Skidompha Library's Owl Radio Podcasts

Skidompha's expert on insects and gardening provides essential information on the deer tick, which is responsible for Lyme disease. This is Part 2 of this two-part podcast. This session covers how to avoid and prevent deer ticks, including an in-depth discussion on chemical components of Deet and other repellants, where to obtain them, their hazards to pets/wildlife, as well as many other useful resources. Part 1 is an introduction to the deer tick's life history, habits, and behavior. A YouTube video of a similar, more expansive presentation by Dr. Emmons is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmrrP62ItYM

Skidompha's expert on insects and gardening provides essential information on the deer tick, which is responsible for Lyme disease. This is Part 1, which is an introduction to the deer tick's life history, habits, and behavior. (Part 2 provides information on how to avoid deer ticks in the first place.) A YouTube video of a similar, more expansive presentation by Dr. Emmons is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmrrP62ItYM

Playing the guitar with a slide on one finger was a popular technique among country blues musicians and was later taken up electric guitar players in Chicago and by blues rock performers in the US and Britain. All Blues from the Summer Room podcasts were edited and compiled by our good friend of Skidompha Library, Mark Addison. Intro from Dark Was the Night 2:20 Fallin Down Blues - Furry Lewis 5:10 Sic Em Dogs On - Bukka White 7:37 Roll and Tumble Blues - Hambone Willie Newbern 10:45 Dark Was the Night - Blind Willie Johnson 14:34 St.Louis Blues - The Genial Hawaiians 17:25 The Twelves - Kokomo Arnold 20:38 Fred’s Worried Life Blues - Mississippi Fred McDowell 23:25 Is You Ever Seen - Earl Hooker 27:07 Deep Feeling - Chuck Berry 29:25 Too Much Alcohol - J.B. Hutto 33:03 Statesboro Blues - Allman Bros. 37:25 Mean Old World - Clapton and Allman 41:17 Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Palace Of King Philip XIV Of Spain - John Fahey 45:57 Around the Plynth - The Faces

Josh and his older "bro" JJ were first-place winners in our recent talent contest. They have provided us with another sample of their informative fishing podcasts from their website at basscasterbros.wordpress.com. They discuss their latest fishing trips, tips and techniques for novice, amateur and professional anglers. Other segments including the Caster Question, Stump the Fisherman, Fish Totals, and Bassmaster Elite Tournaments, and Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing. Be sure to listen for the competitive fishing action between them. Young anglers will especially enjoy this podcast. Also they invite you to send your questions and feedback to: basscasterbros@gmail.com In this podcast, Josh and JJ recount a recent "fishless" day on a lake--something any angler can relate to. Next, the boys present their "Fantasy Picks" and "Elite Tournament" segments which dedicated followers of competitive televised fishing shows will no doubt appreciate, followed by "Fishing Tips," the boys' review of what equipment to try un

Chicago electric blues featuring Muddy Waters and others. All Blues from the Summer Room podcasts were edited and compiled and edited by good friend of Skidompha Library, Mark Addison. Sweet Home Chicago (Opening Intro) Magic Sam Can’t Be Satisfied Muddy Waters 3:08 Mannish Boy - Muddy Waters 5:47 You Shook Me - Muddy Waters 8:41 Got My Mojo Working - Muddy Waters 11:20 Rollin’ Stone - Muddy Waters 15:11 (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters 18:17 Baby Please Don't Go - Muddy Waters 21:05 Tell Mama - Etta James 23:51 Never Trust a Man - Koko Taylor 26:08 It Must Have Been the Devil - Otis Spann 29:28 Bad Avenue - Valerie Wellington 33:11 Baby Please Don't Go - John Lee Hooker 38:01 Sweet Home Chicago - Magic Sam 41:14 The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll - Muddy Waters 46:19

