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Welcome to Checked Out and Overdue! Tune in as hosts Chelsea and Taryn jump into the vast and exciting world of books. Each episode is filled with insightful conversations, lively debates, and plenty of bookish fun — because sometimes, discussions about the books we’ve checked out are long overdue!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Checked Out and Overdue! Tune in as hosts Chelsea and Taryn jump into the vast and exciting world of books. Each episode is filled with insightful conversations, lively debates, and plenty of bookish fun, because sometimes, discussions about the books we’ve checked out are long overdue!
Checked Out and Overdue is hosted by Chelsea & Taryn. The show has published 166 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "165. Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce" (9 June 2026, 72 minutes), "164. Author Interview - T.D. Orel (@t.d.orel)" (19 May 2026, 91 minutes), and "163. Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull (with @tare_rose_reads)" (5 May 2026, 74 minutes).
Checked Out and Overdue publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 80 minutes across 166 episodes.
Booking probability for Checked Out and Overdue is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Checked Out and Overdue requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Checked Out and Overdue's contact route on record: verified email.
Chelsea & Taryn hosts Checked Out and Overdue, an arts podcast with 166 episodes published.
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This week Chelsea and Taryn meander their way through sidequests (aka tangents) as they review Kristy Boyce's Dating and Dragons, the second book in her Gaming and Romance series. This whimsical and nerdy romance is...
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<p>This week Chelsea and Taryn talk with the one and only T.D. Orel, author of the Titan's Nest Saga. They talk all things nerdy before jumping into a spoiler free discussion of his books and ends with T.D. stealing...
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<p>Check out another bout of chaos as Chelsea and Taryn are joined by Tare (@tare_rose_reads) to review the second book in the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. The three of them discuss what they loved and maybe...
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<p>This episode is unhinged in the best way possible. Tune in as Taryn and Chelsea laugh and cry over the first three volumes of the Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion with their friends, Mad (@readingwraynbow) and...
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<p>Listen in this week as Taryn and Chelsea talk with Audrey (@audonalsium) about the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series. Listen in as they laugh and cry and try desperately to cram as much of this behemoth of...
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<p>In this short bonus episode, Taryn talks with her 9 year-old nephew, Tristan about his experience reading Project Hail Mary and the differences between the book and the movie. Many people are calling this the most...
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<p>This week is Taryn and Chelsea talk about Project Hail Mary in the wake of the movie adaptation being released. Chelsea and Taryn are faced with technical challenges (and a crying baby in the background) but have a...
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<p>This week, Chelsea and Taryn interview (and yell at) Jessica Lunt (@jlunt2), author of The Witch Hunter's Wife and A Bouquet of Blue Sailors. They discuss the differences between writing short stories and full-length...
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<p>This week, Chelsea and Taryn review Jessica Brousseau's beautiful debut novel, A Siege on Her Heart. They were both drawn to the fascinating historical backdrop, and they appreciated how the book addressed more...
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<p>Tune in this week to listen to Taryn and Chelsea cry over yet another Sarah Eden book with their new friend Sydney (@syd.reads.clean). As the start of the a prequel series, Forget Me Not beautifully brings us back to...
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<p>This episode is a little extra overdue but tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review the final book in the Winternight trilogy, The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden. The world building and character development...
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<p>Tune in to the first episode of 2026 (after an accidental month and half long break) as Taryn and Chelsea talk about the highlights and books of 2025. Thank you for listening and making 2025 another amazing year!</p>
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<p>Chelsea and Taryn wish they could apologize for how long this episode is but they aren't actually sorry at all, and let's be honest, anyone who is willing to commit to the marathon that is a Stormlight Archive book...
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<p>Happy Halloween!!! Listen in to Taryn and Chelsea's chaotic conclusion of the Twilight Saga. This review is full laughter and some real intense tangents as they discuss the final book on this fun adventure that has...
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<p>Taryn and Chelsea tackle another book from the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie. Tune in as they discuss the fun twists and turns on another classic murder mystery story as they untangle the ruthless...
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<p>This week Chelsea and Taryn jump into their first Tolkien and it's about time. Tune in to listen to them discuss Gandalf's sass, Bilbo's reluctance, and all the magical elements of this classic fantasy fairy...
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<p>Taryn and Chelsea could not believe that Margaret Owen agreed to come chat on this humble podcast. But every story needs its hurdles so Taryn faced microphone issues and Chelsea's wifi was less than ideal, but tune...
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<p> Chelsea and Taryn are back in Roshar with their friend Mi (@edgedancing_through_life) to review Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson! From Shallan’s secrets to Kaladin’s struggles, the trio dives into favorite...
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<p>Chelsea and Taryn are hitting the road with friends Mad (@readingwraynbow) and Cass (@fictionalcass) for a lively chat about People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. It’s a trip filled with strong opinions...
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<p>(At ~32 min mark, we had a glitch in our recording and Chelsea's audio cuts out for a few minutes, so it makes Taryn sound a bit insane talking to herself and we deeply apologize for that) </p><p>The quest continues...
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