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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Episodes
Episode 147: How Did It Make You Feel when You Got Hit by The Kobold?
April 25, 2011 04:05 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle RPGs with special guest Zack Johnson of Kingdom of Loathing. Episode 147: How Did It Make You Feel when You Got Hit by The Kobold? 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 146: Does Boromir Poop?
April 18, 2011 05:06 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. Episode 146: Does Boromir Poop? 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 145: Propinquity, Fecundity
April 11, 2011 04:18 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle unlikable characters. Episode 145: Propinquity, Fecundity 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 144: Uncanny Valley Ranch
April 04, 2011 04:31 - 210 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Summer Movies of 2011 (Part 1). Episode 144: Uncanny Valley Ranch 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 143: We Have Always Been At War With Ovaltine
March 28, 2011 04:37 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle visitors from other worlds. Episode 143: We Have Always Been At War With Ovaltine 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 142: Law and Order: Special Scrumping Unit
March 21, 2011 04:40 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Rebecca Black’s Friday with a special guest from the UK. Episode 142: Law and Order: Special Scrumping Unit 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 141: On The Advice of My Podcaster
March 14, 2011 04:27 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers takcle St. Patrick’s Day and the NFL Lockout. Episode 141: On The Advice of My Podcaster 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 140: Hulk: Turn Off the Smash
March 07, 2011 05:09 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Episode 140: Hulk: Turn Off the Smash 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 139: Likely to Poop in the Future
February 28, 2011 07:38 - 215 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the 2011 Oscars. Episode 139: Likely to Poop in the Future 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 138: The Oft-Overlooked #1 Variety
February 21, 2011 05:25 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the meaning of art. Episode 138: The Oft-Overlooked #1 Variety 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 137: Re-Gagafication
February 14, 2011 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Valentine’s Day and the Grammys. Episode 137: Re-Gagafication 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 136: Reprehensible and Not Even All That Sexy
February 07, 2011 06:15 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the commercials of Super Bowl XLV. Episode 136: Reprehensible and Not Even All That Sexy 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 135: 2 True 2 Gritty
January 31, 2011 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the 2011 Oscar nominations. Episode 135: 2 True 2 Gritty 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 134: A Redbox in Your House
January 24, 2011 05:30 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle designed environments and the theology of popular music. Episode 134: A Redbox in Your 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 133: You Have Knives on Your Shoes
January 17, 2011 05:11 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the 2011 Golden Globes and the Miss America Pageant. Episode 133: You Have Knives on Your Shoes 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 132: Written by Writers
January 10, 2011 05:01 - 163 BytesEnsign Pete Fenzel Jump-Kicks the Alien: The Overthinkers tackle the creative process and the responsibilities of discourse. Episode 132: Written by Writers 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 131: Went to Elementary School and is Partially Deaf
January 03, 2011 07:38 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the new year. Episode 131: Went to Elementary School and is Partially Deaf 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 130: Vampire Casablanca
December 27, 2010 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle ornithological reproduction. Episode 130: Vampire Casablanca 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 129: Patrimony of the Dude
December 20, 2010 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle (which is to say, rip on) Tron Legacy, religions, ethnic groups, genders, and Fenzel. Episode 129: Patrimony of the Dude 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 128: I’m a dancer, not a swan!
December 13, 2010 05:25 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan” with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. (Spoilers.) Episode 128: I’m a dancer, not a swan! 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 127: Silly Meaning Bad
December 06, 2010 08:44 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Spider Man musical and homoeroticism. Episode 127: Silly Meaning Bad 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 126: They’ll Get Past It
November 29, 2010 15:26 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers commemorate Leslie Nielsen and reflect on his career and the changing face of comedy. Episode 126: They’ll Get Past 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 125: The Midi-chlorian Fallacy
November 22, 2010 06:21 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the Harry Potter phenomenon. Episode 125: The Midi-chlorian Fallacy 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 124: Strangely Apropos
November 15, 2010 06:00 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle their veteran status and the release of Unstoppable and Call of Duty, as well as introduce a fun new game. Episode 124: Strangely Apropos 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 123: Frotterage
November 08, 2010 05:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Conan O’Brien’s return to television and Megamind (without having seen the latter). Episode 123: Frotterage 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 122: Pancakes and Politics
November 01, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the deeper meanings of the Saw franchise and the Rally to Restore Sanity. Episode 122: Pancakes and Politics 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 121: Mark Lee! Polo!
October 25, 2010 04:09 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle listener feedback, covering geeks and fate. Episode 121: Mark Lee! Polo! 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 120: Magical Realist Jackass-scape
October 18, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers Tackle the 20th anniversary of IMDb, Jackass 3D, high-culture fart jokes, and mortification of the flesh. Episode 120: Magical Realist Jackass-scape 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 119: Negative Capability
October 11, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle New York Comic-Con and the changing landscape of the American holiday. Episode 119: Negative Capability 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 118: Spoiler… Facebook Exists.
