New year, new you? Why not! Whether you're making a change or continuing a journey you've already started, Overdue Finds is here to help! Hosts Bryce and Caroline talk about new year's resolutions, why we are looking forward with optimism, and the importance of staying of hydrated. They also share what library staff want to try in 2021 and how EPL can help support your new hobby or skill! Be sure to check out our list of all the great titles and resources that we talk about during this episode. ...
Jan 01, 2021•53 min
Ending the year on a happy note, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Meg DeForest and Nancy Sheng to discuss the best books, movies, music, and games of 2020. Caroline accidentally makes a pitch for a podcast sponsor, Bryce searches for the next big thing in dad rock, the group chats about the future of virtual movie releases, and ultimately we just do the best with what we have. Be sure to check out our list of all our favourite titles from 2020 that we talk about on this episode. If you liked our...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Grab some hot chocolate and fire up the fireplace - this week Overdue Finds talks all about Hallmark Christmas movies! From fake romance that turns real to time-traveling World War II nurses, we dive into our favourite holiday love stories with librarian Beth Kilfoy and author & screenwriter Jennifer Snow . Plus: we break down the appeal of Christmas in July, cast our dream romance movie casts, and stumble into the Netflix Christmas Universe! Be sure to check out our list of all the Hallmark Chr...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Official friend of the show Katie Turzansky joins Bryce and Caroline to talk about Schitt's Creek and Canadian television. Not only did Schitt's Creek make it all the way to the final of our March Madness 2020 bracket, but it also just finished off its sixth & final season this year, winning a whopping 9 Emmy awards in the process. Everyone also pays their respects to Canadian icon Alex Trebek, Bryce lays down some sweet TV trivia, and our hosts talk about the importance of an inclusive, joyful ...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min
That's right, Edmonton - there's a new festival in town! Bryce and Caroline are joined by official friend of the show Melanie St-Onge and first-time guest Susan Mikytyshyn to learn all about the How To Festival , a new event from EPL and City of Learners . It's an opportunity to learn some new things, listen to new voices, and sharpen some new skills...all from the comfort of your home! Get all the details about this free event in this week's episode. Plus: we talk about the skills we learned du...
Nov 06, 2020•53 min
Do you like scary movies? Bryce and Caroline have a hosts-only discussion about The Haunting of Hill House, background music, and their favourite Halloween-themed (or at least Halloween-adjacent) picks. Listen in for some classic recommendations and new finds for this year's spooky season! Don't forget to visit our list that features our favourite Halloween themed titles that we talk about in this episode. Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at [email protected] or tag us on social m...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min
At EPL, we share stories – and the NHL naming Edmonton a hub city is definitely one of the big stories of 2020! In this special bonus Overdue Finds episode, Bryce and Caroline talk with two hockey insiders (Jody Young and Stu Ballantyne from the Oilers Entertainment Group) to find out what it was like going from shutting down in March to shutting out COVID (no positive tests in the bubble during the entire run of the playoffs!). We get the inside scoop on everything from dressing rooms to making...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Overdue Finds gets interactive as Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning Official Friend of the Show Kate Gibson and Capital City Press Featured Writer Davis G. See to talk about interactive storytelling. We talk about Twine, video games, choosing your own adventure, and more! Be sure to visit our list of all the items that we talk about on this episode which includes links to Davis' writing and some of the games he's written. Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at podcast@epl...
Oct 09, 2020•50 min
The Stanley A. Milner Library has officially reopened! On this week's episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline talk with Milner Managers Richard Thornley, Holly Arnason, Tamara Van Biert and Dan Alfano about all of the cool things the new library has. From gamerspaces to makerspaces, The Wall to windows, we get the behind-the-scenes story of what it was like opening this space and what it was like to say #HelloMilner. Checkout our list of all the items that are talked about on this episode i...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Like three adventurers on a quest, Bryce, Caroline, and Meg delve into the world of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Listen to hear podcast team member and long time D&D player, Meg, Dungeon Master (DM) the conversation about this popular Role Playing Game (RPG). Meanwhile, Caroline and Bryce top up their D&D Intelligence (INT) and Wisdom (WIS). Meg shares many tips and resources on how to play from home, build a D&D group and characters. Checkout our list of all the great titles that we talk about o...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Few things are eerier than the unsolved mysteries of Unsolved Mysteries. Did you know that you can now stream classic episodes of the show through Hoopla ? It's true! Bryce, Caroline, and Overdue Finds Family Member Meg DeForest dive in and discuss Robert Stack, re-enactments, and really scary things. Plus: an email from an enthusiastic listener, our favourite Heart songs, and when it comes to aliens - is the truth really out there? Don't forget to checkout our list of all the titles that we tal...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min
The prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent months has brought to light the structural racism endemic to the United States and has prompted Canadians to examine the ways in which racism impacts our country as well. On August 5, 2020 City of Learners presented " A Conversation About Racism in Canada ," moderated by Irfan Chaudhry with guests Andrew Parker, Dr. Farha Shariff, and Rochelle Ignacio. Overdue Finds is pleased to share the audio from this event as a bonus episode. Be su...
