Episodes

  • Why Can’t We Soak It All In Pt. 2
    Oct 27 2022
    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 Tim Kreider’s books Tim Kreider’s Substack Jordan Peterson Interview […]
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Why Can’t We Soak It All In Pt. 1
    Oct 27 2022
    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 Tim Kreider’s books Tim Kreider’s Substack […]
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    49 mins
  • Overthinking Santa Lies
    Oct 20 2022
    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 Dr. Johnson’s book “The Myths That Stole Christmas” Dr. Johnson’s academia.edu […]
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Unpopular Opinions
    Oct 13 2022
    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
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    35 mins
  • Female Fantasies
    Oct 6 2022
    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 “Never Had a Man Like Me” Parody song lyrics: […]
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    54 mins
  • How many kids to have
    Sep 29 2022
    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 Dr. Wolfinger’s website Ann Davidman’s […]
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • People who deserve more credit (again)
    Sep 22 2022
    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 Everyday Home Repairs YouTube channel Hilary Liftin’s website
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    56 mins
  • Thick Skin
    Sep 15 2022
    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 […]
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    1 hr and 9 mins