Overthinking It Podcast

The 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 )]

The 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 does...

The 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 )]

A 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 )]

The 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...

The 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 scru...

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

Mark 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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...

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

The 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 )]

In 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 )]

The 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 )]