Overdue Finds: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Overdue Finds, an Edmonton Public Library podcast. Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land will be hosting conversations about movies, music, books, pretty much any sort of popular culture and media you can think of and likely some you’ve never thought of. We’re hoping you’ll learn more about what you can find at the library.
Bryce and Caroline are joined for the first (and probably the last) time by guest Tiana Luck, Library Services Coordinator from Clareview branch for one last hurrah. After over 150 episodes, we hope to end our podcast on a positive note with a discussion of the best and worst books endings. Warning - spoilers ahead!
Don't forget to take a look at our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL! The Overdue Finds Team would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the staff, guests, and listeners that made this podcast possible. We've had a blast working on this project, and we appreciate every listen, every email, and every review! Don't hesitate to still reach out at podcast@epl.ca - we're happy to continue hearing from you.
On this special bonus episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce chats with Donna Fong and Leslie Cleary from Friends of EPL about the non-profit organization that helps fundraise and advocate for Edmonton Public Library. Donna and Leslie share details about the organization's history, some of their fundraising initiatives and how fellow library lovers can get involved.
Learn more about Friends of EPL and how you can donate.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca.
Was there anything better than grabbing some snacks and watching your favourite TGIF shows in the 90’s? Join Bryce and Caroline, along with Community Librarian Christy Travis, as they talk about the classic Friday night family friendly sitcom block. Come and listen as we discuss our favourite shows, our ideas for a Family Matters reboot, which sitcom we would want to live in and more! Plus, don’t miss a huge announcement about the future of Overdue Finds! This is an episode that you won’t want to miss.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode which includes some TGIF shows that you can borrow from EPL.
The Forward Thinking Speaker Series is back! We’re excited to announce that one of Canada’s leading voices on climate change will be our first presenter of 2024. Don’t miss Chris Turner: How to be a Climate Optimist presented by Gridworks Energy Works on April 16 at the Triffo Theatre. Based on his most recent bestselling book, Chris Turner distills 20 years on the climate solutions beat worldwide into a powerful case for optimism in the face of the challenge of climate change. Get your tickets today!
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
On this episode, Bryce and Caroline sit down with Edmonton author Delanie Tiedemann to learn more about her new novel, The Jump. We also learn about her development as a writer, film making experience, and we even get to know about her cats!
Learn more about Delanie and her book The Jump at https://linktr.ee/delanietiedemann?utm_source.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. From now until the end of March you can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
The Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back and The Dark Knight are considered some of the greatest sequels of all-time but which one is the best? Get ready for the sixth annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament! On this special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline breakdown this year's big matchups (Paddington 2 vs. Toy Story 3!?!) and share their picks on who they think will win. We also ask the question "Is Harrison Ford the king of sequels?"
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Starting on March 1st you can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that are in this year's tournament.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Join Bryce, Caroline and special guest Suzie Hess as they talk about Dune. In this episode of "Overdune" Finds the conversation focuses around the impact and influence Dune has had on pop culture over the past several decades. Suzie talks about how great the story is and how relatable the story continues to be with it's focus on human relationships and interactions during the best of times, the worst of times and the scariest of times. Join us for this insightful conversation!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including the various Dune titles that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your thoughts about this episode with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
Family Day is just around the corner, and Bryce and Caroline are here to share their Top 5 Pop Culture Families! Tune in to hear who our favourite & least favourite families are, which ones we would want to live with, who we would want to team up with on Family Feud and the importance of found families.
Be sure to check out our list of titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your thoughts about this episode with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
Get in loser, we're going podcasting! Bryce, Caroline and podcast team member Maria Milanowski discuss "Mean Girls" as the film celebrates its 20 year anniversary. With a new movie adaptation of Mean Girls: The Musical hitting theatres, the team looks back to the good, the bad, and the fugly parts of the original, shares their favourite quotes and iconic character moments, and ultimately tries to understand why we are still so obsessed with this comedy classic.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your thoughts about this episode with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
Bryce and Caroline sit down with none other than Emmy nominated and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award-winning actor Rainn Wilson. Well-known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office, Wilson is also a staunch library supporter and was our featured speaker at the 2023 EPL Gala. The trio discuss Wilson's interest in sci fi and spirituality, his favourite books, and more.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles we talk about on this episode including some of Rainn Wilson's favourite books.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your thoughts about this episode with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
The new year is almost here! But before we say goodbye to 2023, Bryce and Caroline are joined by "Best of" expert Nancy Sheng and podcast expert Indy Randhawa to discuss their favourite titles this year. While the team recommends the top books, music, games, movies, and TV shows, we also find out why women starve slower than men, why Miley Cyrus has to come to the library to be able to send a fax and we revolutionize the library cataloguing system by adding new useful music categories like "sad breakup music" or "driving around music". Don't miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this show along with our annual blog that features our Top 10 "Overdue Finds" of 2023.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite titles of 2023 with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
Yippee-ki-yay! It's Christmas time once again and this year, Die Hard is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Bryce and Caroline are joined by Michael Lauritsen from EPL's Mill Woods branch to talk about Die Hard, its sequels, video games it inspired, and the entire movie genre that popped up around the concept of Die Hard. We also finally settle the debate about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite Christmas picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter (X) using #eplOverdueFinds.
On this episode, Bryce and Caroline sit down with EPL’s Musician-In-Residence, Mallory Chipman to learn more about this new role and what it’s been like working with aspiring musicians across Edmonton. Plus the group shares picks for their favourite albums and Mallory shares some great advice for anyone looking to record their first album.
Don't forget to checkout our list of all the music and other titles that we talk about on this episode.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on X (Twitter) by using #eplOverdueFinds.
What is there to say about a TV show that's been airing for 60 years? Plenty! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by Doctor Who mega-fans Kate Gibson (aka Best Friend of the Show) and Diego Ibarra to discuss The Doctor, the drama, and the Daleks. Don't miss it!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles we talk about on this episode including the different Doctor Who titles that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on X (Twitter) by using #eplOverdueFinds.
All Hail the 1970s! In recent months, Overdue Finds has talked about Dolly Parton, The Exorcist and now it's time for ELVIS!! With the upcoming release of the new movie based on Priscilla Presley's book, "Elvis and Me", join Bryce, Caroline and guest Camilla Fita as they talk about Elvis, his career, his influence in pop culture and his overall iconic superstar status. Can anyone else compare to what he once was, and what he still means to people today? In a hundred years, will we still be talking about Elvis? So many walks down memory lane with Bryce, Caroline and Camilla on this one. You won't want to miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including some of Elvis' music and movies that you can borrow from EPL.
"Don't be Cruel" and remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds. Share what's got you "All Shook Up"!
Spooky Season is in full swing, and Bryce and Caroline are joined by fellow EPLer Jonn Kmech to talk about a horror classic: The Exorcist. It's the movie's 50th anniversary in 2023, and we're looking into the movie and its sequels, prequels, and spinoffs! Join us to hear Caroline explain the similarities between The Exorcist and Home Alone, find out which 1973 movie best pairs with The Exorcist as a double feature, and hear our picks for the scariest movie of all time.
Be sure to check out our list of other great horror films and book reccomendations from this episode.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Christine Sinclair: Scoring Success presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on Sunday, November 19 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. During this moderated event, Canada’s most decorated soccer player recounts her incredible story of humble beginnings in Burnaby, BC, to her unbelievable success as Captain of the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team. Join us for what will be an incredible event! Tickets start at just $10 each!
Is there anyone who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? On this new episode, Community Librarian Laura Young joins us to talk all about singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist and pop culture icon, Dolly Parton! We share our picks for her favourite songs and movies and discuss why she’s so beloved and successful.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the Dolly Parton titles that we talk about on this episode.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Christine Sinclair: Scoring Success presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on Sunday, November 19 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. During this moderated event, Canada’s most decorated soccer player recounts her incredible story of humble beginnings in Burnaby, BC, to her unbelievable success as Captain of the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team. Join us for what will be an incredible event! Tickets start at just $10 each!
Spoiler alert! From unforgettable twists to unbelievable swerves, Bryce and Caroline cover their picks for the best and worst movie endings. What makes a good ending? Which movies almost stick the landing but fumble right at the end? And what films have us remembering that nobody's perfect? You'll want to listen until the very last seconds!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the unforgettable movies that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
What’s your favourite concert you’ve been to? On a brand new episode of Overdue Finds, our hosts Bryce and Caroline share their top 5 favourite concerts. We also discuss overpriced concert shirts, encores and our dream concert to go to. Download this episode of our podcast to find out which musicians left a lasting impression on us.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the great music that we talk about on this episode.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Bryan Stevenson: Confronting Injustice presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on October 3rd at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Bryan Stevenson is the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative which has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing in the US. During this presentation, the “Just Mercy” author will share what people can do to get close to and improve social justice issues in their own communities. Tickets are only $10 each and are available on Eventbrite.ca.
It’s back to school season, and Bryce and Caroline are having a conversation with EPL Branch Manager, Madeline Gormley about books they read in school! What did they love? What did they struggle with? What do they want to revisit? What is a book that kids should read in school? Download this episode to hear which books left a mark on us.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the books we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Cowabunga! On this episode, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Digital Discovery Librarian Bethany Arsenault to talk all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Follow the journey of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael through the original comics, the animated series, hit movies, action figures, videogames and even a musical! Enjoy a big, cheesy slice of pizza while you listen to this episode!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 24- August 26both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’23. Sign up and keep track of your reading to win some great prizes!
It’s movie prime time season and this week on Overdue Finds, we’re talking all things, Barbie! Bryce and Caroline talk with returning guest, and Community Librarian, Christy Travis about Barbie’s history, the appeal that has carried Barbie through the generations, her more than 200 careers and Rollerblades that spark!
Be sure to check out our list that has all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 24- August 26both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’23. Sign up and keep track of your reading to win some great prizes!
This week Overdue Finds looks at 2023's new favourites with the Best of the Year So Far (according to Bryce and Caroline). We cover the books, movies, and more that have stood out to us (and a few we still need to catch up on). Plus: Drawing inspiration from '80s music, getting ready for Barbie/Oppenheimer, and a Lip Sync for Your Life that you won't forget. Don't miss it!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 24- August 26both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’23. Sign up and keep track of your reading to win some great prizes!
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Bryce and Caroline are joined Emily Riddle, EPL's Indigenous Relations Advisor (and poet extraordinaire), and Autumn Schnell, Digital Content Coordinator. Both guests have been instrumental in creating Voices of the Land, an Indigenous online space built for sharing stories and cultural knowledge. The group discusses how the Voices of the Land project came to be, the difficulties of creating and maintaining a digital space for Indigenous stories, and why everyone needs to treat themselves slurpee this summer.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 24- August 26both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’23. Sign up and keep track of your reading to win some great prizes!
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
It's the 30th anniversary of the first Jurassic Park film! On this episode, Bryce and Caroline talk with first time guest, and EPL Road Warrior, Savannah Newton, about the many elements that made this film a huge success. The crew talk about the writing, the dinosaur animation, and the music. Find out which characters are their favourite (spoiler: it's mostly Jeff Goldblum but there are others)! And, you can find out why Caroline would like to review the safety paperwork for this fictional theme park.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Have you ever dreamed about being a contestant on Jeopardy? Recently EPL Branch Manager Kyle Marshall competed on an episode of the classic TV trivia game show. On this bonus episode of Overdue Finds, we chat with Kyle about his experience being on the show, the auditioning process and shares how he prepared for his episode (SPOILER: know the US Presidents). If you're a fan of Jeopardy, this is one episode that you won't want to miss!
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Get your motor running, head out on the highway...it's time for a road trip! On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are looking for the soundtrack of adventure as they discuss their top five favourite road trip songs. Whether you're heading for a danger zone, or looking for breakfast in America, Overdue Finds has the songs you need to keep those good times rolling. What makes an ultimate road trip song? Tune in and find out!
Don't forget to check out our list of the titles that we discuss on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Tickets are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event. You won’t want to miss Jann Arden: My Story presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on June 20th at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. During this speaking event, Jann Arden will share her personal journey, exploring the importance of adaptability and being built for change, and how to find the good — and the funny — in all situations, even the most challenging. Secure our seat by visiting Ticketmaster.ca.
