Overthinking It Podcast

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the delightful and surprisingly subtle “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984) starring Eddie Murphy. Episode 665: Are We Talking about Hamlet or Axel Foley? 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the first part of the Snyder Cut of “Justice League.” Episode 664: You’re in the Snyder Cut, Baby! 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle some questions about game design and donkey sauce. Episode 663: I Don’t Wanna Be a Terminator 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Season Finale of WandaVision, mostly wondering what it MIGHT have been. Episode 662: Is It Lost? Is It Howard The Duck? 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we stream Point Break, starring Gary Busey and co-starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Episode 661: It’s Almost Like Herman’s Head 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle asking for and giving advice in advice columns and in person. Episode 660: That’s What I Did, and It Worked 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, are you afraid of the dark? We tackle what blackouts and what it means when the lights go out. Episode 659: I’m Turning The Crank! I’m Turning The Crank! 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, it’s our annual show tackling the commercials of this year’s Super Bowl. Episode 658: A Didgeri of Dews 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, the conclusion of our close reading of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Episode 657: How We Climbed, or Were Clumb 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we offer a close-reading of the first half of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Episode 656: “Us” is Also the Country that the Poem is About 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “WandaVision,” a new show streaming on Disney+ which takes the MCU into the land of classic sitcoms. Episode 655: At the End, There’s Going to be a Portal 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we examine the memes that have emerged since Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol. Episode 654: He is Very Obvioulsy an Evil Wizard 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Soul,” the new animated film from Pixar starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Episode 653: Wa Waa Waaa Waaaah 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “Wonder Woman 1984,” starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal. Episode 652: Escalators! 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the season 2 finale of Star Wars’ “The Mandalorian” on Disney Plus. Spoilers. Episode 651: My Microphone is Made of Pure Beskar 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we are inspired by Christopher Nolan to ask, what is ACTUALLY the worst streaming service? Episode 650: What Did You Accomplish by Doing All of This? 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we watch Disney’s live action remake of “Mulan” and ask ourselves, “Is it Loyal, Brave, and True?” Episode 649: She’s Not a Bird, Not Yet a Woman 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 )]

On the Overthinking It, we tackle the 4th season of The Crown, featuring Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher and a Swamp of Sadness as Charles and Diana. Episode 648: If You Think You are More Important Than the Hat… 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we consider what makes our diversions so diverting. Maybe it’s because every is streaming chess now? Episode 647: Look at the Board 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we start at the very beginning. (A very good place to start.) Episode 646: Grind, Temperature, and 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle a week in which, to be honest, nothing much happened. Episode 645: Wings, Dawn, Sun, Hand 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we pay tribute to Sean Connery and in his honor watch “Highlander.” Episode 644: It’s About On Par with Hamlet… Bad Hamlet 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we overthink Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm.” Episode 643: Broadly Speaking, Bouffon Clowning 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast we’ll do the opposite of last week and talk about the tiny delights that are getting us through these times. Episode 642: One Photon of Daylight 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 )]

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the trivial irritations which are surely the most important problems of 2020. Episode 641: Joel Embiid’s Mountain Dew Process, Otherwise Known as Science 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 )]