Reviews
“Reliably not-so-serious podcast that has the same flow as a casual book club. Tangents, funny stories, questions, grumblings, Craig breaking into song from musical theatre. . . they aren’t trying to be high brow.
One of the most important takeaways for me is the discussion about how some books...”Read full review »
MemoryCO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
“Are you ever not too good for any of the books you read? Why have a book podcast if you just hate everything”
NLA 157 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/09/24
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“Started listening a few months ago after reading a book that I just HAD to hear someone else talk about (Murakami, surprise surprise). I couldn’t be happier that there’s over 600 episodes of these crazy-cool dads chatting and goofing - have been absolutely churning through the show since, while...”Read full review »
LottieeeS via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/08/24
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“I told my podcast listening adult son’s about “Chinwag” … y’all have such a wild and wide topic range of discussions … I’m learning stuff - nothing earth shattering, but mostly things and topics I never thought would float thru my consciousness or stuff I frankly just don’t believe in … I find...”Read full review »
Mrs. Gummybear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“I was an avid reader as a teenager. Sadly it’s been YEARS since I read a whole book as an adult. My life is just so busy with work. I finally finished a book again tonight thanks to this podcast. I can’t believe it. Thank you for lighting that spark again. I almost teared up when I reached the...”Read full review »
ReadyFreddie88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“would like a discussion of these books without the host guys giggling throughout, and without it leaning toward reducing the books to their tv or film condensed versions. Turns them into pop culture reductions, reducing them to the simplest explanations, or a hustle culture quick take. Would...”Read full review »
indieperfume via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/24
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“This isnt the literary podcast I’m looking for. Not very deep, feels like their forcing these assignments on one another and neither enjoys the actual books. They sort of just share the plot, giggle about it, and move on.”
Gross Terry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/24
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“One of my absolute favorite podcasts - so reliable but always interesting and surprising in new and lovely ways. A perfect Monday morning podcast that brightens my week and makes me think!”
Demingec via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
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“10 minutes of giggling and boring chatter”
MichelleRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
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“I was excited to find this podcast about books as I listen to others about movies/shows that I watch. In the episode I listened to only the guest had read the book so it wasn’t really a discussion, they just asked questions and made fun of plot points. Why would you host a pod about a book and...”Read full review »
Scukky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/24
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“There is too much unrelated talk. The whole podcast can be done in half an hour. The hosts jump from one topic to another topic.”
Vlad Bezden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“Disappointing for anyone actually interested in literature - but if you are into two friends goofing off you will enjoy! They seem like nice guys- this just isn’t a worthwhile literature podcast”
spot784 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
“I am Colombian and wanted to listen something sophisticated, as Gabo won the Nobel prize of literature, not a gift. Anyways, I found people just making fun of everything. Laughing at our culture, names. Not research how to pronounce names and cities and well. It sounded like a parody o comedy...”Read full review »
The Movie Watcher 74 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/19/24
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“Tried to listen to the episode on Comac McCarthys The Crossing. I’ll say this. These two guys love themselves and think they are funny. They know nothing about literature. Additionally if you have to warn me about the word Indian I’ve already dismissed your take. This is pure drivel.”
Greg Giotopofdaworld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“This is the worst podcast I’ve ever heard. This is just two want to be comedians, who are not funny in the word, peace episode they try to joke around about everything except the book. No discussion of it whatsoever. Just their little rips on Cliff Notes and how smart they are. Easily the worst...”Read full review »
MaryD92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Always worth listening to, I have listened to episodes about books I never intend to read because I love Andrew and Craigs banter. I don’t always agree with their opinions but if we all liked the same stuff, life would be pretty boring.”
irishbookwyrm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“Clown show”
tao4all via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“They sound very awkward reading the book. Plus, they is WAY too much laughing! Sure laughing is fun and good for you but it’s overdone. And you don’t really read the book you just talk about. Sorry if I’m wrong, but just my opinion.”
tattoosnscrubs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/24
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“Andrew had a better understanding of Kunderas the unbearable lightness of being before disagreeing and dismissing it. I was listening to this to get a better understanding of the book but he he kept objecting to things that were just Craig doing his best to interpret what he read. Which I liked...”Read full review »
JJamesG1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“Just try it, what else are you gonna listen to? Serial again? I mean sure do that, but try this one too. You’ll probably laugh and read (or not waste your time reading) a book (thats not) meant for you.”
Whatsnicksnickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“I’m sorry but this is bad. It sounds like they are reading an awkward script for the first time. This was not a discussion between two people analyzing a book. I will admit I listened to ONE episode, but the weird giggling drove me insane. It was like two teenagers talking about nothing. I am not...”Read full review »
caroljenkins1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“Randomly found this pod and found it funny but informative and engaging. Used to only listen to the podcasts about books I’ve read-highly recommend listening to all the bonus episodes-they are HILARIOUS, as are the rest of the library, you really don’t need any prior knowledge of any of the...”Read full review »
Kristopher McCaffrey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/23
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“Really just couldn’t get through a car ride without listening to intro nonsense and these hosts trying to dunk on one of the most heralded fantasy novels of our time. First listen, last listen. Seemed like time was spent trying to research (poorly) outside of the actual novel. If you want banter...”Read full review »
really confused. really. why? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
“This is a great podcast but I need you to read a series I personally love called Zodiac ( it’s a fantasy) by romina russel. PLEASE READ IT NO ONE I KNOW HAS HEARD OF IT AND IT DESPERATELY NEEDS PUBLICITY PLEASE READ IT!!!”
