Nikki Munoz

“Overdue” celebrates Children’s Book Week, while “The Bechdel Cast” delves into the “Avengers” franchise as the series comes to an end.

By the nature of its integration of politics and family, the story is no small one. An adaptation that spans multiple generations of a complicated family and the surrounding players can be hard to follow unless it is done well.

Both podcasts stick to familiar genres this week — “Overdue” reads the first novel in another fantasy series, while “The Bechdel Cast” covers a lesser known romantic comedy.

Switching among characters and stories from his own life, Sussman examines societal evolution and what it means to move forward, even through a pessimistic lens.

The climax may be unsatisfying, but BareStage Productions’ “Carrie: The Musical” is not.

“Overdue” finishes out their coverage of “The Twilight Saga” with its final book, while “The Bechdel Cast” explores the horror of “Rosemary’s Baby.”

“Overdue” tackles what is arguably Kurt Vonnegut’s most popular novel, while “The Bechdel Cast” dives into the world of a well-known Disney fairy tale.

Both of our podcasts this week focus on female-centered stories, each contextualizing the main female character’s role within the larger plot. “Overdue” explores the lesser-known source material of a very popular adapted film while “The Bechdel Cast” discuss a timely and largely hyped superhero film.

The four-piece lined up in a straight row at the front of the stage, setting themselves as close to the audience as possible without falling off their platform.