Andy Overthinks

Honestly and humorously scrutinizing us all– Andy's observant and obsessive mind contemplates the things we think, say, and do. Join Andy and guests in their comedic exploration of our social behaviors, quirks, and cultural norms. AndyOverthinks.com

S3E12: Overthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt. 2 10/27/2022

S3E12: Overthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt. 2 Part two of this season's finale: Is there something wrong that we often can't fully appreciate life? Time, life and childhood are fleeting, but we still have our eye on the clock. Guests: McKay Ward, 99 year old Aileen Alfano, and Annie and Alex Grow. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin2 /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24791412

S3E11: Overthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt.1 10/27/2022

S3E11: Overthinking Why Can't We Soak It All In Pt.1 Even though death is inevitable, most days we don't feel grateful to be alive. Even though childhood is fleeting, much of the time our kids drive us crazy. It's hard to be fully present and appreciative. Is there a solution? Very special guest: My favorite essayist, Tim Kreider. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin1 /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24791301

SE10: Overthinking Santa Lies 10/20/2022

SE10: Overthinking Santa Lies Lying about Santa makes me a little uneasy. But is it sad to deprive kids of the chance to believe in something magical? Hear a variety of opinions from every side, including author of "The Myths That Stole Christmas," Dr. David Kyle Johnson. andyoverthinks.com/SantaLies /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24739254

S3E9: Overthinking Unpopular Opinions 10/13/2022

S3E9: Overthinking Unpopular Opinions In honor of our robust cancel culture, here are few opinions most people won't agree with, and don't want to hear. Listen now and troll us later. Co-hosted by Jessica Jensen. andyoverthinks.com/UnpopularOpinions /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24656394

S3E8: Overthinking Female Fantasies 10/06/2022

S3E8: Overthinking Female Fantasies What are the strange and specific desires of a woman's heart, and how is the Fictional Man so spot on? Listen as Andy and Stacey McEwan (romance author, Tik Tok and Bookstagram star) profile the perfect fictional lover and analyze the extremely fictional female fantasy. andyoverthinks.com/femalefantasies /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24570726

S3E7: Overthinking How Many Kids to Have 09/29/2022

S3E7: Overthinking How Many Kids to Have I began having kids at the end of Season One, but now how do I decide when to stop? What's too many? What's too few? And is there a number of children that's just right? Hear from a panel of parents, researcher Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger, and therapist Ann Davidman. andyoverthinks.com/howmanykidstohave /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24505980

S3E6: Overthinking People Who Deserve More Credit (Again) 09/23/2022

S3E6: Overthinking People Who Deserve More Credit (Again) Jessica Jensen and I are back for a second time to give credit where credit is due. Hear from egoless ghostwriter, Hilary Liftin, as well as a philanthropic Amazon reviewer, a heroic YouTube tutorialist, an altruistic clickbait spoiler, and an indentured Senior Class President. andyoverthinks.com/peoplewhodeservemorecreditagain /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24422970

S3E5: Overthinking Thick Skin 09/13/2022

S3E5: Overthinking Thick Skin It seems the people most able to ignore trolls, critics and hecklers get the most victories, have the most fun, and live the most freely. But why do they have such thick skin? And how can the rest of us toughen up? First learn from door-to-door sales expert and entrepreneur, Sam Taggart. Then hear how Trent Tueller survived a brutal Twitter mob attack. Finally, discover why stand-up comedian Shelley Carling can laugh in the face of rejection. andyoverthinks.com/thickskin /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24365499

S3E4: Overthinking The Burden Of Beauty Pt.2 09/08/2022

S3E4: Overthinking The Burden Of Beauty Pt.2 In part two of two, I get different perspectives on the pursuit of beauty, first from clever sister duo, Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe from the Pop Apologists podcast, who gracefully temper some of my ideas and frustration. And then we get to hear how one man feels about the impact of beauty obsession on the women in his life. andyoverthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt2 /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24307956

