Overthinking It Podcast
857 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 264 ratingsOverthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve.
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Episode 388: It’s Just You Guys Who Think that Comedy Doesn’t Travel
December 07, 2015 05:01The Overthinkers talk about non-American TV with Josh Thomas, creator and star of the Australian show Please Like Me. Episode 388: It’s Just You Guys Who Think that Comedy Doesn’t Travel 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 387: Creed: The Fresh Prince and the Pauper
November 30, 2015 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we talk about “Creed,” the latest entry in the Rocky saga, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. Episode 387: Creed: The Fresh Prince and the Pauper 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 386: Many Years Ago an Archer Was Foretold
November 23, 2015 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast we discuss The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, starring Jennifer Lawrence. Episode 386: Many Years Ago an Archer Was Foretold 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 385: The Golden Arches Means There Are Infinite Hamburgers
November 16, 2015 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle artisanality and authenticity in our food, our social relations, and our popular entertainment. Episode 385: The Golden Arches Means There Are Infinite Hamburgers 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 384: You’re 98% compatible Bond
November 09, 2015 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Spectre,” the latest entry into the James Bond franchise, starring Daniel Craig. Episode 384: You’re 98% compatible Bond 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 383: The Most Genuine Fake
November 02, 2015 05:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle our Halloween experiences using the tools of social science to analyze land use, urbanism, and counter-cultural authenticity. Episode 383: The Most Genuine Fake 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 382: Getting to Bomb You
October 26, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the pleasures and problems of the legitimate stage, and mark the release of the Star Wars traler by sharing our favorite movie trailer memories. Episode 382: Getting to Bomb You 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 381: Marty McFly Day
October 19, 2015 04:01The Overthinking It Podcast commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Back to the Future milestone date of October 21, 2015. Episode 381: Marty McFly Day 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 380: Postponing the Larger Reckoning
October 12, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast we discuss the effect of two- and three-episode arcs on television narrative and get a live report from New York Comic Con. Episode 380: Postponing the Larger Reckoning 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 379: The Space Program of the 50s, 60s, 70s…and Today
October 05, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the science, politics, and music of the Ridley Scott movie “The Martian.” Episode 379: The Space Program of the 50s, 60s, 70s…and Today 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 378: Like Kermit the Frog, He Seems Rife for Hot Takes
September 28, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we celebrate our seventh anniverary with a discussion of the Muppets, the Volkswagen scandal, and Pope Francis’s visit to the United States. Episode 378: Like Kermit the Frog, He Seems Rife for Hot Takes 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 377: A Vin Diesel Solution to a Whitey Bulger Problem
September 21, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle favorite villains from our childhood entertainment, the current state of “Peak Television,” and “Black Mass,” the Whitey Bulger biopic starring Johnny Depp. Episode 377: A Vin Diesel Solution to a Whitey Bulger Problem 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 376: In Europe, Nothing is Just the Beginning
September 14, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Mark’s European Vacation. Episode 376: In Europe, Nothing is Just the Beginning 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 375: Because I Could Not Stop for Lunch, Lunch Kindly Stopped for Me
September 07, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Guy Ritchie’s “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” Episode 375: Because I Could Not Stop for Lunch, Lunch Kindly Stopped for 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 374: Murder is Literature by Other Means
August 31, 2015 04:04The Overthinkers tackle horror film and the cinema of the late, great Wes Craven. Episode 374: Murder is Literature by Other Means 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 373: We Didn’t Make That Myth into A Real Thing
August 24, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the cultural phenomenon of summer. Episode 373: We Didn’t Make That Myth into A Real Thing 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 372: Straight Outta Compton: A Story of the Saints
August 17, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Straight Outta Compton,” the Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and N.W.A.’s seminal album. Episode 372: Straight Outta Compton: A Story of the Saints 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 371: Dream-Like Camp State
August 10, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast we tackle “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” as well as reflect on sixteen years of the Daily Show. Episode 371: Dream-Like Camp State 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 370: Mission Impossible: Trust but Verify
August 03, 2015 04:01On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” starring Tom Cruise. Episode 370: Mission Impossible: Trust but Verify 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 369: Things That Are Big and Things That Are Small
July 27, 2015 04:01The Overthinking It Podcast tackles Marvel’s Ant Man, starring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. Episode 369: Things That Are Big and Things That Are Small 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 368: The Crisis of Infinite Mr. Cleans
July 20, 2015 04:01 - 32.1 MBThe overthinkers tackle narrative as marketing, and why you should never, ever believe “Our Story.” Episode 368: The Crisis of Infinite Mr. Cleans 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 367: May I Approach the Bench?
