Overthinking It Podcast

Nov 17 2024 873 ep. 4.4k

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The Overthinking It Podcast subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. Covering movies, TV, music, and cultural topics weekly with the regular panel of Overthinkers and special guests from OTI and beyond. We have smarter fun together!

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Episode 854: Venom’s Superpower Is Friendship

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we consider parasitism, symbiosis, and the power of friendship as a bulwark against mortality in Venom: The Last Dance. Episode 854: Venom’s Superpower Is Friendship 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 853: Breath of Atomic Fresh Air

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the latest entry in the Godzilla franchise, “Godzilla Minus One,” and witness humanity’s ability to both bring destruction upon itself and persevere through it all. Episode 853: Breath of Atomic Fresh Air originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve

Episode 852: What Is P.T. Barnum’s Dream? It’s Just Dreams!

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we talk about gimmicks and hoodwinks in the classic movie musical The Greatest Showman. Episode 852: What Is P.T. Barnum’s Dream? It’s Just Dreams! 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 851: The Parent Trapper

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we celebrate the culmination of Spooky Season with M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller, “Trap.” Episode 851: The Parent Trapper 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 850: We Don’t Respect The Munsters, and We Don’t Respect the Monkees

On the Overthinking It Podcast, three dads get an itty-bit spooky, with a deep dive on the culture and meaning of children’s Halloween costumes. Episode 850: We Don’t Respect The Munsters, and We Don’t Respect the Monkees originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast

Episode 849: Let’s De-Wonderwall This

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we use the Oasis reunion tour as a jumping off point to do a close reading of “Wonderwall” and what it means for a song to be considered “overplayed.” Episode 849: Let’s De-Wonderwall This originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podc

Episode 848: She Was Always What Was Going On

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we celebrate the career of the late great Maggie Smith. Episode 848: She Was Always What Was Going On 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 847: If You’re Into 60 Year Old Dudes, This Show Is the Best

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the first ever Golden Bachelorette but not literally because we would probably break her hip or something. Episode 847: If You’re Into 60 Year Old Dudes, This Show Is the Best 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

Episode 846: My Neighbor Kokoro

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Netflix series “Terminator Zero” and ask ourselves, is humanity worth saving if it keeps telling convoluted time travel stories? Episode 846: My Neighbor Kokoro 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 845: My House Is Haunted; This Is a Great Business Opportunity

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we revisit Beetlejuice (the original) and consider the nature of death, the nature of life, and the surprisingly blurry line between them. Episode 845: My House Is Haunted; This Is a Great Business Opportunity originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest