Overdue is a comedy book podcast from Headgum, hosted by Andrew Cunningham and Craig Getting, in which they read and discuss one backlog title per week. The show has 840 episodes since 2013, released weekly, with a median runtime near 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly literary comedy with 840 episodes and a loyal Apple Podcasts following
- Over 2,200 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal an engaged, established audience.
- Consistent weekly releases since 2013 give sponsors a reliable, long-running placement.
- Hour-long episodes allow a host-read mid-roll with room for a full message.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, book discussion, series episodes
- Tone
- humorous, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Headgum
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the network Headgum.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover mainstream literature such as The Bluest Eye and Kitchen Confidential, which may carry strong language or mature themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | headgum.com/overdue |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id602003021 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/overdue |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 771 - The Only Good Indians, by Stephen Graham Jones | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 0 min |
| Ep 770 - She Waits Where Shadows Gather, by Michelle Tang | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep 769 - Starship Troopers, by Robert A. Heinlein | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Sillymarillion Ep 04 - The Black Gate Opens (J.R.R. Tolkien's The | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 1 min |
| Ep 768 - Retro, by Jessica M. Goldstein | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 2 min |
| Ep 767 - Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
About Overdue
Overdue is a comedy podcast from the network Headgum, hosted by Andrew Cunningham and Craig Getting. Each week the two read and discuss one title from their backlog, covering classic literature, obscure plays and children's books. The feed lists 840 episodes since February 2013, released weekly, with a median runtime of about 63 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,282 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, which is the basis for the audience estimate. Listeners are estimated, not reported, and are likely to be adult readers in English-speaking countries, with a skew toward the United States. The show sits in the Books, Arts and Comedy categories and has shown no sponsors in its recent feed.
Estimated downloads sit between 20,000 and 50,000 per episode, which prices a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits book publishers, audiobook services and literary subscription brands looking for a long-running, book-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Overdue can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Overdue
How much does Overdue charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Overdue about?
Overdue is a comedy podcast in which hosts Andrew Cunningham and Craig Getting read and discuss one book from their backlog each week. Titles range from classic literature to obscure plays and children's books, with episodes running about an hour.
How do I contact Overdue about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so sponsors can start a conversation there.
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