Overthinking It Podcast
852 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 264 ratingsOverthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve.
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Episode 831: The Id, the Superego, and the YOLO
June 10, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking it Podcast, we tackle Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” starring Glen Powell. Episode 831: The Id, the Superego, and the YOLO originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 830: She was Worse at Being Madam than at Being Web
June 03, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Madame Web. Episode 830: She was Worse at Being Madam than at Being Web originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 829: All Diamonds, All the Time
May 27, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we consume our entertainment in very short clips. Episode 829: All Diamonds, All the Time originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
The Lost Episode
May 20, 2024 04:01We don’t have a new Overthinking It Podcast this week. Here’s what happened. The Lost Episode originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 828: You Are a Cheese
May 13, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the phenomenon of melting and meltdowns. Episode 828: You Are a Cheese originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 827: Now I Actually Know Multiple Croatians
May 06, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and our YouTube videos devoted to it. Episode 827: Now I Actually Know Multiple Croatians originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 826: Disappointingly, the Show was Excellent
April 29, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the NY Times’s take on “Mid TV.” Episode 826: Disappointingly, the Show was Excellent originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 825: Are You For Sale?
April 22, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle what may well be a farewell episode of “Bluey.” Episode 825: Are You For Sale? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 824: An Ozempic in Search of an Olestra
April 15, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “virtual reality” and immersive entertainment of all sorts. Episode 824: An Ozempic in Search of an Olestra originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 823: Man, That’s a Lot
April 08, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle three viewpoints on the phenomenon of how we share our experiences with others. Episode 823: Man, That’s a Lot originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 822: Learn to Knit
April 01, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the vexed question of what to do besides stare at your phone. Episode 822: Learn to Knit originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 821: Tools are Not Toys
March 25, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the semiotics of tools. Episode 821: Tools are Not Toys originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 820: Your Desk is a Palimpsest
March 18, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle spring cleaning and why we aren’t doing it. Episode 820: Your Desk is a Palimpsest originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 819: Spoiler Alert: It’s Filmable. They Did It.
March 11, 2024 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Dune: Part 2” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Episode 819: Spoiler Alert: It’s Filmable. They Did It. originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 818: How Often Do You Think about the Tokugawa Shogunate?
March 04, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the new adaptation of “Shogun,” streaming on Hulu. Episode 818: How Often Do You Think about the Tokugawa Shogunate? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 817: The Tom Scott Recommendation Universe
February 26, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the viral meme “We need Jungle, I’m Afraid” from University Challenge. Episode 817: The Tom Scott Recommendation Universe originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 816: You Poor Sack of Potatoes
February 19, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the commercials and Usher’s half-time show form Super Bowl LVIII. Episode 816: You Poor Sack of Potatoes originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 815: Meep Meep
February 12, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the discourse around “Coyote vs. Acme” and appreciate the Coyote vs. Roadrunner cartoons. Episode 815: Meep Meep originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 814: Mission Impossible: Into Darkness
February 05, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One,” now available on streaming. Episode 814: Mission Impossible: Into Darkness originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 813: What is the Orange Theory Anyway?
January 29, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the phenomenon of Masculinity Boot Camps. Episode 813: What is the Orange Theory Anyway? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 812: Dependent Rock
January 22, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the role of magazines in our life in light of changes at Pitchfork, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic. Episode 812: Dependent Rock originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 811: Stickbird is Goose
January 15, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Bluey,” that wildly sophisticated adult cartoon masquerading as a kids show about talking dogs. Episode 811: Stickbird is Goose originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 810: Sincerity is My Bit
January 08, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we really commit to the bit. Hot plates!!! Episode 810: Sincerity is My Bit originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 809: It’s Tough to End a Squid Game
January 01, 2024 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle a few movies and TV shows we didn’t get to in 2023. Episode 809: It’s Tough to End a Squid Game originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 808: Bradley Cooper’s WandaVision
December 25, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro,” with Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan. Episode 808: Bradley Cooper’s WandaVision originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 807: A Wise Man, Eh?
