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 | 177 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationPhilosophy | |||
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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
Play it cool and play this episode. In episode 175 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about what it means to be cool. From swag gap relationships to Mark Zuckerberg and the manosphere’s failed attempts at being cool, your hosts examine coolness’s tie... more
What resources do Indigenous studies provide for addressing the crisis of human-made climate change? And how is the climate crisis linked to settler colonialism? In episode 174 of Overthink, Ellie and David chat with Indigenous philosopher and activi... more
Thou shalt not miss this episode! In episode 173 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about theft. They discuss our moral intuitions around theft, how feudalism and capitalism may be founded upon an original (and large scale) act that of theft, and the... more
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- Love his attitude and wealth of knowledge
Totally high class production. Sub!!!
Apple Podcasts5MaxWoodstock
United States2 months ago - Interesting topics…annoying delivery
Topics are captivating and well researched, thoroughly explained and put into relatable terms and context. However the “valley girl” intonation seems out of place for this forum and distracts from the quality of the content.
Apple Podcasts3JamesthesunUnited States4 months ago - 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 Kingdom5 months 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
Australia5 months 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 Podcasts2LizzieJRichUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #18 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Germany/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  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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