July 13, 2015 04:01 - 215 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle screen time for kids, social science and public policy, and great heel turns in literature, wrestling, and pop culture. Episode 367: May I Approach the Bench? 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 366: You Drop This Acid, You Will Travel Through Time
July 06, 2015 04:01 - 215 BytesOn the Overthinking It Podcast we tackle “Terminator Genisys” with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke. Episode 366: You Drop This Acid, You Will Travel Through 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)]
Episode 365: Everything You Thought You Knew about the Author’s Intention Is Wrong, And What Happens Next Will Blow Your Mind
June 29, 2015 04:01 - 215 BytesOn the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle recent Supreme Court decisions, why the law is like a TV Recap, and what Stanley Fish thinks about Aaron Sorkin. Episode 365: Everything You Thought You Knew about the Author’s Intention Is Wrong, And What Happens Next Will Blow Your Mind 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 364: Inside Out: I Know Now Why You Cry, And I’m Going To Do It
June 22, 2015 04:31 - 215 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Inside Out through the lens of Robert Plutchik’s psychoevolutionary theory of emotion and, what else, Terminator. Episode 364: Inside Out: I Know Now Why You Cry, And I’m Going To Do 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 363: Velociraptor, You’re a Loose Cannon But You’re a Damn Good Cop
June 15, 2015 04:01 - 215 BytesThe Overthinkers and special guest Diona Reasonover tackle Jurassic World, starring Chris Pratt. Episode 363: Velociraptor, You’re a Loose Cannon But You’re a Damn Good Cop 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 362: L’Entourage, c’est moi
June 08, 2015 04:01 - 215 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the movie Entourage, its cultural reception, the problems of bro-ness, and what luxury means in the age of Uber. Episode 362: L’Entourage, c’est moi 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 361: The Golden Age of Television is Over
June 01, 2015 04:01 - 33.1 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the demise of the Golden Age of Televsion, including shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” and “Bloodline.” Episode 361: The Golden Age of Television is Over 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 360: I’m Glad We Fixed the Drone Problem
May 25, 2015 04:01 - 39.1 MBThe Overthinkers tackle nationalism at the Eurovision Song Contest and Simon Pegg’s controversial comments on geek culture. Episode 360: I’m Glad We Fixed the Drone Problem 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 359: Mad Max: The Threat of Abrasion is Ever-Present
May 18, 2015 04:01 - 40.8 MBThe Overthinkers tackle “Mad Max: Fury Road” starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Episode 359: Mad Max: The Threat of Abrasion is Ever-Present 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 358: We Must Love the Imperfections In The Pitch
May 11, 2015 04:01 - 33.5 MBThe Overthinkers tackle college a cappella and give a (spoiler-free!) preview of Pitch Perfect 2. Episode 358: We Must Love the Imperfections In The Pitch 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 357: The Broken Windows Theory of Avenging
May 04, 2015 04:01 - 35.2 MBThe Overthinkers tackle “Avegners: Age of Ultron,” directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey, Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlet Johansson, and James Spader’s ominous voice. Episode 357: The Broken Windows Theory of Avenging 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 356: Jump into The Vortex
April 27, 2015 04:01 - 31.3 MBThe Overthinkers and special guest Lenny Jacobson tackle “Big Time in Hollywood, FL,” comedy, tragedy, and talent. Episode 356: Jump into The Vortex 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 355: Give Us This Day Our Daily Chewbacca
April 20, 2015 16:31 - 37.4 MBThe Overthinkers tackle a playlist of trailers for Star Wars, Batman v Superman, Terminator Genisys, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Episode 355: Give Us This Day Our Daily Chewbacca 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 354: Don Draper’s Seppuku
April 13, 2015 04:01 - 27.9 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the new season of Mad Men, the folly of learning history from TV shows, and Hillary Clinton’s playlist for 2016. Episode 354: Don Draper’s Seppuku 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 353: It’s Curious That It’s Furious
