Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Bringing you conversations with library workers, authors, community superstars and other neighbors around the Ocean State and beyond about their current favorite books, TV and movies, and all the big things they are doing in our little state! Overdueing It is funded in part by the RI 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. Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast. We’re Overdueing It, but you’re doing just fine!
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ITEM RENEWAL - A Very Scary Christmas Special featuring FUFT with Liz
12/30/2025
ITEM RENEWAL - A Very Scary Christmas Special featuring FUFT with Liz
This week we're bringing you an ITEM RENEWAL from our archives. In this episode of Rhody Radio first released on December 19, 2023, Liz Gotauco AKA dispenses with the merry and instead wishes you a Very Scary Christmas, sharing some macabre yuletide folk tales to accompany a dark winter night. If you love this episode and haven't yet, be sure to read Liz's book and listen to our episode with her and her sister Jade Gotauco all about folktales, illustrating the book, and their respective efforts to shine a light on neglected stories: 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Story sources and further reading "Secrets of the Old Oak Trunk" is an original short story by Liz Gotauco, November 2023 Music
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39 - Join a Club, Save Our Democracy (No Really) with Rebecca Davis
12/16/2025
39 - Join a Club, Save Our Democracy (No Really) with Rebecca Davis
Civic engagement correspondent Meg Hamlin-Black talks to Rebecca Davis, co-director and producer of the 2023 documentary Join or Die, a film about why you should join a club, and why the fate of America depends on it. The doc follows the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. They also discuss the joy of re-reading a book and the physicality of objects. During the Last Chapter they discuss: what is a book that you hated? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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38 - Trish FitzSimons and Madelyn Shaw, authors of FLEECED: UNRAVELING THE HISTORY OF WOOL AND WAR
12/02/2025
38 - Trish FitzSimons and Madelyn Shaw, authors of FLEECED: UNRAVELING THE HISTORY OF WOOL AND WAR
Host Zach talks to authors Trish FitzSimons and Madelyn Shaw about their book Fleeced: Unraveling the History of Wool and War. They also talk about the glut of viewing options available and reading humor as escape. In the Last Chapter: If you could go back in time for research, where would you go and why? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by. Books Media Other
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37 - A Passion for Romance with Alice Fraser
11/18/2025
37 - A Passion for Romance with Alice Fraser
Host Emily chats romance (what else?!) with, and learns a cricket joke from, international comedian, writer, podcaster, and all-around super cool human, Alice Fraser, author of A Passion for Passion. 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books series - The first: Media standup Other
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36 - Vanessa Lillie, Author of THE BONE THIEF
11/04/2025
36 - Vanessa Lillie, Author of THE BONE THIEF
Host Lauren chats with bestselling author Vanessa Lillie to discuss her latest book, The Bone Thief. They talk about the book, repatriating historic Indigenous artifacts, Vanessa’s writing process, and the importance of self-care when writing about traumatic events. In the Last Chapter they discuss the seasonally appropriate topic: If you could have a custom candle to burn while you cozy up with a good book, what would the scent be and why? 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 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. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media
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35 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales the Book! With Liz and Jade Gotauco
10/21/2025
35 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales the Book! With Liz and Jade Gotauco
Host Dave is joined by Liz and Jade Gotauco to learn about F*cked Up Fairy Tales, Liz’s debut book based on her wildly popular TikTok series by the same name and illustrated by Jade. They also get into their respective efforts using their art to shine a light on neglected stories, Jade’s work as a scrimshander, and gentle television competition shows. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what’s a favorite book from your childhood that didn’t stand the test of time? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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34 - Coalition Building for Legislative Change
10/07/2025
34 - Coalition Building for Legislative Change
