Overdue Finds

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 experien...

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...

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 ab...

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 Specia...

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 franc...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 -...

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 tournamen...

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?  ...

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 decisio...

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...

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:...

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...

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 m...

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 YouTub...

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...

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...

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 $...

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 tit...

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...

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 f...

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...

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...