The first blockbuster movie started with a blockbuster book about a fish busting up blocks in a small seaside town. Anyone familiar with Steven Spielberg's movie will recognize the basic plot of Benchley's original novel Jaws -- there's just a lot more chum in the water. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking in dating, settling for mixed signals, or wondering why things haven’t clicked yet—this episode is for you. Inside today’s conversation, you'll learn the 3 overlooked stages of love transformation that take you from confusion and disconnection…to becoming a deeply embodied, magnetic woman who’s fully avail…

You know how sometimes you just want to bro out with your cool hot dad? How sometimes you just need to concoct a scheme where you encourage your casual boyfriend and your dad's casual ex-girlfriend to pretend to be in a relationship together, so that your dad gets jealous, so that he leaves his current more-serious girlfriend, who is really harshin…

You don’t need to overgive, overperform, or prove you’re “worth it” to keep a high-quality man’s attention. What actually draws in secure, emotionally available men? Subtle feminine habits that speak volumes without you saying a word. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 behaviors that powerful women often overlook - but high-caliber …

He is Franz Kafka! Franz Kafka! He wrote The Trial. It’s a book about byzantine bureaucracy bearing down on lil old Josef K. Less of it takes place in a courtroom than you’d think. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by Nick Leran…

We have convened a club whose charter is to learn about The Baby-Sitters Club. Join us as we met the Club's founding members and learn about Kristy's mortal enemy: her mom's new boyfriend. These episodes posted first for our Patreon supporters! If you want to hear the rest of them ahead of time (and a bunch of other stuff besides), visit Patreon.co…

There’s a big difference between setting boundaries to keep men out…and holding boundaries that make the right man lean all the way in. In this episode, I break down 5 high-value dating boundaries that spark emotional safety, healthy pursuit, and long-term devotion from high-quality men — without performing, overgiving, or abandoning your own needs…

Gay anti-fascist librarians roam a speculative future version of the western United States in this week's novella. It's pretty close to as cool as it sounds, though the book will probably leave you wanting more in the end. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your …

For this new show-within-a-show, Craig and Andrew will be learning about the world of Middle-Earth! We're going to read J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumously published legendarium THE SILMARILLION. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss the creation of this epic fantasy, including the work done Christopher Tolkien to wrestle his father's work into a form …

If things in your love life have been feeling stuck, stalled, or slower than you’d like…this episode is your invitation to plug the energy leaks that are silently draining your power. We’re getting into the simple, yet game-changing shift that can instantly ramp up your manifesting mojo - and it has nothing to do with forcing, faking, or pushing ha…

The late Edmund White’s breakthrough 1982 novel is the first in a trilogy of autobiographical novels that depict key eras in his life as a gay man. A Boy’s Own Story is, as you might expect, about a boy - a boy whose longing for the men in his life leads to powerful (though perhaps not entirely positive) self-understanding. This episode is sponsore…

If you’ve ever wondered why love still feels like a risk, even when you want it - this conversation will give you the clarity (and compassion) you’ve been craving. Plus, you’ll hear how to take this work deeper with me this fall at The Irresistible Woman® Activation LIVE where you’ll release your protective patterns and embody the woman who leads w…

Good grief! It's time to talk about Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy - the whole gang. To give ourselves a solid cross-section of Charles Schulz's work on Peanuts, we read Volume 1 (1950-52) and Volume 10 (1969-70) of the Complete Peanuts collection. So we're able to track the evolution of Charlie Brown's pumpkin noggin, as well as Snoopy's abili…

High-quality men don’t waste time guessing. They can feel when a woman is rooted in her worth—and that energy is what sets her apart as “the one.” In this episode, we’re exploring the subtle signals that let a discerning, emotionally available man know you’re wife material. 🔗 Resources & Links: 🎟️ Get your Early Bird Ticket to The Irresistible Woma…

We’re joined by Sammy and Emily of the TOO SCARY, DIDN’T WATCH horror movie podcast this week to talk about Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho. None of us had an amazing time with this read, partly because the book seems to revel in its extreme violence and misogyny. But be sure to tune in to TSDW later this week to hear what we all thought about t…

True feminine communication isn’t about saying the perfect thing - it’s about letting your presence speak volumes. In this episode, I’m showing you how to express your truth in a way that feels clear, magnetic, and emotionally grounded so your words land, your energy leads, and the right men lean all the way in. Plus, I’ll walk you through my Femin…

Leslie Feinberg’s debut novel is an intersectional bildungsroman about Jess Goldberg, a butch lesbian navigating the constellation of oppression that was the United States in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s an overtly political novel, and it argues that a certain level of bleak hope may be necessary for survival. This cold comfort is balanced, however,…

You’ve been told to “regulate your nervous system” to attract better men. But what if calm isn’t the goal… and emotional capacity is the missing piece? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what nervous system work in dating is really about. Spoiler: it’s not about feeling zen all the time, it’s about learning how to feel more. When you …

James isn't so much a retelling or corrective of Huck Finn as it is an expansion, a conversation with, a delving -- or so says Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett. Tune in to find out what happens when an authors read Huck Finn 15 times and then starts putting pen to paper. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be…

