TFT is Theory for Turntables, a podcast from Overthinking It that explores the big ideas of social science theory by focusing on a new contemporary or classic pop, rock, and hip hop album each week.
Let’s drive 2020 into the ground. TFT is back to ruin Christmas, trolling you harder than Chilly Gonzales, who has a Christmas album. So do Dolly Parton, Tori Amos, and Phoebe Bridgers. Episode 314: What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Son of God 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 TFT Podcast, we return from hiatus to observe the annual tradition of ruining Christmas. Covered: Tyler the Creator’s “Grinch” EP; “Shatner Claus”; and Christmas albums by The Old 97’s and The Monkees. Episode 313: If Gritty Has His Way, Everyone Will Be Upsot 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy”. Episode 312: The Cardi B Manifesto 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Jean Grae & Quelle Chris’s experimental hip-hop/jazz album for these times, “Everything’s Fine.” Episode 311: If Fine is Everything Then Everything is Fine 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss “In A Poem Unlimited” by U.S. Girls. Episode 310: Ain’t I a Stinker? 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Jeff Rosenstock’s “POST-“. Episode 309: Punking Alone 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Destiny’s Child’s 1999, “The Writing’s on the Wall.” Episode 308: Every Unhappy Destiny’s Child Boyfriend is Unhappy in His Own Way 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Christina Aguilera’s 1999 self-titled debut album. Episode 307: Christina Aguilera is in a Power Pose 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss “Through being Cool” by Saves the Day and “Something to Write Home About” by The Get Up Kids. Episode 306: THAT Guy Knows What I’m Talking 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Carlos Santana’s chart-topping 1999 smash, “Supernatural.” Episode 305: Man, It’s a Hot One 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss “Emergency & I” (1999) by The Dismemberment Plan. Episode 304: 30-Something Sunday Vibes 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss 2 albums by Beck: 1998’s “Mutations” and 1999’s “Midnite Vultures.” Episode 303: One Foot in the Grave, and the Other on the Dance Floor 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss OutKast’s 1998 “Aquemini.” Episode 302: George Clinton Palate Cleanser 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Neutral Milk Hotel’s seminal 1998 album, “In The Aeroplane over The Sea.” Episode 301: The Sixth Bestselling Vinyl Record of 2008 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 300th episode of the TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss the 2002 album “Tallahassee” by The Mountain Goats. Episode 300: Mutually Assured Creative Destruction 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Elliot Smith’s “XO,” his major-label debut from 1998. Episode 299: Nothing or Everything or Whatever You Want 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Ani DiFranco’s “Little Plastic Castle.” Episode 298: Great Meaning in the Telephone Book 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Lauryn Hill’s solo record “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” Episode 297: Everything is Everything is Everything is Everything 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss DMX’s “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot.” Episode 296: Man is Justified by ARF and ARF Alone 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss LCD Soundsystem’s “American Dream.” Episode 295: Buñuel on the Dance Floor 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 TFT Podcast, we continue the annual tradition of ruining Christmas with a seasonal death march through Christmas Albums of 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997, 2007, and 2017. Episode 294: Nativity Bangerz 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss St. Vincent’s “Masseduction.” Episode 293: Jagged Little Pills Pills Pills 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Daniele Luppi’s “MILANO,” featuring Parquet Courts and Karen O. Episode 292: The Music of Cities in Transition 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Björk’s new album “Utopia.” Episode 291: The Bird-y Flutes and the Flute-y Synths and the Synth-y Flute Birds 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Miley Cyrus’s 2017 album “Younger Now.” Episode 290: You Can’t Step into the Same Miley Cyrus Twice 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 TFT Podcast, we hold our noses and actually purchase copies of Taylor Swift’s latest, “reputation.” Episode 289: We Have Always Been at War with Kanye 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Kesha’s 2017 album, “Rainbow.” Episode 288: I’m a Mother-Having 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Tori Amos’s latest album, “Native Invader.” Episode 287: The Plato Form 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss “Antisocialites” by Alvvays. Episode 286: Circle of Malcontents 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Wolf Parade’s long-awaited return on “Cry Cry Cry.” Episode 285: Pretty Tame for a Wolf Band 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Modest Mouse’s breakthrough sophomore record, 1997’s “The Lonesome Crowded West.” Episode 284: What’s in That, Man? What’s in That Mall Juice? 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Pavement’s penultimate album, 1997’s “Brighten the Corners.” Episode 283: Poetry in Banal Things 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Wyclef Jean’s 1997 solo debut, “The Carnival.” Episode 282: Panatlanticism 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Dr. Octagon’s “Dr. Octagonecologyst.” Episode 281: First, Do Harm 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 TFT Podcast, we tackle Fiona Apple’s 1996 debut, “Tidal.” Episode 280: The Special Technique of Emotional Shadowboxing 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 TFT Podcast Ryan and Matt tackle the Spice Girls’ smash-hit debut album, 1996’s “Spice.” Episode 279: Sometimes You Just Need Zigazig Ha 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Tricky’s debut album “Maxinquaye.” Episode 278: More a Hop that Trips than a Trip that Hops 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Oasis’s breakthrough sophomore album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory.” Episode 277: The Best Tambourine Album of the 90s 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Garbage’s self-titled 1995 debut album. Episode 276: Garbage In, Garbage Out 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss No Doubt’s 1995 commercial breakthrough, “Tragic Kingdom.” Episode 275: It’s Third-Wave Ska but Second-Wave Feminism 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Alanis Morissette’s international debut, “Jagged Little Pill.” Episode 274: You Left This Mess. Bless This Mess. 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 TFT Podcast, we listen and discuss Fugazi’s 1995 album, “Red Medicine.” Episode 273: The Fitness Instructors of Social Consciousness 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Soundgarden’s breakthrough 1994 album, “Superunknown.” Episode 272: Spoonmen of the World, Unite 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 TFT Podcast, Ryan returns and he and Matt listen to and discuss Haim’s sophomore LP, “Something To Tell You.” Episode 271: #Adulting Contemporary 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 TFT Podcast, Matt and Mark have band practice. Episode 270: Band Practice 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss two EPs: the songs from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Moana.” Episode 269: Beowulf: The Musical 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss Lorde’s sophomore album “Melodrama,” the follow-up to her smash hit debut “Pure Heroine.” Episode 268: After the Party It’s Crying in the Taxi 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 TFT Podcast we listen to and discuss Chuck Berry’s “Chuck.” Episode 267: The Johnny B. Goodiverse 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 TFT Podcast we listen to the just-released sophomore album from unlikely superstar Halsey, “hopeless fountain kingdom.” Episode 266: The Sorrows of Young Halsey 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss dueling breakup albums: The Dirty Projectors’ self-titled release and Amber Coffman’s “City of No Reply.” Episode 265: Orca, Please 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 TFT Podcast, we listen to and discuss the Mountain Goats’ latest record, “Goths.” Episode 264: Die Goth or Live Trying 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)]
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