Overthink

Natality with Jennifer Banks

Femininity

In this episode of Overthink, Dr. Ellie Anderson and Dr. David Peña-Guzman delve into the resurgence of traditional femininity in contemporary culture, particularly among young women, as seen in trends like trad wife content, cottagecore, and the divine feminine movement on social media. They analyze the phenomenon thr...

Masculinity

In this episode of Overthink, Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzman delve into the multifaceted crisis of masculinity, exploring its manifestations in the manosphere, the male loneliness epidemic, and the pressure men face to conform to traditional ideals. They dissect the historical construction of masculinity, referen...

Neighbors

In this episode of Overthink, Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán explore the complexities of neighborly relationships, discussing the unique blend of distance and intimacy that characterizes these connections. They share personal anecdotes, from living in close proximity to professors to dealing with noisy or judgmen...

Black Women's Magic with Lindsey Stewart

Post-Truth

In this episode of Overthink, Dr. David Peña-Guzman and Dr. Ellie Anderson delve into the concept of "post-truth" in contemporary society, exploring its manifestations in politics, social media, and various forms of misinformation and disinformation. They discuss the Oxford English Dictionary's definition of post-truth...

Burnout

In this episode of Overthink, co-hosts Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzman delve into the concept of burnout, exploring its historical roots, its evolution in meaning, and its connection to contemporary capitalist culture. They begin with a mini burnout self-test and then discuss Christina Maslach's burnout inventory,...

Travel

In this episode of Overthink, philosophy professors David Peña-Guzman and Ellie Anderson delve into the philosophy of travel, challenging the misconception that philosophers are reclusive and exploring the meaning, benefits, and drawbacks of travel throughout history. They discuss Emily Thomas's "Philosophers Abroad," ...

Weirdness with Eric Schwitzgebel

Air

Earth

Water

Fire

Discretion with Barry Lam

Cleanliness

This episode explores the complexities of cleanliness, examining its cultural and historical significance. Against the backdrop of a humorous anecdote about an exceptionally smelly gym-goer, the hosts delve into the societal obsession with cleanliness, questioning its rationality and exploring its connection to moral p...

Oligarchy

This episode explores the rise of oligarchy in the United States, examining its historical context and potential consequences. Against the backdrop of recent political events and statements by prominent figures like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, the hosts delve into the definition of oligarchy and the characteristics o...

Ecstasy

Trans Identity with Talia Mae Bettcher

Intuition

Breakups