Circulating Ideas
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
mail@circulatingideas.com
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Host
Steve Thomas - Podcast host focused on the people, ideas, and professional issues shaping libraries in the 21st century.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Sam Helmick - The MLS Degree, Professional Ethics In Librarianship, And Widening Access While Maintaining Educational Standards.
Bobbi L. Newman - The Value Of The MLS Degree, Librarianship’s Shared Ethical Foundation, And Expanding Diversity Through Wider Access To Library Education.
Erin Jones - Intellectual Freedom, Making Professional Guidance More Accessible, Plain-language Writing, Personal Stories, And Diversifying Contributor Voices.
Alma Katsu - Her Novel Incarnate, Early Social Media Research, Artificial Intelligence’s Effect On Creativity And Authenticity, Literary Influences, And Diversity In Horror.
Araminta Hall - Her Novel Unreliable Narrator, Unreliable Narration, Writing Practice, Literary Adaptation, And Who Gets To Tell Someone Else’s Story.
Recent Topics
Episodes
323: Library Game Kickstarter with Gene Ambaum
October 02, 2026
Steve chats with Gene Ambaum, creator and writer of the webcomic Library Comic, about his new Library Game on Kickstarter, the origins and mechanics of the game, collaborating with his Library Comic artist Willow Payne to create the cards, and how real-life library experiences (including a memorably nude patron!) find their way into his work. … Continue reading 323: Library Game Kickstarter with Gene Ambaum
322: The Case for a Professional Foundation in Librarianship, with Bobbi L. Newman and Sam Helmick
September 16, 2026
Steve chats with Bobbi L. Newman and Sam Helmick about their recent Inside Higher Ed article, “The Case for a Professional Foundation in Librarianship,” about their spirited defense of the MLS degree, the shared ethical foundation that library school instills in its students, the importance of growing diversity through widening access rather than lowering standards, … Continue reading 322: The Case for a Professional Foundation in Librarianship, with Bobbi L. Newman and Sam&...
321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones
August 19, 2026
Steve chats with Erin Jones, editor of the new 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, about her winding path from theater studies into librarianship, how she reshaped this edition to be more accessible by writing in plain language, adding personal stories, and diversifying contributor voices, … Continue reading 321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Circulating Ideas?
Circulating Ideas is hosted by Steve Thomas. Its publicly listed email is mail@circulatingideas.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Circulating Ideas?
The publicly listed email for Circulating Ideas: mail@circulatingideas.com.
How many listeners does Circulating Ideas have?
Podseeker estimates Circulating Ideas reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Circulating Ideas?
Circulating Ideas typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, librarians, library administrators, professional association leaders, editors, intellectual-freedom specialists, and other recognized experts with a clear connection to libraries, books, or literary culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant literary work; Professional leadership or editorial roles in librarianship; Articles or practical contributions to library policy and practice. Recent guests include Sam Helmick, Bobbi L. Newman, and Erin Jones.
How hard is it to get booked on Circulating Ideas?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Circulating Ideas cover?
Recent episodes cover Libraries, Librarianship, Intellectual Freedom, Library Innovation, and Literary Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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