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Podcast Club: Stories
Thursday April 21 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Like a book club, but for podcasts!
Every month we listen to a curated list of podcast episodes on a particular topic or theme and then we meet to discuss them. It’s the perfect discussion for time-starved folks. No long books to read! Listen to the podcasts while you commute, do chores or go for a walk. Listening to podcasts is such a great way to learn something new and then further reinforce that knowledge by discussing with others.
If you’ve never listened to podcasts before and want to learn, call the library at 250-352-6333 to book an (online) appointment with one of our librarians.
To register, email hgoldik@nelson.ca
Our May Theme is Stories
Some researchers think the drive to explain the world is a basic human impulse. This month’s podcast episodes explore how storytelling can be a powerful way to convey information, how we use stories to make sense of the world around us, and how we can break free from the stories we tell about ourselves that keep us feeling stuck.
Episode: The Story of Stories
51-Minute Listen
Why is my friend late? How does nuclear fission work? What occurs when I sneeze? We all need to understand why certain things happen. Some researchers think the drive to explain the world is a basic human impulse, similar to thirst or hunger. Psychologist Tania Lombrozo discusses how explanations can lead to discovery, delight, and disaster.
Episode: Science Behind Storytelling
August 19, 2020
13-Minute Listen
Storytelling can be a powerful tool to convey information, even in the world of science. It can also shift stereotypes about who scientists are-With Liz Neeley, the Executive Director of Story Collider, a non profit focused on telling “true, personal stories about science.”
Episode: Why Stories Matter Now More Than Ever
April 12, 2020
42-Minute Listen
Stories can comfort, explain, transport, record, or act as a warning. They can help us imagine other worlds and futures. And now, maybe more than ever before, stories matter. This week — from literature to oral histories, from film to poetry, and an apocalyptic fiction that started to look like reality — we’re exploring the importance of stories.
Episode: How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Lori Gottlieb
December 28, 2020
16-Minute Listen
Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to break free from the stories you’ve been telling yourself by becoming your own editor and rewriting your narrative from a different point of view.
How to listen to podcasts:
Click on the links above to listen or to download to your device, check out this how to article on downloading to your phone or tablet.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/oct/07/how-to-listen-to-podcasts-everything-you-need-to-know
Still have questions? email hgoldik@nelson.ca or call the library at 250-352-6333