The best of all possible podcasts, Leibniz would say. Putting big ideas in dialogue with the everyday, Overthink offers accessible and fresh takes on philosophy from enthusiastic experts.
Hosted by professors Ellie Anderson (Pomona College) and David M. Peña-Guzmán (San Francisco State University).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 179 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyEducation | |||
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After a BIG announcement (!!!), your hosts David and Ellie get into the economic and psychological features of the state no one wants to be stuck in: unemployment. How does capitalism structurally construct “wageless life” while nonetheless treating ... more
Beauty is big business, and the rise of looksmaxxing and increasingly invasive treatments is raising the alarm on the ways that our looks matter in our personal and social lives. Ellie and David speak with philosopher Heather Widdows about how the em... more
Is it easier to cheat now than ever? In episode 177 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about cheating. From micro-cheating on your girlfriend to doping in sports, cheating appears to have escalated in various domains. Your hosts explain the relations... more
Are you paying attention when you scroll online? In episode 176 of Overthink, Ellie and David draw your attention to attention. They explain why attention is so hard to define and debate the extent to which it should be equated with consciousness. Is... more
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Apple Podcasts5kermjan
Canada11 days ago - Finally!
Finally a philosophy podcast with queer and femme hosts and perspectives! I love philosophy and I love this show and the hosts! Thank you for creating overthink!!!
Apple Podcasts5barblovestrump
United States2 months ago - Not great
This podcast sounds a bit too much like Americans who just discovered continental philosophy and naively use it to support their basic identity politics agenda.
Apple Podcasts2VisenUnited States2 months ago - The BEST podcast
I’ve been listening for you guys for a long while now and you guys are the GREATEST. Easy to understand, fluent voice, and AMAZING ideas; that makes a philosophy podcast actually listenable. Even if I’m a freshly new teenager, I can understand EVERYTHING, and honestly I think more ppl my age should listen to you guys. Thank you so much! And good luck for your episodes! Wish you an awesome podcasting! ——————————————- Your youngest philosophy nerd
Apple Podcasts5*Nirekian~Canada2 months ago - amazing hosts, but some yt girl energy
This is def one of my favorite podcasts. I say this with love: Ellie seems to have big white girl energy which feels annoying especially when she is correcting David all the time or speaking/shouting over him. I can tell that it’s just enthusiasm, and that you guys are friends so it’s probably your dynamic, but Ellie’s corrections and defensiveness dampen the pleasure of listening to you both.
Apple Podcasts5grumpy queer academicUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #41 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  France/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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Two philosophy professors host accessible debates at the intersection of big ideas and everyday life. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from Indigenous climate justice and decolonization to ethics, aesthetics, and social theory—often weaving personal anecdotes with rigorous theory. A hallmark is turning dense philosophical concepts into relatable discussions, with guests and guests' perspectives that push viewers to consider everyday implications of complex ideas. The show seems to balance academic rigor with lively banter, making challenging topics approachable for a broad audience. A notable strength is how topics cycle between contemporary culture, political critique, and classical thought, keeping conversations highly relevant for l... more
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2. Premilla Nadasen
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