Show overview
Gaston Speaks has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 102 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 48 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Gaston County Public Library.
From the publisher
Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.
Latest Episodes
View all 102 episodesComing Soon Report - May 2026
We're Booked Up - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
Ep 151Coming Soon Report - April 2026
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 150We're Booked Up - Atmosphere
Ready to fall a little in love? In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And mark your calendars! The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is coming up! Click here to learn more.
Ep 149Coming Soon Report - March 2026
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 148We're Booked Up - The Truth According to Ember
Love is in the office! For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Truth According to Ember, a contemporary romance by Danica Nava. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary!
Ep 147Coming Soon Report - February 2026
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 146We're Booked Up - The Thursday Murder Club
It's time to solve a murder. Or maybe critique it. For this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And look for your next read at the NC Digital Library!
Ep 145Coming Soon Report - January 2026
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 144We're Booked Up - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge
Happy Holidays, listeners! Your present from the library is a fun holiday episode with Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discussing Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge by Kjersti Herland Johnsen. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Then head over to Freegal Music to put together a holiday playlist.
Ep 143Coming Soon Report - December 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 142We're Booked Up - One in a Millennial
Time for a little nostalgia. In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy, a glimpse at a generation through the experiences of one woman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout NCLive.org for all your millennial obsessions.
Ep 141Coming Soon Report - November 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 140We're Booked Up - What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez
Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another episode. They're discussing What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GCPL's Library of Things! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Ep 139Coming Soon Report - October 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 138We're Booked Up - Absolute Power
It's the fifth season premiere of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! For this episode, they've taken on the work of another bestselling, longtime author with Absolute Power by David Baldacci. Will this be the bestselling author they like? Listen to find out. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Ep 137Coming Soon Report - September 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 136Coming Soon Report - August 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 135Coming Soon Report - July 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.
Ep 134Coming Soon Report - June 2025
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.