# Miner Recs A roundtable review and discussion of recommended media from the Des Plaines Public Library. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 98: Cozy Fantasy and Sci-Fi](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2026-05-19T10_11_31-07_00) _2026-05-19 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Quinn, Dana, Christa, and Camryn discuss some of the rising trends and themes in fantasy and science fiction books and recommend their favorite examples. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-19T10_11_31-07_00.mp3?_=1779210696.17776710) ## [Episode 97: 98th Academy Awards](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2026-03-11T14_07_42-07_00) _2026-03-11 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Ariana, and Quinn preview the 2026 Oscars, sharing their predictions and opinions on the films nominated. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-11T14_07_42-07_00.mp3?_=1773263269.17711843) ## [Episode 96: The Canvas](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2025-07-09T09_10_54-07_00) _2025-07-09 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Sarah, Pico, and Amy talk about The Canvas, DPPL's new makerspace, discussing the equipment and resources that are now available to patrons. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-09T09_10_54-07_00.mp3?_=1752077459.17465525) ## [Episode 95: Tails and Tales](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2025-06-05T12_18_24-07_00) _2025-06-05 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Lynne, Ariana, and Quinn talk about DPPL's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, detailing the events the library will be hosting for kids, teens and adults alike. (Find out more information about summer reading at dppl.org/summer!) [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-05T12_18_24-07_00.mp3?_=1749151108.17431589) ## [Episode 94: 97th Academy Awards](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2025-03-04T10_38_05-08_00) _2025-03-04 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Ariana, and Quinn preview the 2025 Oscars, sharing their predictions and opinions on the films nominated. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-03-04T10_38_05-08_00.mp3?_=1741113490.17337566) ## [Episode 93: Board Games](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2025-02-24T08_58_31-08_00) _2025-02-24 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Annie, and Quinn discuss board games, with an emphasis on games that can be checked out here at the Des Plaines Public Library. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-02-24T08_58_31-08_00.mp3?_=1740416315.17316568) ## [Episode 92: Zines](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2025-01-17T08_48_00-08_00) _2025-01-17 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Quinn, Amy, Alicia, and Tia discuss zines, the small-circulation handmade booklets that provide an easy and fun way for anyone to self-publish and circulate their art and ideas. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-01-17T08_48_00-08_00.mp3?_=1737132484.17282389) ## [Episode 91: Episode 91: Bad Movies](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2024-10-29T14_15_38-07_00) _2024-10-29 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Charlie, and Quinn discuss movies that are so bad they're good, including Troll 2, Vampire's Kiss, Clifford, The Master Of Disguise, Madame Web and more. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2024-10-29T14_15_38-07_00.mp3?_=1730236544.17210925) ## [Episode 90: Banned Books Week](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2024-09-30T07_35_10-07_00) _2024-09-30 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2024-09-30T07_35_10-07_00.mp3?_=1727706914.17178007) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dL1u0QHPSkPw) _2024-09-30 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Episode 89: Hugo Awards 2024](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dppl/episodes/2024-08-14T13_32_55-07_00) _2024-08-14 · Des Plaines Public Library_ On this episode, Angelo, Christa, Sarah, Quinn, and Cameron discuss works nominated at the 2024 Hugo Awards, science fiction and fantasy's most prestigious awards ceremony. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dppl.podomatic.com/enclosure/2024-08-14T13_32_55-07_00.mp3?_=1723667581.17127518)