Did you know that the first Garfield comic strip appeared in newspapers 45 years ago? On this new episode of our podcast, we’re taking a look back at everyone’s favourite pop culture feline including the Garfield books that we couldn’t put down when we were kids, our favourite TV specials and the unforgettable merchandise. Download wherever you get your podcasts!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode!
After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Tickets are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event. You won’t want to miss Jann Arden: My Story presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on June 20th at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. During this speaking event, Jann Arden will share her personal journey, exploring the importance of adaptability and being built for change, and how to find the good — and the funny — in all situations, even the most challenging. Secure our seat by visiting Ticketmaster.ca.
On this episode of Overdue Finds, we’re taking you to a “galaxy far, far away” as we discuss the Star Wars franchise. Join us as we discuss why Darth Vader is the ultimate villain, how the franchise stays relevant and we reminisce about all the toys and games we loved growing up. Plus, learn about Caroline’s obsession with the fashion in the Star Wars movies and which show guest Holly Arnason describles as “a prestige drama, masquerading as a Star Wars property”.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the Star Wars titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Overdue Finds loves sitcoms and libraries, so we're very excited to discuss Shelved, the new Canadian library sitcom! From staff meetings to book displays, Bryce, Caroline, and Best Friend of the Show Kate Gibson talk about what the show gets right (or not quite) about working in a library. Plus: Bryce's thoughts about the character of Bryce, Kate shares her history with Mr. Dressup, and Caroline starts the 25th anniversary appreciation campaign for the ballet romance movie Center Stage. Don't miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Bryce and Caroline outline their top five documentary recommendations, as well as the many honourable mentions that you can access through the library. What documentaries exist that you never would have expected? What documentary topics are yet untapped? Listen in to find out!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the great documentaries that we talk about on this episode along with other items that you can borrow from EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
3...2...1...blast-off! This week on Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with returning guest Amanda Derksen about the new space-themed installation on The Wall, EPL's interactive digital exhibit at the Stanley A. Milner Library. Learn all about the science and knowledge behind this new feature! Plus: space sounds, powerful planets, and which aliens would you take on a road trip? Don't miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that you can borrow from EPL on this episode.
Downlaod your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. This year you get to pick who the Best Villain is. You can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
On this episode, Bryce is joined by EPL librarian and Capital City Records whiz, Rocky Mann, to talk all about the Junos, local musicians and the exciting new Junos Legacy Project at EPL. Plus Rocky and Bryce share which artists they're rooting for during the Junos here in Edmonton on March 13.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode.
Downlaod your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. This year you get to pick who the Best Villain is. You can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
The Joker, Michael Myers, Bowser and Mr. Burns. All are iconic baddies but who is pop culture’s greatest villain? On this episode of Overdue Finds, we preview the 5th Annual Overdue Finds March Madness tournament. Get the lowdown on this year’s field of dastardly villains and hear who our hosts pick to win the tournament.
Downlaod your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Starting on March 1st you can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode which include the villains in this year's tournament.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Make sure that your headphones are connected to your devices, because things are about to get SPICY! Bryce and Caroline welcome back romance aficionados Anna Wallace and Beth Kilfoy to discuss their favourite pop culture love stories. From elders to aliens, regency era settings to distant sci fi futures, the genre of romance has a little something for everyone.
Don't forget to visit our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that feature our favourite pop culture couples. Hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Art Spiegelman on February 21, during the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series event of 2023, “A Conversation with Art Spiegelman”. During this moderated event, Spiegelman will discuss his career, the recent banning of Maus and his art. Secure your free ticket for this online event.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Which horror film-watching atmosphere do you prefer - sitting alone in your house, or sharing nervous laughter with others in a theatre? In this episode, Bryce and Caroline talk with Jonn Kmech, an associate producer (and EPL staff member) of the new horror film Skinamarink. Watching this unconventional, Edmonton-made film is an experience! Many aspects of this film are discussed by our crew, including Skinamarink’s ability to take on a life of it’s own, even for the people who worked on it. But, if you don’t want to face your childhood fears, this episode will still draw you in with discussions on local film-making, and, as always, great suggestions for your next library hold!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Art Spiegelman on February 21, during the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series event of 2023, “A Conversation with Art Spiegelman”. During this moderated event, Spiegelman will discuss his career, the recent banning of Maus and his art. Secure your free ticket for this online event.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Bryce and Caroline share their Top Five favourite books of all-time in the debut of this new Overdue Finds series: Top Five! Join them as they work their way through their reading histories, discuss the influence of movie adaptations and the pull of childhood favourites, and talk about authors that might not be for everybody. Plus: racing famous cars with Hot Wheels and hitting the beach with Beverly Hills 90210. Check it out!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the great books that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by "Best of" expert Nancy Sheng and podcast expert Indy Randhawa to discuss their favourite media from 2022. As the team recommends the top books, games, music, movies, and TV of the year, we also look forward to 2023's most anticipated releases. Prepare for Kaiju, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tollywood historical epics that will knock your socks off, and a whole bunch of good books. Also, is Nancy allowed to formally reprimand the mysterious EPL staff member who hates Muppets Christmas Carol? Listen to find out!
Be sure to check out our Best of 2022 Blog where our hosts and past guests share their favourite finds of the year and our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas! Bryce and Caroline are joined by The Muppet Christmas Carol superfans Marina Afonso and Courtney Loberg to discuss the 30th anniversary of this classic Dickens adaptation. They discuss the biology of a pig and a frog having children, share appreciation for the book-keeping rats, and talk about why it's so funny when the Muppets go meta. Plus the five words that cracked Caroline up: Fozziwig's old rubber chicken factory.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including the many other versions of A Christmas Carol that you can borrow from us.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - but how do you put a new spin on an old classic? In this Bonus Episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with playwright (and EPL staff member!) David van Belle about his experience adapting Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol for Edmonton's Citadel Theatre.
Don't forget to check out our list of all titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
A Christmas Carol runs from November 26-December 23, 2022 at the Citadel Theatre. Grab your tickets here!
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What's your favourite cover song? On this episode, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Josh from the Capilano Branch and Matt from EPL’s marketing department to chat about the most memorable and unexpected cover songs. A lot of great artists and lots of great renditions are discussed, and you will probably want to create your own playlist of favourite originals plus covers after listening to this episode.
You will also hear some ‘hot takes’ (Did Bryce just dis The Beatles?) and there are some strong recommendations (as in Caroline wants you to pause the podcast and go listen to this ‘spoken word’ cover RIGHT NOW!). Find out which holiday tunes the crew themselves would like to cover. And - if you happen to be recovering from a break-up, Caroline has an empowering cover-song suggestion for you!
Don't forget to check out our list of all titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
For nearly a century, A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh has been read and enjoyed by kids around the world. This week on Overdue Finds, Bryce, Caroline, and Overdue Finds family member Camilla Fita talk about what has made the stories so popular and their own experiences with this silly old bear. Plus, Caroline explains Pooh's connection to figure skating, Bryce is ready for the horror verison, and Camilla pitches a story that brings the gang back together for one last adventure. Also: get ready for the next big characters in children's literature - Hattie and Suds!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.
Don't touch that remote! Bryce and Caroline are joined be librarian Ashley Dotto and epl2go library assistant Anna Wallace to discuss TV theme tunes: the good, the bad, and the instrumental. Join us as we explore the themes that stick in our heads from childhood, Bryce's recommended driving playlist, and the most adrenaline-filled anime theme songs you've ever heard.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
On this autumn episode, our all-around, fabulous hosts, Caroline and Bryce, are joined by library assistant, Elvira Berezowsky to talk about the cult classic, Hocus Pocus. If you happen to find yourself in a Film Gang, - Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, are both highly recommended for viewing. The trio talks about the leading cast members (Bette Midler! Sarah Jessica Parker! And Kathy Najimy!) singing, vamping, and truly having fun.
Also appreciated were the broken tropes and creative storylines from these films. And if you need some additional suggestions for spooky season, tune in for a reliably terrific listen.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the spooky titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
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With the release of Netflix's controversial film "Blonde", Bryce and Caroline do a deep-dive into the life, career, and legacy of pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. Join us as we explore her filmography (with detours down the FernGully rabbit hole), her career beyond her status as a sex symbol, and what she means to pop culture today. Also, which Marilyn Monroe character are you? (Accuracy not guaranteed).
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
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It's time to open up another Pop Culture Time Capsule! Bryce, Caroline, and Best Friend of the Show Kate Gibson revisit the most excellent moments from 1987. From Dirty Dancing to DuckTales, Stephen King to sitcoms, catch all of the totally awesome titles from the late eighties. It's gonna be major!
Be sure to checkout our list of all the totally radical titles from 1987 that we talk about on this episode.
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Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!
Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian and rec league sports enthusiast Katie Turzansky (of Dewey Decimators fame) to discuss one of the best baseball movies of all time: A League of Their Own. In celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, our trio discusses the merits of this classic baseball movie, its rebooted TV series on Prime Video, and its many memorable lines. Remember, there's no crying in baseball!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the great titles that we recommend on this episode.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!
The Library is a fun world ready to be explored! On Saturday, September 24, join us for an OPEN HOUSE! Attend awesome classes, tinker with cool tech toys, play interactive games and more. Plus, our amazing staff can point you to your next favourite book. Plan your visit at epl.ca/ExploreEPL
With summer starting to wind down, this week Overdue Finds discusses "Back to School" season. Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Kyle Marshall to cover the inspirational educators in pop culture (and the teachers we're glad we avoided!) Whether you lived for learning or your favourite class was recess, we've got lots of picks for everyone! Plus: is the future The Jetsons promised us almost here?
Want to borrow one of the titles that we talked about? Check out this list of all of our recommendations from today's episode.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!
On this episode of Overdue Finds, friend and manager of the Castle Downs branch, Vicky Varga, joins Caroline and Bryce to talk about which characters from pop-culture are the best best friends. The crew talks about classic friends, longtime friends, new friends, groups of friends, inanimate friends, friendship songs and more! Grab your best friend, and maybe some freezies, and hit play!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!
It's mid-summer already?! The year is flying by and Overdue Finds hosts Bryce and Caroline already have lots of favourites from 2022. Books, movies, music and more - join them as they get a head start on sharing their picks for Best of the Year (So Far).
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Levi Hayes and Jones Harvey to talk about their favourite Queer characters from books, movies, and TV. From graphic novels to poetry, romantic dramas to horror, there is something for everyone as we discuss what we love about these characters. Plus: summer reading clubs, technical updates, and what not to say to Peter Weller.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
EPL has been participating in a project that connects Ukrainian families with virtual programming for kids of various ages. This episode, Bryce and Caroline welcome returning guest, Nancy Sheng, as well as first time guest, Anna Maria Barczak, to talk about connecting with kids in Ukraine. Nancy and Anna Maria talk about how much the kids want to connect with others and how meaningful the experience has been for them. No matter where they're from, kids love to talk about their favourite things, and of course, so does the Overdue Finds crew. Listen to the episode to find out their top picks for this week!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online.
Bryce and Caroline welcome first-time guests Amanda Derksen, Digital Initiatives Librarian extraordinaire, and Nicole Auriat, Library Services Coordinator and resident Canada Goose watcher at the Castle Downs Branch, to talk about the film "Stand By Me." An adaptation of the Stephen King novella "The Body", "Stand By Me" is an incredible coming of age story about 4 childhood friends who go on a journey of self discovery while on the search for a dead body. The group chats about the film's incredible actors, Amanda's Stephen King readathon project, and just how much Stephen King you can read before you lose track of reality.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode which includes our favourite Stephen King titles.
You're invited to join us on Friday, June 24th at the Stanley A. Milner Library for a free screening of Stand By Me as we kick off Summer Reads, our summer reading club for adults and teens.
Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by guests Ben Ehlers and Bethany Arsenault to talk about the best and worst TV show finales. We cover the good, the bad, and the controversial - you won't want to miss it! Plus: what makes a good ending? And can you ever get closure from an unresolved cliffhanger...?
Don't forget to check out our list of all TV finales that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
The Kids in the Hall are back with a reboot and Overdue Finds takes a look at the troupe's comedic legacy. Indy Randhawa and Kyle Burley are guests on this episode and everyone shares their most loved skits and characters. Plus, if you tune in, you will find out if Indy has a favourite nebula, and what was the reason that Caroline first tuned into Dave Foley's 'the True Meaning of Christmas Specials' (could it have been Elvis Stojko?).