S3E3: Overthinking The Burden Of Beauty Part 1 09/08/2022

S3E3: Overthinking The Burden Of Beauty Part 1 Every woman is under pressure to be as beautiful as time, money, and energy can afford. But what's the real cost? And is it worth it? Learn from Dr. Lexie Kite co-author of More Than a Body and co-founder Beauty Redefined. This episode also includes 90 year old Toos Ward's perspective on aging and beauty. As well as Heather Delcamp, a young lady who shaved her head in order to get her head on straight. andyoverthinks.com/theburdenofbeautypt1 Part two also available now. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24307905

S3E2: Overthinking Things People Have Said To Me 09/01/2022

S3E2: Overthinking Things People Have Said To Me One friend insulted my shoes and inspired me forever. Another said two words, and ended seven years of indecision. A neighbor's offhand comment now dictates my budget. And something husband mentioned on our first date locked him in as the ultimate rebound and life partner. Guests: Alex Grow, Wade Alleman, Ryan Swapp, Annie Grow, and Levi Ballstaedt andyoverthinks.com/thingspeoplehavesaidtome /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24241179

S3E1: Overthinking Overthinking 08/25/2022

S3E1: Overthinking Overthinking What would it be like to trust your gut, relax your brain, and generally calm down? I’m discussing the psychology of maximizers vs. satisficers with renowned researcher and author of The Paradox of Choice, Dr. Barry Schwartz. I’ll also chat with my dad, Kevin Seibert, about his chronic overthinking, and hear from John and Adrianne Canepa a couple in a mixed overthinking marriage. Finally I’ll overthink non-overthinking with the intuitive, creative genius, Brittany Wood. andyoverthinks.com/overthinking /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/24155394

S2E12: Overthinking What We Want In The End 03/18/2021

S2E12: Overthinking What We Want In The End In this Season Two finale I'm asking myself and guests The Big Question: When the end comes, and you’re on your deathbed, what do you need to have experienced or accomplished in your life to feel satisfied? /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/18374735

S2E11: Overthinking Narcissism (I bet you don't think this show is about you) 03/11/2021

S2E11: Overthinking Narcissism (I bet you don't think this show is about you) We've never been more narcissistic, nor more okay with it. How much farther can we fall in love with ourselves before we collectively fall? Guests: therapist Alex Lamoreaux, and researcher Dr. Chris Barry. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/18274181

S2E10 Overthinking Work-Life Balance 03/04/2021

S2E10 Overthinking Work-Life Balance It may be a tired topic, but is that because we are talking about it wrong? Hear from viral Ted talker and best-selling author, Nigel Marsh and several others about their definitions of a balanced life. andyoverthinks.com/worklifebalance /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16149473

S2E9: Overthinking Political Correctness 02/25/2021

S2E9: Overthinking Political Correctness Is political correctness keeping us from correcting anything? Learn from leftist Dr. Fredrik deBoer, Sherita Coffelt, and listen to excerpts from Stephen Fry and others. AndyOverthinks.com/PoliticalCorrectness /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/18089141

S2E8: Overthinking Regrets 02/18/2021

S2E8: Overthinking Regrets What kinds of regret hurt the most? And what do we do about it? Does thinking about regret do us any good? Hear from Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Bill Anderson, HGTV star Chrisi Hammer, top researcher Dr. Shai Davidai, and more. andyoverthinks.com/regrets /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/17040224

S2E7: Overthinking Personality Tests 02/10/2021

S2E7: Overthinking Personality Tests We all want to be perfectly understood and classified, and personality tests promise just that. Overthink the personality tests that overthink us overthinking ourselves. andyoverthinks.com/personalitytests /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/17898800

S2E6: Overthinking The Division of Household Labor 02/03/2021

S2E6: Overthinking The Division of Household Labor Chore wars plague most marriages. Who is to blame, and what is the solution? Learn from renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, and best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Thomas Phelan. andyoverthinks.com/householdlabor /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16239785