Host Meg Hamlin-Black talks to Nicole Dyszlewski, Professor & Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law, about building a broad coalition to advocate for legislative change, working to pass the in the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session. They also get into graphic novels as accessibility, law textbooks, and their love of reality television. During the Last Chapter they discuss: what is a book that really resonated with you? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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33 - Hispanic Heritage Month with RI Latino Arts
09/23/2025
33 - Hispanic Heritage Month with RI Latino Arts
Host Dave talks to Marta Martinez, Executive Director of RI Latino Arts, and Maria Cotto, bilingual children’s librarian at Pawtucket Public Library, about Hispanic Heritage Month and the Rhode Island Latino Books Award. They also talk about their love of documentaries and how it feels to find a mirror to your own experiences in books. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what’s a fictional world you would like to step into? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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32 - Finding Comfort in Narrative
09/09/2025
32 - Finding Comfort in Narrative
We're back! On this hostful episode, Lauren, Emily, and Dave dig into their approach to comfort reads. They also discuss engaging ideas in nonfiction and the need for intermissions in long movies and TV episodes. In the Last Chapter they spill some tea: What's a book you did not finish and what made you dump that book? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media
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ENCORE - The Community Is the Center of the Library at the Community Libraries of Providence
08/26/2025
ENCORE - The Community Is the Center of the Library at the Community Libraries of Providence
We’re on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 15 from the 17th of December 2024. In it, host Cheryl, library director at the Community Libraries of Providence, talks with her colleagues Dhana, Michelle, Lee, and Khamry about the variety of ways CLPVD is building library services that respond to the unique communities they serve. They also get into re-learning how to read for pleasure after school, book club titles, and Hot Frosty. In the Last Chapter, Cheryl asks: What books do you like to give as gifts? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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ENCORE - Stranger Stories PVD
08/12/2025
ENCORE - Stranger Stories PVD
We're on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 6 from the 13th of August 2024. In it, host Tayla is joined by Fallon Masterson, producer and co-founder of Stranger Stories PVD, and Lauren LaBelle, writer and Stranger Stories participant, to talk about this free monthly lit night event taking place in Providence. Be sure to check out their next show, which will be in September at their new venue, the Culinary Hub of Providence. For more info go to . 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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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31 - Investing in the Local Economy
07/29/2025
31 - Investing in the Local Economy
Host Emily chats with Jessica (@localreturnri), Andy (@capitalgoodfund) and Dominique (@one_neighborhoodbuilders) about investing in our local communities and economy. How, and why, do we ensure that our investments benefit our neighbors? Learn more about the ways these organizations are helping people put their money where their values are, and how recipients of that investment are able to thrive. Visit our guests online at: / 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books by Kelsey McKinney by Pecival Everett by Octavia Butler a by Colin Woodard by Jasmine Rashid by Zoe Schlanger by J. R. R. Tolkein Media Book: by Matt Ruff How to Train Your Dragon () & ()
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ITEM RENEWAL - If These Walls Could Talk: The Nathanael Greene Homestead (Rhody Radio, December 5, 2023)
07/22/2025
ITEM RENEWAL - If These Walls Could Talk: The Nathanael Greene Homestead (Rhody Radio, December 5, 2023)
Before we launched this show, our team collectively produced over three hundred episodes of both Down Time with Cranston Public Library and Rhody Radio podcasts. This week, we’re bringing you an ITEM RENEWAL, where we share an excerpt from these archives. In this bonus episode, we’re taking you back to the Nathanael Greene Homestead with an episode of Rhody Radio first published in December 2023. In it, host Lauren talks with Brian Zinszer from the Major General Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry, Rhode Island. If These Walls Could Talk is a series of podcast episodes that began on Rhody Radio, where we learn about the historic house museums of Rhode Island, and this was the second episode in that series. Lauren and Brian chat about the history of the Homestead, General Nathanael Greene, and what everyday life looked like for the General and his family. Browse our team's full back catalog at . Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean 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 It podcast cannot be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.