Aug 21, 2020•2 hr 38 min
Have you heard of the Young Reader's Choice Awards ? It's a special prize for kids books - and the kids hold all the power! Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest and official Friend of the Show Kyle Marshall to talk about what makes this award great and which books are in the running for the next award. Plus: Bryce re-imagines a classic kids book, Kyle confesses his love of atlases, and Caroline is keeping an eye on those murder hornets. Check out our list of recommendations from this...
Aug 14, 2020•58 min
If you happened to miss the online "Capital City in Conversation" event on July 21st, don't worry because we're sharing that conversation with you here on a special bonus episode of Overdue Finds. Join Capital City Press writer Marty Chan , Capital City Records musician Martin Kerr , and Edmonton blogger and social media strategist Linda Hoang in conversation as they talk about connecting with community during the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by Sprucewood Branch Manager, Kate Gibson, we'll be discus...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 18 min
It's been a long wait, but EPL branches will be opening back up on August 4th. On this special episode of Overdue Finds, EPL’s CEO Pilar Martinez chats with our hosts about the behind-the-scenes details and challenges of reopening EPL branches during the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll learn about the type of safety measures that are in place for customers and staff. Also, you'll hear more details about why EPL made the decision to remove late fees. Plus we answer a very 2020 question, disposable mask...
Jul 31, 2020•24 min
Great Scott!! On July 3, 1985 a sci-fi comedy about a teenager who travels back in time to 1955 was released and became one of the most beloved films in history. On this episode, Bryce and guest-co-host Meg DeForest are joined by librarian Kate Gibson to chat all about Back to the Future. The group also share their thoughts on the sequels, crazy fan theories about the films and where Back to the Future ranks in terms of great time travel tales. We also have a list of all the different Back to th...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode host Bryce Crittenden & guest co-host Meg DeForest welcome collection's librarians and official friends of the podcast Allison DaSilva & Beth Kilfoy to discuss some of the strangest book, movie & music finds in our catalogue. Stay tuned to the end for some hot takes on strange food combinations we all enjoy! Don't forget that we also have a list of all the "strange finds" that we talk about on this episode. Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you c...
Jul 03, 2020•54 min
June is Pride Month and on this new episode of Overdue Finds our hosts are joined by Librarian Kyle Marshall and Emily Riddle to chat about some of their favourite titles that support and celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community. They recommend some great books, movies, music and share tips on how you can celebrate Pride from home this year. Don't forget to visit our list of the great recommended LGBTQ2S+ picks from our guests. Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can ...
Jun 19, 2020•49 min
Join Bryce Crittenden, Meg DeForest & Karen Doerksen as they talk about their love of summer reading past and the changes to EPL's summer reading club's for both kids and adults. Also, find out why reading scary stories is an activity best saved for summer and Bryce shares his love for the "Choose Your Own Adventure" series. Be sure to sign yourself or your kids up for EPL's Summer Reading Clubs for kids and adults/teens . Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about o...
Jun 05, 2020•51 min
On this new episode of our podcast, Bryce and librarian Kate Gibson chat with best-selling author and EPL’s Writer-In-Residence Susie Moloney about her role at EPL. Learn how she’s still been able to help local writers during these days of social distancing and hear the story about how her novel “A Dry Spell” was optioned by Tom Cruise’s production company in the late ‘90’s. Plus, learn about some of the differences between writing novels and screenplays and everyone talks about their favourite ...