This program of electric blues from Chicago features Howlin’ Wolf and other popular blues musicians. All Blues from the Summer Room podcasts were edited and compiled and edited by good friend of Skidompha Library, Mark Addison. Chicago Blues Howlin Wolf playlist Intro—from Smokestack Lightning This Is the End - Buddy Guy 1:13 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ - Little Walter 4:12 I Can’t Quit You Baby - Otis Rush 7:46 I Got Ramblin’ On My Mind - Otis Spann 10:50 Murdering Blues - Robert Nighthawk 14:55 Spoonful - Howlin' Wolf 20:13 Back Door Man - Howlin' Wolf 22:43 Red Rooster - Howlin' Wolf 26:47 Smokestack Lightning - Howlin' Wolf 29:14 Killing Floor - Howlin’ Wolf 32:18 I Ain’t Superstitious - Howlin' Wolf 35:06 Come On In This House - Junior Wells 38:42

From Russia comes this wonderful volume of folklore featuring quirky tales of craft and cunning and of heroes and heroines. This tale, "A Soldier's Fur Coat," is read by Skidompha Children's Librarian Mark Ferrero. (Albert Whitman & Company 1973)

The contest judges were blown away by this polished, delightful entry from two brothers, JJ and Josh, ages 16 and 14, respectively. This is a truly professional-quality program, complete with catchy rock-music intervals and great information on all things fishing for the beginning angler. The boys discuss, for example, The Trip Report, Basic Open Water Gear, Fishing News (including results from the latest Bass Master Classic!), safety tips, a "Stump the Fishermen" segment and much more. Give it up for these two!

This wonderful and charming program produced by two sisters from Thomaston, Jessa and Jalene, aged 6 and 12, respectively, is in their words, "A great resource for all things pets." In this segment, the girls discuss how to care for pets--especially dogs--in the winter. We're sure you'll learn something useful from this show--we did!

Among many other talents, Brian Daniels, of Brunswick, writes a humorous commentary newspaper column and blog for the Bangor Daily News, "Thoughts of an Average Joe." Daniels's fictitious character, "Average Joe," is a clueless, middle aged, middle of the road, thick around the middle man--Joe Wright. We won't try to describe this entry--just give it a listen! Learn more about Brian at: http://averagejoe.bangordailynews.com/the-website

We couldn't overlook Joshua Rosenthal, of Damariscotta who is an accomplished professional musician--at age 12! He plays fiddle, cello, viola, and "occasionally some mandolin," although fiddle, or violin, is his primary instrument which he has been playing for 7 years. According to Joshua, "Quebecois" is one of the most recognizable music styles in the world. It is full of great dance tunes and fun syncopated (not on the normal beat) tunes. The traditional way of playing Quebecois is fiddle, piano, and/or guitar. Jigs, Reels, and Waltzes are the three most common styles. Here, are a number of examples of his fiddle playing. You can learn much more about Joshua at www.fiddlocity2.com

Sharks and Stripers and Bluefish Oh My!!!! Our intrepid Gardener- Scientist- Entymologist- & Raconteur Extraordinaire from South Bristol, Bob Emmons shares some of his misadventures, preposterous lies, and bad jokes as...wait for it: a Fisherman! Just don't cut his fishing line or it'll cost you!

The final show from Chicago features music from the Paul Butterfield Blues Band as well as harmonica music from Charlie Musselwhite and others. All Blues from the Summer Room podcasts were edited and compiled and edited by good friend of Skidompha Library, Mark Addison. All songs performed by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band except where noted. Chicago Blues 3 Playlist Born in Chicago (Intro) 3:06: Got My Mojo Workin 6:40 Shake Your Money Maker 9:06 Walkin’ Blues 12:23 Born in Chicago 15:28 Get Out of My Life Woman 18:42 Baby Please Don’t Go 22:56 Three Harp Boogie (Misc. musicians) 26:24 Chicken Shack (Charlie Musselwhite) 30:38 If I Should Have Bad Luck (Charlie Musselwhite) 37:06 East West 51:11 Blues with a Feeling