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30 - General Nathanael Greene & RI's Revolutionary History
07/15/2025
30 - General Nathanael Greene & RI's Revolutionary History
Host Lauren chats with Dave Procaccini, President of the Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead Association and Lauren Fogarty, Program Coordinator for the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250). They talk about Major General Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution, and what Rhode Islanders can expect as the state ramps up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. In the Last Chapter they discuss their favorite books, films, and TV series’ about the American Revolution. 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 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. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media
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29 - Cooperative Cannabis, Coming Soon with PVD Flowers
07/01/2025
29 - Cooperative Cannabis, Coming Soon with PVD Flowers
It’s another installment of our series on Cooperatives in Rhode Island! Host Emily sits down with Khiry Chivers of PVD Flowers (@pvdflowersri) to chat about the Cooperative Cannabis industry coming soon to Rhode Island. With the passing of legalization of cannabis in RI, the state set aside 6 licenses for cooperative businesses to be set up. PVD Flowers is manifesting to hold one of those licenses. Hear about their journey, the importance of cooperatives in the cannabis industry, and manifesting your future in this week’s episode! Visit PVD Flowers online at and learn more about Cooperative work in RI with Check out other episodes in the Cooperative series: Start here: 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books by Thomas Lee Kurtis by Tori Dunlap by Sharon Cameron Media (2024) (2009) Other -
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28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO
06/17/2025
28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO
Host Lauren is joined by bestselling author, award-winning playwright, television writer/producer, and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani to discuss her latest book The View From Lake Como, along with her "book tour like no other," . In the Last Chapter they discuss: If you could rewrite a book from another character's point of view, what character and book would you choose? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books
06/03/2025
27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books
Host Tayla is joined by Alicia Vaandering from the University of Rhode Island, James Rosenzweig from Eastern Washington University, and Amanda Melilli from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to share their research project focusing on queer representation in picture books and the creation of the Rainbow Representation Rubric. They also talk about queer subtext in classic films and novels and finding comfort (or not!) in dystopian fiction. In the Last Chapter they discuss: would you rather have a personal library with unlimited space but only filled with books you've never read, or a small collection of books you've read and loved but no space for new books? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by. Books Media Other
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26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS
05/20/2025
26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS
Host Robin talks with Robert Isenberg about his latest collection of essays about cycling, Mile Markers. They also discuss past visions of the future, documentaries, and the Rockettes. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what are some of your favorite cycling books? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by. Books Media Other
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25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN
05/06/2025
25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN
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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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24 - Hey Rhody Crossover
04/22/2025
24 - Hey Rhody Crossover
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 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. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other Games: Previous episodes of Overdueing It mentioned in this episode: Other Podcasts:
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BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American
04/15/2025
BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American
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 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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by .
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23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month
04/08/2025
23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month
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 identified with or learned something from that really stuck with you? 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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22 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Hanif Abdurraqib
03/25/2025
22 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Hanif Abdurraqib
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 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books by Martin Espada by Maggie Nelson by Janine Joseph by Hanif Abdurraqib by Hanif Abdurraqib Media - Yves Jarvis - Hope Tala - Richard Russel and others - Banks Other Essay - Anne Carson, Hanif Interview with Song Exploder, , Poet and Essayist
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21 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Len Cabral
03/11/2025
21 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Len Cabral
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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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20 - Community and Food, That's All You Need
02/25/2025
20 - Community and Food, That's All You Need
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 celebrate libraries, community, storytelling, and creativity with a great group of people. -- 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . In Today's Episode: Books by Joseph Margulies by Jonathan Gottschall by Casey McQuiston by Karen Page Media Eddie Murphy Movies: Other
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19 - Philip Eil, Author of PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN
02/11/2025
19 - Philip Eil, Author of PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN
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 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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18 - Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams
01/28/2025
18 - Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams
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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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17 - Supporting First Generation College Students
01/14/2025
17 - Supporting First Generation College Students
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 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books Media Other
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ITEM RENEWAL - The Providence Children's Museum ⛲ (Down Time #101, March 29, 2022)
01/07/2025
ITEM RENEWAL - The Providence Children's Museum ⛲ (Down Time #101, March 29, 2022)
Before we launched Overdueing It, our team collectively produced over three hundred episodes of both Down Time with Cranston Public Library and Rhody Radio podcasts. This week, we’re bringing you the first ITEM RENEWAL, where we share an excerpt from these archives. In this bonus episode, we’re taking you back to the Providence Children’s Museum with an episode of Down Time first published in March of 2022. Host Tayla talks with Shayna and Caroline from PCM about how there’s no wrong way to visit the Children’s Museum. You’ll also hear our Last Chapter segment, wherein we discuss: What is a book from your childhood that stands the test of time? Browse our team's full back catalog at . 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by .
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16 - Getting Playful at the Children's Museum
12/30/2024
16 - Getting Playful at the Children's Museum
Emily speaks with Victoria and Andrew of the Providence Children’s Museum about infusing play in our lives. From young to old, play is an essential part of the human experience in how we create memories and learn. Plus, listen along for pop culture references, great recommendations, and to learn whether Andrew is Team Logan or Team Jess. 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 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 It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by . Books by Penn Holderness by Janina Maschke by Hampton Sides by Daniel Boorstin by Robert Kurson by Jennifer Mathieu by Amy Krouse Rosenthal by Nancy Van Laan by Tyler Feder by Herve Tullet Media (Netflix) Other Sign up for the and visit them on and !
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