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 49: Peeking Down Under
June 08, 2009 05:10 - 36 MBThe Overthinkers take on your mom (ha!), Australians, and a dad who doesn’t like movies. Episode 49: Peeking Down Under 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 48: One Word… Plastics.
June 01, 2009 05:33 - 35.1 MBThe overthinkers tackle animated movies, college students, ethnic stereotyping, and sesame street. Episode 48: One Word… Plastics. 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 47: Skynet VIP Suite
May 25, 2009 05:25 - 35.8 MBThe Overthinkers rip Skynet a new one. Episode 47: Skynet VIP Suite 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 46: Institutionalized
May 18, 2009 05:02 - 33.6 MBThe Overthinkers tackle induring instutions—college and the Catholic church—in honor of graduation season and Angels and Demons. Episode 46: Institutionalized 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 45: Abrams and Nimoy at Tanagra
May 11, 2009 05:29 - 36.2 MBThe Overthinkers boldy go where no one has gone before. Episode 45: Abrams and Nimoy at Tanagra 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 44: Where’s The Beef?
May 04, 2009 05:04 - 32.4 MBThe Overthinkers go through some listener feedback, pick on the host, talk racial normativity, and engage in an epic rap battle on the merits of Kanye. Episode 44: Where’s The Beef? 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 43: Just So Movies
April 27, 2009 05:04 - 33.5 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Summer Movies, 2009-style. Episode 43: Just So Movies 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 42: What Art Ain’t
April 20, 2009 05:05 - 30.1 MBThe overthinkers take on Crank 2, the meaning of pretentious, and the nature of art (topics more closely related than you might imagine). Episode 42: What Art Ain’t 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 41: A Show About Nothing
April 13, 2009 05:23 - 37.4 MBThe Overthinkers urge television characters not to kill themselves, christen Easter the least telegenic of holidays, bid speculative farewell to two beloved sci-fi franchises, and say some things that are likely to be unpopular about Joss Whedon. Episode 41: A Show About Nothing 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)]
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Supplement 2
April 11, 2009 23:19 - 26.9 MBThe Overthinkers consider the season (and series?) finale of T:SCC. Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Supplement 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)]
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Supplement 1
April 09, 2009 03:51 - 16.4 MBA very special podcast episode. Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Supplement 1 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 40: Broadcasting from A North Korean Satellite
April 06, 2009 14:04 - 33.6 MBThe overthinkers speculate on what a North Korean communications satellite would broadcast, bid farewell to ER, complain about hospital shows, and reflect on their memories of The Matrix. Episode 40: Broadcasting from A North Korean Satellite 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 39: Chips Are Free. Dinner Extra.
March 30, 2009 04:21 - 28.8 MBThe overthinkers tackle guilty pop cultural pleasures, Dante’s Inferno (the movie based on the video game), the Jack Bauer cowboy/superhero myth, sexting, the Home Alone Syndrome, improbable sequels, and movie songs that tell you the plot of the movie. Episode 39: Chips Are Free. Dinner Extra. 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 38: Der Haifisch in Venedig
March 23, 2009 05:01 - 31.9 MBThe Overthinkers discuss series finales, Battlestar Galactica, and the importance of B movies. Episode 38: Der Haifisch in Venedig 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 37: Fair and Balanced
March 16, 2009 05:49 - 29.1 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the Watchmen movie one last time, the Jim Cramer vs. John Stewart showdown, and our Google Reader habits. Episode 37: Fair and Balanced 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 36: Watchmen Internal Affairs
March 09, 2009 04:48 - 29 MBThe overthinkers watch Watchmen. Episode 36: Watchmen Internal Affairs 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 35: Who [Verb]s the [Verb]ers?