This podcast, the second from Skidompha Owl's friend Mark Addison of Damariscotta Mills, is part of a series that explores Blues music from the Mississippi Delta in the 1920s to Chicago in the 1940s to England and the US in the 1960s and 1970s--to contemporary Blues musicians. This podcast covers blues songs from the 1920s and 1930s performed by a variety of blues musicians from the Mississippi Delta region and other parts of the rural south. It also introduces two Mississippi musicians that would make it big in Chicago, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. All Blues from the Summer Room podcasts were edited and compiled and edited by good friend of Skidompha Library, Mark Addison. Playlist: Intro: Intro to When the Levee Breaks by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe 1:37: A Spoonful of Blues, Charley Patton 4:48: Cool Drink of Water Blues, Tommy Johnson 8:21: Fixin’ to Die Blues, Bukka White 12:21: House of the Rising Sun, Leadbelly 14:30: See See Rider, Big Bill Broonzy 17:33: I’m So Glad, Skip James 20:22: Si

The monster under Ethan's bed has gone fishing for a week! How is Ethan ever going to get to sleep without a really scary monster? Will a stand-in monster do? Find out by listening to this amusing story read by Skidompha Library's own Terry Hapach.

This podcast, the first from Skidompha Owl's good friend, Mark Addison of Damariscotta Mills, is the first in a series that explores blues music from the Mississippi Delta in the 1920s to Chicago in the 1940s to England and the US in the 1960s and 1970s to contemporary blues musicians. This podcast introduces the series and the Mississippi Delta, the music of Robert Johnson and others. Many of Johnson's tunes have been covered by many contemporary musicians. Let us know what you think! Playlist: All songs by Robert Johnson. 2:57: Come on in My Kitchen 8:27: I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom 11:25: 32-20 Blues 14:25: Walkin’ Blues 17:41: Sweet Home Chicago 20:38: Kind Hearted Woman Blues 23:28: Terraplane Blues 26:28: Hellhound On My Trail 29:55: Cross Road Blues 32:28: Stop Breakin’ Down Blues 34:50: If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day 37:28: Love In Vain 40:10: Preachin’ Blues (Up Jumped the Devil) 43:00 Phonograph Blues 45:40 Me and the Devil Blues

A girl and her father take a moonlit, winter nighttime stroll near the farm where they live to listen and look for owls. Bundled against the frosty air, they trudge through the pristine snow. A wonderful tension builds as the father imitates the great horned owl's call once without answer, then again. Finally, from out of the darkness comes a reply, echoing through the trees! Author Jane Yolen has written more than 200 books. This was lovingly recorded by Skidompha Library's good friend Anna Belknap in January 2016.

This lesser-known but wonderful book starts off with a young boy who meets up with an old man in the middle of the Desert of Drize and the old man starts telling the boy about how there are more people less fortunate than he is and how he is lucky to be himself. The real world message about how life can get really tough for people, but as long as you stay as yourself, you will always be lucky in getting through life is a very positive message for both children and adults! For anyone who is not used to Dr. Seuss’ usual way with tongue twisters in his books, there are many places in where the wording gets a little crazy and it might be difficult for smaller children to follow on their own. Parents might want to listen along with this recording with their children so that they can help their children understand the tale. This was wonderfully recorded by a good friend of Skidompha, Anna Belknap in January, 2016.

The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature. The National Education Association named the book one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." It was one of the "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library Journal. It was adapted as an Oscar-nominated motion-capture film in 2004 starring Tom Hanks. Here, Skidompha Library staffer Terry Hapach's reads this wonderful tale with warmth and childlike charm. Image credit Amazon.uk

Would you...could you get through another day without hearing this classic again? Would you, could you listen to this in a car? On a train? In the rain? You will like it! You will see! Recorded by Skidompha Library's e-media ham, Mal Gormley December 2015.