Overdue Finds

Yippee-ki-yay! It's Christmas time once again and this year, Die Hard is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Bryce and Caroline are joined by Michael Lauritsen from EPL's Mill Woods branch to talk about Die Hard, its sequels, video games it inspired, and the entire movie genre that popped up around the concept of Die Hard. We also finally settle the debate about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. 

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode. 

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On this episode, Bryce and Caroline sit down with EPL’s Musician-In-Residence, Mallory Chipman to learn more about this new role and what it’s been like working with aspiring musicians across Edmonton. Plus the group shares picks for their favourite albums and Mallory shares some great advice for anyone looking to record their first album.

Don't forget to checkout our list of all the music and other titles that we talk about on this episode. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on X (Twitter) by using #eplOverdueFinds.

What is there to say about a TV show that's been airing for 60 years? Plenty! Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by Doctor Who mega-fans Kate Gibson (aka Best Friend of the Show) and Diego Ibarra to discuss The Doctor, the drama, and the Daleks. Don't miss it!

Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles we talk about on this episode including the different Doctor Who titles that you can borrow from EPL. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on X (Twitter) by using #eplOverdueFinds.

All Hail the 1970s!  In recent months, Overdue Finds has talked about Dolly Parton, The Exorcist and now it's time for ELVIS!! With the upcoming release of the new movie based on Priscilla Presley's book, "Elvis and Me", join Bryce, Caroline and guest Camilla Fita as they talk about Elvis, his career, his influence in pop culture and his overall iconic superstar status.  Can anyone else compare to what he once was, and what he still means to people today? In a hundred years, will we still be talking about Elvis? So many walks down memory lane with Bryce, Caroline and Camilla on this one.  You won't want to miss it!

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including some of Elvis' music and movies that you can borrow from EPL.

"Don't be Cruel" and remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds. Share what's got you "All Shook Up"!

Spooky Season is in full swing, and Bryce and Caroline are joined by fellow EPLer Jonn Kmech to talk about a horror classic: The Exorcist. It's the movie's 50th anniversary in 2023, and we're looking into the movie and its sequels, prequels, and spinoffs! Join us to hear Caroline explain the similarities between The Exorcist and Home Alone, find out which 1973 movie best pairs with The Exorcist as a double feature, and hear our picks for the scariest movie of all time.

Be sure to check out our list of other great horror films and book reccomendations from this episode. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Christine Sinclair: Scoring Success presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on Sunday, November 19 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. During this moderated event, Canada’s most decorated soccer player recounts her incredible story of humble beginnings in Burnaby, BC, to her unbelievable success as Captain of the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team. Join us for what will be an incredible event! Tickets start at just $10 each!

Is there anyone who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? On this new episode, Community Librarian Laura Young joins us to talk all about singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist and pop culture icon, Dolly Parton! We share our picks for her favourite songs and movies and discuss why she’s so beloved and successful. 

Don't forget to check out our list of all the Dolly Parton titles that we talk about on this episode. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Christine Sinclair: Scoring Success presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on Sunday, November 19 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. During this moderated event, Canada’s most decorated soccer player recounts her incredible story of humble beginnings in Burnaby, BC, to her unbelievable success as Captain of the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team. Join us for what will be an incredible event! Tickets start at just $10 each!

Spoiler alert! From unforgettable twists to unbelievable swerves, Bryce and Caroline cover their picks for the best and worst movie endings. What makes a good ending? Which movies almost stick the landing but fumble right at the end? And what films have us remembering that nobody's perfect? You'll want to listen until the very last seconds!

Don't forget to check out our list of all the unforgettable movies that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

What’s your favourite concert you’ve been to? On a brand new episode of Overdue Finds, our hosts Bryce and Caroline share their top 5 favourite concerts. We also discuss overpriced concert shirts, encores and our dream concert to go to. Download this episode of our podcast to find out which musicians left a lasting impression on us.

Don't forget to check out our list of all the great music that we talk about on this episode. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale! You won’t want to miss Bryan Stevenson: Confronting Injustice presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on October 3rd at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Bryan Stevenson is the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative which has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing in the US. During this presentation, the “Just Mercy” author will share what people can do to get close to and improve social justice issues in their own communities. Tickets are only $10 each and are available on Eventbrite.ca. 

It’s back to school season, and Bryce and Caroline are having a conversation with EPL Branch Manager, Madeline Gormley about books they read in school! What did they love? What did they struggle with? What do they want to revisit? What is a book that kids should read in school? Download this episode to hear which books left a mark on us. 

Don't forget to check out our list of all the books we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Cowabunga! On this episode, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Digital Discovery Librarian Bethany Arsenault to talk all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Follow the journey of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael through the original comics, the animated series, hit movies, action figures, videogames and even a musical! Enjoy a big, cheesy slice of pizza while you listen to this episode!

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

After you check out this episode of Overdue Finds, tell your friend about the show! We're sure they would love to listen, too. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 24- August 26 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’23. Sign up and keep track of your reading to win some great prizes!