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Overthinking It Podcast

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Overthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve.

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Episodes

Episode 98: Get to the Chopper

May 17, 2010 04:01 - 29.4 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Summer Movies, 2010 (Part 3). Episode 98: Get to the Chopper 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 97: Pimp My Ride of Violence

May 10, 2010 04:01 - 34.6 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Iron Man 2. Episode 97: Pimp My Ride of Violence 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 96: Raw Ginger Tea

May 03, 2010 04:03 - 29.8 MB

The Overthinker’s tackle M.I.A. and Romain-Gavras’ video for Born Free. Episode 96: Raw Ginger 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 95: I’d Kick That

April 26, 2010 04:06 - 28.8 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Kick Ass. (It’s not hard. He’s a wimp.) Episode 95: I’d Kick That 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 94: Post-Racial Dust Cloud

April 19, 2010 04:01 - 26.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle 2010 Summer Movies (Part 2). Episode 94: Post-Racial Dust Cloud 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 93: You Were the Man Once, Dog

April 12, 2010 04:45 - 29.4 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Summer Movies 2010, through the A-Team. Episode 93: You Were the Man Once, 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)]

Episode 92: It Was Originally Woof

April 05, 2010 04:01 - 29.5 MB

The Overthinkers tackle listener feedback. Episode 92: It Was Originally Woof 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 91: Prince Kong

March 29, 2010 04:01 - 30.1 MB

The Overthinkers tackle geekery: comics, gaming, and time travel. Episode 91: Prince Kong 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 90: The Gobots of the Munsters

March 22, 2010 03:49 - 25.1 MB

The Overthinkers tackle movie gimmicks, 3D, and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Episode 90: The Gobots of the Munsters 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 89: Wang-Free Zone

March 15, 2010 04:01 - 28.5 MB

The Overthinkers tackle cult entertainment and Chat roulette. Episode 89: Wang-Free Zone 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 88: Career Advice for Busta Rhymes

March 08, 2010 07:38 - 34.5 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the 2010 Oscars Episode 88: Career Advice for Busta Rhymes 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 87: McLovin Caulfield

March 01, 2010 05:10 - 30.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle listener feedback. Episode 87: McLovin Caulfield 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 86: One Hit, You’re Naked

February 22, 2010 05:01 - 37 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the 2010 Oscars. Episode 86: One Hit, You’re Naked 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 85: I have to get knives and fight evil!

February 15, 2010 05:01 - 29.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the Olympics and reveal their valentines. Episode 85: I have to get knives and fight evil! 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 84: That’s Not Sexy!

February 08, 2010 06:07 - 32.1 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Super Bowl XLIV. Episode 84: That’s Not 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 83: Extravagaga

February 01, 2010 05:01 - 30.8 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the Grammys, Dollhouse, agency and rights, knowledge-on-demand, and autotune. Episode 83: Extravagaga 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 82: The Lamentations of the Women

January 25, 2010 05:01 - 33.2 MB

The Overthinkers tackle their long-lived OTI, the short-lived Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and the apotheosis of Sandra Bullock in this year’s awards season. Episode 82: The Lamentations of the Women 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 81: The Arsenio Hall Show

January 18, 2010 06:48 - 31.1 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the Golden Globes, the late night debacle (big winner: Arsenio), and the misattribution of agency. Episode 81: The Arsenio Hall Show 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 80: NOT A Disco Stu Episode

January 11, 2010 05:59 - 27.6 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the Simpsons anniversary episode and the last 20 years of the show. Episode 80: NOT A Disco Stu 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 79: Wikipedia Brown

January 04, 2010 06:02 - 30.2 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the decade so far. Episode 79: Wikipedia Brown 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 78: “Oh, the Muppets. They happened.”

December 28, 2009 05:01 - 30.3 MB

The Overthinkers look back at the naughties. Or the aughties. Or whatever you call them. Episode 78: “Oh, the Muppets. They happened.” 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 77: Avatar – Are We Human, or Are We Panther?

December 21, 2009 05:01 - 34.4 MB

The Overthinkers tackle James Cameron’s Avatar. Episode 77: Avatar – Are We Human, or Are We Panther? 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 76: Degrees of Blindness

December 14, 2009 05:15 - 32.6 MB

The Overthinkers answer listener email. Episode 76: Degrees of Blindness 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 75: No Cake But What We Make

December 07, 2009 05:02 - 32.5 MB

The Overthinkers share what Terminator means to them. Episode 75: No Cake But What We Make 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 74: Humping That Piano Key

November 30, 2009 05:13 - 30.3 MB

The Overthinkers totally had a plan when they started this one. They swear. Episode 74: Humping That Piano Key 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 73: Hello Kitty Theme Park

November 23, 2009 05:03 - 32.2 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the four marketing quadrants for popular entertainment. Episode 73: Hello Kitty Theme Park 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 72: Tyger! Tyger!

