From the folks who bring you Happy Endings Trail Crew. Dylan, Stephanie and Andrew talk about how they started Happy Endings and the vision they have for building the community around trail running even stronger.
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Stephanie Burt Podcasts
Host Stephanie Burt travels the Southern United States (with a fork!) and chats with some of the most interesting voices in the culinary South. From chefs to farmers, bakers to brewers, and pitmasters to fishermen, they all have a story. Listen and learn more behind some of your favorite foods.
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Join The New York Public Library and your favorite writers, artists, and thinkers for smart talks and provocative conversations from the nation’s cultural capital.
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Hosts Fiona -- a forever GM -- and Stephanie -- a professor and comics critic -- explore the multiverse of superhero TTRPGs with a variety of expert guests from the world of roleplaying games and comic books. In each 2-4 episode run of the show we do an actual play of a different superhero RPG to demonstrate how the game works at the table. Each run ends with a detailed discussion of the system, where we talk about what kinds of superhero stories each game helps tell, how effective they are ...
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Poems to take your breath away. Listen to contemporary poets reading their poems and talking about what went into them. You will also hear Mark McGuinness reading classic poems and sharing his thoughts on what makes them great.
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Join the University at Albany Libraries as they discuss hot topics in the information field, education, and current events - always with a warm beverage nearby.
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Welcome to She's a 10...Times 5, dedicated to starting the conversations all Midlife Women want to hear. Through honest discussions, informed guests and relatable stories, She's a 10 is meant to inspire other women to define their own "perfection" at all ages. Our listeners will get a strong sense of sisterhood when they listen to our podcast, and will feel as if they are hangin around a fire with a glass (or two) of wine with us. We're here to share the good, bad and ugly, while lifting eac ...
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Stephanie Burt with Special Guests: Super Gay Poems: LGBTQIA+ Poetry after Stonewall
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In this episode of Library Talks, poets and critics read from and discuss the new anthology, Super Gay Poems: LGBTQIA+ Poetry after Stonewall. In Super Gay Poems, Stephanie Burt curates a boundary-pushing anthology of 51 poems by LGBTQIA+ writers, tracing the evolution of queer poetry since the Stonewall Riots. From sonnets to shaped poems, elegies…
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Bobby Hankinson: Kweendom: A Night of Queer Stand-Up
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In this episode of Library Talks, New York’s funniest LGBTQ performers take the stage for a one-night-only celebration of queer comedy, community, and joy. Hosted by Bobby Hankinson, Kweendom is an all-LGBTQ comedy show featuring some of the city’s sharpest queer comedians and storytellers. Born from Hankinson’s frustration with lineups lacking aut…
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Folklord: Where Running Meets Mythology
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This week on the HappyCast, we change things up a bit and focus on the business side of running and the colorful apparel it brings by having Elliot Matson, creator and founder of Folklord, join us to tell us all about his up-and-coming business. Folklord and its mythological and storytelling approach to running apparel has been popping up all over …
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John B. King, Jr. with Lisette Nieves: Teacher by Teacher
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Former U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr talks to Lisette Nieves about his latest book, Teacher by Teacher.
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The Copper Kings 100 Recap: Grit, Grace, and a Little Too Much Cheese
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In this special fourth appearance, Wes Plate returns to HappyCast with a full breakdown of the inaugural Copper Kings 100—Montana’s newest hundred-mile race and his most ambitious project yet. With co-hosts Stephanie and Andrew, Wes opens up about what it took to bring this dream to life: from months of preparation and a jam-packed U-Haul to naviga…
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In this episode of Library Talks, author and climate scientist Kate Marvel explores her latest book, Human Nature, with David Wallace-Wells, Monica Youn, and Lauren Kurtz through talks, performances, and more Each chapter of Kate Marvel’s new book, Human Nature, employs a different emotion to explore the science and stories behind climate change. K…
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Trail Therapy and Tantrums in the Rockies
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In this hilariously unfiltered and surprisingly heartfelt episode, Stephanie recaps her post-Cruel Jewel adventure at the Great Divide 100 in Colorado with guests Ben Bridgeman and Liesl Standish. After a last-minute pivot to avoid altitude overload, Stephanie takes us through her thought process behind picking this particular race just three weeks…
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From The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning
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Episode 81 From ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’ by Robert Browning Mark McGuinness reads and discusses a passage from ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’ by Robert Browning. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/81_From_The_Pied_Piper_of_Hamelin_by_Robert_Browning.mp3 Poet Robert Browning R…
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Ladies Sweep Achilles Hill with Alisa Hardy, Jaclyn Lovelady and Lisa Decker
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In this special women-led episode of HappyCast, Stephanie teams up with guest co-host Ben Bridgeman to spotlight the incredible performances at this year’s Achilles Hill ultra event. The spotlight shines brightly on Jaclyn Lovelady, Alisa Hardy, and Lisa Decker—three powerhouse women who not only swept the competition but redefined what grit and co…
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Barbara Demick with Jessica Bruder: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
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In this episode of Library Talks, acclaimed journalist and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick talks to Jessica Bruder about her latest book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins Barbara Demick investigates the origins, shocking cruelty, and legacy of China’s one-chil…
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Keepin’ It Cool at Coco with Katie O'Connor, Juliana Masci and Hans Troyer