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode along with links to some of our favourite Kids in the Hall sketches.
Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
Bryce, Caroline, and friend of the show Camilla Fita revisit one of Hollywood's greatest films as it celebrates its 50 year anniversary. The Godfather was a commercial success and remains to be seen as a masterpiece American Mafioso film. Our crew discuss Camilla's penchant for crime movies, the Mario Puzo book that started it all, and their favourite characters and scenes from The Godfather franchise. They also make a case for the best piece of Mafia media: is it the book, the first movie, or the second movie? Listen in and find out!
Be sure to view our list of all the mafia titles and other recommendations that we talk about on this episode.
Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!
Overdue Finds takes you back to the summer of 1994 when a little movie called The Lion King made us laugh, cry, and feel the love tonight. Bryce and Caroline are joined by Overdue Finds Family Member Meg DeForest to do a deep dive on the 2022 March Madness runner-up. From the all-star voice cast to the Oscar-winning music, we look at what made this movie work (and dream of the ABBA disco version that exists in an alternate universe!).
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode!
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Get your light sticks and fan signs, it's time to talk about K-Pop! Bryce and Caroline are joined by Discovery and Cataloguing Librarian Carol Ma and library assistant/podcast family member Maria Milanowski to talk all about the South Korean music sensation that is taking the world by storm. Listen in for a taste of our guests' K-Pop fan origins, BTS x McDonalds marketing ideas, and a whole lot of fun recommendations.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the music and other titles that we talk about on this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
March 13, 2022 was the library's 109th EPL-iversary - and a lot has changed over the years! To get the inside scoop, Bryce and Caroline chatted with longtime EPL staff member Bernice Linkewich (who recently celebrated fifty years with the library!). From lizards to laserdiscs, Overdue Finds has all of the details from the past few decades. Plus: Dylan McDermott, The Price is Right, and we ask: is the Strathcona branch haunted?
Be sure to check out the list of titles that we talk about on this episode.
Don't miss an opportunity to hear from the leaders of Alberta's largest cities at our next virtual Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on Wednesday, April 6. Join us for a compelling discussion about climate action strategies with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Register today for this free talk: https://bit.ly/37VhlH7
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In this episode, you can hear all about the Stanley A. Milner Library's newest learning space - The Kitchen! Don't listen on an empty stomach though, because Bryce and Caroline chat with teaching kitchen coordinator, Zofia Trebaczkiewicz, about food, cooking, and the things you can learn in EPL's hottest new space.
And of course, this episode also has great book, film, and music recommendations - including which fictional restaurants you should check out! The podcast team travels to Tokyo (Meshiya), Seattle (Les Frères Heureux) and Arlen, Texas (Sugarfoot's BBQ) for their imaginary bite-to-eat! Where would you like to dine?
Don't forget to check out our list of all the great titles that we talk about on this episode.
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Starting on March 1st you can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Get your airhorns, everyone, it's time for our annual March Madness showdown! Bryce, Caroline, and special guests Meg DeForest and Christy Travis sit down to discuss the very best of the 90s and which books, movies, music and TV will make it to the end of this social media showdown. What holds up? What is the most nostalgic? Will scrunchies and plaid make a big fashion comeback? Get your tournament bracket at epl.ca/podcast and join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our EPL website in March to help decide!
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Starting on March 1st you can vote everyday on epl.ca, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including the 64 titles and musicians that are in this year's tournament.
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Overdue Finds gets ready for Freedom to Read Week! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarians Ilona Storie and Andrew Halberstadt to talk about intellectual freedom, the role of public libraries, and how the library responds to challenges. Plus: The Great Antonio, a classic Batman, and a controversial question that threatens to divide the podcast forever - does pineapple belong on pizza?
Don't forget to check out our list of all the banned books and other titles that we talk about on this episode.
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Have you ever found yourself asking “What is #Booktok?” or "Does Tik Tok know when I've bought a jar of garlic stuffed olives?"? Then listen to this episode for all the answers – In our 101st episode, frequent podcast guest Camilla Fita explains all things #BookTok and TikTok. You will also meet one of EPL’s Collection Librarians, Mary Bennett. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are made on purchasing material for EPL's collection. And that’s not all! Find out how people decided what to read before BookTok and perhaps get a suggestion for your next read! Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
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Prepare your confetti cannons - it's time for the 100th episode of Overdue Finds! Bryce and Caroline thank Katie Turzansky for being a friend [of the show] as she graces the podcast with her presence for a fifth time. The trio discusses all things Golden Girls, honour Betty White (who sadly passed away shortly before celebrating a centennial of her own), and reminisce about the importance of this hilarious and heartwarming 80s sitcom. We'd also like to extend a super-special thank you to all of our listeners for making it to 100 episodes with us!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
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The new year is almost here, but before we ring in 2022, Overdue Finds takes a look back at the year that was. Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guests Richard Thornley and Nancy Sheng to share their favourite books, movies, music, and more. We also get into what different media formats mean for library collections and brainstorm ideas for the Overdue Finds Person of the Year. Plus: what we finally checked out this year and what we can’t wait for next year. Don’t miss it!
Check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode and be sure to visit our blog of the Top 21 "Overdue Finds" of 2021.
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It’s the 75th Anniversary of the Ultimate Christmas Movie - “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Join Bryce and Caroline as they talk about this classic with podcast guests Indy Randhawa and Camilla Fita. Though this film was initially underappreciated by our podcast panel, their minds have changed over time. Listen in to hear their conversation as well as a few surprising takes such as - George Bailey being compared to Jack Nicholson’s character in ‘The Shining’! and - the ‘The Godfather’ is a Christmas movie!
Be sure to check out our list of the various titles that we talk about on this special Christmas episode.
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Pop culture anniversary alert! Bryce and Caroline welcome back Kate Gibson, Official Best Friend of the Show, to discuss Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy just in time for The Fellowship of the Ring's 20 year anniversary. Caroline expresses her love for the Council of Elrond scene, the group discovers which members of the Fellowship they would be, and everyone touches on the story's most memorable and/or most meme-able moments. Also, as you can imagine, spoilers!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode.
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On this bonus edition of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with Edmonton writer Shelby Carelton who was a Narrative Designer on the new hit game Call Of Duty: Vanguard. You'll hear how she got started writing games and what it was like working on one of the biggest video game franchises.
You can borrow a copy of Call of Duty: Vanguard from EPL and be sure to check out the Call of Duty YouTube channel for character trailers and behind the scenes videos on the development of the game.
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Here we go again! Get ready to feel the beat from the tambourine as Overdue Finds dives deep into ABBA! Bryce, Caroline, and returning guest Katie Turzansky discuss the band’s early days, their brand new album Voyage, and next year’s ABBA hologram concert series. Plus: Eurovision, Swedish tax law, and the group's surprising Edmonton connection.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode!
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This Friday, things are about to get freaky! Bryce, Caroline, and returning guest Holly Arnason dive into the confusing world of body-swapping. They discuss the surprising amount of waterskiing in Freaky Friday, the awkwardness of getting closer to your crush while you're in your parent's body, and the many ways swaps play out in Star Trek. Plus: identity, consent, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Don't miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode.
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On the latest episode of our podcast we're thrilled to be chatting with former TSN host and mental health advocate Michael Landsberg. Learn more about his upcoming Forward Thinking Speaker Series event with us on Wednesday, Nov. 3 called "Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports and Me", his time hosting Off the Record and #SickNotWeak. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
Tickets are only $5 each and available on Eventbrite. This event is presented in partnership with the Edmonton Community Foundation.
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Pass the cranberry sauce and break out the mashed potatoes! This week's Overdue Finds is stuffed with the things that Bryce, Caroline and returning guest Katie Turzansky are thankful for. Books, movies, music and more - there's just so much to share, so don't miss this episode! Plus: which fictional family would you like to spend Thanksgiving with?
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we're thankful for that we talk about on this episode.
Tickets are now available for our next virtual Forward Thinking Speaker Series event. You won't want to miss Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports and Me with Michael Landsberg. Michael Landsberg was the charismatic and outspoken host of TSN's Off the Record—and from watching his show, you'd never guess that he has been battling mental illness and depression for most of his life. Landsberg shares the story of his own battle with mental illness, as well as the unexplored stories of some of the world's most recognizable sports figures, to show us that recovery, strength and hope are possible in some of our darkest times. Tickets are only $5 each and available on Eventbrite. This event is presented in partnership with the Edmonton Community Foundation.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
This week on Overdue Finds, hosts Bryce and Caroline get a little too close to the truth... the truth that EPL has lots of great political thrillers! Join them as they talk about their favourites from Jack Ryan to John Grisham (and a few surprises thrown in). Plus: they celebrate the podcast's latest award and plan out YEG's next great thriller. Don't miss it!
Be sure to check out our list of all the political thrillers and other titles that we talk about during this episode.
Tickets for Terry O'Reilly: Customer Service IS Marketing are now available on Eventbrite. Superb customer service creates intense customer loyalty and fuels referrals. This talk helps individuals or organizations to create emotional connections with customers. This presentation includes inspiring stories from around the world, and examples of incredible and unexpected customer service ideas that you can implement immediately. 100% of funds raised will go directly towards Ready. Set. READ! EPL’s new program that delivers an age-appropriate book to a child’s home monthly from birth to five years of age.
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On this new episode of Overdue Finds, we have an exclusive interview with best-selling author and host of CBC's Under the Influence, Terry O'Reilly! You'll hear more about his event with us on September 29th called Customer Service IS Marketing, some of his favourite advertising campaigns he's worked on and what it was like to work with celebrities like Kiefer Sutherland & Bob Newhart.
Tickets for Terry O'Reilly: Customer Service IS Marketing are now available on Eventbrite. Superb customer service creates intense customer loyalty and fuels referrals. This talk helps individuals or organizations to create emotional connections with customers. This presentation includes inspiring stories from around the world, and examples of incredible and unexpected customer service ideas that you can implement immediately. 100% of funds raised will go directly towards Ready. Set. READ! EPL’s new program that delivers an age-appropriate book to a child’s home monthly from birth to five years of age.
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Do you remember August 2019? It seems soo far away but what a special time it was because that was when we recorded our first Kids Pop Culture Confessions episode! Well, guess what?! We’ve done it again - Welcome to Episode 90 – Even More Kids Pop Culture Confessions. Bryce and Caroline talk to three kids - Corbin 8, Lux 6, and William 13 - and get their pop culture picks for August 2021. Tune in to find out what kind of books, movies, music and games kids are into these days. This episode is so jam-packed with kid picks that there is no time to say 'Hi' to anyone!
Check out our list of all the picks that our young guests recommend on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.
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You're invited to join us on Thursday, Sept. 9 for An Evening with Eric Klinenberg: A fundraising event presented by the Friends of the Edmonton Public Library. This special online event offers a selection of unique at-home experiences to enjoy. 100% of funds raised will go directly towards Ready. Set. READ!, EPL’s new program that delivers an age-appropriate book to a child’s home monthly from birth to five years of age. Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People, will share how shared spaces such as libraries and parks are where crucial, sometimes life-saving connections are formed. Tickets start at just $5.50 each.
Bryce and Caroline explore a few of the best galaxies far, far away with guests and resident Sci Fi enthusiasts Meg DeForest and Vicky Varga. The gang discusses the vast world of science fiction books, makes some great recommendations, and answers pressing questions like "would it be weird if I took my new alien friend to the zoo?".
Check out our list of all the sci-fi books and other titles that we talk about on this episode.
You're invited to join us on Thursday, Sept. 9 for An Evening with Eric Klinenberg: A fundraising event presented by the Friends of the Edmonton Public Library. This special online event offers a selection of unique at-home experiences to enjoy. 100% of funds raised will go directly towards Ready. Set. READ!, EPL’s new program that delivers an age-appropriate book to a child’s home monthly from birth to five years of age. Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People, will share how shared spaces such as libraries and parks are where crucial, sometimes life-saving connections are formed. Tickets start at just $5.50 each. If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
There's nothing like a sports movie to inspire you to dream bigger, reach higher, and give it 110%! This week hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Anna Wallace to talk about the movies that skated, dribbled, and punched their way into our hearts. On your mark, get set, listen to the latest episode of Overdue Finds!
