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 338: The Hobbit (Under Circumstances of Extreme Metal-itude)
December 22, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesPeter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather overthink the end of “The Colbert Report” and “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies,” which is metal as hell. Episode 338: The Hobbit (Under Circumstances of Extreme Metal-itude) 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 337: A Great Flowering of Empathy and Fellow-Feeling
December 15, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Sony hack and the ethics of sharing private information online. Episode 337: A Great Flowering of Empathy and Fellow-Feeling 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 336: Black Mirror – The Pig Effing Trolley Problem
December 08, 2014 05:10 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Black Mirror, now available to US viewers on Netflix. Episode 336: Black Mirror – The Pig Effing Trolley 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 335: Why Would The Millennium Falcon Blow Up the White House?
December 01, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Star Wars Episode VII Teaser Trailer and Band Aid 30’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas? (2014).” Episode 335: Why Would The Millennium Falcon Blow Up the White House? 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 334: As God Is My Witness, I’ll Never Go On the Hunger Games Again
November 24, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” starring Jennifer Lawrence. Episode 334: As God Is My Witness, I’ll Never Go On the Hunger Games Again 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 333: All About That Tonsure
November 17, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the downside of Megan Trainor, the backside of Robert Pattinson, and the flipside of Taylor Swift and Spotify. Episode 333: All About That Tonsure 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 332: My Watch Is Saying, “That’s The Best Thing about High School Girls”
November 10, 2014 05:34 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar,” starring Matthew McConaughey. Episode 332: My Watch Is Saying, “That’s The Best Thing about High School Girls” 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 331: Ecce Homo: Paul Walker Floats in Slow Motion
November 03, 2014 05:01 - 190 BytesThe overthinkers tackle the Furious 7 trailer, and compare the instrumental value of the careers of Paul Walker and Eric Roberts. Episode 331: Ecce Homo: Paul Walker Floats in Slow Motion 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 330: John Wick: “Cut us, do we not bleed? Wrong us, do we not revenge?”
October 27, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle board game movie adaptations and the Keanu Reeves revenge thriller “John Wick.” Episode 330: John Wick: “Cut us, do we not bleed? Wrong us, do we not revenge?” 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 329: “You’re a loose cannon but you’re a dang good time lord.”
October 20, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle their week in pop culture. Episode 329: “You’re a loose cannon but you’re a dang good time lord.” 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 328: Gossip Groot
October 13, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle New York Comic Con 2014. Episode 328: Gossip Groot 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 327: Saturday Morning: Has It Been Raptured, or Has It Been Left Behind?
October 06, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe overthinkers tackle the Rapture in pop culture, the end of Saturday morning cartoons, and the role that sugary breakfast cereal played in their enjoyment. Episode 327: Saturday Morning: Has It Been Raptured, or Has It Been Left Behind? 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 326: Becoming the Hater you Hate
September 29, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers drink the Haterade. Episode 326: Becoming the Hater you Hate 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 325: I Speak of The Booty That Is to Come after Me
September 22, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle pop songs about booty and the fall TV lineup. Episode 325: I Speak of The Booty That Is to Come after 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 324: Skeptical as a Schoolgirl
September 15, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Adulthood in popular culture and A. O. Scott’s New York Times article saying we’re idiots for liking The Hunger Games. Episode 324: Skeptical as a Schoolgirl 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 323: Thumbs Up to All The Duck Brothers Out There
September 08, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the legacy of Joan Rivers (can we talk?) and the increasingly prominent role of digital photos in our lives. Episode 323: Thumbs Up to All The Duck Brothers Out There 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 322: Hello Kitty: The Horrible Sanrio Dystopia
September 01, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Sin City 2’s box office flop, the taxonomy of Hello Kitty, and the appeal of watching live video game streaming on Twitch TV. Episode 322: Hello Kitty: The Horrible Sanrio Dystopia 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 321: The VMAs: Shmorg Shmorg Shmorg, I Have These Songs, Shmorg Shmorg Shmorg
August 25, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle VMAs fashion, pop music, Taylor Swift, hashtags, and “Selfie.” Episode 321: The VMAs: Shmorg Shmorg Shmorg, I Have These Songs, Shmorg Shmorg Shmorg 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 320: The Expendables 3: A Midsummer Night’s Railgun
August 18, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle “The Expendables 3” and comment on the sad passing of Robin Williams. Episode 320: The Expendables 3: A Midsummer Night’s Railgun 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 319: The Things You Liked Actually Were Awesome
August 11, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie with Megan Fox and Will Arnett. Episode 319: The Things You Liked Actually Were Awesome 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 318: The Awe is in the AWEsome Mix
August 04, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle “Guardians of The Galaxy”. Episode 318: The Awe is in the AWEsome Mix 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 317: He Seems Older and Wiser and Less Half of an Animal
July 28, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers propose hypothetical ComicCon announcements and talk about new releases “Hercules” and “Boyhood.” Episode 317: He Seems Older and Wiser and Less Half of an Animal 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 316: Why Baptize Your Hatchet in Fish Blood? Why Not?!
July 21, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle their Purge plans, their reaction to parodist-laureate “Weird Al” Yankovic’s latest album, and the many logical failings of Snowpiercer. Episode 316: Why Baptize Your Hatchet in Fish Blood? Why Not?! 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 315: A Car That’s Full of Dreams and Not Actual Car Parts
July 14, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the cultural experience of driving and buying cars. Episode 315: A Car That’s Full of Dreams and Not Actual Car Parts 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 314: One Mountain Closer to Climbing Every Mountain
July 07, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle things bodily: Tattoos, diet, exercise, and sitcoms. Episode 314: One Mountain Closer to Climbing Every Mountain 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 313: #brunchcast
June 30, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Brunch Theory and Practice. Episode 313: #brunchcast 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 312: Tom Cruise Deserves A Win
June 23, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the World Cup, Edge of Tomorrow (for real this time), and feeling sorry for Tom Cruise. Episode 312: Tom Cruise Deserves A Win 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 311: “Dubious: Discuss.” And We Will.
