Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast

Before we launched this show, our team collectively produced over three hundred episodes of both Down Time with Cranston Public Library and Rhody Radio podcasts. This week, we're bringing you an ITEM RENEWAL, where we share an excerpt from these archives. In this bonus episode, we're taking you back to the Nathanael Greene Homestead with an episode of Rhody Radio first published in December 2023....

Host Lauren chats with Dave Procaccini, President of the Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead Association and Lauren Fogarty, Program Coordinator for the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250). They talk about Major General Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution, and what Rhode Islanders can expect as the state ramps up to celebrate America's 250th birthday....

It's another installment of our series on Cooperatives in Rhode Island! Host Emily sits down with Khiry Chivers of PVD Flowers (@pvdflowersri) to chat about the Cooperative Cannabis industry coming soon to Rhode Island. With the passing of legalization of cannabis in RI, the state set aside 6 licenses for cooperative businesses to be set up. PVD Flowers is manifesting to hold one of those licenses...

Host Lauren is joined by bestselling author, award-winning playwright, television writer/producer, and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani to discuss her latest book The View From Lake Como , along with her "book tour like no other," The Lake Como Show, coming to East Providence on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM . In the Last Chapter they discuss: If you could rewrite a book from another character's point of v...

Host Tayla is joined by Alicia Vaandering from the University of Rhode Island, James Rosenzweig from Eastern Washington University, and Amanda Melilli from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to share their research project focusing on queer representation in picture books and the creation of the Rainbow Representation Rubric. They also talk about queer subtext in classic films and novels and fin...

Host Robin talks with Robert Isenberg about his latest collection of essays about cycling, Mile Markers . They also discuss past visions of the future, documentaries, and the Rockettes. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what are some of your favorite cycling books? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff arou...

Host Tayla talks with author, screenwriter, ghost writer, and artist Donna Russo about her latest book, Vincent's Women . They also discuss the Yellowstone television universe, books about bookshops, and The Sound of Music. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what book would you rewrite from another character's point of view? Overdueing It is a project funded by the  Rhode Island Office of Library a...

Emily and Lauren chat with Chris Revill of the Hey Rhody podcast. They talk about watching nostalgic movies, libraries as third spaces, and the many amazing free events and small businesses in Rhode Island . In the Last Chapter they discuss their favorite Rhode Island books, films, and TV series'. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and...

In this bonus outtake, Lauren asked Victoria Atamian Waterman, Pauline Getzoyan, and Dalita Getzoyan what their Armenian-American heritage means to them, which resulted in this thought-provoking discussion about identity and how books help us build empathy with others. Enjoy! If you haven't already, listen back to Episode 23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month, published on April 8, 2025. We...

April is Genocide Awareness Month, and we're commemorating with author Victoria Atamian Waterman, actor and audiobook narrator Dalita Getzoyan, and chair of the RI Holocaust & Genocide Education Commission Pauline Getzoyan. Host Lauren talks to our guests about Victoria's book Who She Left Behind , a generational story of survival, love, and motherhood in the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide. Th...

Host Emily chats with author, poet, essaysist (and more), Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, the 2025 Reading Across Rhode Island title. They talk about the book, their dogs, and unofficial sister cities Columbus, OH and Providence, RI. Abdurraqib will be in Rhode Island for a free author event on April 22, 2025. Grab your seat today! Learn more abou...

Host Tayla talks with storyteller and Reading Across Rhode Island honorary co-chair Len Cabral about this year's RARI pick, There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib. They also discuss Len's life and work, and the North Providence Summer Basketball League. In the Last Chapter they discuss: What's a genre of book outside of your regular picks that you wish you read more of? Overdueing It is a p...

Emily chats with Chris and Cherai from PechaKuchaPVD, Providence's free monthly adult show and tell community building and storytelling event. It's the 2nd longest running PechaKucha in the world! Hear about how they are building community throughout Providence and how you can get involved, in the audience or on stage! Visit PechaKuchaPVD on the web at pechakuchapvd.org or on Instagram at @PechaKu...

Host Tayla talks with the author of Prescription for Pain, Philip Eil, about his debut book. Prescription for Pain explores the career of Dr. Paul Volkman and its culmination in 4 life sentences for prescription drug dealing. They also get into the true crime Philip is reading, space tourism, and sitcoms set in schools. In the Last Chapter they discuss: Would you rather have the ability to underst...

Lauren chats with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast. They talk about memoirs, inspiring women, and what it's like to view television history with a feminist lens. In the Last Chapter they discuss good book-to-TV adaptations. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We a...

Host Tayla talks with Alicia from the University of Rhode Island, Dymond from Bryant University, and Olivia from Salve Regina University about the services and resources that their libraries offer to first generation college students to help them succeed in higher education. They also get into queer picture books for children and the joys of action movies. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would y...

Before we launched Overdueing It, our team collectively produced over three hundred episodes of both Down Time with Cranston Public Library and Rhody Radio podcasts. This week, we're bringing you the first ITEM RENEWAL, where we share an excerpt from these archives. In this bonus episode, we're taking you back to the Providence Children's Museum with an episode of Down Time first published in Marc...

Emily speaks with Victoria and Andrew of the Providence Children's Museum about infusing play in our lives. From young to old, play is an essential part of the human experience in how we create memories and learn. Plus, listen along for pop culture references, great recommendations, and to learn whether Andrew is Team Logan or Team Jess.  Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Offic...

Host Cheryl, library director at the Community Libraries of Providence, talks with her colleagues Dhana, Michelle, Lee, and Khamry about the variety of ways CLPVD is building library services that respond to the unique communities they serve. They also get into re-learning how to read for pleasure after school, book club titles, and Hot Frosty. In the Last Chapter, Cheryl asks: What books do you l...

Host Tayla is joined by Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, co-authors of   The Conceivable Future . They talk about escapist fiction, shows about people who are good at their jobs, and how the friendship gap affects wedding planning. In the second half of the show they dive into why Meghan and Josephine wrote a book about reproductive rights and climate change. In the Last Chapter t...

Host Tayla is joined by Tony Weaver Jr., author of the new middle grade graphic novel Weirdo . They talk about the publishing industry, writing what you want to see in the world, and talking in meaningful ways about youth mental health. In the Last Chapter they discuss: What is the last show you binge watched?   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Informatio...

Ep. #12 - Libraries and Cuisine at CHOP   This episode is for food lovers! Emily chats with Josh and Shannon from Genesis Center about their newly launched Social Enterprise, CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence), which is located on the ground floor of Providence Public Library.  A perfect pairing that's worth a visit in the heart of Providence!   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island...

Host Tayla is joined by Cheryl Patnaude and Jeanne Gattegno from the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice to discuss the important work they're doing to ensure that vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what books are in their "to be read" pile?   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library...

The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island's multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram !   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island...

Host Lauren chats with Chuck Staton, host of the Funbearable podcast, producer of Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List, and director who's worked with the Impractical Jokers , Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, Drew Barrymore, and more! They talk about Chuck's career, the upcoming Funbearable live show, and A LOT of movies and TV shows.    Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode I...