Check out our list of all the great sports movies and other titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 26 - August 28 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’21. Keep track of your reading and complete some fun actvities to win some great prizes including a Nintendo Switch Lite! Summer Reads '21 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Everybody get ready and get into gear - the one and only Degrassi episode of Overdue Finds is here! Bryce and Caroline are joined by first-time guest Jaime Henderson to discuss everything from Kids of Degrassi Street to School's Out and The Next Generation. Plus: the undeniable romance of Gowan, the relatability of Shoppers Drug Mart, and the night Jaime met Joey and Caitlin!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including all the Degrassi titles that you can borrow from EPL.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 26 - August 28 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’21. Keep track of your reading and complete some fun actvities to win some great prizes including a Nintendo Switch Lite! Summer Reads '21 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
It's officially summer and whether you're road tripping, barbecuing or just hanging out at home it's the perfect time to blast those tunes! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by first-time guests and music enthusiasts Josh Carr and Quincy Hiscott to cover Canada's classic sounds. We ask the tough questions like "Can you really have a summer playlist without Bryan Adams?" and "What is the ultimate Kim Mitchell song?" and "Can you really have a junior high dance without Bryan Adams?" Tune in and turn it up!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the amazing Canadian music that we talk about in this episode.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 26 - August 28 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’21. Keep track of your reading and complete some fun actvities to win some great prizes including a Nintendo Switch Lite! Summer Reads '21 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Great news: EPL carries lots of really popular titles! Because they're so popular, you might have to wait a bit while other people check them out. But more great news: the library can help you find other titles to enjoy while you wait! This week Bryce and Caroline are joined by Overdue Finds Family Members (and awesome librarians) Meg DeForest and Camilla Fita to discuss the hottest titles and the stuff you might have missed. Plus: the raddest summer reading club around and the worst-kept secret in Library Land. Check it out!
Be sure to check out our list of all the popular titles that we talk about on this episode.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 26 - August 28 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’21. Keep track of your reading and complete some fun actvities to win some great prizes including a Nintendo Switch Lite! Summer Reads '21 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Did you know that June is National Indigenous History Month? This week Overdue Finds welcomes Caitlin Miller, a member of the Indigenous Services Team at EPL, to talk about great fiction, non-fiction, and kids books by Indigenous authors. Plus: books to movies, Amazing Race-rs, and Edmonton's new municipal ward names. Don't miss this one!
Be sure to check out the list of all the great titles that are mentioned during this episode.
If you're looking for some new things to read or watch or listen to or play, EPL has Personal Picks Packs! Let us know what you are looking for and we'll get one ready for you.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Grab your knitting needles and get out that cross-stitch! Hosts Bryce and Caroline had "sew" much fun talking with two crafting enthusiasts, Overdue Finds family member Meg DeForest and returning guest Ashley Dotto. From crochet to cosplay, we talk about pop culture's influence on crafting and the resources that EPL has to support makers and creators.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles and resources that we talk about on this episode.
If you're looking for some new things to read or watch or listen to or play, EPL has Personal Picks Packs! Let us know what you are looking for and we'll get one ready for you.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
This week Overdue Finds celebrates the best parents in pop culture. Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by Mike Eaton and Su Chau to discuss magnificent moms, devoted dads, and great grandparents! Plus: hockey, baseball, and our picks for positively painful pop culture parenting.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode.
If you're looking for some new things to read or watch or listen to or play, EPL has Personal Picks Packs! Let us know what you are looking for and we'll get one ready for you.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Moana showed us just how far she could go by winning this year's EPL March Madness! On this week's Overdue Finds, hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by first-time guest Ashley Dotto to talk all about our favourite characters, songs, and moments from the movie. Plus: some documentary recommendations, a school for magical teenagers, and trying to make sense of Disney canon.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including some of our favourite Disney films.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Are you in the mood for love? Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Beth Kilfoy and first-time guest Anna Wallace to get the scoop on Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels and the hot new Netflix series! Then we dish about our favourite characters, discuss what we want to see in Season 2, and discover our Bridgerton names. Don't miss it!
Don't forget to view our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
The podcast is alive...with the sound of music! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest (and Overdue Finds family member) Meg DeForest to talk all about movie soundtracks. Listen along as they cover synthesizers, scores, and the power of the right song for the right scene. Plus: what songs would you include on the soundtrack of your life?
Be sure to checkout the list of all the great titles that we talk about on this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
It's time to open up another time capsule - and this time we're checking out 1996! Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guests Camilla Fita and Holly Arnason to explore all of the sights and sounds (and smells!) of the mid-90s. We've got Romeo + Juliet, Mariah and Celine, and Friends and Seinfeld. Don't miss it!
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Don't forget to vote everyday on epl.ca, Twitter and Instagram.
Be sure to check out our list of all the great titles from 1996 that we talk about in this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Get your voting fingers ready and grab that airhorn - it's time for the 2021 Overdue Finds March Madness tournament! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by Meg DeForest to break down their brackets for the All-Time Best Fictional Character. From heroes to villains, hobbits to muppets, sixty-four unforgettable characters are going head-to-head...and only one will make it to the end. Who will go all the way? Stay tuned - your votes will decide the winner! Don't forget to share your picks on social media with #EPLMarchMadness!
Download your own Overdue Finds March Madness bracket and play along. Don't forget to vote everyday on epl.ca, Twitter and Instagram.
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode.
Tickets are still available for Tanya Talaga's virtual Forward Thinking Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, March 10. Tanya will share her in-depth knowledge on Indigenous history and culture, and will leave attendees with a hopeful message about learning from our past and moving forward. Tickets for All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward are only $5.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
On this week's Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline talk with Anna Alfonso, EPL's Director of Marketing, Communications and Fund Development, all about what it's like to host a big speakers series event during a pandemic. Then we finally air our interview with award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga, whose event with EPL was rescheduled from last year and will be taking place on March 10, 2021. Plus: #PetsofEPL, power couples, and poetry.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
You can see Tanya Talaga's virtual Forward Thinking Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, March 10. Tanya will share her in-depth knowledge on Indigenous history and culture, and will leave attendees with a hopeful message about learning from our past and moving forward. Tickets for All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward are only $5.
Tickets are also available for Irshad Manji: Moral Courage for Messy Times on February 18, 2021. What does it mean to have moral courage and how can we listen instead of label? Irshad Manji will discuss these ideas and why freedom of expression is so important at our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on February 18th. Tickets are free and available now. This event is presented in partnership with Peter Lougheed Leadership College, and with assistance from Mercier & Mercier National Bank Financial, Edmonton Shift Lab, Edify and Calgary Public Library.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Have you missed EPL’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series? We have too! This week, hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by author Irshad Manji to talk about her upcoming virtual presentation “Moral Courage for Messy Times.” She tells us what people can expect from her presentation, how she defines ‘moral courage,’ and how she feels about social media. We also learn about the role libraries played in her childhood, get the inside scoop on where to eat in Brooklyn, and discuss our favourite fictional dogs. Don’t miss this conversation or her upcoming session – we’re really looking forward to it!
Tickets are now available for Irshad Manji: Moral Courage for Messy Times on February 18, 2021. What does it mean to have moral courage and how can we listen instead of label? Irshad Manji will discuss these ideas and why freedom of expression is so important at our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on February 18th. Tickets are free and available now. This event is presented in partnership with Peter Lougheed Leadership College, and with assistance from Mercier & Mercier National Bank Financial, Edmonton Shift Lab, Edify and Calgary Public Library.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
It's time to shake up your streaming routine - and EPL is here to help! This week Overdue Finds shares some suggestions for great things that aren't on Netflix. From dazzling documentaries to terrific TV, there's tons of titles to explore! And best of all, they're all free with your EPL card. Plus: rocking out with Van Halen, getting life advice from Dolly Parton, and Bryce and Caroline discover some common ground on an unexpected topic.
Don't forget to visit our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Tickets are now available for Irshad Manji: Moral Courage for Messy Times on February 18, 2021. What does it mean to have moral courage and how can we listen instead of label? Irshad Manji will discuss these ideas and why freedom of expression is so important at our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on February 18th. Tickets are free and available now. This event is presented in partnership with Peter Lougheed Leadership College, and with assistance from Mercier & Mercier National Bank Financial, Edmonton Shift Lab, Edify and Calgary Public Library.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
New year, new you? Why not! Whether you're making a change or continuing a journey you've already started, Overdue Finds is here to help! Hosts Bryce and Caroline talk about new year's resolutions, why we are looking forward with optimism, and the importance of staying of hydrated. They also share what library staff want to try in 2021 and how EPL can help support your new hobby or skill!
Be sure to check out our list of all the great titles and resources that we talk about during this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Ending the year on a happy note, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Meg DeForest and Nancy Sheng to discuss the best books, movies, music, and games of 2020. Caroline accidentally makes a pitch for a podcast sponsor, Bryce searches for the next big thing in dad rock, the group chats about the future of virtual movie releases, and ultimately we just do the best with what we have.
Be sure to check out our list of all our favourite titles from 2020 that we talk about on this episode.
If you liked our show, feel free to leave us a review or tell a friend about us! We'd also love to hear from you at podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.
Thanks for listening, and we hope that you all have a happy and safe holiday season!
Grab some hot chocolate and fire up the fireplace - this week Overdue Finds talks all about Hallmark Christmas movies! From fake romance that turns real to time-traveling World War II nurses, we dive into our favourite holiday love stories with librarian Beth Kilfoy and author & screenwriter Jennifer Snow. Plus: we break down the appeal of Christmas in July, cast our dream romance movie casts, and stumble into the Netflix Christmas Universe!
Be sure to check out our list of all the Hallmark Christmas movies and other holiday favourites that we talk about during this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Official friend of the show Katie Turzansky joins Bryce and Caroline to talk about Schitt's Creek and Canadian television. Not only did Schitt's Creek make it all the way to the final of our March Madness 2020 bracket, but it also just finished off its sixth & final season this year, winning a whopping 9 Emmy awards in the process. Everyone also pays their respects to Canadian icon Alex Trebek, Bryce lays down some sweet TV trivia, and our hosts talk about the importance of an inclusive, joyful love story.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
That's right, Edmonton - there's a new festival in town! Bryce and Caroline are joined by official friend of the show Melanie St-Onge and first-time guest Susan Mikytyshyn to learn all about the How To Festival, a new event from EPL and City of Learners. It's an opportunity to learn some new things, listen to new voices, and sharpen some new skills...all from the comfort of your home! Get all the details about this free event in this week's episode. Plus: we talk about the skills we learned during the pandemic, our dream celebrity mentors, and the fictional teachers that stuck in our memories!
Be sure to check out our list of recommended titles that we talk about on this episode.
For more information about the How To Festival, please visit our website or register for sessions on Crowdcast.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Do you like scary movies? Bryce and Caroline have a hosts-only discussion about The Haunting of Hill House, background music, and their favourite Halloween-themed (or at least Halloween-adjacent) picks. Listen in for some classic recommendations and new finds for this year's spooky season!
Don't forget to visit our list that features our favourite Halloween themed titles that we talk about in this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Miss your book club? Why not join ours! Our next EPL from Home digital book club is on now and ends before Halloween with a spooky new read! Borrow The Haunting of Hill House with no holds, no waiting until Thursday, Oct. 29.
At EPL, we share stories – and the NHL naming Edmonton a hub city is definitely one of the big stories of 2020! In this special bonus Overdue Finds episode, Bryce and Caroline talk with two hockey insiders (Jody Young and Stu Ballantyne from the Oilers Entertainment Group) to find out what it was like going from shutting down in March to shutting out COVID (no positive tests in the bubble during the entire run of the playoffs!). We get the inside scoop on everything from dressing rooms to making ice to what it was like feeding all those NHL teams! Plus: tips for Call of Duty, the adrenaline of race car driving, and Miss Nelson is…missing?!
This episode's recommended picks include Cobra Kai, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Miss Nelson is Missing! and the music of Jimmy Buffett.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Miss your book club? Why not join ours! Our next EPL from Home digital book club is on now and ends before Halloween with a spooky new read! Borrow The Haunting of Hill House with no holds, no waiting until Thursday, Oct. 29.
Overdue Finds gets interactive as Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning Official Friend of the Show Kate Gibson and Capital City Press Featured Writer Davis G. See to talk about interactive storytelling. We talk about Twine, video games, choosing your own adventure, and more!