March 02, 2009 07:06 - 24.1 MBMark Lee, Matthew Belinkie, and Peter Fenzel, and Shana Mlawski overthink the Jonas Brothers concert movie, Watchmen, and other unfilmable things. Episode 35: Who [Verb]s the [Verb]ers? 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 34: NSFW
February 24, 2009 05:50 - 32.1 MBThe Overthinkers troll Wikipedia for dirty pictures, discuss the nature of the umlaut, and eventually get around to talking about the Oscars®. Almost. Episode 34: NSFW 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)]
Twittered Out by Oscar
February 23, 2009 06:35Oscar Podcast delayed one day. Be strong. Twittered Out by Oscar 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 33: Oscar Predictions Across Alternate Universes
February 16, 2009 06:30 - 29.3 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Joaquin Phoenix’s bizarre Letterman interview, Monster Ballads, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and the new Friday the 13th movie before moving onto their Oscar® predictions. Episode 33: Oscar Predictions Across Alternate Universes 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 32: Music You Will Never Hear
February 09, 2009 07:24 - 32.5 MBThe Overthinkers tackle the 2009 Grammy Awards and the 2009 New York ComicCon. Episode 32: Music You Will Never Hear 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 31: Superbowl Minus Football
February 02, 2009 05:21 - 30.2 MBThe Overthinkers tackle everything about the superbowl except, um, football. Episode 31: Superbowl Minus Football 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 30: The New Episode 20
January 26, 2009 12:58 - 25.7 MBThe Overthinkers tackle listener questions, Barack Obama’s cult of personality, and the 2009 Oscar Nominations. Episode 30: The New Episode 20 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 29: A Jigga-Jigglypuff
January 19, 2009 05:14 - 31.8 MBThe Overthinkers wrap up Back To The Future week on OverthinkingIt.com with the science of time travel, suspension of disbelief, and what a Jigga-Watt is anyway. Episode 29: A Jigga-Jigglypuff 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 28: A Message To Our Future Children And Employers
January 12, 2009 09:08 - 29.7 MBThe Overthinkers™ tackle: Rock Band, karaoke, snitching, and Award Shows, and kick off Back to the Future week! Episode 28: A Message To Our Future Children And Employers 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 27: Pwnerthinking It
January 05, 2009 08:12 - 32.4 MBThe Overthinkers tackle new year’s resolutions, “reality” TV, quantum mechanics, selected Oscar® contenders, and give picks for the new year Episode 27: Pwnerthinking 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 26: The Tragedy of the Geek
December 29, 2008 07:35 - 31 MBThe Overthinkers tackle puns and Nazis, both subjects known to be sure-fire laugh riots. Episode 26: The Tragedy of the Geek 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 25: Silver Podcast
December 22, 2008 04:50 - 27.9 MBThe Overthinkers tackle hipsterism, earony, and Mike from LA. Episode 25: Silver 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 24: A Map of Los Angeles
December 15, 2008 04:29 - 25.1 MBThe Overthinkers and special guest wrap up Karate Kid week with some final thoughts on the classic film. Episode 24: A Map of Los Angeles 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 23: Wax On, Wax Off
December 08, 2008 06:08 - 32.9 MBThe Overthinkers tackle what we talk about when we talk about Overthinking It and the state of popular music. And the get a jump on Karate Kid Week! Episode 23: Wax On, Wax Off 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 22: DIY Naked News
December 01, 2008 18:15 - 27.1 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Turkey Day and the Farkization of mainstream news. Episode 22: DIY Naked News 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)]
Shield Supplement 3
November 26, 2008 06:56 - 22.3 MBIn a special podcast supplement, the Overthinkers tackle the series finale of The Shield. WARNING: Contains Spoilers! Shield Supplement 3 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 21: Sexy, Sexy Chastity
November 24, 2008 06:15 - 29.9 MBThe Overthinkers tackle Twilight and the age-old question of vampires vs. zombies. (Warning: Twilight Spoilers.) Episode 21: Sexy, Sexy Chastity 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)]
Shield Supplement 2
November 19, 2008 06:50 - 15.7 MBIn a special podcast supplement, the Overthinkers tackle the second to last episode of the Shield. WARNING: Contains Spoilers! Shield Supplement 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 20: Quantum of Podcast
November 17, 2008 05:17 - 44.2 MBIn 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)]
Shield Supplement 1 [REPOST]
November 12, 2008 17:03 - 20.3 MBIn a special podcast supplement, the Overthinkers tackle the antepenultimate episode of the Shield. WARNING: Contains Spoilers! Shield Supplement 1 [REPOST] 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 19: The Cabinet of Dr. Obama
November 10, 2008 05:44 - 32.7 MBThe Overthinkers suggest a cabinet for Barack Obama made up of superheroes and other fictional characters. Episode 19: The Cabinet of Dr. 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 18: Erection Fever