October 04, 2010 05:31 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle The Social Network. Episode 118: Spoiler… Facebook Exists. 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 117: The Sharktopodcast
September 27, 2010 04:21 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the many tentacles of meaning in Roger Corman’s modern classic Sharktopus. Episode 117: The Sharktopodcast 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 116: Discourse… Drink!
September 20, 2010 04:09 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers celebrate two years of the Overthinking It Podcast with some well-deserved navel gazing. Episode 116: Discourse… Drink! 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 115: Danger Has a Two-Year Contract
September 13, 2010 05:58 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle listener feedback with special guest Randal Schwartz. Episode 115: Danger Has a Two-Year Contract 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 114: Pareto-Superior Exchange
September 06, 2010 07:57 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle The American, Machete, exploitation, economics, and Labor. Episode 114: Pareto-Superior Exchange 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 113: The Futility of Juggalo Regression
August 30, 2010 05:49 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the re-release of Avatar, its implications for the future of 3D movies, and the Tila Tequila incident at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Episode 113: The Futility of Juggalo Regression 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 112: Sylvester Stallone’s Improv Comedy Night
August 23, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle The Expendables. And kick their asses. Episode 112: Sylvester Stallone’s Improv Comedy Night 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 111: Finnegan’s 1-UP
August 16, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Episode 111: Finnegan’s 1-UP 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 110: 20 Sided Die in the Bathroom
August 09, 2010 04:01 - 163 BytesThe Overthinkers and special guest Randal Schwartz tackle geeks and geekiness. Episode 110: 20 Sided Die in the Bathroom 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 109: Air Jaws: Great White Hope
August 02, 2010 04:13 - 213 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle the future and its many apocalypses. Episode 109: Air Jaws: Great White Hope 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 108: Casper was Dead the Whole Time
July 26, 2010 04:01 - 167 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Salt, fashion, psychology, superheroes, and autobiography. Episode 108: Casper was Dead the Whole 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 107: A Dragonball Z Solution to an Inception Problem
July 19, 2010 04:06 - 167 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle Inception. Spoilers abound. Episode 107: A Dragonball Z Solution to an Inception 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 106: 4channic Discourse
July 12, 2010 04:01 - 167 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle both hegemonic and 4channic discourse. Episode 106: 4channic Discourse 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 105: Twilight Celebrates Your Dependence Day
July 05, 2010 04:01 - 167 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle popular culture (or rather the lack of popular culture) dealing with American Independence Day. Episode 105: Twilight Celebrates Your Dependence 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 104: I’m trying to get my power level down!
June 28, 2010 04:01 - 167 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle iPhone 4, the World Cup, and listener emails. Episode 104: I’m trying to get my power level down! 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 103: The Infallible Wikipedia
June 21, 2010 04:01 - 214 BytesThe Overthinkers tackle listener feedback, including hot button topics like religion, class, and Star Trek. Episode 103: The Infallible Wikipedia 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 102: Do you want to know how I got this moustache?
June 14, 2010 04:01 - 28.7 MBThe Overthinkers tackle The A-Team. Episode 102: Do you want to know how I got this moustache? 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 101: An Instructional Film About Forklift Operation
June 07, 2010 04:10 - 29.3 MBThe Overthinkers tackle our best & worst karaoke experiences, the last part of our 2010 Summer Movies preview, the misleading film titles of Angelina Jolie, and how to decide on a movie when you’re on a date. Don’t blame us when you get dumped over seeing The Expendables. Episode 101: An Instructional Film About Forklift Operation originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTune...
Episode 100: A Sidetrack from our Broader Thrust
May 31, 2010 04:45 - 23.7 MBThe Overthinkers celebrate 100 episodes by overthinking the idea of popular culture itself. Episode 100: A Sidetrack from our Broader Thrust 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: Unplugging the Island
May 26, 2010 04:05 - 28.4 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the Series Finale of Lost, including sunscreen, what to wear to a Lost convention, purgatory vs. eternal return, community, redemption, unanswered mysteries, red herrings, and Chaaaaaaaaaaahlie. Podcast Supplement: Unplugging the Island 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 99: Of Course It’s An Electric Dog
May 24, 2010 05:00 - 25 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Lost (or rather, not watching it), the western video game Red Dead Redemption (aka Grand Theft Horse), Troll 2/Best Worst Movie, the nature of camp, and the bleak existential desert that is reality. Episode 99: Of Course It’s An Electric Dog 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)]