Overdue Finds

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 t...

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 h...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 wo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Christma...

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 oth...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 unforgettab...

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...

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...

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 epis...

It's the movie that everyone is talking about, on this episode we're discussing 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 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 o...

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...

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)! A...

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 o...