Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

The Overthinkers

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A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!

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Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Who Are The Best Fictional Female Characters? (With Joy Clarkson) 05.07.2020 46:27

What are some of the best female characters in movies, books, and video games? And how do they subvert some of the problematic trends of portraying women in pop culture? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on special guest Joy Clarkson of the podcast "Speaking with Joy" to discuss these matters and more on this hilarious and insightful episode.

Is Quarantine Good for Artists? 29.06.2020 33:55

With recent months giving people a lot of time at home, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson ask the question: is isolation good for artists? Or are there some dangers to watch out for?

What's Wrong with Christian Films? (With Tyler Smith) 22.06.2020 1:01:16

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite on illustrious film critic and podcast host Tyler Smith to discuss the history of faith-based films and why they have such a mixed reputation.

Does Homeschooling Help Creativity? 15.06.2020 41:07

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss their homeschool upbringing and how the experience helped shape their creative lives.

Do We Need More Black Superheroes? (With Nathan Sherrer) 07.06.2020 48:14

Why does representation for minorities matter? Co-hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on special guest Nathan Sherrer to discuss black characters in movies and TV and what filmmakers can do better.

Is Hollywood Poisoning Our Culture? 31.05.2020 44:03

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson get together to discuss whether Hollywood is primarily a force of good or evil in our culture.

Are Faith and Art Friends or Enemies? (With Louis Giovino) 24.05.2020 54:20

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Louis Giovino from The Sheen Center to discuss the history of faith and art and whether or not we can reconcile these two often contentious forces in our culture.

Why is Nihilism so Popular in Pop Culture? 17.05.2020 1:02:20

From Rick and Morty to Depression Memes, Nihilism is huge in pop-culture today. Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss why, why it's a problem, and what can be done about it.

Should We Portray Sex and Nudity in Film? (With Keelia Clarkson) 10.05.2020 54:31

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss are joined by special guest writer-actress Keelia Clarkson to discuss Keelia and Nathan's experiences as actors in an over-sexualized Hollywood, and whether or not there is a non-objectifying way to portray human sexuality in film and TV.

Who Are the "Good Men" in Pop Culture? 03.05.2020 53:01

Co-hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss Nathan's new book "Good Man" and explore how the depictions of men they grew up with in film and liturature--good and bad--shaped what kind of men they grew up to be.

Should We Feel Guilty About Guilty Pleasures? 27.04.2020 37:19

On this premiere episode, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss the history of the term "guilty pleasures" and whether or not they are something to feel guilty about.