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Delving into the world of sequels, the hosts discuss 'Harrow the Ninth' and its unique premise. They compare it to its predecessor, highlighting the unreliable narration and uncertainties faced by the protagonist. They also explore the humor and meta-references in the book, expressing contrasting opinions on their use. Additionally, they discuss engaging with the podcast and share the upcoming schedule.

The hosts discuss the Bengali novel 'The Aunt Who Wouldn't Die', featuring a murderous horny ghost aunt. They also explore the challenges of translating Bengali into English and the use of honorifics. The chapter discusses navigating poverty and asserting personal power, along with elementary school report cards and podcast updates.

A deep dive into Homer's The Iliad through Emily Wilson's translation. Unravel the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, Zeus's intrigues, and the Epic Catalog of Ships. Explore divine punishments, impending battles, and intense duels between key characters. Delve into the chaos and consequences of the battlefield, teasing future episodes of this epic saga.

The podcast discusses Kevin Wilson's book 'Nothing to See Here', exploring its grounded portrayal of parenthood and female friendship. They touch on themes of anxiety, parenting challenges, writing about the 90s, and the concept of 'fire children'. They also discuss unique character actions and contrasts, share information about their website and Patreon page, and mention their current long read project.

Time to celebrate winter with a chilly fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Also we're talking Disney's FROZEN!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.

The Witch Elm has Dublin, and it has murder, and it has a squad of detectives, but despite all that it is not a book in Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad series. This riff on her classic crime novel formula focuses instead on some of the suspects, namely Toby Hennessey, who doesn’t know if he can’t remember things because of head trauma or because for most of his life he’s been able to get by without acknowledging the existence of systemic problems. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your best self.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.

Explores the scandalous nature of D.H. Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' and its historical trials; discusses the themes of class and relationships in the novel; talks about conflicting feelings about fatherhood and the public domain status of the book; engages in playful and meandering conversation about the characters. Includes podcast details and upcoming episodes.

Discussion on recently entered public domain works and the introduction of 'The House at Pooh Corner'. A.A. Milne's life and career. Disney's relationship with the public domain and copyright. Saving movie theaters and exploring 'The House at Pooh Corner'. The whimsical nature of Winnie the Pooh. Eating habits and character stories from the book. Discussing Lady Chatterley's Lover and thanking patrons.

The podcast discusses a steamy FF novella featuring a gender-swapped Santa Claus, Hallmark movie plots, and opinions on Christmas music involving sexual encounters with Santa. They also explore strategies for giving gifts during the holidays and analyze the lack of scaffolding and conflict resolution in the book. The chapter highlights the first female Santa in over a thousand years and the challenges she faces, as well as a lighthearted discussion about Santa Claus having a self-heating body.

This generation-spanning epic explores the experience of a Korean family living in Japan throughout (most of) the 20th century. We talk about Lee's use of time, her penchant for "minor" characters, and the recent adaptation of Pachinko for Apple TV+.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.