Featured in this podcast episode is the University of Minnesota, Morris' reference and instruction librarian, Peter Bremer. In our conversation, we discuss his unique author career and how COVID-19 factored in, his favorite circulation desk work study student, and why he claims libraries are currently "under assault."

LOCATING PETER BREMER:

• Website: https://peterbremer.weebly.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.bremer.315/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersiobhan24/

YouTube Version: Why Libraries Still Matter | Peter Bremer | #5

Recorded in March 2026.

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Featured in this podcast episode is martial artist, voiceover artist, musician, score composer, and fan/friend of film director Zack Snyder, Geraldo Côrtes. We talk about Geraldo's dream audiobook project, his hot take about WATCHMEN, and a lightsaber duel at Zack Snyder's house.

LOCATING GERALDO CÔRTES:

• Instagram: Geraldo Côrtes (@geraldocortesvox) • Instagram photos and videos
• Vero True Social: https://vero.co/geraldocortes
• SoundCloud: Stream geraldocortes music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

YouTube Version: Arts Maestro Celebrating BATMAN V SUPERMAN Anniversary | Geraldo Côrtes | #4

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Recorded in March 2026.

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Featured in this podcast episode is acclaimed film critic, marketing specialist, author, and podcaster, Byron Lafayette. In our conversation, Byron reveals which recent podcast episode of his cracked the top 2% of all podcasts, marketing a successful religious TV show, and the current state of the journalism field.

LOCATING BYRON LAFAYETTE:

• Vero True Social: @byronlafayette
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byron.lafayette.58/
• X: Byron Lafayette (@ByronLafayette) / X
• Viralhare: Home
• 25YL: https://25yearslatersite.com/author/byron-lafayette/
• IFCA: Independent Film Critics of America -
• Under the Lens: Under The Lens with Byron Lafayette • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
• DCEU and Me: DCEU and Me • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

YouTube Version: Is True Journalism DEAD? | Byron Lafayette | #3

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Recorded in December 2025.

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HERO: Liam Quane

BIO: author, filmmaker, photographer

LOCATIONS:

• Vero: @liamquane
• LinkedIn: Liam Quane - Specificity Archives | LinkedIn
• YouTube: Specificity Archives - YouTube
• Goodreads: Books by Liam Quane (Author of Road to Juneau)
• Road to Juneau: Amazon.com: Road to Juneau eBook : Quane, Liam: Kindle Store
• IMDB: Liam Quane - IMDb

YouTube Version: Deeper Meaning in Storytelling | Liam Quane | #2

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Recorded in October 2025.

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OVM: Oak Valley Media

HERO: Lance Laster

BIO: adjunct professor, musician, podcaster, sports enthusiast

LOCATIONS:

• Lance on X: https://x.com/sirlancelaster
• AHOTA on X: https://x.com/donotfailourpod
• Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod
• Training Montage: https://www.spreaker.com/show/training-montage-a-sports-movie-podcast

Recorded in August 2025.

YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0iEnlNTUhI

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Enjoy the first look at the podcast in the brand-new teaser trailer! Join us as we explore the vast media landscape in search of its finest creatives.

Host: Daryn Kirscht

Podcast Link - Audio Version: https://player.captivate.fm/show/c048...

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