Rapid City Public Library’s podcast series continues this summer with: Black Hills Legends and Lore. This episode features: "Poker" Alice Tubbs, notorious gambler and Sturgis resident; and part three of a multi-part series with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse descendent Charles Sitting Bull. Poker Alice segment voiced by Adrian Ludens. Recording of Charles Sitting Bull edited by Adrian Ludens. Music: Ben Winwood and Ziv Moran. Used by permission ..read more

A portion of this session with Charles Sitting Bull was used in Episode 2. Here is the full talk, with extensive information on the Fort Laramie Treaty, how the Lakota reacted to encroaching whites, the decline of the buffalo, and the lives of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse ..read more

Rapid City Public Library’s podcast series continues this summer with: Black Hills Legends and Lore. Each episode, we’ll feature Black Hills historical figures, from legendary to lesser-known. This episode features: Valentine McGillycuddy, frontier surgeon and topographer; and part two of a multi-part series with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse descendent Charles Sitting Bull. Valentine McGillycuddy segment voiced by Adrian Ludens, using information provided in Black Hills Visitor Magazine. Interview with Charles Sitting Bull conducted and edited by Adrian Ludens. Music: Ben Winwood and Ziv Mor ..read more

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 pe ..read more

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 recolle ..read more

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 Jo ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Ove ..read more

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 ..read more

There's a chill in the air and hopefully a chill down your spine as the Rapid City Public Library explores your strange and scary experiences! Sophie Brown shares frightening incidents from her childhood, teen years, and adulthood. Incidents took place in Mitchell, Spearfish, and Belle Fourche, SD.  You'll never look at a paper grocery bag the same way again! Host: Adrian Ludens Music: Kyle Preston - Shadow Movements ..read more