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Overdue Finds Episode 60 - EPL's Strangest Finds

This list contains items that were discussed on episode 60 of the Edmonton Public Library podcast, Overdue Finds. In this episode host Bryce Crittenden & guest co-host Meg DeForest welcome collection's librarians and official friends of the podcast Allison DeSilva & Beth Kilfoy to discuss some of the Strangest book, movie & music finds in our catalogue. Stay tuned to the end for some hot takes on strange food combinations we all enjoy!

36 items

  • Heroes

    The Greek Myths Reimagined

    Fry, Stephen
    Beth's pick for an Overdue Find, enjoy Stephen Fry's great audiobook reading of Greek Myth's with voices for all the characters.
    eAudiobook, 2020Chronicle Books, 2020
  • In case you are a completionist this book is the first in the series mentioned above but you can definitely read either of them in any order.
    eAudiobook, 2019Chronicle Books, 2019
  • Allison started at season 12 and is working her way backwards to catch up on all the Drag Race realness.
    DVD, 2011[New York] : Logo, [2011] — DVD 306.778 RUP
  • Allison's excited to read this book too for a deeper dive on Drag Race.
    Book, 2020Chicago : Open Court, [2020] — 791.4572 RUP RUP
  • Bryce's interest in Sweeney Todd was inspired by his love of Jersey Girl.
    Streaming Video, 2004[United States] : Miramax, 2004. — Internet Access
  • Superman Smashes the Klan

    the Graphic Novel. Issue 1-3

    Yang, Gene Luen
    Bryce's Overdue Find focuses on these stories from the 40's where Superman takes on the KKK.
    eBook, 2020[United States] : DC Comics, 2020. — Internet Access
  • Pickles and Ice Cream

    a Bizarre Pregnancy Cravings Cookbook

    Jacob-Ebbinghaus, Vicky
    Beth's pick for strangest book is this beautifully photographed collection of pregnancy craving recipes. If you want a bacon Mars bar burger this is the book for you. But we really can't recommend the toothpaste and Oreo recipe pairing.
    Book, 2017Philadelphia : Running Press, [2017] — 641.56319 JAC
  • Allison's pick for strangest book is a set in 1984 in a parallel universe in Tokyo. In which the main character gets pulled into a plot with a religious leader, her childhood sweetheart and things seem more and more unreal as things develop.
    Book, 2011[Toronto, Ont.] : Bond Street Books, [2011] — MUR
  • How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun

    Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink

    Chetwynd, Josh, 1971-
    Meg's pick for strangest book is this history of utensils and how they came to be and changed how we eat & drink. We challenge our listeners to create a children's book based on this title, where a lonely hot dog looks for it's bun.
    eBook, 2012Gilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, [2012] — Internet Access
  • Crafting With Cat Hair

    Cute Handicrafts to Make With Your Cat

    Tsutaya, Kaori
    Bryce's pick, which shockingly had not been picked yet. if you are looking for crafts to do with your cat's hair this is the title is here. And if you already have created crafts with your cat hair please send them to us at podcast@epl.ca we love a…
    Book, 2011Philadelphia : Quirk Books, 2011. — 745.5 TSU
  • Bryce's additional pick for strangest book. A drifter wanders from town to town warning about storms of sharks. We're pretty sure the title alone sold this book as how can you NOT pick this up. If you've read this book Bryce challenges you to put…
    Book, 2013Portland, Or. : Lazy Fascist Press, [2013] — CAR
  • Allison's pick for strangest music, a lo-fi synth pop experimental pop. Slant Magazine says about this album that "at best it sounds like an unfinished video game score and at worst, like a Human League track played backward in a Walkman taped to…
    Music CD, 2011Brooklyn, N.Y. : Ribbon Music, [2011] — CD POP ROCK MAU
  • For any of you looking to line up with Wizard of Oz for some extra combo weirdness we have the Pink Floyd CD read for you.
    Music CD, 2011[Place of publication not identified] : [EMI Records], [2011] — CD ROCK PIN
  • Bryce may not be a superfan (at least not yet!) but for those of you who appreciate a good Dead Parrot sketch or know that a flesh wound won't stop you, we have some Monty Python for your dose of the absurd & British.
    Streaming Video, 1983[United States] : Universal Pictures : Made available through hoopla, 1983. — Internet Access
  • Beth's pick for strangest music and if you need Living on a Prayer played by the Philharmonic this is the place to start.
    Streaming Music, 2009[London] : Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, [2009] — Internet Access
  • If you have ever needed to hear Johnny Cash sing You are my Sunshine, this is your ticket. (And really now that you know it exists how can you not?)
    Streaming Music, 2003[United States] : American Recordings, 2003. — Internet Access
  • Meg's pick for strangest music, is this lullaby version of Beastie Boys. We have confirmed that Savatage is on here so you have that to look forward to.
    Music CD, 2018Los Angeles, CA : Rockabye Baby!, [2018] — CD J SONGS FLY