Episodes

  • 28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO

    28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO
    Jun 17 2025
    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," The Lake Como Show, coming to East Providence on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM. 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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline Full Bloom by Francesca Serritella The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton Frank Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen False Claims by Lisa Pratta What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally The Removed by Brandon Hobson Ladies In Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters by Nikki Payne, Diana Quincy, Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding, Elinor Lipman, Adriana Trigiani, Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Karen Dukess East of Eden by John Steinbeck Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Media You Are What You Read (podcast) Big Stone Gap (2014) And Just Like That… (2021- ) Pee-wee as Himself (2025) Interior Chinatown (2024) Other Adriana Trigiani The Lake Como Show in East Providence, RI (Friday, July 11 from 7:00-8:30 PM) Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence
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    41 mins
  • 27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books

    27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books
    Jun 3 2025
    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 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 theRhode 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is byNeura-Flow. Books Orsinian Tales by Ursula K. LeGuin Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Sunrise On the Reaping by Suzanne Collins It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson Bobby and the Big Valentine by Timmy Woitas & Addy Rivera Sonda Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild & Charlene Chua Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Zone One by Colson Whitehead Little Women by Louisa May Alcott When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff & Kaylani Juanita Salma the Syrian Chef by Ahmad Danny Ramadan & Anna Bron Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty & David Roberts Mr Watson's Chickens by Jarrett Dapier & Andrea Tsurumi I Am Jazz! by Jessica Herthel, Jazz Jennings & Shelagh McNicholas My Rainbow by Trinity Neal, DeShanna Neal & Art Twink Prince and Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack & Stevie Lewis Media Taskmaster (2015- ) The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2025) Station Eleven (2021-2022) Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-2024) World of Warcraft (videogame) The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022- ) Blank Check (podcast) Daredevil: Born Again (2025- ) Little Women (2019) The Witcher (2019- ) Other The Rainbow Representation Rubric Rainbow Book List Stonewall Book Awards
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    53 mins
  • 26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS

    26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS
    May 20 2025

    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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission.

    Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is byNeura-Flow.

    Books

    Mile Markers by Robert Isenberg

    Century of Tomorrows by Glenn Adamson

    Six Walksby Ben Shattuck

    The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

    Becoming Spectacular by Jennifer Jones

    The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

    Two Wheels Good by Jody Rosen

    Cold Beer and Crocodiles by Roff Smith

    Cyclettes by Tree Abraham

    Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman

    The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner

    Media

    The White Lotus (2021- )

    The Penguin Lessons (2024)

    Other

    Robert Isenberg

    Avon Cinema, Providence, RI

    Books on the Square, Providence, RI

    You Are Here Documentaries (Medium)
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    39 mins
  • 25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN

    25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN
    May 6 2025

    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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission.

    Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.

    Books
    Vincent’s Women by Donna Russo
    Maria by Michelle Moran
    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
    The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
    Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
    Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
    Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon
    The King’s Agent by Donna Russo
    Browse books by Elisabeth Wheatley
    Gone With the Wind     by Margaret Mitchell

    Media
    Sound of Music (1965)
    1923 (2022-2025)
    Yellowstone (2018-2024)
    Daredevil: Born Again (2025- )
    This Is Where I Leave You (2014)

    Other
    Donna Russo
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    43 mins
  • 24 - Hey Rhody Crossover

    24 - Hey Rhody Crossover
    Apr 22 2025
    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 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. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore The Art of Keeping Cool by Janet Taylor Lisle The Wedding People by Alison Espach Media Parks and Recreation (TV series, 2009-2015) 30 Rock (TV series, 2006-2013) Point Break (film, 1991) Legally Blonde (film, 2001) Scrubs (TV series, 2001-2010) Mean Girls (film, 2004) The Sandlot (film, 1993) Free Willy (film, 1993) Homeward Bound (film, 1993) The Adventures of Milo and Otis (film, 1986) Andre (film, 1994) AirBud (film, 1997) Abbott Elementary (TV series, 2021 - ) The Muppet Movie (film, 1979) Casablanca (film, 1942) Jurassic Park (film, 1993) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Into the Spider-Verse (films, 2023) Dumb and Dumber (film, 1994) Moonrise Kingdom (film, 2012) Ella McCay (film, 2025) The Polka King (film, 2017) Dan in Real Life (film, 2007) R.I.P.D. (film, 2013) Irrational Man (film, 2015) Knives Out (film, 2019) Good Burger 2 (film, 2023) Kenan & Kel (TV series, 1996-2001) Good Burger (film, 1997) The Gilded Age (TV series, 2022 - ) The Great Gatsby (film, 1974) Other Games: Super Smash Brothers Mario Kart Rocket League Previous episodes of Overdueing It mentioned in this episode: Episode 16 – Getting Playful at the Children’s Museum Episode 18 – Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams Episode 10 – Adventure Awaits in Rhode Island Episode 20 – Community and Food, That's All You Need Other Podcasts: Let’s Chat with Chris Revill Codex Prime Podcast
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    50 mins
  • BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American

    BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American
    Apr 15 2025

    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 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 can not 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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    21 mins
  • 23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month

    23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month
    Apr 8 2025
    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 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 can not be reproduced without express written permission. Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow. Books Who She Left Behind by Victoria Atamian Waterman Superplay by Ruby Rose Fox The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian The Burning Heart of the World by Nancy Krikorian As Long the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel Browse books in the Amelia Bedelia series Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen Media Between Borders (2024) Severance (2022- ) English (play) The Six Triple Eight (2024) My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) No Good Deed (2024- ) Other Victoria Atamian Waterman Who She Left Behind Book Club Kit & Educators' Guide Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission Dalita Getzoyan
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    56 mins
  • 22 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Hanif Abdurraqib

    22 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Hanif Abdurraqib
    Mar 25 2025

    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 free author event on April 22, 2025. Grab your seat today!

    Learn more about Reading Across Rhode Island and get books for your work, library, classroom, or for your book club with your friends!

    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 can not be reproduced without express written permission.

    Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.

    Books

    Jailbreak of Sparrows by Martin Espada

    Pathemata: Or, the Story of my Mouth by Maggie Nelson

    Decade of the Brain by Janine Joseph

    Go Ahead in the Rain by Hanif Abdurraqib

    A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib



    Media

    All Cylinders - Yves Jarvis

    Hope Handwritten - Hope Tala

    Everything is Recorded - Richard Russel and others

    Off with her Head - Banks

    Other

    Essay - Anne Carson, Beware the man whose handwriting sways like a reed in the wind

    Hanif Interview with Song Exploder, Key Change: Hanif Abdurraqib on The Clash

    Franny Choi, Poet and Essayist
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    39 mins
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