May 22, 2020•54 min
On this episode Bryce & Caroline look back at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II which recently won the Overdue Finds March Madness Tournament. Joining us for this deep dive into the final Harry Potter film are Potter super fans and librarians Carol Ma & Cassidy Munro. There's lots to dive in to from the casting to the 3D effects and how we're all so glad this movie is the end to all that camping! In addition to Harry Potter we talk about quite a few other titles which you can check ou...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min
On this brand new episode of Overdue Finds Bryce and Caroline are chatting with librarian Angela Lieu about some of the amazing online resources that kids can access from home including movies, books and so much more. Plus Angela gives us the scoop on what it was like to work with Hemi the dog on some of the Storytime videos on YouTube. Our hosts also share what they’ve been watching at home during the quarantine and learn about the music instruments they attempted to play when they were kids. V...
Apr 24, 2020•47 min
On this special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds we chat about the surprising results of the 2020 Overdue Finds March Madness tournament. Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Nancy Sheng and Marina Afonso from EPL's Marketing department to chat about what happened to Game of Thrones, why Beyoncé was knocked out by the Frozen soundtrack, how BTS destroyed Ed Sheeran and how Harry Potter almost didn't make the tournament and the Cinderella like run by Schitt's Creek. Tune in for all the drama,...
Apr 17, 2020•36 min
On this week’s new episode of Overdue Finds, we’re chatting about some of the amazing EPL resources that you can access from home with Librarian Bethany Arsenault. We share details about some of the hidden gem services that you might not have heard of before and some of our favourite titles that are available digitally. Yes, we also manage to briefly chat about Tiger King! Be sure to checkout our list of all the digital resources that we talk about in this episode. Visit the EPL From Home page o...
Apr 10, 2020•55 min
A lot has changed this we released our last episode! Hosts Bryce and Caroline – recording from separate locations – are joined (remotely) by Edmonton Public Library CEO Pilar Martinez to talk about everything that has been happening in the last few weeks. They ask Pilar about the decision to close library branches, how EPL is working with the City to support Edmontonians, and what qualities are needed to lead in challenging times. (Plus we find out what song all three people sing when they wash ...
Mar 27, 2020•30 min
Bryce and Caroline are joined by two first time guests, digital literacy expert Sam Hamilton and often-mentioned, Clareview Branch enthusiast Mike Eaton to talk about the best games of the 2010s. Whether you prefer console games or apps, single player or multiplayer, puzzles or advent https://www.epl.ca/podcast/ ures, we have the enough suggestions to make anyone interested in gaming! Had we been able to make a video game bracket for best of the decade, what would your picks be? Remember to part...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
*Air horn noises* It's that time again! Bryce and Caroline are joined by "Best of" episode expert Nancy Sheng and podcast team member Maria Milanowski to discuss this year's March Madness bracket: Best of the 2010's! What was the best piece of media to come out of the last decade? Is anything groundbreaking missing from our bracket? Can anything defeat the Beyhive? Will there finally be justice for Twilight?! Listen in to find out! Make sure to participate in this year's March Madness for a chan...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this appropriately Golden (50th!) episode, Bryce and Caroline welcome back librarian Diego Ibarra to chat about some of the biggest snubs in Oscars history. The trio tackles many important Oscar questions such as: Who should have won? Who should have been nominated? Does one memorable line equate to an Oscar-worthy performance? And of course who would you thank if you won the golden statuette? Join us as we share our thoughts on what the Academy Awards got wrong. Visit our list of all the awa...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Katie Turzansky to chat all about the concept of time loops in pop culture. There's plenty of talk about the film "Groundhog Day" and the theories around how long Bill Murray's character is stuck in his time loop. The group also talks about the various other types of sub-genres and who they would want to get stuck in a time loop with. Check out our list of all the great titles that explore time loops. Guest Katie Turzan...
Jan 31, 2020•56 min
Bryce and Caroline had the opportunity to talk to the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series presenter of 2020, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. He'll be talking about " Building A City for 2 Million People " and how he sees the Edmonton of the near future growing and thriving. In this interview, Mayor Iveson previews some of what he'll be talking about, including why it's so important for him to include youth leaders in the discussion and what challenges and opportunities are facing the Edmonton regio...
Jan 17, 2020•38 min
