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The Free Bin

The Free Bin

Written by: Toledo Public Library
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 Join the staff of the Toledo Public Library as they dive deep into history, culture, and the arts! That's Toledo, Oregon, USA, by the way--not the bigger one in Ohio or the original one in Spain. But a public library serves everyone, so if you are someone, The Free Bin has something for you. Whether it's cult movies, cultural history, stories, games, or (of course) books, you never know what you'll find in here, so reach on in! The Free Bin is a production of the Toledo Public Library, which is part of the Lincoln County Library District and the City of Toledo, Oregon. The personal views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organization with which they are associated. https://www.cityoftoledo.org/library2025 Social Sciences
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  • Gotta Do That Pencil Thing

    Gotta Do That Pencil Thing
    Feb 6 2026

    Content warning: This episode contains potential spoilers for "Bridgerton" and "The Pitt," as well as discussions of medical distress and child death.

    The gang shares updates on their recent pop-culture fixations! Cindy's workin' on a mystery (goin' wherever it leads). Harrison forgives the Las Vegas Hilton and celebrates a music legend's milestone of self-discovery. Sophia catches up on Regency romance and modern medicine with a streaming drama update!

    In this episode:

    "Bridgerton" (Netflix series, 2020-)

    "The Extinct Immersive Las Vegas Star Trek Experience" from Expedition Theme Park (YouTube)

    "Father Brown" (BBC One series, 2013-)

    "Pete Sandoval (I Am Morbid, Ex-Morbid Angel) Opens Up About Autism Diagnosis at 61" by Greg Kennelty (Metal Injection)

    "The Pitt" (HBO Max series, 2025-)

    "Sister Boniface Mysteries" (BBC Studios/BritBox series, 2022-)
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Cherryheads

    Cherryheads
    Jan 31 2026

    Per listener request, the gang talks about the weather! Harrison shares a brief history of almanacs and... something else. Sophia introduces us to the historic lighthouses of Oregon. Cindy shares some movies for a catastrophically rainy day.

    In this episode:

    "The Day After Tomorrow" (film, 2004) dir. Roland Emmerich

    Oregon Lighthouses

    "See Lantern Return to Historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse On Oregon Coast" by Rose Shimberg (Statesman Journal, Aug. 10, 2025)

    Storm Glass

    Tempest Prognosticator

    "Twister" (film, 1996) dir. Jan de Bont

    "Twisters" (film, 2024) dir. Lee Isaac Chung

    Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

    Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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    37 mins
  • That's a German Pistol

    That's a German Pistol
    Jan 23 2026

    The gang explores the history and variety of dialects in the United States! Cindy brings the research. Harrison abandons the letter G and Sophia adopts it. Dingbatters descend upon Ocracoke.
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    1 hr
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