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. 

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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. 

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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. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.