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This week on a jam-packed episode of the HappyCast, we sit down with Katie O’Connor and talk about her Cocodona 250 experience. We talk about her preparation, race execution, and most importantly, the post-race festivities. Spoiler alert: she could just be the most positive person out on the trail. So naturally, we decide to bring in some firepower…
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Madeleine Thien with Jiayang Fan: The Book of Records
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In this episode of Library Talks, author Madeleine Thien talks to Jiayang Fan about her latest book, The Book of Records. The Book of Records is a novel that leaps across generations, ideas, and centuries, as if different eras were separated by only a door. Madeleine Thien worked on The Book of Records during her 2021-2022 Fellowship at the Library…
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The Mammoth is Coming with Hilary Ann, featuring Izzy Campos-Janovick & Kevin Goldberg
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This week on the HappyCast, we are joined by THE Hilary Ann Yang as she talks about the newest 200+ mile race around, The Mammoth! 🦣 With its permits literally approved RIGHT before this recording, we talk about the hype, preparation, course, and increasing the participation of women in the 200 mile scene. Hilary will also be race directing this ev…
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Claire Hoffman with Jelani Cobb: Sister, Sinner
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In this episode of Library Talks, Author and Journalist Claire Hoffman sits down with fellow journalist Jelani Cobb to talk about her latest book, Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson Sister, Sinner chronicles the dramatic rise, disappearance, and near-fall of Aimee Semple McPherson. A pioneer o…
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Arizona Monster Aftermath & Analysis with Candice Burt
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This week on the HappyCast, we keep the 200+ mile ball rolling as we are joined by one of the pioneers of this distance, Candice Burt. She joins us to talk about the recent inaugural Arizona Monster 300, and we dissect this behemoth of a race and everything it entails. Candice opens up and talks about the ups and downs, the positives and negatives,…
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Stephanie Burt reads Poly Beach House by Tonee Mae Moll
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Episode 80 Stephanie Burt reads Poly Beach House by Tonee Mae Moll Stephanie Burt reads ‘Poly Beach House’ by Tonee Mae Moll and discusses the poem with Mark McGuinness. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/80_Poly_Beach_House_by_Tonee_Mae_Moll_read_by_Stephanie_Burt.mp3 This poem is from: Super Gay Poems: LGB…
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Russell Shorto with Aidan Flax-Clark: Taking Manhattan
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Bestselling author and historian Russell Shorto talks to Aidan Flax-Clark about his latest book, Taking Manhattan.
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I Beat the Boys: Cruel Jewel Edition with Drew Flowers and Mike Coutu
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This week on HappyCast, the spotlight is on cohost Stephanie, who just completed one of the Southeast’s most brutal ultramarathons: the Cruel Jewel 100. Alongside fellow runners Drew Flowers and Mike Coutu, the trio takes us deep into the Georgia mountains and even deeper into the pain cave, reliving the highs, lows, and everything in between. With…
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Haleh Liza Gafori with Maya C. Popa: Water Translating Rumi
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Acclaimed poet Haleh Liza Gafori discusses her latest translations of Rumi's lyric poetry in Water with prize-winning poet Maya C. Popa
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Going Cuckoo for Cocoo with Rachel Entrekin: Cocodona 250 & more
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On this episode of the HappyCast, we talk about a bunch of random stuff (and a little bit of Cocodona) with the Queen of Cocodona herself, Rachel Entrekin. After becoming the first back-to-back and only two time winner of Cocodona, we have a sit down with Rachel where she talks about her current recovery, her incredibly busy future, and her adjustm…
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Daedalus and Icarus from Ovid’s Metamorphoses translated by Arthur Golding
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Episode 79 Daedalus and Icarus from Ovid’s Metamorphses, translated by Arthur Golding Mark McGuinness reads and discusses Arthur Golding’s translation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. https://media.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/content.blubrry.com/amouthfulofair/79_Daedalus_and_Icarus_from_Ovid_s_Metamorphoses_translated_by_Arthur_Golding.mp3 Poet Ovid, trans…
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Chris Hughes with Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway: Marketcrafters
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Economist and writer Chris Hughes talks to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Allowa about his latest book, Marketcrafters.
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The Active (Average) Joe with Libby Jones
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In this deeply heartfelt and eye-opening episode of HappyCast, hosts Stephanie, Dylan and Andrew are joined by trail race director and community powerhouse Libby Jones, the force behind The Active Joe and the beloved Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run. From her accidental start in race directing to founding one of North Texas’s most inclusive and commun…
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Mike Hixenbaugh on his Award-Winning Book 'They Came for the Schools'
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On this special episode of Library Talks, we speak with Mike Hixenbaugh, winner of the 38th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism, for his book They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.
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Beyond the Distance: Mental Health, Dogs, and the Long Run
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In this unforgettable episode of the HappyCast, hosts Andrew, Dylan, and Stephanie welcome Canadian ultrarunner and mental health advocate Evan Birch, along with his trail-blazing running partner: his seven-year-old Vizsla, Nova. Together, Evan and Nova recently attempted the Orcas Island 100, marking what may be one of the first sanctioned 100-mil…
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Librarians With Lattes - Interview with Archivist, Melissa McMullen
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Guess who finally hit “record” again? That’s right—Librarians with Lattes is back after a totally intentional year-long break (oops). Host Amanda Lowe returns, dusts off the mic, and sits down with returning favorite Melody Palmer and first-time guest Melissa McMullen, UAlbany’s Research Archivist. Recorded back in March 2025 (we swear we meant to …
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Vicky Nguyen with Tracey Nguyen Mang: Boat Baby
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News anchor Vicky Nguyen talks to Tracey Nguyen Mang about her new memoir, Boat Baby.
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