Overthink
Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán
Philosophers and guests dissect topics like ethics and identity through close readings of key texts.
Why we picked this
We picked Overthink because it treats cultural anxiety with the rigor of academic philosophy without losing its sense of humor. The hosts take ordinary concepts and spend an hour mapping their historical and theoretical roots. Most public commentary races to take a side; this show slows down to examine the categories we use to think in the first place. The result is a patient, demanding listen that rewards subscribers who prefer structural analysis over hot takes.
Recent episodes
Reflection
Aug 25, 202655 min
Mourning
Aug 11, 202659 min
Weddings
Jul 28, 202659 min
Unemployment
Jul 14, 202655 min
Beauty with Heather Widdows
Jun 30, 202656 min
Cheating
Jun 16, 202659 min
Attention
Jun 2, 202657 min
Coolness
May 26, 202654 min
Climate Action with Kyle Whyte
May 19, 202655 min
Theft
May 12, 202655 min
Closer Look: Fanon, Wretched of the Earth
May 5, 202659 min
Butts
Apr 28, 202652 min
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