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We are always open to interviews on all topics of local interest. If you have an story you'd like to share, contact the Rapid City Public Library at 605-394-6139 or email ask@rcplib.org.

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    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

We are always open to interviews on all topics of local interest. If you have an story you'd like to share, contact the Rapid City Public Library at 605-394-6139 or email ask@rcplib.org.

    Gone But Not Forgotten: Black Hills Restaurants Episode 2

    Gone But Not Forgotten: Black Hills Restaurants Episode 2

    Gone But Not Forgotten has returned to the Rapid City Public Library Podcast this spring. This time we are shining the spotlight on Black Hills restaurants that are no longer in business but still fondly remembered.

    In this episode: David Yahne's recollections of The Pirate's Table, Vesta Well Johnson remembers The Esquire Club and Embers (among others), and Lizzy Ludens talks about Bullets.

    New interviews conducted by Adrian Ludens. 
    Archive interview conducted by Kim Morey.

    Music: Paper Planes "Autumn Town", Danpun "Happy to Be Happy", and Mooveka "Happy to See You Again". Used by permission.

    If you owned, managed, worked at, or were a frequent patron of a "gone but not forgotten" Black Hills restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at aludens@rcplib.org to set up and interview. You can also write and email your memories and one of our librarians will read it on your behalf.

    • 20 min
    Gone But Not Forgotten: Black Hills Restaurants Episode 1

    Gone But Not Forgotten: Black Hills Restaurants Episode 1

    Gone But Not Forgotten returns to the Rapid City Public Library Podcast this spring! 
    This time we are shining the spotlight on Black Hills restaurants that are no longer in business but still fondly remembered!

    In this episode: Dianna Meeker's recollections of Castle Café and Railhead Restaurant; Thea Ryan's memories of Daisy Dell, Randy's Pizza Barrel, and the Landmark Restaurant; Cyndi Canfield speaks about Smiley's House of Pizza; Adrian Ludens shares about Remington's; and Bob Adams talks about Windows and the Landmark.

    Interviews conducted by Adrian Ludens. Dianna Meeker's recollections read by Baylee Schultz. Thea Ryan's recollections read by Kim Baumberger.

    Music: Paper Planes "Autumn Town", Danpun "Happy to Be Happy", and Mooveka "Happy to See You Again". Used by permission.

    If you owned, managed, worked at, or were a frequent patron of a "gone but not forgotten" Black Hills restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us at aludens@rcplib.org to set up and interview. You can also write and email your memories and one of our librarians will read it on your behalf.

    • 22 min
    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 4

    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 4

    In this episode: Historical fashion and medicine, anime, and short story writing.

    The Librarians and Library Associates at the Rapid City Public Library share a commitment to connecting the community to education, information, and inspiration.
    Outside of the RCPL, we have a wide variety of interests, skills, and passions.

    Today we visit with Baylee who shares her interest in fashion and medicine in a historical context and her love of anime. Adrian shares his hobby of writing horror short stories.

    Guest Baylee Schultz interviewed by Adrian Ludens.
    Guest Adrian Ludens interviewed by Brady Jones.
    Music credits: True Detectives by Ian Post, Kumiko by Roie Shpisler, Slithering Woe by Out of Flux.

    • 44 min
    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 3

    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 3

    In this episode: Ice, Snow, and More Ice!

    The Librarians and Library Associates at the Rapid City Public Library share a commitment to connecting the community to education, information, and inspiration.
    Outside of the RCPL, we have a wide variety of interests, skills, and passions.

    Today we visit with Scott O. whose hobbies include ice fishing, watching hockey, playing disc golf (even in winter), and Star Wars!

    Guest: Scott Olson. Interviewed by: Adrian Ludens.
    Music credits: True Detectives by Ian Post and Hear Me Now by Red Meadow.

    • 34 min
    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 2

    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 2

    In this episode: Raptors and Riffs!

    The Librarians and Library Associates at the Rapid City Public Library share a commitment to connecting the community to education, information, and inspiration.
    Outside of the RCPL, we have a wide variety of interests, skills, and passions.

    Today we visit with Jules, who talks about her involvement with the Black Hills Raptor Center; and Mackenzie, who shares his love of heavy metal music. 

    Guests: Jules Kittelson and Mackenzie Betcher. Interviewed by: Adrian Ludens.
    Music credits: True Detectives by Ian Post, Hear Me Now by Red Meadow, and Gain Over by Ace. 

    • 46 min
    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 1

    The Secret Lives of Librarians Episode 1

    In this episode: Singing... and Screaming!

    The Librarians and Library Associates at the Rapid City Public Library share a commitment to connecting the community to education, information, and inspiration.

    Outside of the RCPL, we have a wide variety of interests, skills, and passions.

    Today we visit with Brady, who talks about his involvement in the Dakota Choral Union; and Sophie, who shares her love of horror cinema. 

    Guests: Brady Jones and Sophie Brown. Interviewed by: Adrian Ludens.
    Music credits: Aftershocks by Ardie Son, Secret Garden by Ian Post, Slithering Woe by Out of Flux. 

    • 45 min

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