Overdue
HeadgumOverdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 791 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksComedyArts | |||
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We’ve been known to choose an adventure for ourselves every now and again, but rarely have we delved into the history of the “gamebook” genre. Until now! Join us for an abbreviated run through Consider the Consequences, in which players can quickly r... more
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We jump forward in the series a bit this month, not too deep into the series (and not into the era where the series was primarily ghostwritten), but past the “we’re still setting up each of the core club-members” phase.
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Happy Hornydays everyone! This extremely explicit dark holiday romantasy is sure to land someone on the naughty list. Please note that this story about Twyla and her adventure into the world of Krampus is very much Not For Kids. But does it give adul... more
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- Ignorance is bliss?
Do these guys read? I’m certain I had a better comprehension of literature in elementary school than these adults. Their take on The Sound and the Fury is a prime example of their foolishness. Every time I forget why I unsubscribed, I listen to an episode and quickly remember.
Apple Podcasts1P J Prill
United Statesa month ago - valuable content, insufferable delivery
I was looking for a podcast that covered books, especially major novels from history, etc. They are very detailed and do some background info. Overall the content is good, although their plot summaries are dragged out wayyyyyyyyy too long.
However, the hosts are constantly trying to be funny by being purposefully wrong about things or by making totally unsupportable comparisons to modern culture. For example, they spent the entire Wolf Hall episode referring to Thomas Cromwell as "Tommy Crommy... more
Apple Podcasts3etPotterGRRMUnited Statesa month ago - Great podcast
Great podcast! Very informative and informative. The lip smacking is going to possibly make me leave, but please keep making them just drink some water. I’m sorry 😬
Apple Podcasts5ChelledelUnited States2 months ago - Unpretentious and handily informative
With the variety of books they cover, their skill to recognize otherwise overlooked undertones in a story, and their dedication to celebrating reading, I'll never stop recommending this podcast to everyone I know.
Apple Podcasts5harleighquinn95United States3 months ago Chicken soup is bs
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Apple Podcasts | #38 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #95 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #226 | United Kingdom/Arts |
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Conversations center around books that listeners might have on their reading lists, with episodes featuring a diverse range of genres from classic literature to contemporary children's books. Each discussion is characterized by humor and thoughtful analysis, allowing the hosts to bridge the gap between casual enjoyment and deeper literary insights. Notably, the hosts share personal anecdotes and reflections on both the texts and their experiences, creating a blend of entertainment and education that caters to both avid readers and casual listeners. Each episode is likely to include lighthearted banter, emphasizing camaraderie and making the exploration of literature enjoyable and engaging.
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Overdue launched 13 years ago and published 791 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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