Overdue Finds

For nearly a century, A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh has been read and enjoyed by kids around the world. This week on Overdue Finds, Bryce, Caroline, and Overdue Finds family member Camilla Fita talk about what has made the stories so popular and their own experiences with this silly old bear.  Plus, Caroline explains Pooh's connection to figure skating, Bryce is ready for the horror verison, and Camilla pitches a story that brings the gang back together for one last adventure. Also: get ready for the next big characters in children's literature - Hattie and Suds!  Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.  Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

Don't touch that remote! Bryce and Caroline are joined be librarian Ashley Dotto and epl2go library assistant Anna Wallace to discuss TV theme tunes: the good, the bad, and the instrumental. Join us as we explore the themes that stick in our heads from childhood, Bryce's recommended driving playlist, and the most adrenaline-filled anime theme songs you've ever heard.  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 to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

On this autumn episode, our all-around, fabulous hosts, Caroline and Bryce, are joined by library assistant, Elvira Berezowsky to talk about the cult classic, Hocus Pocus. If you happen to find yourself in a Film Gang, - Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, are both highly recommended for viewing. The trio talks about the leading cast members (Bette Midler! Sarah Jessica Parker! And Kathy Najimy!) singing, vamping, and truly having fun.  Also appreciated were the broken tropes and creative storylines from these films. And if you need some additional suggestions for spooky season, tune in for a reliably terrific listen.  Don't forget to check out our list of all the spooky titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL.  Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

With the release of Netflix's controversial film "Blonde", Bryce and Caroline do a deep-dive into the life, career, and legacy of pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. Join us as we explore her filmography (with detours down the FernGully rabbit hole), her career beyond her status as a sex symbol, and what she means to pop culture today. Also, which Marilyn Monroe character are you? (Accuracy not guaranteed). 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 to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

It's time to open up another Pop Culture Time Capsule! Bryce, Caroline, and Best Friend of the Show Kate Gibson revisit the most excellent moments from 1987. From Dirty Dancing to DuckTales, Stephen King to sitcoms, catch all of the totally awesome titles from the late eighties. It's gonna be major!  Be sure to checkout our list of all the totally radical titles from 1987 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 Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian and rec league sports enthusiast Katie Turzansky (of Dewey Decimators fame) to discuss one of the best baseball movies of all time: A League of Their Own. In celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, our trio discusses the merits of this classic baseball movie, its rebooted TV series on Prime Video, and its many memorable lines. Remember, there's no crying in baseball! Don't forget to check out our list of all the great titles that we recommend 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 Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tick

With summer starting to wind down, this week Overdue Finds discusses "Back to School" season. Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Kyle Marshall to cover the inspirational educators in pop culture (and the teachers we're glad we avoided!) Whether you lived for learning or your favourite class was recess, we've got lots of picks for everyone! Plus: is the future The Jetsons promised us almost here? Want to borrow one of the titles that we talked about? Check out this list of all of our recommendations from today's episode.  Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at podcast@epl.ca, or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer s

On this episode of Overdue Finds, friend and manager of the Castle Downs branch, Vicky Varga, joins Caroline and Bryce to talk about which characters from pop-culture are the best best friends. The crew talks about classic friends, longtime friends, new friends, groups of friends, inanimate friends, friendship songs and more! Grab your best friend, and maybe some freezies, and hit play! Be sure to check out 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 Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

It's mid-summer already?! The year is flying by and Overdue Finds hosts Bryce and Caroline already have lots of favourites from 2022. Books, movies, music and more - join them as they get a head start on sharing their picks for Best of the Year (So Far). Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.  Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you! 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 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to you by Friends of EPL. 

On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Levi Hayes and Jones Harvey to talk about their favourite Queer characters from books, movies, and TV. From graphic novels to poetry, romantic dramas to horror, there is something for everyone as we discuss what we love about these characters. Plus: summer reading clubs, technical updates, and what not to say to Peter Weller. Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.  Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you! 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 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to

EPL has been participating in a project that connects Ukrainian families with virtual programming for kids of various ages. This episode, Bryce and Caroline welcome returning guest, Nancy Sheng, as well as first time guest, Anna Maria Barczak, to talk about connecting with kids in Ukraine. Nancy and Anna Maria talk about how much the kids want to connect with others and how meaningful the experience has been for them. No matter where they're from, kids love to talk about their favourite things, and of course, so does the Overdue Finds crew. Listen to the episode to find out their top picks for this week! Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode.  Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you! 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 25 - August 27 both ad