Be sure to visit our list of all the items that we talk about on this episode which includes links to Davis' writing and some of the games he's written.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Miss your book club? Why not join ours! Our next EPL from Home digital book club is on now and ends before Halloween with a spooky new read! Borrow The Haunting of Hill House with no holds, no waiting until Thursday, Oct. 29.
The Stanley A. Milner Library has officially reopened! On this week's episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline talk with Milner Managers Richard Thornley, Holly Arnason, Tamara Van Biert and Dan Alfano about all of the cool things the new library has. From gamerspaces to makerspaces, The Wall to windows, we get the behind-the-scenes story of what it was like opening this space and what it was like to say #HelloMilner.
Checkout our list of all the items that are talked about on this episode including some great books and music to help you relax.
Learn more about the Stanley A. Milner Library and the amazing features and services that are available at https://www.epl.ca/milner-library/.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Like three adventurers on a quest, Bryce, Caroline, and Meg delve into the world of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Listen to hear podcast team member and long time D&D player, Meg, Dungeon Master (DM) the conversation about this popular Role Playing Game (RPG). Meanwhile, Caroline and Bryce top up their D&D Intelligence (INT) and Wisdom (WIS). Meg shares many tips and resources on how to play from home, build a D&D group and characters.
Checkout our list of all the great titles that we talk about on this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Few things are eerier than the unsolved mysteries of Unsolved Mysteries. Did you know that you can now stream classic episodes of the show through Hoopla? It's true! Bryce, Caroline, and Overdue Finds Family Member Meg DeForest dive in and discuss Robert Stack, re-enactments, and really scary things. Plus: an email from an enthusiastic listener, our favourite Heart songs, and when it comes to aliens - is the truth really out there?
Don't forget to checkout our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode including past seasons of Unsolved Mysteries.
We'll be chatting about the popular role playing game Dungeons & Dragons on our next episode which will be available on Friday, September 11th. We'll be talking about the history and how the game went from being a nerdy punchline to one of today’s most popular games. You'll also get tips on how to get started!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
The prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent months has brought to light the structural racism endemic to the United States and has prompted Canadians to examine the ways in which racism impacts our country as well.
On August 5, 2020 City of Learners presented "A Conversation About Racism in Canada," moderated by Irfan Chaudhry with guests Andrew Parker, Dr. Farha Shariff, and Rochelle Ignacio. Overdue Finds is pleased to share the audio from this event as a bonus episode.
Be sure to visit our list of the various anti-racism titles and resources that are discussed on this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Have you heard of the Young Reader's Choice Awards? It's a special prize for kids books - and the kids hold all the power! Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest and official Friend of the Show Kyle Marshall to talk about what makes this award great and which books are in the running for the next award. Plus: Bryce re-imagines a classic kids book, Kyle confesses his love of atlases, and Caroline is keeping an eye on those murder hornets.
Check out our list of recommendations from this episode including some of the books nominated for the Young Reader's Choice Awards.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids! Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
If you happened to miss the online "Capital City in Conversation" event on July 21st, don't worry because we're sharing that conversation with you here on a special bonus episode of Overdue Finds. Join Capital City Press writer Marty Chan, Capital City Records musician Martin Kerr, and Edmonton blogger and social media strategist Linda Hoang in conversation as they talk about connecting with community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Hosted by Sprucewood Branch Manager, Kate Gibson, we'll be discussing Letters from the Pandemic, pop-up neighbourhood concerts, the International Cat Festival, #AdoptAShopYEG, and all the ways we have changed to help us stay connected while physically apart.
Isolation Groove (C) 2020 by Martin Kerr, AV (Ann Vriend), Brandon Unis and Brad Simons
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids! Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
It's been a long wait, but EPL branches will be opening back up on August 4th. On this special episode of Overdue Finds, EPL’s CEO Pilar Martinez chats with our hosts about the behind-the-scenes details and challenges of reopening EPL branches during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll learn about the type of safety measures that are in place for customers and staff. Also, you'll hear more details about why EPL made the decision to remove late fees. Plus we answer a very 2020 question, disposable masks or cloth masks?
Learn more about EPL's reopening plan and the safety measures that are in place at all of our branches.
You can can also get more details on EPL going fine free and learn more details on renewing items and return dates.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids! Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Great Scott!! On July 3, 1985 a sci-fi comedy about a teenager who travels back in time to 1955 was released and became one of the most beloved films in history. On this episode, Bryce and guest-co-host Meg DeForest are joined by librarian Kate Gibson to chat all about Back to the Future. The group also share their thoughts on the sequels, crazy fan theories about the films and where Back to the Future ranks in terms of great time travel tales.
We also have a list of all the different Back to the Future titles that you can borrow from us including books, soundtracks and games. Plus we also threw in a few of our other favourite time travel tales.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids! Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
In this episode host Bryce Crittenden & guest co-host Meg DeForest welcome collection's librarians and official friends of the podcast Allison DaSilva & Beth Kilfoy to discuss some of the strangest book, movie & music finds in our catalogue. Stay tuned to the end for some hot takes on strange food combinations we all enjoy!
Don't forget that we also have a list of all the "strange finds" that we talk about on this episode.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids!Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
June is Pride Month and on this new episode of Overdue Finds our hosts are joined by Librarian Kyle Marshall and Emily Riddle to chat about some of their favourite titles that support and celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community. They recommend some great books, movies, music and share tips on how you can celebrate Pride from home this year.
Don't forget to visit our list of the great recommended LGBTQ2S+ picks from our guests.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 15 - August 29 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’20. Registration is now open! Summer Reads '20 is presented by Friends of EPL.
Read with your kids!Parents, don't forget to sign up your kids for Summer Starts at EPL and read along with them this Summer!
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Join Bryce Crittenden, Meg DeForest & Karen Doerksen as they talk about their love of summer reading past and the changes to EPL's summer reading club's for both kids and adults. Also, find out why reading scary stories is an activity best saved for summer and Bryce shares his love for the "Choose Your Own Adventure" series.
Be sure to sign yourself or your kids up for EPL's Summer Reading Clubs for kids and adults/teens.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this new episode of our podcast, Bryce and librarian Kate Gibson chat with best-selling author and EPL’s Writer-In-Residence Susie Moloney about her role at EPL. Learn how she’s still been able to help local writers during these days of social distancing and hear the story about how her novel “A Dry Spell” was optioned by Tom Cruise’s production company in the late ‘90’s. Plus, learn about some of the differences between writing novels and screenplays and everyone talks about their favourite horror movies and so much more!
Check out our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode including some of Susie Moloney's favourite books. You can also follow Susie on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this episode Bryce & Caroline look back at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II which recently won the Overdue Finds March Madness Tournament. Joining us for this deep dive into the final Harry Potter film are Potter super fans and librarians Carol Ma & Cassidy Munro. There's lots to dive in to from the casting to the 3D effects and how we're all so glad this movie is the end to all that camping!
In addition to Harry Potter we talk about quite a few other titles which you can check out here.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
On our next episode we're going to be joined by regular guest Kate Gibson and we'll be chatting with EPL’s current Writer in Residence Susie Moloney about some of the work that she continues to do during these difficult times and how she’s still able to connect with local writers.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this brand new episode of Overdue Finds Bryce and Caroline are chatting with librarian Angela Lieu about some of the amazing online resources that kids can access from home including movies, books and so much more. Plus Angela gives us the scoop on what it was like to work with Hemi the dog on some of the Storytime videos on YouTube. Our hosts also share what they’ve been watching at home during the quarantine and learn about the music instruments they attempted to play when they were kids.
View our list of all the resources for kids that we talk about in this episode including some picks for some titles that we've been enjoying.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
You're invited to participate in the EPL from Home digital book club! Between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, May 17 get instant access to the eBook and eAudiobook versions of The Woefield Poultry Collective by Canadian author Susan Juby.
We recently wrapped up our March Madness tournament where the public voted and crowned Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2 to be the best of the 2010’s. So on our next episode we’re going to be doing a deep dive on that movie and chat about it’s popularity with librarians and Harry Potter buffs Carol Ma and Cassidy Munro. Make sure you watch the movie before listening to this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds we chat about the surprising results of the 2020 Overdue Finds March Madness tournament.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Nancy Sheng and Marina Afonso from EPL's Marketing department to chat about what happened to Game of Thrones, why Beyoncé was knocked out by the Frozen soundtrack, how BTS destroyed Ed Sheeran and how Harry Potter almost didn't make the tournament and the Cinderella like run by Schitt's Creek.
Tune in for all the drama, excitement, and betrayal (oh yes, there was betrayal) as we recap the 2nd Annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament!
Check out all the results of this year's tournament HERE.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, April 24th. We'll be joined by EPL Librarian Angela Lieu to talk about some of the great resources for kids that you can access at home with your library card.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
On this week’s new episode of Overdue Finds, we’re chatting about some of the amazing EPL resources that you can access from home with Librarian Bethany Arsenault. We share details about some of the hidden gem services that you might not have heard of before and some of our favourite titles that are available digitally. Yes, we also manage to briefly chat about Tiger King!
Be sure to checkout our list of all the digital resources that we talk about in this episode.
Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.
Next week we'll be bringing you a special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds where we chat about the EPL Overdue Finds March Madness Tournament that just wrapped up.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
A lot has changed this we released our last episode! Hosts Bryce and Caroline – recording from separate locations – are joined (remotely) by Edmonton Public Library CEO Pilar Martinez to talk about everything that has been happening in the last few weeks. They ask Pilar about the decision to close library branches, how EPL is working with the City to support Edmontonians, and what qualities are needed to lead in challenging times. (Plus we find out what song all three people sing when they wash their hands!)
Bring the Library to you! While our branches are temporarily closed, our online resources are always available. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips. Get started by visiting EPL From Home.
Please visit the Government of Alberta's website for more information on how how to prevent the spread of this virus or for support.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On our next episode we’re going to share more details about some of EPL's digital services like Kanopy and Overdrive with collections librarian Bethany Arsenault. We’ll give you our picks for our favourite titles that you can access from home.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by two first time guests, digital literacy expert Sam Hamilton and often-mentioned, Clareview Branch enthusiast Mike Eaton to talk about the best games of the 2010s. Whether you prefer console games or apps, single player or multiplayer, puzzles or adventhttps://www.epl.ca/podcast/ures, we have the enough suggestions to make anyone interested in gaming! Had we been able to make a video game bracket for best of the decade, what would your picks be?
Remember to participate in March Madness 2020 for a chance to win a signed copy of John Douglas' "Mindhunter"! Post your completed brackets on social media with the tag #EPLMarchMadness.
Checkout our list of all the great games that we talk about in this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.
EPL’s Spring Break Starts Here program runs from March 21st until March 29th. EPL offers free activities and events to encourage kids to play, create and explore. This year there are more exciting guest performances to choose from, including bubbles, balloon art, yoga, circus fun, magic and even live butterflies! There’s even select classes in French. Visit epl.ca/springbreak for the full schedule.
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It's that time again! Bryce and Caroline are joined by "Best of" episode expert Nancy Sheng and podcast team member Maria Milanowski to discuss this year's March Madness bracket: Best of the 2010's! What was the best piece of media to come out of the last decade? Is anything groundbreaking missing from our bracket? Can anything defeat the Beyhive? Will there finally be justice for Twilight?! Listen in to find out!
Make sure to participate in this year's March Madness for a chance to win a signed copy of Mindhunter by John Douglas! Just download your bracket from EPL.ca, fill it out, and share it with us on social media at #EPLMarchMadness. Voting will run on EPL's Facebook and Twitter pages from March 1 - April 2, 2020.
View our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode. You can also check out our list of all 64 titles that are included in this year's tournament.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
On the next episode we are going to be diving into the best video games of the 2010s. From Fortnite to Candy Crush, Minecraft to Mario, we’ll explore the games we just couldn’t put down.
EPL is proud to present award-winning journalist and Seven Fallen Feathers author, Tanya Talaga for the next Forward Thinking Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, April 22nd. Tickets for her presentation All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward will go on sale Wednesday, March 4th on Eventbrite starting at 10am. Tickets for this event are just $5 each. Visit epl.ca for more details.
