Sapl Podcast-tuned In

Episode 4: This time we're talking with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke about her work with the queer history of San Antonio and rural Texas. She shares stories of female impersonators of the 1900s, introducing students to the queer landmarks of the city, and how queer spaces have changed over time. Also, bonus guest Anel Flores! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 24: Join the ETE crew at the San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness event. We asked—and you told us— about your favorite science fiction and fantasy characters, books, movies, and franchises. In this episode… Find out R2D2’s favorite Star Wars character. Meet the Ghostbusters of San Antonio and the crew of the USS Bexar—two local fan communities doing good. And get inspired by local creatives from Random Insanity Network and cosplayer Calico Cacti. We sure did. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 23-03: Dr. Reggie Scott Young returns for another conversation with Edward and Raquel this time to discuss the origins of his Bluesville poems, share his thoughts on poet laureates, illuminate the Prudence L. Curry Writer's Series at the Carver branch library, and talk about the differences between academic poets and community poets. Spoiler alert: 2Pac and Eminem are poets. For more information about Dr. Young and his work, please visit: reggiescottyoung.com/ and rybluesville.net/

Episode 23: Join the Escape the Earth crew as we explore futuristic Thailand—a sweltering place with gene-spliced pineapples and creche-grown humans, where money is measured in Joules. In this month’s discussion of Paolo Bacigalupi’s The Windup Girl, the crew ponders the deep questions about impermanence, humanity’s infernal tinkering, and whether or not genetically-engineered beings have souls. We also discuss some lab-grown culinary delights. Mammoth meatballs, anyone? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 3: Join us as we chat with Shelby Criswell, comics creator and banjo player extraordinaire! There's discussion of the publishing process, the joy of zines, being queer in Texas, and much laughter. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 2: We're chatting with Anel Flores about Empanada, Cortinas de Lluvia, and her creative journey. Along the way we'll also talk about gratitude, abuelas, and what queer family and queer love looks like. There may be some tears. Note: there is a moment of bleeping, at request of de-identifying organizations during the conversation. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 23-02: Poet/Author/Professor, Dr. Reggie Scott Young, sits down to discuss his work and life with Edward and Raquel. The conversation takes us from Dr. Young's youth in Chicago, to his time in Lousiana; adjusting from life up North, to life down South; hanging with Sandra Cisneros; and finding notorious Bluesman, Robert Johnson, in San Antonio. Spoiler alert: Dr. Young does not like burritos. For more information about Dr. Young and his work, please visit: https://reggiescottyoung.com/ and https://rybluesville.net/

Episode 22: Get your anti-fungal cream ready as the crew explores the world of alien fungal infections. Sometimes, they make you psychic, sometimes they cure your sickness, sometimes they create zombies. Everyone in Tade Thompson's Rosewater wants to benefit from the aliens but nobody stops to ask: what does the alien want? Is it a benefactor or an invader? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 1: Welcome to Inqueeries! In our first episode, we chat with fellow queer librarian (and artist) Chris Castillo about the queer librarian life, where this podcast may be going, and a bit about ourselves so you can get to know your hosts. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: https://guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 2: Edward, Michael, Shannan, and Dacari discuss library services to the Queer community of San Antonio with Erica Alcocer from the Pride Center of San Antonio. For more information about the Pride Center of San Antonio and the services they provide to the San Antonio community, please visit http://pridecentersa.org/

Episode 21: The Crew dives back into the world of Meridian where everyone seems to be scheming, dreamwalking, or preparing for a god on god smack down! Join us for a discussion of Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse. We finally find out who the villain is and he's in for a surprise of his own. Also, what happened to all the men in Hokaia? This is the follow up to our Black Sun episode (titled Rabbit's Feet and Teek Bones). Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 20: This month the crew ponders what it would be like to receive a message from another world. What if that message was a warning? We also discuss the advantages of instant spontaneous dehydration and why Isaac Newton is such a bully. Fire up your VR goggles, make sure you've had plenty of fluids, and take a deep dive with us into Cixin Liu's Three Body Problem. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

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. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 23-01: Join Cynthia, Raquel, and Edward for a conversation with Nino Tarantino from Chrysalis Ministries. Chrysalis Ministries provides hands-on case management services to help former inmates and their families as they overcome the consequences of incarceration. For more information about Chrysalis Ministries and the services they offer, visit their website: https://www.chrysmin.org/ Disclaimer: Views, opinions, and statements from our guests do not reflecting the views and opinions of the Library.

Episode 18: Join the crew and special guest Felicia as they discuss Tochi Onyebuchi’s Goliath. This is a very raw story that invites speculation on possible futures for race relations. Bonus topics include whether or not horses care for humans, what to call a group of snakes, and the importance of raising your children to be fans of the original trilogy. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 17: Join the crew as they ponder economics and insurance policies. Wait, what? No, the discussion was about luggage. That’s not right either, it was about what makes a proper hero, avoiding death, and Blazing Saddles. You’ll just have to give it a listen to understand this blurb. There’s not a dull moment when exploring Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 16: Join the crew as they explore nearly every aspect of cloning, revenge, and space justice. In this episode we answer the really burning questions like do clones have souls? How does one properly set up a will the leave their worldly possessions to their next clone? And. . . what to do when your clone is resurrected in the midst of a grisly murder scene. It’s at least 45 minutes of Sci-Fi fun! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Join Edward and Dan for a conversation with Ada Babino, organizer of the San Antonio Black International Film Festival, and Dr. D. L. Grant, manager of the Carver Branch Library, as they discuss the 2022 San Antonio Black International Film Festival: Animation in Black, October 6 - 9, 2022. For more information about the San Antonio Black International Film Festival visit www.sabiff.tv or contact sabiffteam@sabiff.tv

Episode 15: The crew heads off to the beach after the Pop Madness episode and discusses T. J. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea. Learn why some of our earlier employers probably wouldn’t give us job recommendations. We also take a deep dive into the roots of prejudice, what constitutes a family, and how hand trowels and music are powerful unifying forces. Don’t you want to be here? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 1 (of 3): San Antonio Public Librarians Dacari Lambert, Michael Dunbar-Rodney, and Shannan Prukop discuss the queer past of San Antonio and particularly its history with female impersonators/drag shows, with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke from UTSA. Listen in to learn about Zelldo and Hotcha, how the military handled all this queerness, and where the queer buildings of the past have gone. This is the start of a series of episodes covering the queer past, present, and future in San Antonio and how that intersects with libraries, and a new podcast we're calling: InQueeries. To learn more about the UTSA Special Collections archives on San Antonio Queer History, or for more information about the collection, contact Melissa Gohlke at Melissa.Gohlke@utsa.edu For more information about the events discussed in this podcast, see Melissa's blog posts here: https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/san-antonios-drag-culture/ https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/off-limits-and