

I Think You're Overthinking It
Chris Hardwick
Hey it’s me! Chris Hardwick! This new old podcast is now called “I Think You're Overthinking It," because, well, I am an incurable overthinker. Are you? Probably! Why else would you have clicked on this? Do you lie awake at night analyzing some random conversation you had in 2009 on a loop? Or every one since then? In an economy of attention where our minds are on overdrive every second of every day it seems damn near impossible to pump the brakes on our inner chatter. We might feel okay when we’re distracted externally with work or streaming or scrolling, but when we’re not, BOY can we think ourselves into holes—these holes keep us stuck and unable to feel peace or pursue our goals.My hope is to inspire people to take a breath, get their brain out of the way a little, and take one step forward at a time. I started many things in middle age: guitar, piano, Italian, PARENTING, even farming (I still don't think I'm ready for goats, Lydia)…and what I realized is that it’s never too late to start a new skill, hobby, or path, as long as you don’t think yourself out of it (which is very easy to do). Structurally, the show will feel very similar to the old podcast, but will touch upon navigating anxiety, trying new things, and overthinking/thought spiraling as thematic elements. Oh, and comedy. Hopefully it’s funny. It’s supposed to be! I mean, when it’s not disrespectful to do so because we’re being serious. Also it’s not a medical advice show because I am not any kind of doctor. Nor will I try to sell you supplements. I’m just a dude who has learned to coexist with a mind that was gifted with GENEROUS amounts of anxiety from a very early age. And a touch of the OCD. And I hope to help you even a little bit with your overthinking, or at least just distract you for about an hour with occasional fart jokes. Thank you if you read this far and thank you more for listening!
Episodes
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Mar 16, 2010 • 1h 9min
Joel McHale
Joel McHale dressed his son like a light switch, Chris sings Doggie Michael Bolton, Jonah had a Seacrest sighting and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
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Mar 9, 2010 • 1h 3min
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm discusses his lost SNL sketch, Chris doesn't understand how beards work, Jonah is a star-maker and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
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Mar 2, 2010 • 1h 12min
Rob Huebel & Motion City Soundtrack
Rob Huebel (Human Giant, Children's Hospital) finds a dog, Motion City Soundtrack plays a song, Jonah has a fake last name, Chris drinks out of a bowl and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
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Feb 23, 2010 • 1h 3min
Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla hates Sid & Marty Krofft, Chris accidentally invents a racist beverage, Jonah apparently writes on a television show and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
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Feb 16, 2010 • 1h 6min
Drew Carey
Drew Carey exists in Second Life, Chris uses a robot toilet, Jonah demands the whole show be in 8-bit and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
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Feb 8, 2010 • 1h 2min
Tom Lennon
The inaugural podcast welcomes Tom Lennon (The State, Reno 911), Señor Aboleto delivers a theme song, Jonah sounds far away and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
SIDENOTE: I need to get some "P" popping screens for the cardiod mics. I'm aware of this now! Also, Jonah's mic might be faulty so that's why he sounds like a distant spectre. It's the first one, people! Bug fixes and updates next week!
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