05 - If These Walls Could Talk - The Elms
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Release Date: 07/30/2024
25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN
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Host Tayla talks with author, screenwriter, ghost writer, and artist Donna Russo about her latest book, Vincent’s Women. They also discuss the Yellowstone television universe, books about bookshops, and The Sound of Music. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what book would you rewrite from another character’s point of view? Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of the . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It...
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24 - Hey Rhody Crossover
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Emily and Lauren chat with Chris Revill of the Hey Rhody podcast. They talk about watching nostalgic movies, libraries as third spaces, and the many amazing free events and small businesses in Rhode Island. In the Last Chapter they discuss their favorite Rhode Island books, films, and TV series'. Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any...
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BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
In this bonus outtake, Lauren asked Victoria Atamian Waterman, Pauline Getzoyan, and Dalita Getzoyan what their Armenian-American heritage means to them, which resulted in this thought-provoking discussion about identity and how books help us build empathy with others. Enjoy! If you haven't already, listen back to Episode 23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month, published on April 8, 2025. We talked about Victoria’s book Who She Left Behind, the making of the audiobook, and the important work being done by the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. Overdueing It...
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23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
April is Genocide Awareness Month, and we’re commemorating with author Victoria Atamian Waterman, actor and audiobook narrator Dalita Getzoyan, and chair of the RI Holocaust & Genocide Education Commission Pauline Getzoyan. Host Lauren talks to our guests about Victoria’s book Who She Left Behind, a generational story of survival, love, and motherhood in the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide. They also discuss the joys of live theater and the experience of seeing yourself represented on the big screen for the first time. In the Last Chapter they discuss: is there a book that you...
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22 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Hanif Abdurraqib
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Host Emily chats with author, poet, essaysist (and more), Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, the 2025 Reading Across Rhode Island title. They talk about the book, their dogs, and unofficial sister cities Columbus, OH and Providence, RI. Abdurraqib will be in Rhode Island for a on April 22, 2025. Grab your seat today! Learn more about and get books for your work, library, classroom, or for your book club with your friends! Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to...
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21 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Len Cabral
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Host Tayla talks with storyteller and Reading Across Rhode Island honorary co-chair Len Cabral about this year's RARI pick, There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquib. They also discuss Len's life and work, and the North Providence Summer Basketball League. In the Last Chapter they discuss: What's a genre of book outside of your regular picks that you wish you read more of? Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of the . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do...
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20 - Community and Food, That's All You Need
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Emily chats with Chris and Cherai from PechaKuchaPVD, Providence’s free monthly adult show and tell community building and storytelling event. It’s the 2nd longest running PechaKucha in the world! Hear about how they are building community throughout Providence and how you can get involved, in the audience or on stage! Visit PechaKuchaPVD on the web at or on Instagram at @PechaKuchaPVD. Want something even more special? PechaKuchaPVD will host a show on May 28th at the Knight Memorial Library in Providence as the library celebrates their 100th anniversary! Mark your calendars and...
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19 - Philip Eil, Author of PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN
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Host Tayla talks with the author of Prescription for Pain, Philip Eil, about his debut book. Prescription for Pain explores the career of Dr. Paul Volkman and its culmination in 4 life sentences for prescription drug dealing. They also get into the true crime Philip is reading, space tourism, and sitcoms set in schools. In the Last Chapter they discuss: Would you rather have the ability to understand another language but only when reading or be able to transport to the location you are reading about? Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the Ocean...
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18 - Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Lauren chats with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams of the podcast. They talk about memoirs, inspiring women, and what it’s like to view television history with a feminist lens. In the Last Chapter they discuss good book-to-TV adaptations. Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the . The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It...
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17 - Supporting First Generation College Students
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Host Tayla talks with Alicia from the University of Rhode Island, Dymond from Bryant University, and Olivia from Salve Regina University about the services and resources that their libraries offer to first generation college students to help them succeed in higher education. They also get into queer picture books for children and the joys of action movies. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather only be able to read books written before the 20th century or after? Overdueing It is a project funded by the and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a...
info_outlineHost Lauren visits the Preservation Society of Newport County and interviews Chief Curator Leslie B. Jones about the mansion known as The Elms.
If These Walls Could Talk is a series of podcast episodes where we learn about the historic house museums of Rhode Island.
Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the state. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing it to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing podcast cannot be reproduced without express written permission.
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Books
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt by T.J. Stiles
Media
The Gilded Age: Season Two – Streaming on HBO Max, coming to libraries on DVD in fall 2024
Downton Abbey: Season Four (Episode 9)
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