Bryce and Caroline welcome first-time guests Amanda Derksen, Digital Initiatives Librarian extraordinaire, and Nicole Auriat, Library Services Coordinator and resident Canada Goose watcher at the Castle Downs Branch, to talk about the film "Stand By Me." An adaptation of the Stephen King novella "The Body", "Stand By Me" is an incredible coming of age story about 4 childhood friends who go on a journey of self discovery while on the search for a dead body. The group chats about the film's incredible actors, Amanda's Stephen King readathon project, and just how much Stephen King you can read before you lose track of reality. Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode which includes our favourite Stephen King titles.  You're invited to join us on Friday, June 24th at the Stanley A. Milner Library for a free screening of Stand By Me as we kick off Summer Reads, our summer reading club for adults and teens.  Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us

On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by guests Ben Ehlers and Bethany Arsenault to talk about the best and worst TV show finales. We cover the good, the bad, and the controversial - you won't want to miss it! Plus: what makes a good ending? And can you ever get closure from an unresolved cliffhanger...? Don't forget to check out our list of all TV finales that we talk about on this episode.  Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!

The Kids in the Hall are back with a reboot and Overdue Finds takes a look at the troupe's comedic legacy. Indy Randhawa and Kyle Burley are guests on this episode and everyone shares their most loved skits and characters. Plus, if you tune in, you will find out if Indy has a favourite nebula, and what was the reason that Caroline first tuned into Dave Foley's 'the True Meaning of Christmas Specials' (could it have been Elvis Stojko?). Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about during this episode along with links to some of our favourite Kids in the Hall sketches.  Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!

Bryce, Caroline, and friend of the show Camilla Fita revisit one of Hollywood's greatest films as it celebrates its 50 year anniversary. The Godfather was a commercial success and remains to be seen as a masterpiece American Mafioso film. Our crew discuss Camilla's penchant for crime movies, the Mario Puzo book that started it all, and their favourite characters and scenes from The Godfather franchise. They also make a case for the best piece of Mafia media: is it the book, the first movie, or the second movie? Listen in and find out! Be sure to view our list of all the mafia titles and other recommendations that we talk about on this episode. Remember to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at podcast@epl.ca. We'd love to hear from you!

Overdue Finds takes you back to the summer of 1994 when a little movie called The Lion King made us laugh, cry, and feel the love tonight. Bryce and Caroline are joined by Overdue Finds Family Member Meg DeForest to do a deep dive on the 2022 March Madness runner-up. From the all-star voice cast to the Oscar-winning music, we look at what made this movie work (and dream of the ABBA disco version that exists in an alternate universe!). 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 podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.

Get your light sticks and fan signs, it's time to talk about K-Pop! Bryce and Caroline are joined by Discovery and Cataloguing Librarian Carol Ma and library assistant/podcast family member Maria Milanowski to talk all about the South Korean music sensation that is taking the world by storm. Listen in for a taste of our guests' K-Pop fan origins, BTS x McDonalds marketing ideas, and a whole lot of fun recommendations. Don't forget to check out our list of all the music and other 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 podcast@epl.ca, or find us on Twitter by using #eplOverdueFinds.

March 13, 2022 was the library's 109th EPL-iversary - and a lot has changed over the years! To get the inside scoop, Bryce and Caroline chatted with longtime EPL staff member Bernice Linkewich (who recently celebrated fifty years with the library!). From lizards to laserdiscs, Overdue Finds has all of the details from the past few decades. Plus: Dylan McDermott, The Price is Right, and we ask: is the Strathcona branch haunted? Be sure to check out the list of titles that we talk about on this episode.  Don't miss an opportunity to hear from the leaders of Alberta's largest cities at our next virtual Forward Thinking Speaker Series event on Wednesday, April 6. Join us for a compelling discussion about climate action strategies with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Register today for this free talk: https://bit.ly/37VhlH7 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 #eplOverdueFind

In this episode, you can hear all about the Stanley A. Milner Library's newest learning space - The Kitchen! Don't listen on an empty stomach though, because Bryce and Caroline chat with teaching kitchen coordinator, Zofia Trebaczkiewicz, about food, cooking, and the things you can learn in EPL's hottest new space. And of course, this episode also has great book, film, and music recommendations - including which fictional restaurants you should check out! The podcast team travels to Tokyo (Meshiya), Seattle (Les Frères Heureux) and Arlen, Texas (Sugarfoot's BBQ) for their imaginary bite-to-eat! Where would you like to dine? Don't forget to check out our list of all the great titles that we talk about on this episode.  Download 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.  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

Get your airhorns, everyone, it's time for our annual March Madness showdown! Bryce, Caroline, and special guests Meg DeForest and Christy Travis sit down to discuss the very best of the 90s and which books, movies, music and TV will make it to the end of this social media showdown. What holds up? What is the most nostalgic? Will scrunchies and plaid make a big fashion comeback? Get your tournament bracket at epl.ca/podcast and join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our EPL website in March to help decide! Download 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.  Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode including the 64 titles and musicians that are 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.