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 Librar ...
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The Overdueing It Team Podcasts
Cricket news and interviews from the ABC Grandstand Team.
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1989 Boston. The crack epidemic is raging, the murder rate soaring, and white flight has taken hold. Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol, are carjacked, drawn deep into a dangerous “inner city” neighborhood, and allegedly shot by a Black man. All of Boston – and the nation – is gripped by the hunt for the suspect. What follows will reveal truths about the city... and ourselves. Presented by The Boston Globe and HBO Documentary Films, Murder in Boston: The Untold Story of the Charles ...
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34 - Coalition Building for Legislative Change
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Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes? Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia. Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.…
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‘This is England’s best chance in a long time to take the urn home.’ Teddy and Corbin break down England’s newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer. We also update our race to open the batting rankings. Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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33 - Hispanic Heritage Month with RI Latino Arts
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33:05Host 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 …
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It’s raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more! But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal? We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat’s back worries.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.” Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that…
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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 fu…
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Spoiler: We’re very worried. Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes. We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag. We’re diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near. Keep them coming, we can’t get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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ENCORE - The Community Is the Center of the Library at the Community Libraries of Providence
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55:28We’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 libr…
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Australia’s T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care? Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind! We also find time to debat…
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Is Test cricket for all, or just the lucky few?
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39:32Corbin and Ed dig into Todd Greenberg’s comments this week that not every nation in world cricket needs to aspire to play Test cricket. Is the longest format the pinnacle for all, or just the preserve of a privileged few? The lads break it down, challenge the idea, and explore what it means for the future of the game.…
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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 monthl…
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Is it too early to start predicting our Ashes team?
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41:24Corbin joins us live from Darwin, fresh off calling the T20 opener between Australia and South Africa. Ed and Corby dive into Australia’s unstoppable streak in the shortest format - but why has the Top End been missing from the cricket map? Plus, with the Ashes looming, the guys spotlight the surprise contenders shaking up Australia’s top six.…
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‘How good is Test cricket?’ Teddy and Corbin revel in the drama of the India-England Test series, as the fifth Test heads into a thrilling final day - another reminder of why we still believe in the magic of Test cricket. Then, it’s a pivot from the pitch to the boardroom, as we unpack the growing noise around the future of the Big Bash and the pro…
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31 - Investing in the Local Economy
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1:04:21Host 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 ho…
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Ed and Corbin dive into the fiery fallout from the fourth Test in Manchester, where India snubbed Ben Stokes's offer to shake hands - choosing instead to chase runs with Washington Sundar closing in on a maiden ton. Whose side are we on? Is England turning into the villains of the game? And what does this all mean for the Ashes later this summer?…
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ITEM RENEWAL - If These Walls Could Talk: The Nathanael Greene Homestead (Rhody Radio, December 5, 2023)
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21:52Before 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…
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What do Nathan Ellis and Scott Boland have in common?
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52:35With Ed Cowan out sick, Corbin Middlemas calls up World Cup winner Xavier Doherty to join us this week! The pair unpack the early takeaways from the West Indies T20 series, from Jake Fraser-McGurk’s rocky recall to Mitchell Owen’s debut, and why this might just be the best fielding team Australia has ever put on a cricket field. Plus, what Nathan E…
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30 - General Nathanael Greene & RI's Revolutionary History
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42:20Host 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 stat…
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Testing times for the West Indies while Australians rack up records
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59:25The final day of play between the West Indies and Australia saw records topple and milestones reached, but what happened to the West Indies in their second innings? Meanwhile at Lord's England secure a memorable win over India. Plus, you’ll hear all the latest news from the cricketing world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australia wraps up the Frank Worrell Trophy against the West Indies, but the same old batting headaches remain. Teddy and Corbin break down Steve Smith’s masterclass, Cam Green’s crucial knock, and the brilliance of the Aussie bowling attack. Plus, fresh concerns over the top order and a statement win for India over England. Curious times with the …
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29 - Cooperative Cannabis, Coming Soon with PVD Flowers
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39:00It’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 Fl…
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We dive deep into Australia’s ongoing top-order batting crisis - what went wrong in Barbados? From unpredictable pitch conditions to questionable shot selections, we unpack how key players like Sam Konstas and Cameron Green are struggling to find their feet at the top. What does the lack of a clear batting strategy mean for Australia ahead of the A…
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As Australia kicks off their new WTC campaign in the Caribbean, Corbin and Ed dive deep into the shifting sands of Aussie selection, batting combinations, and the tough calls that shaped this Test XI. There's also a nostalgic detour to Barbados with Ed reliving his Test memories at Kensington Oval, while the pair debate missed selection windows, an…
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28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO
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41:04Host 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 re…
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In a jam-packed episode, it's Gemini season, and the birthday boys are serving up humble pie after South Africa's stunning triumph in the World Test Championship Final. Ed and Corbin break down how the Proteas dismantled Australia at Lord’s - tactically, emotionally and symbolically.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Teddy and Corbin preview the biggest red-ball showdown of the year (until the Ashes) - Australia vs South Africa at Lord’s. They dive into all the key questions: What will the Aussie XI look like? Will Marnus make the cut? How will the English weather play a role? And of course - who’s taking home the WTC mace? Get ready for the ultimate cricket ch…
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27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books
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53:00Host 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…
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With just over a week to go until the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, excitement is building and so are the questions. What will the Aussie line-up look like? What should it look like? And could this be Steve Smith’s final outing in the baggy green? Plus, we dive deep into the fiery stadium debate brewing in Tasmania.…
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England and Zimbabwe faced off in a one-off Test that went exactly how you’d expect - a lopsided English run-fest. Teddy and Corbin dissect the Test, and ask the big question: is there anything we can take from this ahead of the Ashes? Plus, a deep dive into how the Aussies are faring in the County circuit. Who’s firing, who’s flopping, and is Marn…
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26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS
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39:10Host 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 Informati…
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The World Test Championship final is coming, and we want you ready and locked in cricket nerds. Teddy and Corbin break down the Aussie squad and pick their ideal XI. Who opens? Where does Cameron Green fit? What's next for pod favourite Sammy K?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Aussie cricketers caught between contracts & conflict
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37:10IPL or exit row? As tensions flare on the India-Pakistan border and airspace closures disrupt international travel, Australian cricketers face a high-stakes decision: return to the IPL or stay home? In this ep, we unpack the complex web of safety concerns, financial pressures, career risks, and personal responsibilities that players are grappling w…
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25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN
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42:41Host 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 projec…
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Too young to drive, old enough to smash IPL centuries?
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45:28Teddy and Corbin discuss the news surrounding Kagiso Rabada, who is currently serving a “provisional suspension” after admitting to a positive test for a recreational drug. What does this mean for the World Test Championship? Speaking of the WTC, let's get the team chat started early! Who will open the batting for the Aussies? Will Cam Green play? …
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Big moves are brewing in American cricket! New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027. What could this mean for MLC’s future - and for cricket’s big moment at the LA Olympics? Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL dr…
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