In this appropriately Golden (50th!) episode, Bryce and Caroline welcome back librarian Diego Ibarra to chat about some of the biggest snubs in Oscars history. The trio tackles many important Oscar questions such as: Who should have won? Who should have been nominated? Does one memorable line equate to an Oscar-worthy performance? And of course who would you thank if you won the golden statuette? Join us as we share our thoughts on what the Academy Awards got wrong.
Visit our list of all the award winners and nominees that we talk on this episode.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
It's back and bigger than ever! On the next episode of Overdue Finds we'll be talking about our second annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament. In 2019 The Princess Bride was voted to be the best Movie Based on a Book. This year we have a brand new theme, brand new brackets, and what we're sure will be brand new arguments about the selections. Tune in on February 28 to hear all about it and watch EPL.ca/podcast on how you can play along.
EPL Mobile makes it easy to discover titles, classes and events, manage your EPL account, check branch hours and so much more. Download the latest version of the EPL mobile app from the App Store or visit EPL.ca/membership for more details.
On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Katie Turzansky to chat all about the concept of time loops in pop culture. There's plenty of talk about the film "Groundhog Day" and the theories around how long Bill Murray's character is stuck in his time loop. The group also talks about the various other types of sub-genres and who they would want to get stuck in a time loop with.
Check out our list of all the great titles that explore time loops. Guest Katie Turzansky also shares her list of her favourite twisted time looping tales.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
The Oscars honour the best in film…but sometimes they might not get everything exactly right. On our next episode which will be available on Friday, February 14, we’re going to be taking a look at Oscars biggest snubs and the movies, actors, and directors who should have won.
This Family Day go beyond the books and visit an EPL branch for drop-in games, classes and activities, and your chance to win a Cineplex Family Prize Pack.
Bryce and Caroline had the opportunity to talk to the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series presenter of 2020, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. He'll be talking about "Building A City for 2 Million People" and how he sees the Edmonton of the near future growing and thriving. In this interview, Mayor Iveson previews some of what he'll be talking about, including why it's so important for him to include youth leaders in the discussion and what challenges and opportunities are facing the Edmonton region. Our hosts also slip in a few pop culture questions, including asking about his favourite fictional politicians and what he's been reading lately.
Limited tickets are still available for Mayor Don Iveson: Building a City for 2 Million People on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Triffo Theatre (MacEwan University).
Be sure to check out our list of the titles talked about in this episode include a book recommendation from Mayor Don Iveson.
On the next episode of Overdue Finds we'll be talking about time loops just in time for Groundhog Day. Join us as we chat about some of the books, TV shows and movies (like Groundhog Day) that explore this twist on time travel.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
On this episode of Overdue Finds we go back 20 years (yes, it's been that long) to take a look at the year 2000. Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarians Carol Ma and Cassidy Munro to look at the top movies, books, music, and TV that helped kick-off the new millennium. The group also talks about the paranoia around Y2K, the controversial 2000 US Presidential election (hanging chad) and making some mixed CD's. Join us as we crack open another pop culture time capsule.
Be sure to visit our list of all the top items from the year 2000 that we talk about in this episode.
On the next episode of Overdue Finds, we’ll be talking with EPL’s first Forward Thinking Speakers Series speaker of the year: Mayor Don Iveson. We’ll be asking him about his vision for the Edmonton of tomorrow and we might even be able to sneak in a few pop culture questions for him.
There's only a handful of tickets left to see Mayor Don Iveson - Building a City for 2 Million People on January 30th. You can purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.
Share some of your favourite memories of the year 2000 by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by EPL staff members Nancy Sheng and first time podcast guest Hayley Redpath to wrap up 2019. The group shares their picks for their favourite books, music, games, movies and TV from this past year. Caroline shares her love for a book featuring some "protocol-based romance", Bryce talks about the highly anticipated video game sequel that he finally got to play, Nancy gushes about a book written by a mortician and Hayley searches for a mochi hookup.
Join us as we look at some of the amazing titles that came out in 2019. Share some of your favourite titles of 2019 by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca or tag us on social media using #eploverduefinds.
Visit EPL.ca to see our blog for the "Top Overdue Finds of 2019". Bryce and Caroline along with several EPL staff who were on the show this year share their favourite hidden gem titles from this past year.
Don't forget to checkout our list of all of our favourite items that we talk about in this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, January 3rd. We’re going to be celebrating the start of a brand new decade by opening up the Pop Culture Time Capsule from the year 2000. What were we watching, reading, and listening to twenty years ago? Tune in to find out as we dig deep into this not-so-ancient history.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by local actors Belinda Cornish and Julien Arnold to talk about the many adaptations (dare we say, adaptations past, present and future?) of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Both Belinda and Julien have been involved in the Citadel Theatre's productions of the play for years and can shed some light on different versions of the Dickensian classic, as well as what makes the Edmonton theatre scene so special. You can also catch our guest hosts in this year's production of A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre until December 23, 2019.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Be sure to visit our list of the various versions of A Christmas Carol in our collection along with some other recommended picks from this episode.
On the next episode of Overdue Finds, we're going to be taking a look back at some of our favourite movies, books, TV shows, games, and music from 2019. That episode will be available on Friday, December 20th just in time for those last-minute gift ideas.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at the library? Join hosts Bryce and Caroline as they go behind the scenes with librarians Camilla Fita and Sheila Laroque. Learn all about the memorable moments and funny stories about life at the library. You can't make this stuff up!
Be sure to checkout our list of all the books and movies talked about on this episode.
On our December 7th episode we'll be talking about some of our own favourite versions of “A Christmas Carol” with special guests from the Citadel Theatre’s new production of “A Christmas Carol”, actors Julien Arnold and Belinda Cornish.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Bryce and Caroline are joined by EPL's newest Capital City Press Featured Writer Premee Mohamed and nine-time podcast guest Kate Gibson to talk about National Novel Writing Month. Premee talks about her experiences in writing and publishing, and everyone comes out of this episode with a pen name. Listen in to find out how EPL and the NaNoWriMo community can help you on your novel-writing journey!
Check out our list of titles that we talk about in this episode including some great resources available at EPL for writers.
Guest Premee Mohamed also has a recommended reading list on EPL.ca that features Sci-fi that Puts the Sci in Fi.
On our November 22 episode, we’ll be sharing some funny behind-the-scenes library stories – everything from impromptu weddings to surprise snakes!
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
With Halloween right around the corner, Bryce and Caroline and joined by first time guests & movie buffs Steven Sandor and Indy Randhawa to chat about some of their favourite horror hidden gems that you can find at EPL. The group debates whether it's better to watch horror movies at home or in a movie theatre and they share their favourite horror tropes. Plus, Steven shares his rules for watching horror movies. Grab a flashlight and hide under the covers for this spooky edition of Overdue Finds.
Don't forget to check out our list of all the scary movies that we talk about during this episode.
Guest Steven Sandor has also published a list of some of his favourite horror stories that you can view here.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, November 8th. Bryce and Caroline will be chatting with Kate Gibson and new Capital City Press Featured writer Premee Mohamed about National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO) which takes place in November.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this week's Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with returning guest Tamsin Shute and neonatologist Dr. Amber Reichert about how EPL's Welcome Baby program has expanded into local Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Learn more about how this came about, what it means for parents and hospital staff, why books belong in the NICU and why you should read and sing to your baby!
Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode.
Guest Dr. Amber Reichert has also put together a separate list of books and online resources for premature babies and their families that all parents will appreciate.
Plus, make sure to listen to the end of this episode to find out how you can win a pair of tickets to the sold out John Douglas event on October 28th. The deadline to enter is Monday, October 21st.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, October 25th. We'll be talking to local author and editor of Avenue Magazine, Steven Sandor and fellow EPLer Indy Randhawa about some of our favourite horror movies just in time for Halloween.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
In this special episode of Overdue Finds we have an exclusive interview with retired FBI Criminal Profiler and "Mindhunter" author John Douglas. Before he comes to Edmonton as part of EPL's Forward Thinking Speaker Series, Douglas chats with our hosts about his legendary career, the differences between his book and the popular Netflix series (WARNING: there are season 2 spoilers) and interviewing some of histories most notorious criminals including Charles Manson. You'll also hear about the case that nearly killed him and what it was like working under J. Edgar Hoover.
Plus, make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how you can win a pair of tickets to his sold out event. This is an episode that you won't want to miss!
Don't forget to check out the list of all the true crime titles that we talk about during this episode.
Thank you to Mtek Digital for letting us use their studio to record this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, October 11th. We'll be chatting with Dr. Amber Reichert and librarian Tamsin Shute about our Welcome Baby program and the importance of early literacy.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this week's Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by special guest Brittney Le Blanc (@BritL) to dig into some guilty pleasures! From secret faves to longtime loves, together they break down the books, movies, and music they love - and why they shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying it. Plus, they share some of the guiltiest pleasures of EPL staff members.
Check out the list of all the "guilty pleasure" picks that were talked about in this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, September 20th where we'll be chatting with famed FBI criminal profiler and Mindhunter author John Douglas. Before he visits Edmonton on October 28th as part of EPL's Forward Thinking Speaker Series he'll chat with us about his upcoming presentation, legendary FBI career, and of course the popular Netflix series Mindhunter.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
In June 2003, former WWE wrestler Dr. Chris Nowinski suffered a serious concussion that threatened his health and cost him his career. Today, Dr. Chris Nowinski is the co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation with Dr. Robert Cantu to solve the sports concussion crisis through education, awareness, policy and research.
Dr. Nowinski will be here in Edmonton on September 17th as part of EPL’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series and he chats with Bryce and Caroline in this special episode about his upcoming event, the important work that his team is doing at the Concussion Legacy Foundation and his time in the WWE.
Tickets are still available for Dr. Chris Nowinski: Solving the Concussion Crisis on Tuesday, September 17th at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Tickets start at only $10 and all the proceeds go to the Stanley A. Milner Library revitalization project.
Check out the list of some of the items that we talk about in this episode including other titles related to concussions. You can also borrow Dr. Nowinski's "Overdue Find pick" One Second After here at EPL.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, September 13th where we’ll be sharing some of our own favourite guilty pleasure picks with first-time guest Brittney Le Blanc (@BritL).
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
SPOILER ALERT! We're back with a special bonus episode of Overdue Finds featuring a new set of interviews with kids sharing their favourite pop culture picks. This week our hosts are joined by Jack 10, Declan 13, Arbor 10, Penny 10 and Oscar 12. Hear about the open world awesomeness of Skyrim, building a pinball machine out of cardboard and why The Land of Stories is THE book series that you should be reading.
Don't forget to check out all items that our young guests recommend in this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, August 30th. Bryce and Caroline will be interviewing Dr. Chris Nowinski about his upcoming EPL Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on Tuesday, September 17th. Dr. Nowinski will share his story about how he went from the wrestling ring to co-founding the Concussion Legacy Foundation with Dr. Robert Cantu to solve the sports concussion crisis through education, awareness, policy and research. Tickets for his event are only $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Oh, the recommendations from episode 37! Bryce and Caroline talk to seven kids to get their pop culture picks and pans. We hear from Luka 6, Ofelia 10, Jovan 8, Gaby 8, and Isabella 12. Do you know what nerdy nummies are? How did a police officer become Dog Man? Which member of the Baby-sitters Club lives with a bewitched cat named Boo-Boo? Tune in to find out the answers and get the scoop on what kids read, watch and play.
Don't forget to checkout all of the great recommendations from our young guests this episode.
We had so much fun recording this episode that we have a special Bonus episode that will be released on Friday, August 23rd featuring a another set of interviews with kids aged 8-13.
Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale for only $10. You won’t want to miss Dr. Chris Nowinski: Solving the Concussion Crisis on Tuesday, September 17th. Dr. Chris Nowinski is a former WWE superstar who was forced to retire due to a concussion. He went on to co-found of the Concussion Legacy Foundation with Dr. Robert Cantu to solve the sports concussion crisis through education, awareness, policy and research. You’ll hear what Dr. Nowinski and his Boston University team has learned from studying the brains of 500 athletes and veterans and his vision for changing sports to protect athletes.
This episode of Overdue Finds is for everyone who’s ever said “Why didn’t they teach us this in school?!” Bryce and Caroline are joined by first time guests Melanie St-Onge and Meg DeForest to chat about the concept of “adulting” and the new life skills classes that EPL offers. Plus, we’ll find out what makes Edmonton a City of Learners – just in time for the back to school season! Join us on this learning adventure.
