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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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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27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books
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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…
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26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS
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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 Informati…
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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 projec…
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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 Islan…
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BONUS - What It Means to Be Armenian-American
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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 Genocid…
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23 - Commemorating Genocide Awareness Month
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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 motherh…
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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 free author event on Apr…
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Today, we’re sharing the first episode of the brand new podcast Spotlight: Snitch City, produced by The Boston Globe's award-winning Spotlight team – some of the same folks who brought you the Murder in Boston podcast! In this specific episode, you’ll find yourself on the docks of New Bedford, hearing whispers about a rogue police officer harassing…
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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 th…
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20 - Community and Food, That's All You Need
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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 we…
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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 dis…
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18 - Exploring TV Herstory with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams
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Lauren chats with Cynthia Bemis-Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory 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 Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and i…
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17 - Supporting First Generation College Students
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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…
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ITEM RENEWAL - The Providence Children's Museum ⛲ (Down Time #101, March 29, 2022)
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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 wi…
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16 - Getting Playful at the Children's Museum
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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…
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15 - The Community Is the Center of the Library at the Community Libraries of Providence
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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 …
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14 - Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, Authors of THE CONCEIVABLE FUTURE
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Host Tayla is joined by Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, co-authors of The Conceivable Future. They talk about escapist fiction, shows about people who are good at their jobs, and how the friendship gap affects wedding planning. In the second half of the show they dive into why Meghan and Josephine wrote a book about reproductive r…
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Host Tayla is joined by Tony Weaver Jr., author of the new middle grade graphic novel Weirdo. They talk about the publishing industry, writing what you want to see in the world, and talking in meaningful ways about youth mental health. In the Last Chapter they discuss: What is the last show you binge watched? Overdueing It is a project funded by th…
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Ep. #12 - Libraries and Cuisine at CHOP This episode is for food lovers! Emily chats with Josh and Shannon from Genesis Center about their newly launched Social Enterprise, CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence), which is located on the ground floor of Providence Public Library. A perfect pairing that’s worth a visit in the heart of Providence! Overduei…
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Host Tayla is joined by Cheryl Patnaude and Jeanne Gattegno from the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice to discuss the important work they’re doing to ensure that vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what books are in their “to be read” pile? Overdueing It is a proj…
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The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island’s multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram! Overdue…
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09 - Chatting with Funbearable's Chuck Staton
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Host Lauren chats with Chuck Staton, host of the Funbearable podcast, producer of Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List, and director who’s worked with the Impractical Jokers, Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, Drew Barrymore, and more! They talk about Chuck’s career, the upcoming Funbearable live show, and A LOT of movies and TV shows. Ov…
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This week Tayla is joined by Lynda Lacava, a staff member at North Providence Union Free Library and Kate Lentz, director of the Rhode Island Center for the Book, to talk about Lynda’s recent accomplishment of visiting every library in Rhode Island. Also, Kate shares the Challenge that the Rhode Island Center for the Books encouraged families to vi…
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BONUS - Overdueing It Eats: Pizza Leftovers
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We’ve got some pizza episode leftovers to share, a few side conversations that didn’t make the main episode last week, including the hottest takes about the coldest regional variety of pizza around. If you haven't already, listen back to Episode 7 - Overdueing It Eats: Pizza, wherein we tried some of the best slices in Rhode Island. Overdueing It i…
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In this episode, the Overdueing It team sets out to find the best pizza in Rhode Island. They divided various pizza places across the state among them and conquered their pies off mic, Then topped it off with sharing pizza from The Big Cheese the day of the recording. Do you agree with our pizza picks? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode…
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