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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 803 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyBooksArts | |||
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I don't care if Monday's blue, Tuesday's grey and - wait, Morrie's here. Tuesday's not so bad after all! Mitch Albom's breakthrough account of his meetings with the late Morrie Schwartz includes some moving lessons about how facing death head-on can ... more
This week's book examines the Asian-American experience through the age-old phenomenon of Hollywood typecasting. And there's an intentionally porous line that separates this book's "reality" from the rest of it, which kind-of-sort-of takes place insi... more
We jump way ahead in the sequence of the series (but not in the lives of our sitters, who remain stubbornly trapped in the Eighth Grade Time Loop), well into the books' ghostwritten era. This week we meet Abby, an acerbic new member of the Club, and ... more
Paul Beatty took the Booker Prize in 2015 with this satirical novel about a grieving man’s attempts to put his small town back on the map. The book lampoons the notion of a post-racial America, touching the fourth rail of "political correctness" with... more
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7 minutes of ads before the show even starts is a bit much. Also they spend way too much time on the plot and not much on review or analysis. The hosts are likeable and I find them funny so not all bad
Apple Podcasts3AustinYoozcheck
United States16 days ago - I don’t get it
I totally don’t get the format of this show. So I was intrigued to see your review of the god of small things. So let me get this straight, only one person explains it? Are all your podcasts like this? So bizarre. Too much chatter just get to the review.
Apple Podcasts1billie jane not jeanUnited Statesa month ago - 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 PrillUnited States4 months 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 States4 months 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 States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #48 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #145 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
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What is Overdue about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly exploration of literature where the hosts tackle a diverse range of books, from classics to less well-known titles, making the literary world accessible and entertaining for their listeners. With a blend of humor and insightful commentary, each episode features discussions about the themes, authors, and significant details of the works, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections, creating a warm, relatable atmosphere. The podcast stands out for its engaging and often funny take on reading, highlighting both celebrated and obscure works across various genres, effectively enriching the listening experience for book lovers.
Listeners can expect a lighthearted approach that not only prompts them to consider their own reading lists b... more
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Overdue launched 13 years ago and published 803 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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