Episode 20: Quantum of Podcast

Overthinking It Podcast

English - November 17, 2008 05:17 - 44.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 264 ratings
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In a special two-parter, the Overthinkers take up film exhibition, secret messages in crosswords, Synecdoche, New York, advances in videogame technology, and the profound social meanings of Gossip Girl.

Episode 20: Quantum of Podcast 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)]

A special two-part episode. In part one, Matthew Wrather, Matthew Belinkie, Mark Lee, and new regular Josh McNeil (who ditches us halfway through) overthink:

The Simpsons‘s longevity
The coming revolution in film exhibition
How none of us saw Bond
Synecdoche, New York: Painful but Good
Recent advances in video game technology

And in Part Two, Wrather sits down with Ryan Sheely for a profound discussion of the sociological implications of Gossip Girl. The word “purports” is used repeatedly, and the word “telos” at least once.

As always, feedback is welcome in the comments, by email to podcast at overthinkingit dot com, or at (203) 285-6401 (that’s 20-EAT-LOG-01).

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