Episode 85: Emotion Recollected in Tranquility
Ryan and Matt listen to and discuss Seattle band Chastity Belt.
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Episode 284: Forging Correctness in the Iron Crucible of Condescension
The Overthinkers tackle two related musical works: The Sound Of Music live telecast and Rebecca Black’s “Saturday.”
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Episode 84: M.I.A. is the Katniss Everdeen of Hip Hop
Ryan and Matt discuss M.I.A.’s Matangi, as well as the critical backlash against it.
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Episode 283: God Just Got A Ten Second Car
The Overthinkers tackle the passing of Paul Walker, car culture, and why transportation safety statistics have no effect on our behavior.
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Episode 282: I Volunteer as Hungry
The Overthinkers tackle “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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Episode 83: Leaders and Followers
Ryan and Matt consider Kanye West’s Yeezus, in the form both of the album and of the live show.
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Episode 281: White House Down: This Is Specifically about the Tank Top Of The Protagonist
The Overthinkers tackle White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx.
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Episode 82: These Frolicking Tourists
Ryan and Matt take a walking tour of New York, talking about their immediate impressions of the city and revisiting some old thoughts about Gossip Girl.
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Episode 280: Thor: It’s Not NOT Like Ghostbusters 2
The Overthinkers tackle Thor: The Dark World and interview Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
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Episode 81: A Darkness of White
Ryan and Matt consider The Arcade Fire and their latest album, Reflektor.
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