Podcasts

Current podcasts:

Technic-Color:

This series discusses all things geek and nerdy from a diverse point of view.

Hip Hop Headz:

In this series produced by the Dallas Public Library, host Christina Angelique and special guests will discuss weekly happenings and events in the world of Hip Hop.

On the Block:

On the Block is a Dallas Public Library podcast about the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the state of homelessness in Dallas.

Archived podcasts:

Teens Talk IRL:

Teens from DPL's Teen Advisory Council give their opinions on topics such as mental health and school hierarchies.

Street View:

Features one-on-one conversations between library customers experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Dallas Public Library’s homeless engagement coordinator, Suzanne Glover. The in-depth interviews touch on issues of mental health, surviving extreme Dallas temperatures, finding love and being in a relationship, and other personal experiences. Hear from people like Carlton, who explains why he doesn’t stay in a shelter; Nicholas, whose schizophrenia led to homelessness; Jennifer and Martin, who transitioned from homeless to housed; and Roy, a counselor and ordained minister who performed marriage ceremonies for couples in the homeless community.

Public libraries nationwide are a refuge for people experiencing homelessness as one of the few places that provide access and services to all. Dallas Public Library’s homeless engagement initiative serves more than 5,000 people each year through referrals and other programming. Street View: New Voices emerged from the relationships built through the Homeless Engagement between library staff and library customers.

POND:

We provide a virtual space focused on learning about the flora and fauna, geology, climate, and other natural elements of Dallas and the broader North Texas area. In our podcast episodes, we feature the expertise of professionals and serious amateurs who are passionate about the natural world. The P.O.N.D. is brought to you by the staff of the Dallas Public Library.