December 18, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the classic O. Henry story, “The Gift of the Magi.” Episode 807: A Wise Man, Eh? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 806: We’re All Stuck in the Storeroom Together
December 11, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking it Podcast, we mark the passing of Norman Lear by considering episodes of “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” Episode 806: We’re All Stuck in the Storeroom Together originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 805: Go for the Roller Blades
December 04, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast we tackle a timeless classic, “Elmo Saves Christmas.” Episode 805: Go for the Roller Blades originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 804: It Gets Really Religious and There’s Camels
November 27, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. (There’s camels.) Episode 804: It Gets Really Religious and There’s Camels originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 803: It Is Kind Of Amazing. It Is Also Crap.
November 20, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we listen to AI-generated music. Episode 803: It Is Kind Of Amazing. It Is Also Crap. originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 802: Can we Self-Illustrate?
November 13, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” now streaming. Episode 802: Can we Self-Illustrate? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 801: Everybody Hates Chris
November 06, 2023 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Chris Rock’s (relatively) recent special, “Selective Outrage.” Episode 801: Everybody Hates Chris originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 800: A Lot of Beautiful Ideas
October 30, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking it Podcast, we celebrate a milestone by asking what we have learned over fifteen years. Episode 800: A Lot of Beautiful Ideas originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 799: That’s Not Me, But Should That Be Me?
October 23, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Mark’s recent Disney Cruise, and preview the coming 800th episode. Episode 799: That’s Not Me, But Should That Be Me? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 798: Everyone is a Turtle
October 16, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” Episode 798: Everyone is a Turtle originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 797: “Do You Even Care about Going to College, Sabine?”
October 09, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Ahsoka,” recently streamed on Disney+. Episode 797: “Do You Even Care about Going to College, Sabine?” originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 796: Benedict Cumberbatch Makes It Rain
October 02, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Wes Anderson’s “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” adapted from the Roald Dahl story, on Netflix. Episode 796: Benedict Cumberbatch Makes It Rain originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 795: We Will Be Victorious
September 25, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle how we handle solitude. Episode 795: We Will Be Victorious originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 794: De Bello Gallico
September 18, 2023 04:01On the Overthining It Podcast, we tackle thinking about the Roman Empire. Episode 794: De Bello Gallico originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 793: That’s What the Bread is For
September 11, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we wonder if there’s any truth to Bernie Taupin’s diss of Billy Joel. Episode 793: That’s What the Bread is For originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 792: DTMFAVille
September 04, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we go back to school, and tackle clean slates and fresh starts. Episode 792: DTMFAVille originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 791: What is Plinko but a Novel Pachinko?
August 28, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we pay tribute to Bob Barker by overthinking “The Price is Right.” Episode 791: What is Plinko but a Novel Pachinko? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 790: We Are All Weaker than the Water
August 21, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we seek shelter from the storm. Episode 790: We Are All Weaker than the Water originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 789: Sell Everything You Own and Get in a Spaceship
August 14, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “The Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3.” Episode 789: Sell Everything You Own and Get in a Spaceship originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 788: Joy at Being Seen
August 07, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which now we’ve actually been to. Episode 788: Joy at Being Seen originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 787: What Marks the Spot?!
July 31, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “The X-ness of X,” wondering what it means now that Twitter is called that. Episode 787: What Marks the Spot?! originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 786: In Greek, Nostalgia Means “An Old Phaser Wound Which Does Not Heal”
July 24, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” Episode 786: In Greek, Nostalgia Means “An Old Phaser Wound Which Does Not Heal” originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 785: An Uneasy Equilibrium
July 17, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the historic strike by both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Episode 785: An Uneasy Equilibrium originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 784: He Wants to Die in Antiquity
July 10, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford’s last outing as the character. Episode 784: He Wants to Die in Antiquity originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
Episode 783: Will She or Won’t She (Launch a Cruise Missile)?
July 03, 2023 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Netflix series “The Diplomat,” starring Keri Russell. Episode 783: Will She or Won’t She (Launch a Cruise Missile)? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]