Checked Out and Overdue
Episodes
154. Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (with @the.cosmere.academy)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
153. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween!!! Listen in to Taryn and Chelsea's chaotic conclusion of the Twilight Saga. This review is full laughter and some real intense ta...
152. Crooked House by Agatha Christie
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
151. The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
150. Author Interview - Margaret Owen (@what_eats_owls)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mi...
149. Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson (with @edgedancing_through_life)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn are back in Roshar with their friend Mi (@edgedancing_through_life) to review Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson! From Shallan’...
148. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (with @fictionalcass and @readingwraynbow)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn are hitting the road with friends Mad (@readingwraynbow) and Cass (@fictionalcass) for a lively chat about People We Meet on Vacatio...
147. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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...
146. The Odyssey by Homer
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chelsea and Taryn as they set sail into The Odyssey by Homer. In this episode, they share their thoughts on the original hero’s journey, marvel...
145. Vengeful by VE Schwab
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea and Taryn are discussing Vengeful, the sequel to Vicious by V. E. Schwab. The story picks up with Victor, Eli, and some new charact...
144. Author Interview - Arlem Hawks (@arlemhawks)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn are joined by historical romance author Arlem Hawks (@arlemhawks) for a super fun chat. Their chat stays spoiler free init...
143. The Iliad by Homer
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Achilles even the main character? Why are there so many names? And how much ego is too much ego? In this episode, Chelsea and Taryn dive into The I...
142. Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea and Taryn review Everything is Tuberculosis, the latest release from John Green. They explore the book's blend of memoir, histo...
141. The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea and Taryn dive into the epic world of Roshar with a review of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson! As the first book in The Storm...
140. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few books have left a mark quite like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the novel that set the dystopian genre on fire. With Sunrise on the Reaping...
139. Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans (with @fictionalcass)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn are joined by their friend Cass (@fictionalcass) for a deep dive into Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans. This fast-paced fantasy t...
138. Fairy Tales: The Boys are Back
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Taryn and Chelsea convinced their husbands to join them for a fairy tale read-aloud. The hosts (as recent parents themselves) discuss the p...
137. Along a Breton Shore by Arlem Hawks
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The French Revolution may have been chaotic, but that’s nothing compared to Taryn and Chelsea trying to process their feelings about Along a Breton ...
136. Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea and Taryn dive into the story of Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce, and they’ve brought along a fantastic guest to join the fun—...
135. Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taryn and Chelsea dive into the dark and atmospheric sequel to One Dark Window, Rachel Gillig's Two Twisted Crowns. They unravel...
134. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, friends! Chelsea and Taryn are back this week to review The Hero of Ages, the stunning conclusion to Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn tri...
133. Long Overdue: We’re Back!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a few months of radio silence, Checked Out and Overdue is back! In this short episode, Chelsea and Taryn catch up on life, books, and why they'v...
132. The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guess who’s back?? Chelsea and Taryn discuss what they have been up to this summer and they are SO excited to discuss The Well of Ascension which Ch...
131. The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams (with @megancristbooks)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Taryn out to focus on grad school, Chelsea has Megan (@megancristbooks) on to review a contemporary romance, The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams. This...
130. One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Taryn and Chelsea review a story rich with magic and fraught with peril. Rachel Gillig's One Dark Window has a fascinating and unique ma...
129. Chelsea Check-in
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This quick episode is just a check-in chat between Taryn and Chelsea, welcoming Chelsea back from maternity and seeing how her and the baby are doing....
128. Beach Read by Emily Henry (with @readingwraynbow)
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week features a delightful review of Emily Henry's novel, Beach Read. Listen in as resident guest co-host, Mad from @readingwraynbow, joins T...
127. Here There Be Gerblins by The McElroy Family (with @readingwraynbow and Joseph)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as Taryn is joined by Mad (@readingwraynbow) and Joseph to discuss a thrilling graphic novel. Here There Be Gerblins by The McElroy ...
126. Red Rising by Pierce Brown (with @fictionalcass)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Chelsea out on maternity leave, Taryn has guest host Cass (@fictionalcass) on to review Pierce Brown's dystopian sci-fi novel, Red Rising. Th...
125. 24 in 24 TBR
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of the books they want to read this book. The twist: they have to pull from books that they have already boug...
124. Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday! Chelsea and Taryn are back this week to review one of their favorite reads of 2023. Little Thieves is a twisted retelling of The Goose ...
123. Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Chelsea and Taryn talking about the new Percy Jackson tv show for much longer than they should have. They also eventu...
122. 2023 End of Year Review
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check in with Taryn and Chelsea as they wish everyone a happy holidays and discuss some of their favorite reads of 2023 are. Shout out and thank you t...
121. Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Taryn taking a break, Chelsea and guest host Mad (@readingwraynbow) take this week to discuss the adorable Christmas romance book, Lovelight Farm...
120. Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas (Part 2)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, this entire episode is spoiler-filled and there is no spoiler-free section. After 11 episodes, Chelsea and Taryn finally wrap up the last ...
119. Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas (Part 1)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be forewarned that this entire episode is spoiler-filled and there is no spoiler-free section this episode. Tune in as Taryn and Chelsea review part 1...
118. Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween to all friends and listeners. In true Checked Out and Overdue tradition, Chelsea and Taryn continue their journey through the Twilight...
117. Gallant by V.E. Schwab
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise twist to no one involved except Chelsea, guest stars Mad (@readingwraynbow) and Cass (@fictionalcass) join in this week IN PERSON to rev...
116. Coraline by Neil Gaiman
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does this book exist? Chelsea asks Taryn to ponder this exact question in this week's episode about Neil Gaiman's iconic book. As the hosts kick o...
115. The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month hiatus, our hosts come back with a review of The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden. This sequel to The Bear and the Nightingale, whic...
114. The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green (Part 2)
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Way back in 2021 for their 5th episode Chelsea and Taryn discussed John Green's most recent book, The Anthropocene Reviewed. This week our hosts r...
113. Sheets by Brenna Thummler
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn vary from their usual format to review their first graphic novel, Sheets by Brenna Thummler. This book is the perfect cozy...
112. Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas (Part 2) (with @fictionalcass)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Chelsea, Taryn, and Cass discuss Part Two of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas. This whole episode has spoilers for this whole book and every ...
111. Harry Potter and the Overdue Episodes
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn return to the magical world of Harry Potter to discuss the third book in the cherished series, Harry Potter and the Prison...
110. Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas (Part 1) (with @fictionalcass)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to Chelsea and Taryn's (spoiler-filled) review of the first half of Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas with passionate bonus guest Cass (@fi...
109. Five Survive by Holly Jackson
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn did not need the amount of stress this YA thriller brought to their lives but they both also loved it. Five Survive by Holly Jackson...
108. Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review one of Chelsea's childhood favorite books, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Since they were able to record in perso...
107. A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as Chelsea and Taryn review the second book in the Shades of Magic trilogy, A Gathering of Shadows, by V.E. Schwab. Both hosts adore...
106. Fairy Tales - Part 6
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In yet another Fairy Tales episode that no one asked for, Chelsea and Taryn read and discuss two of Hans Christian Anderson's famous stories: The ...
105. Happy Place by Emily Henry
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts review Emily Henry's latest book, Happy Place, and the emotional impact the story has had on their lives. Both Chelsea and Tar...
104. 2023 Summer TBR
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Chelsea and Taryn talk about their extremely ambitious summer TBR lists. While no one will be surprised by most of the books on their lists...
103. Sky of Dreams by Kate Renae
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are back with yet another unedited episode as they try to balance summer events and recording. This time they are discussing Kate ...
102. The Lady and the Highwayman by Sarah M Eden
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 2 week hiatus, Taryn and Chelsea are back with a classic move by reviewing yet another Sarah Eden book. Honestly, is anyone surprised? This Vi...
101. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas (Part 2)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The long-awaited (meaning a whole two weeks) part 2 of the Empire of Storms review. The ending of this book absolutely destroyed both Chelsea and Tary...
100. Celebrating 2 Years of Chaos
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the 100th episode of Checked Out and Overdue, our hosts reminisce about everything that has happened over the last two years. Chelsea and Taryn re...
99. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas (Part 1)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this next installation of Chelsea and Taryn's reread of the Throne of Glass series, they decided to mix things up moving forward. Being so late...
98. The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (with Rachel)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of Chelsea's best friends, Rachel, joins our hosts this week to review one of her favorite books ever. Based off a Grimms brother fairly tale,...
97. Book Tag - Popular Tropes
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Tuesday Tales that is really just Chelsea and Taryn taking about the same books they are obsessed with. In this episode, our hosts ...
96. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode about The Princess Bride?! Inconceivable! Listen in as Taryn and Chelsea review the novel that inspired the 1987 classic movie and some of ...
95. Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are discussing a funny little satyrical book about letters. Listen as they recap some of their thoughts about the new season of Sh...
94. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn have been reunited and are happy to share another very unedited book review with you. Our hosts reread the Shadow and Bone series in...
93. Fairytales: 5ever
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are back and worse than ever with yet another fairy tale episode that nobody asked for. Listen in as Taryn and Chelsea read a...
92. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MUUURRRDDDEEERRR. In this episode Taryn and Chelsea review Holly Jackson's story of a high school senior taking on the 5-year-old murder case that sho...
91. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday! Our hosts are back this week with their most requested review, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Sanderson is a giant in the sci-fi/fantas...
90. A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, hosts Taryn and Chelsea review their second Fredrick Backman novel and the different ways they viewed this novel. This story features...
89. Mood Reads
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to yet another hectic episode of Checked Out and Overdue. This was such a great idea in theory but man this was complete chaos. Listen in as C...
88. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (with @megancristbooks and @tare_rose_reads)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our hosts and their guests Megan (@musingsmanifest) and Tare (@tare_rose_reads) as they review the next installment of the Throne of Glass series...
87. Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to hear Taryn and Chelsea fangirl over this beautiful regency romance (that is surprisingly not by Sarah Eden) and talk about their ...
86. Vicious by V.E. Schwab (with @fictionalcass)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SUSPENSE. MURDER. REVENGE. Join the hosts and their friend @fictionalcass as they kick off "the year of Cass" with the amazing, beautiful (and terrify...
85. 2023 Anticipated Reads
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn are sharing books they are excited to read this year. Some of them are 2023 releases while others have been on their TBRs ...
84. The Selection by Kiera Cass
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year!!! Chelsea and Taryn decided to throwback to 2012 and reviewed the first book in the Selection series. This book is basically a dystopi...
83. Top 3 Reads of the Year (with a bunch of our book friends)
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another year down which means another end-of-year review episode. We decided to share not only our top reads but also the top reads of a few of our fr...
82. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick and barely edited episode, our hosts discuss one of their favorite childhood stories, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewi...
81. Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are discussing Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter. This story follows 18-year-old Daunis as she is swept into a...
80. Author Interview with Sarah M. Eden
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts had the amazing opportunity to interview one of their favorite authors, Sarah M. Eden. Sarah writes witty and charming historical ...
79. Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan (with @readingwraynbow)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After some harassment on her part, Mad wiggled her way back on for another episode this month (it didn't really take a lot of convincing). This week o...
78. The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn are traveling to pre-revolution America to discuss The Indigo Girl, a historical fiction novel based on the true story of ...
77. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (with @readingwraynbow)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn are again joined by their good friend Madison to review the next book in their Throne of Glass reread, Heir of Fire. This book plays...
76. Speed Friending
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn play their first round of fictional character speed-friending! Listen as they discuss which characters from a variety of b...
75. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week for Chelsea and Taryn's shortest and possibly saddest episode to date. Listen in as these two try not cry and talk about the unique ...
74. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn return to the world of vampires and werewolves to discuss the second book of the Twilight Saga, New Moon. They both still laugh abou...
73. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*cue intense organ music* This week our hosts are reviewing the book that inspired Chelsea's all-time favorite musical! This story presents its...
72. House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn continue their Spooktober episodes by reviewing Erin Craig's haunting Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling. This eerie tale reinvents...
71. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky season is here! This year Chelsea and Taryn are kicking off their "Spooktober" episodes with a review of a classic gothic horror short story. S...
70. Spin-offs We Need
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts are BACK! After taking a week off to take care of moving and all of the things life throws their way, Chelsea and Taryn found time to sit do...
69. Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Chelsea and Taryn found out there was a murder mystery retelling of Pride and Prejudice, it was only a matter of time before they reviewed it. Th...
68. Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are discussing Chelsea's second favorite fantasy topic: Pirates. While Chelsea's love for dragons will never be topped, her love f...
67. Beyond the Lavender Fields by Arlem Hawks
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Dramatic, deep voice-over* The year is 1792. The French Revolution is causing terror throughout France. Amidst the blood and fighting, is it possible...
66. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are back with another dragon book review (surprise!). Eragon is one of Chelsea's all-time favorite books and she was so happy that...
65. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chelsea and Taryn this week as they review The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton and Chelsea tries desperately not to burn her relationship with Ta...
64. "He's a 10, but..."
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen this week as Chelsea and Taryn rate book characters based on listener "he's a 10, but..." submissions. Let them know which ratings you agree an...
63. The Folk of the Air Trilogy by Holly Black
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are joined by the amazing Cass from @fictionalcass to discuss the Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black. This is their first time...
62. Harry Potter and the Unedited Episode
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and Taryn are back with their annual Harry Potter episode in honor of Harry's birthday! This week they are discussing the second book in the s...
61. Fairy Tales: The One With the Husbands
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts are joined by two very special people... their husbands! Listen in as they chat about their weeks, share too much personal informa...
60. Blade of Secrets by Tricia Levenseller (with @megancristbooks)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A strong and magical blacksmith who is terrified of people? Take our money. This week our hosts are joined by the amazing and kind Megan from @musing...
59. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chelsea and Taryn are discussing the worldwide best-selling novel Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. This book is being brought to the ...
58. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (with surprise guest Ryan Carr)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The day Chelsea and Taryn released their episode about dragons Taryn was contacted by Chelsea's brother Ryan. He was offended by Chelsea's claim to th...
57. Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Shwartz
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our hosts discuss a prospective surgeon and a "resurrection man" from 19th-century Edinburgh. The main characters, Hazel and Jack, stole the...
56. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas (with @mamaneedsabook)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts are back to discuss another Throne of Glass book! This week they are joined by the lovely Kylie from @mamaneedsabook. If you haven't listene...
55. Dragons 101
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a magical land far away, dragons roam the earth sharing their majesty and power with those lucky enough to be blessed by their presence. This is th...