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 | 162 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationPhilosophy | |||
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To what extent is drug addiction voluntary? In episode 162 of Overthink, Ellie and David chat with philosopher Hanna Pickard about her book, What Would You Do Alone in a Cage with Nothing but Cocaine? A Philosophy of Addiction. They discuss how the “... more
What does it mean to be spontaneous? In episode 161 of Overthink, Ellie and David get spontaneous. They look at Aristotle’s theory of spontaneous generation, at spontaneity’s role in politics, and at the dark side of spontaneity. How do different cul... more
What does it mean to say that the good life is a life of pleasure? Although you might think of champagne and caviar, Hellenistic philosopher Epicurus actually considered the good life to be more about appreciating the simple things in life and lettin... more
What does it mean to be ill? In episode 159 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss illness. They explore how illness has been mythologized, how it may alienate us from our bodies, and how it impacts social relationships. Is science the solution to the... more
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- Love this podcast!
So happy to have found this podcast. I’ve been binge listening to all the episodes since discovering it. Love the hosts, structure, topics and how well researched they are. Super accessible to people who are not familiar with philosophical concepts as well - it’s been fun sharing episodes with friends and discussing afterwards. Ellie and David please keep it up! <3
Apple Podcasts5Kiimhodginss
United Kingdoma month ago - Extreme leftist views
Unbalanced, immature, extreme leftist views. Representative of individuals that lack the life experience necessary to understand and contemplate nuance points. Expect the typical LA NPC anti Trump rant. They really can’t help themselves.
Apple Podcasts1Runner21333
Australiaa month ago - Overly political
Interested in the themes of this podcast and the hosts seem knowledgeable and are easy to listen to. However, personal political biases came up a little too much for me
Apple Podcasts2LizzieJRich
United States2 months ago - My New Fav Podcast!!
This is the podcast I’ve been searching for my whole life! I love this podcast and have only listened to a few episodes having discovered it recently. Not only are so many interesting topics covered, but done so to a wide lens incorporating analysis from multiple angles. The hosts are hilarious too. I love how much it inspires me and makes me think and rethink and go back and listen and want to research their discussion even more! Thank you for creating this show!
Apple Podcasts5Randeep1111United Kingdom2 months ago - Enjoyable albeit predictable opinions on society
The hosts are knowledgeable, articulate, insightful, witty and entertaining. The episodes range from light entertainment to heavy hitting societal discussions - and everything in between.
The only negative I would say is that the two hosts are too similar in their opinions and often too predictable. As someone who is more liberally-minded, none of my held opinions are ever challenged by the hosts, merely reinforced, which is not what I’m always looking for. I can often guess the hosts’ opinion ... more
Apple Podcasts4Hojicha1United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  France/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  Germany/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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The discussion focuses on bridging deep philosophical ideas with everyday experiences, aiming to make complex concepts accessible to a wider audience. Episodes frequently address diverse topics, such as masculinity, femininity, loneliness, confidence, and the intersection of social justice with contemporary issues, all while incorporating humor and relatable anecdotes. Unique elements of the content often stem from the hosts' dual backgrounds in philosophy, allowing listeners to explore abstract concepts through tangible real-world applications, making it both educational and engaging.
Noteworthy is the focus on examining personal relationships, societal pressures, and emotional well-being, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own live... more
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1. Hanna Pickard
2. Sarah Stein Lubrano
3. Manon Garcia
4. Sebastian Purcell
5. Dan Zahavi
6. Jennifer Banks
7. Lindsey Stewart
8. Eric Schwitzgebel
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