November 03, 2008 05:52 - 29.2 MBMatthew Wrather and Mark Lee welcome political operative Josh McNeil to Overthink™: Viral Video and the Election SNL: Funny or Not Funny 100% of Statistics are Made Up The City of Las Vegas Favorite Fictional Presidents Overthink This McNeil: Sons … Continued Episode 18: Erection Fever 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 17: No Mention of Zombies
October 27, 2008 16:54 - 30.5 MBMatthew Wrather is joined by Matthew Belinkie and Mark Lee to overthink: What constitutes a hotline Why nobody cares about Synecdoche, New York Our status as high priests of popular culture and the moral imperatives of same Absence of odor … Continued Episode 17: No Mention of Zombies 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)]
[REPOST] Episode 16: Mint Milanos
October 21, 2008 04:36 - 26.8 MBApparently, the MP3 of this podcast somehow got corrupted in transit to our server. Apologies. Here is the full Episode 16, reposted for the benefit of automated podcatchers like iTunes. Speaking of which, if you like the show, subscribe on … Continued [REPOST] Episode 16: Mint Milanos 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 15: Between Platform 9 and 3/4 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
October 14, 2008 17:46 - 25.9 MBIn a rare two-hander, Wrather and Fenzel overthink: Seeing Movies Alone (and being a dick) Mocking the Afflicted Tyler Perry, Entrepreneur The Nature of Spoilers The South Park Indy Rape Episode Email questions and comments to podcast AT overthinkingit DOT … Continued Episode 15: Between Platform 9 and 3/4 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podca...
Episode 14: Is This Movie Based on a Novel?
October 06, 2008 17:18 - 30 MBWrather hosts a panel including Belinkie, Fenzel, Lee, and Stokes, overthinking: The ontological status of the Chihuahua, and its place in the cultural landscape of Beverly Hills The Constitution, By-Laws, and Code Of Ethics of the Chihuahua Club of America … Continued Episode 14: Is This Movie Based on a Novel? 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 13: Crossing Sections off the Map
September 29, 2008 23:19 - 31.9 MBWrather, Lee, and Fenzel overthink peak oil and peak rock, the meaning of hip-hop, the ringtone bubble, politics, pornography, and artistic protectionism and offer a new feature, OTI picks, while Wrather manages to say something offensive to every nationality, ethnic … Continued Episode 13: Crossing Sections off the 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 12: Raya Yarbrough
August 27, 2008 16:50 - 62.3 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Wrather discusses music and the music industry with LA-based singer/songwriter Raya Yarbrough. Raya’s sites: www.rayayarbrough.com | www.myspace.com/rayayarbrough Download Episode 12 (AAC Format) Episode 12: Raya Yarbrough 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 11: SPECIAL: Olympics!
August 19, 2008 23:00 - 27 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Matthew Belinkie, Ryan Sheely, and Matthew Wrather overthink the 2008 Summer Olympics. Download Episode 11 (AAC Format) Episode 11: SPECIAL: Olympics! 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)]
Listener Questions for the Podcast
August 11, 2008 15:20All Episodes Subscribe in iTunes On an upcoming episode of the podcast, we will overthink listener questions. Email podcast AT overthinkingit DOT com with your queries and quandries, or call (203) 285-6401 and leave a voicemail to be played back … Continued Listener Questions for the 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 10: The Dark Knight
August 05, 2008 04:28 - 27.2 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Wrather, Fenzel, Sheely and Stokes overthink The Dark Knight. Download Episode 10 (revised) in AAC Format UPDATE (2008-08-08): Spoilers related to (of all things) The Wire were inadvertently included in this podcast. They have been … Continued Episode 10: The Dark Knight 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 9: Indy Movies
June 06, 2008 14:04 - 22.6 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Wrather is joined by Belinkie, Fenzel, Shechner, and Stokes to rate Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on a 5-whip scale. (Spoiler alert: The movie earns a “whip it”, but not a … Continued Episode 9: Indy Movies 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 8: Iron Man
June 04, 2008 21:58 - 16.9 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Wrather, Stokes, Sheely, and Fenzel overthink summer blockbuster Iron Man. Download Episode 8 (AAC Format) Episode 8: Iron 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 7: Summer 2008 Movie Preview, Part 1
June 02, 2008 13:31 - 23.3 MBAll Episodes Subscribe in iTunes Wrather, Stokes, Sheely, and Fenzel preview summer movie releases through June in the latest episode of the OTI Podcast. Yes, some of them have been released already. Deal with it. Download Episode 7 (AAC Format) Episode 7: Summer 2008 Movie Preview, Part 1 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)]