Be sure to look at our list of all the materials and online learning tools that we talk about in this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, August 16th. We’re going to find out what’s hot and what’s not from some very special guests – kids! We’re sitting down with some kids aged 6-13 who have a lot of opinions about books, movies, music and more and I think we’re all going to learn something new in this episode.
Did you take the podcast on vacation with you this summer? Let us know at podcast@epl.ca!
Be sure to follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
On this episode of Overdue Finds we're going back 50 years to 1969 to explore the top books, movies and music in a new feature that we're calling Pop Culture Time Capsule! EPL Branch Manager Richard Thornley joins Bryce and Caroline to also look at some local events from that year including a story about a hamburger causing trouble at the Alberta Legislature and a legendary rock band visiting Edmonton. From the Archies to Zeppelin, we have your 1969 covered!
Don't forget to check out the list of all the movies, books and music from 1969 that we talk about in this episode.
The next episode will be available on Friday, August 2nd. We'll be talking about the concept of "adulting" and the new Life Skills Classes for adults at EPL.
Did you take the podcast on vacation with you this summer? Let us know at podcast@epl.ca!
Be sure to follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Summer is officially here so join Bryce, Caroline, and guests Laura Young and Beth Kilfoy as they discuss their favourite travel memoirs and road trip stories. Hear about what makes a great travel memoir, tacky souvenir stores and the crazy story about why Bryce had to go to the emergency room during a recent trip to St. Louis.
Did you take the podcast on vacation with you this summer? Let us know at podcast@epl.ca!
Be sure to check out our list of all the great titles and travel memoirs that we talk about on this episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, July 19th. We'll be starting a new series where we look at some of the most popular movies, books and music from specific years. We'll be going back to 1969 to chat about some of the amazing things that were happening in pop culture during that year.
Be sure to follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Episode 33 is all about Game of Thrones – and consider yourself warned -There Will Be Spoilers! Kate Gibson and Allison DaSilva join Caroline Land and Bryce Crittenden to talk about the pop culture phenomenon that had everyone watching. Tune in to the podcast for some Overdue Finds drama – Allison joins the 5-timers club! Kate reveals Caroline's GoT secret! and Bryce lets us know which book should become the next epic TV series!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the things that we talk about in this episode including all the Game of Thrones items in our collection.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, July 7th where we'll be chatting about our favourite travel memoirs and road trip titles. Plus we'll share our own personal road trip horror stories.
Be sure to follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
What would you do if you were arrested for a crime you didn't commit? What would you do if you passed a polygraph test, but no one believed you? Wrongfully convicted of two murders and on death row for 30 years—this is the true story of Anthony Ray Hinton.
On this special edition of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with Anthony Ray Hinton who will be in Edmonton on June 12 as part of EPL's Forward Thinking Speaker Series.
Join us as Mr. Hinton talks about his incredible story, how friendship helped him get through some of his darkest days and his important work with the Equal Justice Initiative. This is an episode that you won't want to miss!
Select seats are still available for Anthony Ray Hinton: The Sun Does Shine on June 12th at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel in Edmonton.
To hear more of Mr. Hinton's incredible story be sure to pick up a copy of his book The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life & Freedom on Death Row which is now available.
Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca. Be sure to follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, June 21st where we'll be talking about Game of Thrones. We'll be sharing our thoughts on the controversial ending and the differences between the books and the TV show.
Bryce and Caroline are excited to finally chat about the new Emilio Estevez film "The Public" which looks at some of the challenges facing a large urban library. Joining us to talk about the movie is librarian Angelica Thompson and social worker Hilary Kirkpatrick. Find out what the movie got right about working in a library and why EPL staff felt "seen" after watching it.
Be sure to check out our list of all the materials that we talk about in this episode.
Share your thoughts on the movie with us by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, June 7th. We'll be interviewing author Anthony Ray Hinton who will be our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series presenter on Jun 12th. Anthony Ray Hinton was released in April 2015 after spending 30 years on death row for crime he did not commit. He was released with the help of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), of which he is currently a Community Educator. Mr. Hinton was one of the longest serving death row prisoners in Alabama history and among the longest serving condemned prisoners to be freed after presenting evidence of innocence.
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It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights: on this week's Overdue Finds, we talk about the Muppets! Hosts Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land are joined by Muppet enthusiast Carla Iacchelli to discuss Jim Henson, the Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Muppet Babies, and their favourite Muppet memories. Make sure to check out this most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational episode!
Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we chat about in this episode including some great Muppets themed items in our collection.
Share your favourite Muppets memories by emailing us at podcast@epl.ca and we'll share those on our next episode.
Our next episode will be available on Friday, May 24th. We'll be reviewing the new Emilio Estevez film "The Public" which explores some of the challenges facing a large urban library. EPL branch manager Richard Thornley and social worker Hilary Kirkpatrick will join us to talk about the film.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series are now on sale! Don't miss Anthony Ray Hinton: The Sun Does Shine on June 12, 2019. Tickets start at only $10 each and are available for purchase on Eventbrite.
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EPL librarian and official friend of the show Beth Kilfoy joins Bryce and Caroline to discuss libraries and librarians in pop culture. We chat about the best fantasy libraries, the stereotypes vs realities of working in the library world, and which recording artists would make the best cover of The Library Card Song from Arthur. From monster hunters to book detectives, wizened old crones to giant tentacled monsters, how are librarians represented in your favourite media?
Be sure to look at our list of all the items that we talk about in this episode.
Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series are now on sale! Don't miss Anthony Ray Hinton: The Sun Does Shine on June 12, 2019. Tickets start at only $10 each and are available for purchase on Eventbrite.
We'll be interviewing Anthony Ray Hinton for a future episode of Overdue Finds. Do you have a question that you would like us to ask him? Send your questions to podcast@epl.ca.
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EPL’s new Writer-in-Residence, Matthew Stepanic, joins hosts Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land, along with our “five timers club” guest host, Kate Gibson, to talk about zines, poetry, and literary events. We talk about tons of local talent, independent bookstores, and the upcoming Edmonton Poetry Festival.
Check out all the titles that we talk about in this episode.
Learn more about Matthew Stepanic and EPL's Writer-In-Residence program.
For the first time ever, YOU get to decide what we'll talk about on our next episode which comes out on Friday, April 26th. Visit us on Facebook and on Twitter between April 11-15th to vote on what you would like to hear us talk about. Join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any comments about the show or episode ideas please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
The votes are in and the #EPLMarchMadness winner has been crowned! Overdue Finds hosts Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land are joined by guests Allison DaSilva and Marina Fernandes to talk about the thrilling victories and the agonizing defeats from EPL's first movie tournament!
Checkout all the titles that we talk about in this bonus episode.
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The next episode will be available on Friday, April 12 when we'll be chatting with EPL's Writer-In-Residence Matthew Stepanic and librarian Kate Gibson about pop culture and poetry.
We welcome back EPL librarian Rocky Mann to the show to tell us all about super-cool Capital City Records vinyl album. Get the scoop on how the project came together and hear about some of the amazing Edmonton artists that are featured on the album. Plus, the group reminisces about the very first album that they bought when they were kids.
Check out the list of all the items that we talk about in this episode.
Visit us online to learn more about the Capital City Press Vinyl Project.
Tickets are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event, "It's Time: A Conversation about Domestic Violence in Edmonton". Join us on Monday, April 8th for this important presentation.
We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any comments about the show or episode ideas please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
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The next episode will be available on Friday, April 12 when we'll be chatting with EPL's Writer-In-Residence Matthew Stepanic and librarian Kate Gibson about pop culture and poetry.
Are you overwhelmed by event planning? (or do you love hearing about events gone wrong like the ill-fated Fyre Festival?) If the answer is ‘yes’, then you need to listen to this episode! Get tips from EPL’s Fund Development Events Specialist, Hannah Whittaker, as she examines all things ‘events’ along with hosts Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land.
Don't forget to checkout the list of all the materials that we talk about during this episode.
Tickets are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event, "It's Time: A Conversation about Domestic Violence in Edmonton". Join us on Monday, April 8th for this important presentation.
We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any comments about the show or episode ideas please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, March 29th. We'll be chatting with EPL's Rocky Mann about the upcoming Capital City Records Vinyl project.
Join Bryce, new official co-host Caroline Land, and guests Allison DaSilva and Diego Ibarra as we dive into EPL's first ever Overdue Finds March Madness bracket! (cue airhorn noises)
Take an epic journey through our collection to find the best movie adapted from a book. Opinions will be expressed, hearts will be broken, and justice will be demanded (#justiceforthenotebook), but which book/movie combo will come out on top? Help us to decide by going to epl.ca/podcast and downloading your own March Madness bracket!
Be sure to check out the list of materials that we talk about in this episode. We even have a BONUS list of the items that we couldn't fit in the first one.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and on Twitter to vote for your favourite movies everday during the month of March
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, March 15th. We'll be chatting with EPL's own event planner extraordinaire Hannah Whittaker about what goes on behind the scenes at some of EPL's biggest events and her thoughts on the disaster that was the Fyre Festival.
Local romance author Jennifer Snow joins Bryce and EPL librarian Beth Kilfoy to chat all about steamy romance novels. The group chats about not only some Harlequin titles but also some of the different romance genres. Jennifer shares some funny stories about how those infamous covers come together and Bryce shares his thoughts on reading his first romance novel. You don't want to miss this episode!
Don't forget to check out the list of all the items that we talk about in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, March 1st where we'll be chatting about the EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament that we’re going to be running on social media. Librarians Allison DaSilva and Diego Ibarra will be joining Bryce and Caroline Land to preview the bracket of the best movies based on books and share who they'll be voting for. We hope all listeners will participate!
Our podcast listeners were invited to send in their burning questions about the revitalization of the Stanley A. Milner Library (or anything EPL). Now’s your chance to hear the answers! EPL’s CEO, Pilar Martinez, joins hosts Bryce Crittenden and Laura Young to discuss libraries (both real and fictional!) and, of course, share their finds. Check it out!
Make sure you check out our list of of all the items that we talk about in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, February 15th. We'll be interviewing local romance author and screenwriter Jennifer Snow about the popularity of romance novels.
We're joined this week by EPL librarians Laura Young and Tamsin Shute as we talk about some of the best books for kids. Learn all about some great books that celebrate diversity and kids non-fiction books about everything from Simon & Garfunkel to a secret NYC subway. We also take a walk down memory lane and share our favourite books from when we were kids and chat about some of those great shows on Access during the 80's & 90's.
Be sure to checkout our list of all the great books that we talk about during this episode.
We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any comments about the show or episode ideas please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, February 1st. We'll be chatting with EPL's CEO Pilar Martinez all about the exciting renovations happening at the Stanley A. Milner Library.
The New Year has arrived! In the first episode of 2019, Bryce sits down with fellow EPLers Allison DaSilva and Nancy Sheng to talk about the best (and not so great) books, movies, music, and video games from 2018. Tune in to find out their picks and learn why Mr. Rogers would be very proud of Nancy's make-believe skills.
Our show notes on all the items that we discussed can be found on epl.ca.
Be sure to also check out our blog that features some of the top "overdue finds" of 2018 from our hosts and past guests like Jana G. Pruden, Natasha Deen, Michael Hingston and Rayanne Haines.
We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any comments about the show or episode ideas please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, July 18th. We'll be chatting with youth librarians Laura Young and Tamsin Shute about some of the best books for kids.
Fire up your DeLorean and join Bryce and librarian Caroline Land as they share their favourite time travel titles. Not only do we explore the Back to the Future series but we also look at why Wolverine is the perfect person to send back in time and of course the do's and dont's of time travel. Plus find out which year our hosts would like to travel in time to.
For a complete list of all the picks this episode, please visit EPL.ca.
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Our first episode of 2019 will be available on January 4th. Join us as we share our favourite movies, books, music and games of 2018.
With Christmas just around the corner, Bryce sits down with fellow EPLers Camilla Fita, Kyle Marshall and Suzuanne Burwash to chat all about their favourite Christmas titles. The group shares some great advice on how to manage the stress of the holidays including some great tips from a couple of young listeners. Kyle shares his knowledge of wine and the group shares which celebrity they would like to spend Christmas with.