S2E3 Overthinking Subcultures 01/21/2021

S2E3 Overthinking Subcultures Every subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress codes. Listen as we dissect and poke fun at hunting, nerd, yoga, and surf subcultures with Ryan Jensen, Mike Thayer, Rebbie Brassfield, and Ned Sweet. andyoverthinks.com/subcultures /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16134674

S2E2: Overthinking How Much We Don't Know 01/13/2021

S2E2: Overthinking How Much We Don't Know We are all full of it. And it's time to admit we're mostly BS-ing our way through life. Listen to research exposing, and several guests confessing, painful ignorance and shameful incompetencies. andyoverthinks.com/wedontknow /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16284704

S2E4: Overthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.1 12/30/2020

S2E4: Overthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.1 In this two-part series we are debating who has been dealt the better hand– men or women. This episode argues men have it better while part two argues in favor of women. andyoverthinks.com/menhaveiteasier /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16193474

S2E1: Overthinking Dreamers vs. Realists 12/29/2020

S2E1: Overthinking Dreamers vs. Realists Who lives better, the dreamer or the realist? Hear from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator: Kevin Eastman, celebrity dancer: Chelsie Hightower, singer songwriter: Chris Commisso, artist: Caroline Augusta, entrepreneur: Alex Grow, and former business litigator: Kevin Seibert. andyoverthinks.com/dreamersandrealists /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/15980462

S2E5: Overthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.2 09/30/2020

S2E5: Overthinking Whether Men Or Women Have It Better Pt.2 The debate continues. Who has been dealt the better hand- men or women? This episode argues women have it better while part one argues in favor of men. Hear from academic and author, Dr. Martin van CreVeld. andyoverthinks.com/womenhaveiteasier /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/16225052

S1E17: Overthinking Becoming a Parent 04/19/2018

S1E17: Overthinking Becoming a Parent Arguably life's greatest change and challenge is almost upon me. Our first child is on her way. In this season one finale I'm researching, surveying, and overthinking parenthood with 9 good friends and experienced parents. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6498643

S1E16: Overthinking Facebook Fights 04/12/2018

S1E16: Overthinking Facebook Fights Facebook can be a breeding zone for conflict. But can't we all just get along? Hear ideas from Dr. Alloway, renowned professor of psychology and social media researcher, and listen to highlights from Brené Brown and other research. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6472961

S1E15: Overthinking What Everyone Else Is Thinking 04/05/2018

S1E15: Overthinking What Everyone Else Is Thinking The majority of people don't have it all figured out. So why do we base decisions off what everyone else thinks and does? Laugh with Jessica Jensen, learn from elderly consultants, and review research on some of humanity's most irrational behaviors. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6447223

S1E14: Overthinking Instasham Pt.2 03/28/2018

S1E14: Overthinking Instasham Pt.2 Part two of two thinking about the picture-perfect lives of lifestyle Instagrammers. Hear from influencers Sara Jane Warner and Ashton Barrett. And learn about the effects of following strangers from psychologist and researcher Dr. Leora Trub. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6418284

S1E13: Overthinking Instasham 03/22/2018

S1E13: Overthinking Instasham Lifestyle instagrammers- they look great, we feel awful. In this part one of two, get a behind-the-scenes exposé with anonymous blog photographer, review research, and real talk with author of viral "Lifestyle Porn" article, Mike Thayer. /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6394568

S1E12: Overthinking Redheads 03/15/2018

S1E12: Overthinking Redheads Redheads have it hard. From the constant sunburns to the verbal ones. Hear what it's like from American redheads: Alex Grow and Eric Innes, Irish ginger Paddy O’Shea, and comedian Shawn Hitchins. andyoverthinks.com/redheads /episode/index/show/andyoverthinks/id/6367752

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