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Each month, the Winter Park Library in Winter Park, Florida, hosts an array of writers, artists, musicians, expert lecturers, and community leaders who teach classes and facilitate events. Podcast host Michael Werner interviews these library presenters to discuss their interests and passions and to learn what to expect from their classes and events at WPL!
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- Bob Kealing on Gram Parsons in Florida and More · 28 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 38Local historian, journalist, and author Bob Kealing discusses his biography of legendary Florida-born country rock musician Gram Parsons, among his many other projects.
- Writing Winter Park with Kendall Shores · 36 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 37Kendall Shores is the co-author of Happy Wife and Perfect Life, two very popular novels set in Winter Park, FL. Kendall discusses her Winter Park roots and tells the story of how…
- Ukes & More! · 46 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 36Greg Gent and Dick Wilson tell Michael about The Winter Park Ukulele Society and its monthly meetings at WPL. Greg and Dick discuss their ukulele journeys and offer some musical…
- Rick Kilby: Florida-Inspired Renaissance Man · 46 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 35Writer, Florida historian, graphic designer, and fine artist Rick Kilby discusses his research across many facets of Florida history. As the recipient of the 2026 Smith Grant…
- Theresa Smith-Levin of Central Florida Vocal Arts · 47 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 34Theresa Smith-Levin discusses how she came to be the founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts. Theresa shares her thoughts on the importance of music education and access to arts in…
- Lieutenant General Mark Hertling · 58 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 33Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses his distinguished career, during and after the army, and his new book If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime…
- Cathy Lieblich of Neighbors Network · 34 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 32Cathy Lieblich tells Michael about her life and her work with Neighbors Network, a volunteer powered nonprofit organization that helps seniors build community and live and thrive…
- Carl Creasman: "Winter Park Library Historian" · 41 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 31Michael has a wide-ranging conversation with Valencia College History Professor Carl Creasman about many facets of his life and career. Carl talks about the origins of Citizen…
- Librarianship, Podcasting, and More with Jeremy Zorn · 44 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 30For our 30th episode, WPL Public Services Librarian Jeremy Zorn steps out from behind the scenes of the podcast. Michael and Jeremy discuss how he came to work at WPL and the…
- Becca Schmidt's Journey to Yoga · 53 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 29Michael talks with Becca Schmidt of Blue Moon Yoga about her path to teaching Yoga. Becca offers a monthly book-inspired Yoga class at WPL, on behalf of the Crosby Wellness…
- Bookstores & Beyond with Lauren Zimmerman · 49 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 28Lauren Zimmerman tells Michael about her road to owning and managing Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park, with an additional location in Winter Garden. Lauren discusses the…
- Songs That Never End with Gary Earl · 42 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 27WPL Head of Public Services, Gary Earl discusses his life as a librarian and some of his musical ventures, including his latest project, a children's music album called Songs The…
- 100 Things to Do in Winter Park Before You Die with Kim Michalak · 26 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 26Michael gets to know Kim Michalak as they chat about her book and all things Winter Park!
- Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition at WPL · 25 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 25This August, WPL is hosting a traveling exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. WPL Director Melissa Schneider, WPL Director of Education Dr. Ruth Edwards, and…
- Pride, Tech & More with WPL Library Specialist Jorge Sanchez · 35 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 24Jorge joins Michael to talk about his day-to-day work in technology at the Winter Park Library. Jorge also discusses the Library's annual celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, which is…
- Summertime at WPL with Shanna Kuster · 31 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 23Head of Winter Park Library Youth Services and longtime Librarian Shanna Kuster shares with Michael what's in store this summer at the Library.
- Summertime Safety with Winter Park Mayor Shelia DeCiccio & Police Chief Tim Volkerson · 33 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 22Winter Park Mayor Shelia DeCiccio and Police Chief Tim Volkerson discuss summertime safety concerns, especially for kids who ride electric scooters and bicycles. They also…
- Keeping up with Gary Gorman · 38 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 21Winter Park Library patron Gary Gorman is an award-winning senior-citizen triathlete. Gary takes a break from his rigorous training schedule to sit with Michael and share his…
- Romance 24/7, Jane Rodriguez of The New Romantics Bookstore · 28 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 20Jane Rodriguez, founder of The New Romantics bookstore, brings Michael up to speed on the story of her bookstore, their involvement in WPL's Romancing the Books Festival, and the…
- Local Luminary Dr. Rebekah McCloud · 35 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 19Dr. Rebekah McCloud talks about her varied and prolific career in education, local history, writing, journalism, and other pursuits, as well as the many events she has been…