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but how you respond is what reveals your emotional maturity, leadership in love, and embodiment of feminine power. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really means to show up as a high-value woman when things feel hard, triggering, or tense with your man. You’ll learn why deepening your romantic…

A dying preacher writes a (rather) long letter to his son. Another dying preacher’s son returns home, seeking…something. Salvation? Forgiveness? A balm? Robinson’s novel is a deeply considered portrait of a family of ministers, wrestling with the powers and limitations of their faith and fatherhood. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to s…

What if the most impactful thing you could do for your love life had nothing to do with dating apps or scripts. I’m revealing the often overlooked, yet incredibly powerful dating practice that has helped so many of my clients attract high-quality men with ease. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why dating strategies alone aren’t enough to attract emot…

This is another one of those historical books that could have resulted from a Wikipedia dive, this one's arguably based on a real historical event but with a non-real non-historical protagonist . Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

Learn why high-quality men may not be feeling your presence (even if you look amazing and have it all together), and the three essential feminine shifts that make you irresistible in everyday moments — from the grocery store to your next first date. Whether you’re newly dating, re-entering the scene, or tired of apps and wondering where your man ac…

Did you know the towering career of Joan Didion included several novels, many of which were driven by the same acerbic wit and insight that helped to anoint her as an essential voice in the New Journalism movement? Her second novel, Play It As It Lays, traffics in much of the same Hollywood/Los Angeles social destruction that powered her essays, bu…

Are you showing up to dating with all the right intentions—clear communication, an open heart, even a solid self-care routine—but still not getting the connection you crave? In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden cost of being disembodied in dating—when you're operating mostly from your head and missing the magnetic power of your body, your e…

Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…

Are you tired of over-functioning, proving your worth, or performing just to hopefully be chosen by the right man? In this episode, I’m breaking down why “working harder” in your love life actually pushes high-quality men away—and what to do instead. You’ll learn the feminine seduction principles that allow you to receive more without sacrificing y…

Everyone get into two lines, break your bread, brush your teeth, get into bed, and listen to our episode about Ludwig Bemelmans’ original series of Madeline stories. We talk about the art’s blend of sketchy and beautiful, the rise of Pepito, and the voice acting in 90s educational CD-ROM games. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to square…

Feeling unseen in love — even though you’ve got so much to offer? In this episode, I’m revealing 4 sneaky ways amazing women accidentally make themselves invisible to high-quality men — and what to do instead to be seen, pursued, and chosen (without overgiving or pretending to be chill). Jump into the Embodied & Expressed 2-week program to learn ho…

We have to go back. Back to FORKS! To celebrate 700 episodes of our show, we decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a companion novel celebrating the tenth anniversary of Twilight. Meet Beaufort and Edythe, who very much resemble Bella and Edward, and the rest of the genderswapped cast who inhabit this novel that is definitely not all differ…

In this episode, we’re calling out the sneaky ways smart, successful women shrink themselves in love (hint: it’s not just about saying “yes” when you mean “maybe”). And then? We’re flipping the script and turning up the heat. You’ll learn how to stop over-accommodating, overthinking, and over-giving — and start seducing with your energy, your essen…

This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

Enjoy this raved about recent transmission from the Flirty February series. If you're like the clients I work with, you want to be pursued, protected, and provided for by men... And yet, at a certain point in the dating journey, your ability to receive dates being paid for, surprise gifts, weekend getaways, thoughtful gestures, or even just deep pr…

Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…

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We're up on the International Space Station this week, floating around with our coworkers/friends, looking at the earth as it speeds by multiple times a day. We're not really "doing" anything in like, a "narrative" sense. But it's a vibe, man. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Ov…

Save your FREE spot for Activate Your Attraction Blueprint® live 4-part training series. You'll learn the proven formula to easily magnetize the right man using your Attraction Blueprint®, without insecurity getting in the way, wasting hours swiping on dating apps, or settling for professional success without the loving relationship to match. Join …

GREETINGS LISTENER. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE BOOK SUPERCOMPUTER BY EDWARD PACKARD? Sometimes people make mistak. YES THEY DO. SHALL WE PLAY A GAME(BOOK)? This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was comp…

Join us for The Irresisitble Woman® Activation LIVE November 13th-15th in Denver, Colorado. The transformational breakthrough event for successful, spiritual women ready to reconnect to their feminine radiance, unlock effortless magnetism, and call in the right man using their Attraction Blueprint®. Come looking for love, leave with the exact roadm…

Welcome to the infinite halls of Piranesi’s House. Don’t mind the flooded basement, or the cloudy attic, or the fact that staying here more than a day starts to really take a toll on your memory. Piranesi’s got it all written down, so he knows everything there is to know about the House. Or does he? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onl…

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It's not every day you run across this skillful an abridgment of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of love and adventure, one that was also turned into a beloved feature film of the same name. But there's something weird going on here. Both author and abridger are editorializing a LOT, and I'm not sure I can even find the kingdom of Florin on a map. Oh…

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The time has come...to become...Animorphs! We had a blast diving into this 90s sci-fi hit for Scholastic. The kids: they become animals. The stakes: they become apocalyptic! Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/overdue. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Poli…

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