June 16, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle pride week, Alex Trebek’s record, Angelina Jolie’s peerage, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter’s tour, before falling down the Clickhole. Episode 311: “Dubious: Discuss.” And We Will. 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 310: Standing At The Edge of Tomorrow
June 09, 2014 04:01 - 190 BytesThe Overthinkers prepare to tackle Tom Cruise’s latest, “Edge of Tomorrow.” Spoiler-free. Episode 310: Standing At The Edge of Tomorrow 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 309: Why is This Podcast Different from All Other Podcasts?
June 02, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinking It Podcast answers questions about Back to the Future, Sharktopus, and the meaning of the word “Dayenu.” Episode 309: Why is This Podcast Different from All Other Podcasts? 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 308: Liberté! Egalité! Mutanité!
May 26, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. Episode 308: Liberté! Egalité! Mutanité! 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 307: You’re Not Better than Your Body, Even If You’re Godzilla
May 19, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Godzilla, the desire to see cities destroyed, and advice to the class of 2014. Episode 307: You’re Not Better than Your Body, Even If You’re Godzilla 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)]
Podcast Supplement: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
May 16, 2014 16:17 - 190 BytesPeter Fenzel and special guests tackle The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Podcast Supplement: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” 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 306: Unfamiliar with Jack Bauer or Tea But Mostly Tea
May 12, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers and special guest Tim Swann tackle the British perspective on “24: Live Another Day.” Episode 306: Unfamiliar with Jack Bauer or Tea But Mostly Tea 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 305: Destroying Star Wars In Order To Save It
May 05, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Star Wars: Episode VII and what makes a good sequel. Episode 305: Destroying Star Wars In Order To Save 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 304: Nickelback Lyrics About Japanese Schoolgirls
April 28, 2014 12:55 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the issues of identity and appropriation in the controversy over Avril Lavigne’s “Hello Kitty.” Episode 304: Nickelback Lyrics About Japanese Schoolgirls 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 303: You’re Not a Person If You Don’t Have a Personality
April 21, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Buzzfeed Quizzes and what’s wrong with the internet. Episode 303: You’re Not a Person If You Don’t Have a Personality 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 302: Nobody Friend-zones Leonardo
April 14, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Richard Rosenbaum’s book “Raise Some Shell”. Episode 302: Nobody Friend-zones Leonardo 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 301: Dude, Your Hydra’s Hailing
April 07, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle “Captain America: Winter Soldier.” Episode 301: Dude, Your Hydra’s Hailing 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)]
Podcast Supplement: The Zero Hour in which the Mother is Met
April 02, 2014 05:57 - 170 BytesBen Adams and Matthew Belinkie recap the finale of How I Met Your Mother in a special podcast supplement. Spoiler Alert for HIMYM. Podcast Supplement: The Zero Hour in which the Mother is Met 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 300: One of the Finest Moments of My Adult Life
March 31, 2014 04:13 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers count down the 10 best moments of 300 Overthinking It Podcasts with contributions from listeners who have heard them all. Episode 300: One of the Finest Moments of My Adult Life 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 299: Turgid, Overlong
March 24, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Divergent — the novel by Veronica Roth and its film adaptation. Episode 299: Turgid, Overlong 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 298: A Requirement For Jerk
March 17, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle lost-key points, who can and can’t judge whom, video game adaptations, and the trouble of jerk-shaming. Episode 298: A Requirement For Jerk 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 297: I’m Gonna Write a Bad Story that People Will Hate!
March 10, 2014 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle television that wants you to figure it out, and what makes a satisfying Series Finale. Episode 297: I’m Gonna Write a Bad Story that People Will Hate! 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 296: This Is Not to Say Juilliard Graduates DON’T Deliver Pizza Professionally
March 03, 2014 06:41 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the 86th Academy Awards telecast, a TV show of a stage show about montages of movies. Episode 296: This Is Not to Say Juilliard Graduates DON’T Deliver Pizza Professionally 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 295: Neo-Nazi Skinhead M&M
February 24, 2014 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the filmography of JK Simmons and the two kinds of Game Nights—Cards Against Humanity nights and Settlers of Catan nights. Episode 295: Neo-Nazi Skinhead M&M 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 294: Doctor Exposition and His Sidekick Lady WhoWhatWhere
February 17, 2014 05:27 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the 2014 remake of RoboCop, as well as Paul Verhoeven’s original. Episode 294: Doctor Exposition and His Sidekick Lady WhoWhatWhere 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 293: In Communist Russia, Everything is Awesome
February 10, 2014 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle The LEGO® Movie and The 2014 Winter Olympics. Episode 293: In Communist Russia, Everything is Awesome 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 292: A Short Day’s Journey Into The Driveway
February 03, 2014 05:57 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the cultural discourse (drink) around Super Bowl XLVIII’s commercials and halftime show. Episode 292: A Short Day’s Journey Into The Driveway 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 291: Skinny Guy, Skinny Guy, Fat Guy, Fat Guy
January 27, 2014 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the definition of sports, sports’ shadow-sports, and sports movies. Episode 291: Skinny Guy, Skinny Guy, Fat Guy, Fat Guy 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)]