Overdue Finds

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 ulti...

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...

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 desc...

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...

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 item...

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! ...

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...

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. Starti...

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 al...

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, inc...

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 Bev...

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 bun...

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 fiv...

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 tha...

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 epi...

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 Ca...

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...

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!) singi...

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 guara...

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 thi...

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 cry...

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...

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...

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...

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 su...