Overthinking It Podcast

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle Internet controversies, including a recent celebrity divorce and Jumanji-gate, and discover together how to make a bit work. Episode 430: That Divorce was Right On Trend 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 highly fragmented Television landscape, and we try to figure out what would make the Emmy awards interesting. Episode 429: “I consider it to be one of the best shows on television. I’m a crazy person.” originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [...

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Episode 428: Check Your Starfleet Privilege 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 celebrate Labor Day by examining the argument that American pop culture hates working people. Episode 427: What an Idiot You Are to Have a Job 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 take a break from pop culture to step outside, rub our bleary eyes, and talk about the great outdoors in light of #NPS100. Episode 426: Gotta Catch And Release ’Em All 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 dive deep into the Kit Harrington Infiniti commercial, William Blake’s “The Tyger,” and what it means to be “like a rock.” Episode 425: Lord Commander Stryker of Lord of the Hobbits originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [ Latest Posts | Pod...

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Netflix original series “Stranger Things,” starring Winona Ryder and Matthew Modine. Episode 424: Stranger Things: The Horror Is at Home 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 high and low points of Suicide Squad, starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie: Deadshot, the Joker, even Captain Boomerang! And, of course, everyone’s favorite manufactured controversy, Harley Quinn. Episode 423: Wherever You Harley, There You Quinn originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scruti...

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we gather in person to discuss games of trivia, what they mean, and why we play them. Episode 422: The Right Wrong Answer 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 analyze and interrogate “Star Trek Beyond,” a movie we liked a lot more we were expecting to. Episode 421: This Is Why We Star Trek 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 discuss the 2016 remake of Ghostbusters starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones, directed by Paul Feig. Episode 420: Ghostbusters: Lean In to the Proton Pack 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 the technological and social phenomenon of Pokemon Go, and wonder whether any of our pets have had a secret life. Episode 419: Pokemon: The War of All against All 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 listen to and discuss Independence Day: Resurgence. Episode 418: Independence Day: Spoilers for Nonsense 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 talk about the role a diverse, cosmopolitan, globalized Britain has had in the popular culture. Episode 417: Brentrance, or Brintrusion 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 Finding Dory and end up talking about memory, birthdays, and the epic showdown between I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched. Episode 416: Animating the Octopus 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 talk “Hamilton” on the eve of the Tony awards. Episode 415: Hamilton Doesn’t Scale 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 talk “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows”, the rare sequel that manages to surpass its predecessor. Cowabunga! Episode 414: Turtle Body Positivity 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 talk about X-Men: Apocalypse, expensive salads, and other signs of the end of the world. Episode 413: X-ellence in X-Menning 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 talk about the process of traveling: not the mind-expanding ritual of visiting foreign lands, but the minute by minute grind of being in transit. Also: The Happiest Chewbacca. Episode 412: If I Wanna Get On The Bus, I Can Get On The Bus originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't dese...

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we discuss what makes reality singing competitions wonderful… or terrible. And we wrap up our coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Episode 411: Potemkin Sausage Factory 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 discuss “Captain America: Civil War” the latest entry in Marvel’s Avengers franchise. Episode 410: Audit The Avengers! 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 )]

The Overthinkers tackle the urgent “Purple Rain Cover” situation and take stock of Key & Peele’s new movie. Episode 409: Full On Point Break Terminal Velocity Maximum Overdrive 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 remember times that Prince touched our lives and we talk with author Manu Saadia about his book “Trekonomics” on the economics of the Star Trek universe. Episode 408: Boldly Going, and So Forth originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [ Latest Posts | Podcast (...

On the Overthinking It podcast, we discuss Tina Fey’s “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” starring Ellie Kemper. Season 2 just dropped on Netflix. Episode 407: Are You There, Matt? It’s Me, Netflix. 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 talk about Will Smith and the new model of celebrity, the dynamic queue controversy in League of Legends, and the ways Big Data affects how we thing ourselves and our pasttimes. Episode 406: Willennials originally appeared on Overthinking It , the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [ Latest Posts | Podcast ( iT...