AnonymousBookLover📚 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Terrible hosts. They don't do enough homework and they laugh at each other all the time. Despite the fact that they are not funny.”Read full review »
GatsbyNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“I stumbled upon this podcast after I finished The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes because I needed to hear what others thought of the book. I loved that episode so much that I followed and started listening to the back catalog. It’s so fun and I look forward to new episodes.”
Jb.216 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“Been listening almost since the beginning. Andrew and Craig have gotten me through some tough times. Just returned after a bit of a hiatus and it was like coming home to see old friends. Thank you for many years of hilarious, insightful discussions. Never stop the references; we are about the...”Read full review »
Heatherysnicket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/23
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“This is exactly what I’ve been looking for in a book podcast. I like the format, the books they cover overlap perfectly with my never-going-to-read to-be-read list, and the hosts are gentle, smart, and make me laugh. I’m working backwards and burning through episodes.”
athienobetty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/23
“I’m a pretty avid podcast listener, but I had never sought out a book podcast before. When looking into the subject, overdue came up pretty quickly. I liked that they had a large back catalog of episodes filled with books I had already read, and they were still active. I was thrilled to discover...”Read full review »
Zup0000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“Spent too much time laughing at their own inside jokes. Comes off as juvenile. Don’t waste your time here.”
Sir_William via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/23
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“Quite honestly, I’ve never been so compelled to share how much I didn’t dislike something. That in itself is something of an accomplishment so… we’ll done on touching something so primal in me. But yeah, there’s no care for the books, no care for the story, seemingly no care for the listener or...”Read full review »
Emily.Son via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“The pair really come across as reviewers who rarely read the books they talk about and even more rarely enjoy the books they supposedly read. There are far too many ads and a lot of them are passed off like authentic conversations when it's so blatant it's sponsored content. A lot of the...”Read full review »
KristynRene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
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“I listened to four episodes and won’t again. Are these boys still in high school? Too much giggling. They seem proud of their superficial and dismissive readings. They should find something else to do if they don’t like reading. Snarky and silly— they’re in way over their heads.”
Iambic12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/23
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“I finished “Behind Closed Doors” by B.A. Paris and so wished I had someone to talk about it with! As I stayed up pretty late to finish the book, I resorted to searching for a podcast that had done an overview/discussion to indulge myself. The excitement of just having finished the novel and...”Read full review »
ShelHer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“I am an occasional listener because I tend to only listen to episodes featuring books I have read. However, if I don’t plan on reading a certain book and am interested in hearing about it, Overdue is a fun way to do that! I love the goofiness of the show but also its sincerity. Craig and Andrew...”Read full review »
HuffleGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“Some really insightful perspectives and information on a number of different books. The rapport between the two hosts doesn’t quite carry some of the more obscure book episodes, but otherwise it’s entertaining. Would be nice if they went back to covering well-known novels, as I tend to skip the...”Read full review »
Charlie 923 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/23
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“I really was anticipating hearing this discussion, but you two guys are just too goody. So many wasted words👎🏻”
joco81230 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“Really good very funny love listening to these guys”
sussex gorl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/14/23
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“I like the silly episodes and choose your own adventure episodes especially.
A delightful podcast over all.”
anjabaker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/23
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“Im so happy that i found you guys & thanks for making me laugh”
Skyjedi8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/22
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“Great concept. I wanted to like this podcast. I would even be willing to put up with the rambling delivery, but there are just too many dumb errors. They confuse Harper’s Magazine with Harper’s Bazaar. A guest declares that an author was born in the 1930s and came of age during the Vietnam War. I...”Read full review »
chcknscrtch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/22
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“These guys make me laugh during every episode…sometimes so hard that I can hardly tell my family about it. I appreciate the wide range of books they read.”
weightfamilymn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/22
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“This is my favorite book podcast- and I listen to quite a few. The hilarious conversations and ridiculous puns make me look forward to this very week, even if I haven’t read the book (most weeks I haven’t read the book. Craig and Andrew are clever without being smug and I appreciate that they...”Read full review »
K Uhuru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
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“This podcast is so much fun! I love to hear Andrew and Craig’s reactions to different books. There are so many gem episodes that I go back to and show friends.
If you want to learn about different books and hear some different opinions on something you might have read. Listen to this podcast!”
Tom John via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/22
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“something about the way they both speak is very soothing. and content-wise, even when there’s difficult subject matter, I never come away feeling worse. their conversations are funny and thought-provoking, and they approach many subjects with a refreshing humility. they have a really nice...”Read full review »
jeslynw96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/22
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“A lot of these books sound terrible. I can’t follow what they’re talking about half the time. Why am I listening to this loll. It’s fun in some inexplicable way. And funny! All the stars ⭐️😂👍🏆”
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/22
“Normally I tolerate commentary but it’s so unclear when the summary actually starts. Start recording after you’re done catching up and bantering”
JohnnyBui via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/22
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“had to write in to express my love after all this time listenin’ when I heard andrew say:
“listen, listen, listen- it is a talking cat; i’m not gonna sugarcoat it”
and then, later in the same episode, craig said:
“we can come back to talking about donkey and shriek whenEVER you want””
rachellovesyou2727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“Not one intelligent thought. Did they even read it?”
Serious Book Nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/22
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