “Great […]

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History

Episode 438 : Great Moments in American History, Part 1 (America 250)

Sal DiVincenzo
July 2, 2026

Happy Birthday, America! In this special episode of the podcast, Sal sits down with history […]

Spooktober! - Movie Chat : Something Wicked This Way Comes | Ep. 453 - Middle Country Public Library Podcast

A sinister traveling carnival arrives in a quiet 1930s Illinois town, bringing supernatural dread and dangerous temptations under the guise of fulfilling the residents' deepest desires! Join Sal, Sara, and Nicole as they dive into Disney’s surprisingly dark 1983 dark-fantasy classic adapted directly from a famed Ray Bradbury novel. This Movie Chat explores the film’s eerie atmosphere, vintage special effects, and deep thematic weight as an aging town librarian must confront his own regrets to protect two young boys from the sinister forces of a mysterious carnival master. Tune in for a full breakdown covering the movie's age appropriateness for family horror nights, behind-the-scenes Disney history, and as usual, our rating.