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On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the Season Finale of WandaVision, mostly wondering what it MIGHT have been. Episode 662: Is It Lost? Is It Howard The Duck? 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 stream Point Break, starring Gary Busey and co-starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Episode 661: It’s Almost Like Herman’s Head 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 asking for and giving advice in advice columns and in person. Episode 660: That’s What I Did, and It Worked for Me 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, are you afraid of the dark? We tackle what blackouts and what it means when the lights go out. Episode 659: I’m Turning The Crank! I’m Turning The Crank! 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, it’s our annual show tackling the commercials of this year’s Super Bowl. Episode 658: A Didgeri of Dews 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, the conclusion of our close reading of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Episode 657: How We Climbed, or Were Clumb 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 offer a close-reading of the first half of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Episode 656: “Us” is Also the Country that the Poem is 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 Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “WandaVision,” a new show streaming on Disney+ which takes the MCU into the land of classic sitcoms. Episode 655: At the End, There’s Going to be a Portal 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 examine the memes that have emerged since Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol. Episode 654: He is Very Obvioulsy an Evil Wizard 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 “Soul,” the new animated film from Pixar starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Episode 653: Wa Waa Waaa Waaaah 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 “Wonder Woman 1984,” starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal. Episode 652: Escalators! 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)]
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 Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the season 2 finale of Star Wars’ “The Mandalorian” on Disney Plus. Spoilers. Episode 651: My Microphone is Made of Pure Beskar 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 are inspired by Christopher Nolan to ask, what is ACTUALLY the worst streaming service? Episode 650: What Did You Accomplish by Doing All of This? 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 watch Disney’s live action remake of “Mulan” and ask ourselves, “Is it Loyal, Brave, and True?” Episode 649: She’s Not a Bird, Not Yet a 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 Overthinking It, we tackle the 4th season of The Crown, featuring Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher and a Swamp of Sadness as Charles and Diana. Episode 648: If You Think You are More Important Than the Hat… 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 what makes our diversions so diverting. Maybe it’s because every is streaming chess now? Episode 647: Look at the Board 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 start at the very beginning. (A very good place to start.) Episode 646: Grind, Temperature, and Time 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 a week in which, to be honest, nothing much happened. Episode 645: Wings, Dawn, Sun, Hand 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 pay tribute to Sean Connery and in his honor watch “Highlander.” Episode 644: It’s About On Par with Hamlet… Bad Hamlet 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 Trip to Greece,” starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and imagine travel in this time of quarantine. Episode 621: The Trip Cinematic Universe 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 Fred Willard by watching him run away with “Best in Show.” Episode 620: Why Don’t You Put the Bloodhound in a Little Sherlock Holmes Hat? 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 live entertainment: what makes it special, how we’re trying to cope with not having it, what will change when it returns. Episode 619: Wrestling in Silence 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 difference between generational knowledge of pop music. Episode 618: I Feel Personally Attacked by This Dataset 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 Armando Iannucci’s “The Death of Stalin.” Episode 617: Strivers, Sycophants, and Nincompoops 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 Pixar’s “Onward,” especially its complex relationship with 5e Dungeons & Dragons. Episode 616: The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants 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 “Knives Out,” starring Daniel Craig and directed by Rian Johnson. Episode 615: His Knife Wasn’t Out Enough 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 Netflix’s new true-crime series “Tiger King.” Episode 614: What Is a Tiger? What Does That Even Mean? 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 “X-Men: Dark Phoenix.” Episode 613: Charles, We’re Going to Lose Our Accreditation 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 work from home. Episode 612: Who Just Joined? 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 hunker down outside the city and amuse ourselves with LL Cool J, Robert Frost, and Thin Mints. Episode 611: The Tricameron 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 head down into the basement. Episode 610: This Space Where I Was Free 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 “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie, and when you should (and shouldn’t) try to fix things. Episode 609: You Might Call It… Sonic 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 theory and practice of how to load a dishwasher correctly. Episode 608: Started from the Bottom Rack and Now We’re Here 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 cheating in sports (no, seriously). Episode 607: The Banging Scheme 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 movies we’ve all seen, whether or not we’ve actually seen them. Episode 606: Not the Mama 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 commercials and halftime show of Super Bowl LIV. Episode 605: Thank Me for Solving the Problem That I Caused 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 awards contender “1917,” a World War I movie directed by Sam Mendes. Episode 604: The War is the Enemy 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 “Bad Boys for Life,” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Episode 603: A Bad Boy of Faith or a Bad Boy of Works 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 REAL Picard show: Star Trek: The Next Generation’s series finale, “All Good Things… Parts I & II.” Episode 602: Anti-Time, Data, Anti-Time 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 Season 3 of “The Crown” on Netflix, with Olivia Coleman as Elizabeth II. Episode 601: Manic Pixie Dream King 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 revisit our pop culture predictions and opinions from 2010, to see how they have aged. Episode 600: This Is How You Make Up 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 tackle “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Episode 599: 6 5 4 3 7 2 9 1 8 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 answer questions from listeners. Episode 598: We Managed to Answer Three Questions 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 Bong Joon Ho’s new film, “Parasite.” Episode 597: Capitalism is the REAL Parasite. (Meh.) 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, we tackle Martin Scorsese’s Netflix movie “The Irishman,” starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. Episode 596: I Got Him Confused with the Actual Fat Tony 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 “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the Mr. Rogers-inspired film starring Tom Hanks. Episode 595: Childhood Is Not a Movie for Kids 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 investigate the nature of good…spices, asking “do we like spices because they’re good, or are they good because we like them?” Episode 594: The Wasabi Conjecture 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 names and the process and responsibility of naming things. Episode 593: Strong Sad Trogdor Fenzel 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 third reboot of the Terminator franchise, “Terminator: Dark Fate.” Episode 592: We Have to Do the Thing that We Have to Do in the Movie 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 Saturday Night Live in the age of YouTube. Episode 591: Pre-recorded from the Internet, It’s Overthinking 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)]