Overdue Finds

It's the movie that everyone is talking about, on this episode we're discussing all things Barbie!  Bryce and Caroline talk with returning guest, and Community Librarian, Christy Travis about Barbie’s history, the appeal that has carried Barbie through the generations, her more than 200 careers and Rollerblades that spark!

Be sure to check out our list that has 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!

This week Overdue Finds looks at 2023's new favourites with the Best of the Year So Far (according to Bryce and Caroline). We cover the books, movies, and more that have stood out to us (and a few we still need to catch up on). Plus: Drawing inspiration from '80s music, getting ready for Barbie/Oppenheimer, and a Lip Sync for Your Life that you won't forget. Don't miss it! 

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

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!

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

Bryce and Caroline are joined Emily Riddle, EPL's Indigenous Relations Advisor (and poet extraordinaire), and Autumn Schnell, Digital Content Coordinator. Both guests have been instrumental in creating Voices of the Land, an Indigenous online space built for sharing stories and cultural knowledge. The group discusses how the Voices of the Land project came to be, the difficulties of creating and maintaining a digital space for Indigenous stories, and why everyone needs to treat themselves slurpee this summer.

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

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!

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

It's the 30th anniversary of the first Jurassic Park film! On this episode, Bryce and Caroline talk with first time guest, and EPL Road Warrior, Savannah Newton, about the many elements that made this film a huge success. The crew talk about the writing, the dinosaur animation, and the music. Find out which characters are their favourite (spoiler: it's mostly Jeff Goldblum but there are others)! And, you can find out why Caroline would like to review the safety paperwork for this fictional theme park.

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

Have you ever dreamed about being a contestant on Jeopardy? Recently EPL Branch Manager Kyle Marshall competed on an episode of the classic TV trivia game show. On this bonus episode of Overdue Finds, we chat with Kyle about his experience being on the show, the auditioning process and shares how he prepared for his episode (SPOILER: know the US Presidents).  If you're a fan of Jeopardy, this is one episode that you won't want to miss!

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 [email protected], or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.

Get your motor running, head out on the highway...it's time for a road trip! On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are looking for the soundtrack of adventure as they discuss their top five favourite road trip songs. Whether you're heading for a danger zone, or looking for breakfast in America, Overdue Finds has the songs you need to keep those good times rolling. What makes an ultimate road trip song? Tune in and find out!

Don't forget to check out our list of the titles that we discuss 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

Tickets are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event. You won’t want to miss Jann Arden: My Story presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on June 20th at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. During this speaking event, Jann Arden will share her personal journey, exploring the importance of adaptability and being built for change, and how to find the good — and the funny — in all situations, even the most challenging. Secure our seat by visiting Ticketmaster.ca.

Did you know that the first Garfield comic strip appeared in newspapers 45 years ago? On this new episode of our podcast, we’re taking a look back at everyone’s favourite pop culture feline including the Garfield books that we couldn’t put down when we were kids, our favourite TV specials and the unforgettable merchandise. Download wherever you get your podcasts!

Don't forget to check out our list of all the 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 are now available for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event. You won’t want to miss Jann Arden: My Story presented by Edmonton Community Foundation on June 20th at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. During this speaking event, Jann Arden will share her personal journey, exploring the importance of adaptability and being built for change, and how to find the good — and the funny — in all situations, even the most challenging. Secure our seat by visiting Ticketmaster.ca.

On this episode of Overdue Finds, we’re taking you to a “galaxy far, far away” as we discuss the Star Wars franchise. Join us as we discuss why Darth Vader is the ultimate villain, how the franchise stays relevant and we reminisce about all the toys and games we loved growing up. Plus, learn about Caroline’s obsession with the fashion in the Star Wars movies and which show guest Holly Arnason describes as “a prestige drama, masquerading as a Star Wars property”.

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

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 [email protected], or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.

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. 

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 [email protected], or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.

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. 

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 [email protected], or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.