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 | 831 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||
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This story is a giant bag of cotton candy, which we mean mostly as a compliment. It's a romance-adjacent found family story set in a cozy coffee shop set against a D&D-flavored backdrop, a place where almost no one is really a villain and the one per... more
Is it a novel? A collection of stories? A story cycle? A monograph?? It doesn't matter. This one's an award-winner. Strout's a masterful episodic storyteller, diving quickly into the deep end with characters we've met just pages before. However, the ... more
Sing, O Muse, of an adapted poem - specifically Homer's Odyssey as adapted for the silver screen by filmmaker Christopher Nolan. That's right, we went to an actual movie theater to see the blockbuster film that everyone is talking about (including fr... more
With the recent release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and buzz around Emily Wilson's translation of Homer, we thought we would unlock this special Stop! Homer Time episode originally released to Patreon supporters in early 2024.
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excellent pod. these guys are great
Podcast Addict523 days agochipm4b- Best book podcast
I love overdue and have for years! They have such a backlog that when you finish a book there is almost always an episode to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5Kismetman
United Statesa month ago - Great book pod!
As someone who studied English lit, I really like this podcast! I like that Andrew and Craig summarize and give their thoughts on each book while also providing background info on each author/sharing info about film adaptations/etc. They also choose a wide range of books/genres to discuss, and include more recent publications in their catalog along with some classics. It feels like I’m sitting in on a bookclub between friends! They also publish their monthly reading schedule on the Overdue websi... more
Apple Podcasts5Love to read :)United States3 months ago - the perfect podcast for casual readers
If you’re into deep, at length high-brow analysis then perhaps this isn’t for you. But for me, this is the perfect blend of listening to a friend (or friendly acquaintance) talk about a book they read and why it did or didn’t resonate with them.
The structure of (usually) one person reading the book while the other asks questions makes for a great experience as a listener who always has similar questions they would ask of someone explaining a book they haven’t read. Thanks for all the years of... more
Apple Podcasts5mmmssosoUnited States3 months ago - Uncharitable
These gentlemen do a great job when the discussion is focused on the book. They lose their appeal when they spend an inordinate amount of time disparaging the author. So much of the Ender’s Game episode
was the hosts expressing their contempt and disdain for Orson Scott Card. To say they disagreed with the author’s politics and move on would have sufficed. Instead they pronounced Card a bad person and encouraged readers to not financially support him. At the time of listening, I did not realize... more
Apple Podcasts2Dill Dog 703United States4 months ago
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What is Overdue about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts discuss a wide range of books—from classics and literary fiction to genre-benders and modern re-visions—blending thoughtful analysis with personal banter. Episodes often cover narrative structure, author background, adaptations, and cultural context, sometimes layering in censorship debates, publication histories, and related media. Occasional guests bring disciplinary perspectives, while sponsor reads and light-hearted banter keep the conversations accessible and entertaining. The format tends to reward listeners who enjoy high-level overviews, background anecdotes, and a book-club vibe rather than rigid, point-by-point plot summaries. A notable strength is the duo's ability to connect disparate works through theme, history, and ... more
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