For a complete list of all the items discussed on this episode, please visit EPL.ca.
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Our next episode will be available on December 21st. We'll be sharing some of our favourite time travel titles.
Edmonton writer Michael Hingston joins Bryce and Kate Gibson in studio to chat about his book about Calvin and Hobbes called Let's Go Exploring. They discuss the legacy of the legendary newspaper comic strip and of course those infamous Calvin car decals. Michael also shares details about his new short story advent calendar and what it's like to work with comedian Patton Oswalt on Ghost Box. This is a must listen for any Calvin and Hobbes fan!
Visit EPL.ca for a complete list of everything that we talk about it in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on December 7th. We'll be chatting about some of our favourite under the radar Christmas titles.
Bryce is joined by librarian Carla Iacchelli and the official "comics correspondent of Overdue Finds" Amie Wright as they explore everything Archie and the entire Riverdale universe. They look at how the series has changed since it was first introduced in 1941 to include everything from comics and TV shows to some crazy crossovers. Carla and Amie share why Riverdale is a guilty pleasure must watch and Bryce shares a comics storyline where Archie picks up a rather controversial part-time job. PLUS, we also have an interview that Bryce and Amie did with Archie Comics artist Dan Parent near the end of the episode.
Visit EPL.ca for a complete list of everything that we talk about it in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on November 23rd. Bryce and Kate Gibson will be chatting with Edmonton author Michael Hingston about his new short story advent calendar and his book about Calvin and Hobbes called "Let's Go Exploring".
In this "truly truly truly outrageous" bonus episode of Overdue Finds Bryce and Amie Wright hit up the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo to chat with more comic writers and artists. They chat with Red Sonja writer Amy Chu about an upcoming Red Sonja Christmas crossover and Jenn St-Onge talks about being involved with the new Jem and the Holograms comic series and being inspired by young fans.
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Our next episode will be available on November 9th. We'll be chatting all about Archie and the Riverdale gang. From comics to screen we'll be chatting all about the iconic series.
It's an extra spooky edition of Overdue Finds as Bryce is joined by fellow EPLer Allison DaSilva as we explore some of our favourite scary books that have been turned into movies. Find out which documentary terrified Bryce and the crazy conspiracy theories behind The Shining. We also share which book we would like to see turned into a movie and Bryce does a terrible impression of Bane. Grab your flashlights because you won't want to miss these spooky picks.
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Our next episode will be available on November 9th. We'll be chatting all about Archie and the Riverdale gang. From comics to screen we'll be chatting all about the iconic series.
We're back with another mini-bonus episode of Overdue Finds. Kim and Bryce are bringing you another set of interviews from the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo. In this episode Bryce and Amie Wright chat with Edmonton comic artists Vic Malhotra and Kyle Charles. Vic shares how he got started in comics after having a career in marketing and Kyle bonds with Amie and Bryce over his love for Wolverine and true crime!
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Our next episode will be available on October 26th. Bryce will be chatting with first time guest Allison DaSilva about their favourite scary books that were turned into movies.
In this latest episode, Bryce and Kim welcome Edmonton author Rayanne Haines and official friend of the show Kate Gibson. They chat about everything from some of their favourite kick-ass heroines to which kind of wine would be paired with the show. Rayanne shares her story about getting a book deal with a New York publisher and some of the amazing poets here in Edmonton. Plus, Kim has a major announcement that will surprise all the listeners.
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Our next episode will be available on October 26th. Bryce will be chatting with first time guest Allison DaSilva about their favourite scary books that were turned into movies. Send us your favourite titles and we'll include them in our next episode.
Hey, it's a bonus episode of Overdue Finds! In the first of a series of bonus episodes, Bryce and Kim will bring you interviews with some comic book artists who were at the Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo. In this first set of interviews Bryce and EPL's comic expert Amie Wright chatted with Edmonton comic artists Courtney Loberg and Jeff Martin. Learn about Courtney's role as Happy Harbor's Comics artist in residence and how she just started at EPL. Plus, get the scoop on how Jeff got started in comics after being a teacher!
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, October 12th where we'll be chatting with friend of the show Kate Gibson and Capital City Press featured writer Rayanne Haines.
Kim and Bryce are joined by fellow EPLer and self confessed "Overdue Finds superfan" Vicky Varga to chat about podcasting and some of our favourite shows. You'll hear all about the Overdue Finds origin story plus learn about shows that cover everything from Dungeons & Dragons to Watergate. You'll also be shocked to learn that there's a true crime podcast that Kim doesn't like!
Visit epl.ca for a complete list of everything that we talk about in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, October 12th where we'll be chatting with friend of the show Kate Gibson and Capital City Press featured writer Rayanne Haines.
We're joined this week by friends of the show Kate Gibson and Rocky Mann as we chat about some festivals taking place this fall featuring some of Edmonton's best musicians and writers. Kim and Bryce make a big announcement about a partnership with the Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo. Plus the group chats about who they would like to narrate a book about their lives and which bands they would hire to play a house party. Bryce also gives the group a crash course on fantasy sports.
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Our next episode will be on Friday, September 28th when we chat all about podcasting and some of our other favourite podcasts (besides Overdue Finds of course) with Vicky Varga.
You can win a pair of passes to the Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo by sending us a tweet @EPLdotCA and using the hashtag #EPLOverdueFinds. Simply tell us about a recent overdue find of your own to win!
We've reached our last pop culture confessions episode for the summer. On this episode we invite one of our most opinionated staff members, Laura Winton, on to discuss dramas, comedies and, importantly, Kim and Laura bond over their love of reality tv! Listen and talk back to whatever device you're listening to about how much you disagree with our opinions. Then tweet at us and we'll defend our positions!
Please visit epl.ca to view a complete list of all the materials that are discussed in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, September 14th when we'll invite Rocky Mann and Kate Gibson back to the show to discuss some local music and writing festivals happening in Edmonton this fall.
Tickets for the Forward Thinking Speaker Series event with Neil Gaiman go on sale September 12th starting at 10am on epl.ca. The event is on November 13th at the Shaw Conference Centre.
Reporter Jana G. Pruden joins Bryce and Kim to talk about True Crime. If you've ever been curious about the work of a crime reporter, Jana basically lays it out for us and it's truly compelling! From her early days at the Interlake Spectator to her current work at The Globe and Mail she has honed her craft to become an incredibly accomplished Canadian journalist. After this conversation we have a next level appreciation for the complexity of a reporter's job - to think it all started with some misunderstood lyrics!
Please visit epl.ca to view a complete list of all the materials that are discussed in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, August 31st when we'll have part 4 of Pop Culture Confessions series. This time we'll be chatting about overrated and underrated TV shows.
Tickets for the Forward Thinking Speaker Series event with Neil Gaiman go on sale starting at 10am on epl.ca. The event is on November 13th at the Shaw Conference Centre.
In part three of our Pop Culture Confessions series Bryce and Kim share EPL staff picks for some of overrated and underrated music. Our hosts share their own picks including some crazy confessions about Canadian music icons, Christmas music and a Kid Rock concert. Plus Kim and Bryce debate about the music of the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Please visit epl.ca to view a complete list of all the materials that are discussed in this episode.
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, August 17th where we'll be chatting with writer Jana G. Pruden from The Globe and Mail about the popularity of true crime.
Don't forget to vote for Overdue Finds in the Podcast category in Vue Weekly's Best of Edmonton 2018. Polls close August 9th.
On this week's episode Bryce and Kim sit down with EPL's "robot wrangler" Holly Arnason to chat all things video games. They cover all genres including some independent games that even the most avid gamers might not know about. The group also chats about what an Overdue Finds video game might look like and how a little blue bird has wiggled his way into Kim's heart. We also find out about Old Man Bryce and his mad iPad photo skills!
For a complete list of everything that we talk about in this episode please visit https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1229899227_09_-_pixels_parrots
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, August 3rd where we'll have part 3 of our popular Pop Culture Confessions series. We'll be chatting about all things music with EPL's music expert Rocky Mann.
Don't forget to vote for Overdue Finds in the Podcast category in Vue Weekly's Best of Edmonton 2018. Polls close August 9th. http://www.vueweekly.com/best-of-edmonton-2018/
This week we welcome back the charismatic duo of Darrin Hagin and Kate Gibson to reveal their thoughts on overrated and underrated books. We talk bathroom reads, boring reads, find out what Darrin really thinks about Christmas, and Bryce makes us confess to our most embarrassing reads.
For a complete list of everything that we talked about on this episode please visit - https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1220937407_08_-_pop_culture_confessions_part_2_-_books
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Our next episode will be available on Friday, July 20th when we chat all things video games with librarian and video game fan Holly Arnason.
This week, Bryce and Kim are joined by librarians Angelica Thompson and Carla Iacchelli as they chat about some of the books that they'll be reading this Summer and some fun programs happening at EPL. The group also takes a stroll down memory lane and reminisces about joining Summer reading clubs when they were kids and they chat about which fictional characters they would like to go on vacation with. Plus, we learn all about sleuthing skills of Kim Bates: Library Gumshoe!
To learn more about Summer Starts at EPL! please visit - https://www.epl.ca/browse_program/summerstarts/.
For more information on Summer Reads '18, the Summer reading club for adults and teens, please visit - https://www.epl.ca/summer-reads/
To view a complete list of all the materials that are discussed in this episode please visit - https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1208184190_selective_ignorance_amp_missing_muffins
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Our next episode will be available on July 6th when we have part two of our Pop Culture Confessions series and we chat with Darrin Hagen and Kate Gibson about underrated and overrated books.
This week Kim and Bryce confess and expound upon some of the most favourite and least favourite movies. We've polled the Edmonton Public Library staff and share some relatively controversial opinions! Take a listen and send us your thoughts.
For a complete list of all the materials talked about in this episode please visit - https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1204490177_pop_culture_confessions_part_1_-_movies
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Our next episode will be available on June 22nd where we'll be chatting about some great books to read this Summer.
In this latest "super" episode of Overdue Finds, Kim and Bryce are joined by EPL's comics expert Amie Wright. Amie recently joined EPL from New York, talks about some of her favorite comic book stores there and gives some picks for great Canadian comics. The group has a friendly debate about Marvel vs. DC and Bryce makes a shocking confession about an unpopular comic book movie. Plus, find out which superhero everyone would love to be and why.
Check out Amie Wright's list of kids comics, Canadian comics and non-fiction comics (for adults and kids) - https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1105720367_epl_spw_staff_picks/1196164217_comicsareforeveryone
For a complete list of all the materials talked about in this episode please visit - https://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1176606007_overdue_finds/1195991117_05_-_comics_are_for_everyone
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Our next episode featuring some of our pop culture confessions will be available on Friday, June 8th!
This week we overcome some unique technical difficulties to welcome back official friend of the show Kate Gibson and chat with local Edmonton author Natasha Deen. The group chats about which local book that they'll be reading in May for the EPL Reading Challenge. Natasha also tells us about a funny mix-up at the US border while traveling with her Mom. Plus, we talk about unlocking your inner super-hero and Stephen King doing a book signing at Wal-Mart. Learn more about Capital City Press featured writer Natasha Deen at https://www.epl.ca/capital-city-press-featured-writer/. To join the EPL Reading Challenge visit https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/epl-reading-challenge-2018/. For a complete list of everything that's talked about on the show this week please visit www.epl.ca/podcast. We would love to hear from our listeners so if you have any questions or comments about the show please email us at podcast@epl.ca.
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We have a special guest this week, friend of the podcast and super cool Librarian, Rocky Mann. Rocky manages EPL’s Capital City Records our go to source for local music in Edmonton. In this episode we talk about A LOT, more than you’d think considering it is supposed to be an episode about Edmonton music – although we talk about that too. Get to know Bryce’s ‘eclectic’ iPod playlist and hear Kim fangirl for a long time favourite musical duo.
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This week we host an interview between EPL Librarian Kate Gibson and Writer In Residence Darrin Hagen. They discuss banned books, censorship and personal stories about writing.
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Welcome to Overdue Finds, an Edmonton Public Library podcast. Bryce Crittenden and Kim Bates will be hosting conversations about movies, music, books, pretty much any sort of popular culture and media you can think of and likely some you’ve never thought of. We’re hoping you’ll learn more about what you can find at the library. Join us for this first conversation about movies and tv not on Netflix that you can find at EPL!
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