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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.

#696

Ep 652 - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers

Sometimes you read a book from 1940 and you get a little upset about how relevant its characters and themes remain more than 80 years later. Sometimes! McCullers' debut novel explores capitalism, alienation, and poverty in the American South at the tail end of the Great Depression. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:41

10 Jun 2024

#695

Ep 651 - The House of Bernarda Alba, by Federico García Lorca

Often grouped with the other plays in García Lorca's unfinished "rural trilogy," The House of Bernarda Alba is a claustrophobic drama about control, conformity, and one mother's intimidating cane. Which daughter will get Pepe? Will that horse stop kicking the wall? Will grandma ever be free?? These questions and more on this week's episode. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:11

03 Jun 2024

#694

Ep 650 - The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4)

Percy Jackson and friends are back for the penultimate entry in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This installment in Rick Riordan's mythological mash-up benefits from additional emotional complexity and deepened character relationships. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

27 May 2024

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:21

27 May 2024

#693

Stop! Homer Time: The Iliad - Episodes 5 & 6 (Books 10-14)

For our latest show-within-a-show, we'll revisit Ancient Greece through Emily Wilson's new translation of Homer's The Iliad. We'll be reading it a few books at a time and having a more in-depth chat about it than we do about most books. These two episodes cover Books 10-14. Episode 5: It's time for a three-fer! This little triptych of books explores the combat of the Iliad from a few different perspectives: Stealth (Book 10): Diomedes and Odysseus engaging in feats of derring-do. Non-lethal Damage (Book 11): Greeks and Trojans alike suffer setbacks but most of the Dramatis Personae survive. Siege (Book 12): Did you know the Greeks ALSO have a wall? And that the Trojans are besieging THEM?! Episode 6: We're past the halfway point, and the fighting continues, with the Trojans managing to make it behind the Greek walls to cause some trouble (not that we're ever really allowed to believe they might win). Poseidon aids the Greeks. Hera suits up and bones Zeus to sleep so that some other gods can get in on the action. Find out more about how to get these episodes monthly at [patreon.com/overduepod] (http://patreon.com/overduepod) . See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 May 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:23

25 May 2024

#692

Ep 649 - Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward

This week we travel back to Bois Sauvage to revisit the work of acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward. Sing, Unburied, Sing introduces us to a family on hard times, preparing to welcome back a member from prison while also grappling with the ghosts that demand their attention. For more discussion of Jesmyn Ward, head to [Ep 283 - Salvage the Bones.] (https://overduepodcast.com/episodes/2018/2/5/episode-283-salvage-the-bones-by-jesmyn-ward) This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

20 May 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:32

20 May 2024

#691

Ep 648 - Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill and Rosa Lee Beeland (Bonus Episode)

We're learning how to THINK AND GROW RICH with our good frenemy Napoleon Hill! To join us for future bonus recordings, head to [patreon.com/overduepod] (http://patreon.com/overduepod) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 May 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:01

18 May 2024

#690

Ep 647 - I, Robot, by Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov's short story collection-turned-novel has very little to do with the mid-2000s Will Smith movie adaptation, which is a good thing. It's a lot less about robots rising up and killing their creators, and more about the law of unintended consequences. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at [betterhelp.com/overdue] (http://betterhelp.com/overdue) and get on your way to being your best self. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

13 May 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:22

13 May 2024

#689

Ep 646 - A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond

"We just found this bear at the train station and he seems cool? Like he's good at shopping and staring at people. Let's bring him home! Don't mind all the mess he makes." That's probably what the Browns said to themselves upon first spying a charming little bear at Paddington Station. Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by diving into the first appearance of this marmalade-loving lil scamp. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

06 May 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:58

06 May 2024

#688

Ep 645 - Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn

Did you know that before Gillian Flynn brought us the book Gone Girl, the movie Gone Girl, and the concept of "Gone Girl-ing" someone, she wrote a murder mystery about a different kind of unhealthy family dynamic! This episode briefly discusses self-harm. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Visit AuraFrames.com and use code OVERDUE at checkout to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame. Terms and conditions apply. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:58

29 Apr 2024

#687

Ep 644 - Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

This graphic memoir (ahem) This collection of comics chronicles the life of an Iranian girl named Marji, whose experiences are heavily based on those of author Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi lived through the Islamic Revolution in Iran and its authoritarian aftermath, and her story is one of resistance, education, and the difficulty of finding yourself amidst societal upheaval. Note: our discussion is based on reading the Complete Persepolis, which combines Volume 1: The Story of a Childhood with Volume 2: The Story of a Return. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:43

22 Apr 2024

#686

Ep 643 - Holes, by Louis Sachar

Holes! We all need 'em, we all love 'em. This is a book where a boy is sentenced to dig a bunch of holes out in the desert because he was accused and convicted of a crime he didn't commit. That's bad! But he also discovers a little something about himself and his family, and makes a new friend. That's good! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:52

15 Apr 2024

#685

Ep 642 - Last Night at the Telegraph Club, by Malinda Lo

Lo's award-winning novel seeks to shine a light on marginalized experiences from mid-century San Francisco. What's most impressive is how she's synthesized all of her research into a couple of fresh, compelling characters - allowing the story to honor the historical record without feeling overly bound by it. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:24

08 Apr 2024

#684

Ep 641 - CliffsNotes, by Clifton Hillegass

Every week, one of our hosts reads a book and tells the other person (and you, the audience) about it. This week's book is about the topic of war and also the topic of peace. It has characters and themes. Find out more about all of this and more on this week's Overdue! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:04

01 Apr 2024

#683

Stop! Homer Time: The Iliad - Episodes 3 & 4 (Books 5-9)

For our latest show-within-a-show, we'll revisit Ancient Greece through Emily Wilson's new translation of Homer's The Iliad. We'll be reading it a few books at a time and having a more in-depth chat about it than we do about most books. These two episodes cover Books 5-9. Episode 3: These three books include: gods intervening directly on the battlefield, a new Greek hero emerging, the Trojan hero getting a boost from Ares, Hector's wife and son, and a duel with no resolution. It's action packed but also somewhat restful?(Books 5-7) Episode 4: A lot of folks in these two books remembering that Achilles exists. Zeus presides over more fighting, and it's going poorly for the Greeks. So poorly that Agamemnon tries to make good with Achilles but man that guy knows how to be mad, huh?? (Books 8-9) Find out more about how to get these episodes monthly at [patreon.com/overduepod] (http://patreon.com/overduepod) . See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

30 Mar 2024

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:40

30 Mar 2024

#682

Ep 640 - Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk

The first rule of podcasting is DON'T TALK ABOUT PODCASTING. The second rule of podcasting is please tell everyone about podcasting and specifically about this episode in which we cover Chuck P's notorious novel about masculinity, terrorism, and getting punched in the face. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:38

25 Mar 2024

#681

Ep 639 - There There, by Tommy Orange

There There sets itself apart by being a book by and about indigenous Americans in an explicitly contemporary, urban setting. It's also got a neat perspective-shifting structure and interconnected characters. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to [squarespace.com/overdue] (http://squarespace.com/overdue) for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by [Nick Lerangis] (http://instagram.com/nicklerangis) . Follow @overduepod on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/overduepod/) and [Bluesky] (https://bsky.app/profile/overduepod.bsky.social) [Advertise on Overdue] (https://gumball.fm/shows/overdue/5a592688b73aeb30532c6b5d) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Mar 2024