The hosts discuss the concept of sentience and the stresses of the holiday season. They delve into the publishing background of the Murderbot Diaries series and the author's plans for future novels. They also explore Murderbot's interest in soap operas as a way to seek connection with humans. A discussion on Welch's advertisement contract and the lack of empathy in corporations. Murderbot starts to exhibit behavior beyond its programming, showing empathy towards the injured scientist. Updates on bonus episodes and current long read projects.

In this episode, the hosts discuss 'The Sea of Monsters' in the Percy Jackson series, its comparison to other popular book series, and the failed film and upcoming Disney+ adaptation. They highlight the theme of friendship and introduce new characters. The chapter also explores complicated relationships, reflections on Terminator models, encounters with skill and kribdus, and the expansion of the series with new characters and generational trauma.

Mssr. Merseault only likes a few things, unfortunately he must live his life doing plenty of other things for people he doesn't particularly care about. Such is the story of this seminal work of 20th-century fiction and absurdist philosophy. Join us as we grapple with an indifferent universe (and a compelling translation by Matthew Ward).Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if a dog was your POV character? What if that dog's owner was JACK THE RIPPER? What if there was a game but you didn't know who was playing? All of these questions and more get asked in our Spooktober bonus episode.To join us for future bonus recordings, head to patreon.com/overduepod.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We joined Melody and Sabrina for episode 300 of Heaving Bosoms, where we all chatted about the made-to-order, big-on-TikTok, new-adult romantasy that is Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing. (It may be about the fourth wing, but it's the first of a planned five books).Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the hosts as they dive into the world of Homer's The Iliad through Emily Wilson's translation. Explore the complexities of the Trojan War myth, unravel the emotional depth of characters, and discuss the challenges of translating ancient texts while maintaining their essence. Get ready for a unique perspective on this classic epic!

Based on the hit film--just kidding. Blatty's novel was swiftly turned into a landmark film adaptation just a few years after its release. And it's easy to see why: hauntings, sad priests, the patriarchy's fears about the social mobility of women. People couldn't get enough of that stuff. So let's dive in and hope we don't get possessed!Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A podcast discusses the book 'Moon of the Crusted Snow' by Waubgeshig Rice, focusing on the post-apocalyptic genre and cultural apocalypse. They explore themes, reviews, character work, power dynamics, and conflict in the book. The hosts also discuss their fears and anticipation during the spooky month of Spooktobra and promote their website and upcoming book.

What if H.G. Well's classic tale of humanimals created by a mad scientist were recontextualized in southeast Mexico? Would you find yourself saying that the Yucatan is less an island and more of a peninsula? Sure, you might say that - but why waste time on pedantry when you can engage with Moreno-Garcia's themes of colonialism, paternalism, and class conflict! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever done surgery on a dog to make it more like a guy, only to set it loose in the wilderness and gradually watch it shift back into being a dog, maybe you'll have some sympathy for Doctor Moreau. Otherwise it's pretty hard to get fully onboard with his whole badly-make-animals-into-people gambit. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.