April 06, 2015 06:06 - 37.2 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Fast and Furious 7, starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Episode 353: It’s Curious That It’s Furious 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 352: Axel Foley Waits on No Man’s Pleasure
March 30, 2015 04:41 - 32.2 MBThe Overthinkers and guest Jordan Harbinger from “The Art of Charm” discuss success, authority, and Coach. Episode 352: Axel Foley Waits on No Man’s Pleasure 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 351: The Baggage and The Glory
March 23, 2015 04:01 - 31.2 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the filmmaking process, the relationship between artist and audience, and what makes someone watchable, along with guest Eugene Kotlyarenko. Episode 351: The Baggage and The Glory 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 350: Fashion Police Brutality
March 16, 2015 04:01 - 30.1 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Carcast Redux, the roast of Justin Bieber, and Kathy Griffin’s stand for kindness. Episode 350: Fashion Police Brutality 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 349: The Best, Illest Quotes
March 09, 2015 04:01 - 32.9 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Kanye West at Oxford, Guy Fieri in the Grocery Store, and Harrison Ford at the controls of a plane. Episode 349: The Best, Illest Quotes 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 348: They Are Not The Hell Your Whales
March 02, 2015 05:01 - 32.8 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the passing of Leonard Nimoy, the philosophical implications of #TheDress, and whether Leslie Knope lives in the Frank Underworld. Episode 348: They Are Not The Hell Your Whales 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 347: John Fact becomes John Myth, and John Myth becomes John Legend
February 23, 2015 06:55 - 32.2 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the the 87th Academy Awards Oscar ceremony. Episode 347: John Fact becomes John Myth, and John Myth becomes John Legend 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 346: Are You Familiar with The Work of Chris Kattan?
February 16, 2015 05:01 - 36.6 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the 40th Anniversary of “Saturday Night Live”, and wonder why it was funny in the first place. They also spend a little time thinking about the “50 Shades” phenomenon. Episode 346: Are You Familiar with The Work of Chris Kattan? 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 345: During Wind and Rain
February 09, 2015 05:01 - 26.8 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the weather. Episode 345: During Wind and 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 344: We Aren’t What You Think We Are
February 02, 2015 05:20 - 32 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the commercials and halftime show from Super Bowl XLIX Episode 344: We Aren’t What You Think We Are 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 343: The 800-Pound Benedict Cumberbatch in The Room
January 26, 2015 17:20 - 38.6 MBThe Overthinkers tackle deflate-gate, “Mozart in the Jungle,” and the Alan Turing biopic “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Episode 343: The 800-Pound Benedict Cumberbatch in The Room 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 342: There Were No Pumpkin Spice Lattes in The Poor Theater of Grotowski
January 19, 2015 04:46 - 32.4 MBThe overthinkers tackle the long and storied history of Overthinking. Episode 342: There Were No Pumpkin Spice Lattes in The Poor Theater of Grotowski 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 341: It’s Nice That There are Films That are Ambitious
January 12, 2015 06:06 - 36 MBPeter Fenzel, Mark Lee, John Perich, and Matthew Wrather overthink contemporary prestige pictures, including “Inherent Vice”, “Birdman”, and “TAK3N”. Episode 341: It’s Nice That There are Films That are Ambitious 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 340: Generation Skeletor
January 05, 2015 05:36 - 32.7 MBThe Overthinkers introduce the concept of Overthinking for the benefit of new listeners, and discuss Grown-Ups 2, Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, and the plays of William Shakespeare. Episode 340: Generation Skeletor 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 339: Serial: Are You Allowed to be Entertained?
December 29, 2014 05:39 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the ethics of storytelling in “Serial” and “Into The Woods.” Episode 339: Serial: Are You Allowed to be Entertained? 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)]