November 16, 2009 05:44 - 28.9 MB

The Overthinkers destroy the world with 2012 and repopulate it with Belle du Jour and Bristol Palin. Episode 72: Tyger! Tyger! 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: Mad Men Season 3 Finale

November 10, 2009 08:09 - 31.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Mad Men in light of the Season 3 Finale. Podcast Supplement: Mad Men Season 3 Finale 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 71: War on Cold

November 09, 2009 05:05 - 31.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle cold war pop culture in light of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Episode 71: War on Cold 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 70: Belly of the Beast

November 02, 2009 04:58 - 32.2 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Halloween. Episode 70: Belly of the Beast 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 69: 2 Faust 2 Furious

October 26, 2009 04:41 - 37 MB

The Overthinkers answer listener feedback. Episode 69: 2 Faust 2 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 68: How Are We Going to Find a Supreme Leader Without a Map?

October 19, 2009 04:03 - 28.8 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the third dimension on film. Episode 68: How Are We Going to Find a Supreme Leader Without a Map? 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 67: And Don’t Call Me Shirley

October 12, 2009 04:01 - 34.5 MB

The Overthinkers eat braaaaaaaaains. Episode 67: And Don’t Call Me Shirley 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 66: The Duality of Man

October 05, 2009 04:17 - 35.7 MB

The Overthinkers are joined by Amanda Marcotte to (re)tackle l’affaire Polanski. They have difficulty staying on topic. Episode 66: The Duality of Man 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 65: The Difference Between Real and Pretend

September 28, 2009 04:17 - 37 MB

The Overthinkers court hate mail considering Roman Polanski, sex crimes, and the moral difference between reality and fiction. Episode 65: The Difference Between Real and Pretend 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 64: I Am Going To Let You Finish

September 21, 2009 05:10 - 37 MB

The Overthinkers take on Patrick Swayze and the Emmys. Episode 64: I Am Going To Let You Finish 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 63: Osama Bin Laden Loves Taylor Swift

September 14, 2009 04:17 - 33.5 MB

The Overthinkers take on the music industry: The VMAs, Lady GaGa, and Rock Band. Episode 63: Osama Bin Laden Loves Taylor Swift 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 62: Necessary But Not Sufficient

September 07, 2009 04:01 - 41.7 MB

The Overthinkers answer your calls and emails. Episode 62: Necessary But Not Sufficient 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 61: Murther Most Foul

August 31, 2009 05:45 - 26.6 MB

The Overthinkers take up things that have gone to their rest before their time. Episode 61: Murther Most Foul 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 60: IRL

August 24, 2009 05:13 - 49.2 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Quentin Tarantino and online dating. Episode 60: IRL 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 59: Hippie is to Hipster as Woodstock is to Barack Obama

August 17, 2009 06:05 - 37.8 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Woodstock, District 9, and Mad Men. Episode 59: Hippie is to Hipster as Woodstock is to Barack Obama 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 58: I Know Now Why You Floss

August 10, 2009 04:10 - 28.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle the Artistic Projects of John Hughes, Thomas Pynchon, and Eddie Murphy. Episode 58: I Know Now Why You Floss 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 57: Kids Today and Their Rainbow Parties

August 03, 2009 05:04 - 34.4 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Shark Week, TRON, baseball, the relationsip betwen Pixar’s UP and Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino, and comparing things to Hitler. Episode 57: Kids Today and Their Rainbow Parties 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 56: iPhone Abstinence App

July 27, 2009 05:01 - 33 MB

The Overthinkers tackle Comic-Con, fandom, vampires, and dudes who date fictional characters. Episode 56: iPhone Abstinence App 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 55: Celebrity Death Trifecta

July 20, 2009 05:10 - 18.4 MB

The Overthinkers challenge the rule of the rule of three and the wisdom of the Emmy nominations. Episode 55: Celebrity Death Trifecta 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 54: He’s a Rampaging Beast

July 13, 2009 05:05 - 29.8 MB

The Overthinkers tackle mockumentaries, ultimate fighting, and the return to grace of Michael Phelps. Along the way, they boldly pioneer a new area of civil rights for blondes. Episode 54: He’s a Rampaging Beast 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 53: Pieczone Gołąbki

July 06, 2009 06:13 - 40 MB

The Overthinkers check in with our far-flung correspondents. Episode 53: Pieczone Gołąbki 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 52: Billy Mays for Kaboobies

June 29, 2009 05:16 - 31.5 MB

The Overthinkers mourn celebrity deaths, celebrate the work of Michael Bay, and mock the listeners. (Not really.) Episode 52: Billy Mays for Kaboobies 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 51: We Need a Woman on this Podcast

June 22, 2009 05:23 - 35.9 MB

The Overthinkers tackle 2009 Summer Movies. (Part 2 in a series.) Episode 51: We Need a Woman on this 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)]

Episode 50: This is my textbook. There are many like it. But this one is mine.

June 15, 2009 05:01 - 29.3 MB

For the 50th episode, the Overthinkers dispense more advice (at the request of a listener’s mom, no less), pimp our listeners, and take the guilt out of guilty pleasures (or put the “ear” in “irony,” depending on how you see it.) Episode 50: This is my textbook. There are many like it. But this one is mine. 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)]

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