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!
Chris and actress-host Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Black Lady Sketch Show, Inside Out 2) discuss methods of conditioning yourself to stay positive, the reciprocity of caregiving, various ways to embrace faith, and getting starstruck by Muppets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alanna Ubach
Chris and the hilarious Alanna Ubach (Euphoria, Ted, Legally Blonde) chat about the freedom of character acting, the power of saying yes to opportunity, performing through distraction, and the Gen X days of renting horror films at the video store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eli Roth
Chris and acclaimed horror director Eli Roth (Hostel, Thanksgiving, Knock Knock) discuss the new wave of horror directors, adapting to the changing filmmaking landscape, how kids make the scariest monsters, and the only critic who truly matters. Eli's new film "Ice Cream Man" is in theaters August 7th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jason Ritter
Chris and Jason Ritter (Matlock, Captain Fall, A Million Little Things) have a wonderful conversation that covers everything from comedy & riffing to sobriety to losing their dads and now BEING dads. They also compare notes on idolizing the class clown, coming into your own as a performer, mastering the art of the TikTok dance, and how old-school arcade games just hit different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Billy Magnussen
Chris and Tony nominated actor Billy Magnussen (The Audacity, Lilo and Stitch, The Franchise) discuss striving for authenticity, disappearing into characters, the importance of creating community, and the thrill of cold FaceTiming your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lamorne Morris
Chris and Emmy-winning actor Lamorne Morris (Fargo, New Girl, Spider Noir) dig deep into what it means to be a comedy parent, the dangers of peaking early, golf as a metaphor for life, and the humiliation of bowling injuries. Podcast now available to WATCH on AMC+ and freely on the YouTubes! Youtube.com/@hardwick and this week on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alison Brie
Chris welcomes Alison Brie (Mad Men, Community, Masters of the Universe) onto the show to discuss the evolution of horror films, overanalyzing social situations, embarrassing yourself in front of famous people, and the glory of a permed mullet. Make sure and see her films "Together" and "Masters of the Universe" as soon as you can!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nathan Fillion
On this inaugural episode of I Think You’re Overthinking It The Video Chat Series Now On AMC+ (unofficial full title), Chris sits down on our fancy new set with Nathan Fillion (Firefly, The Rookie, Superman) to discuss connecting with fans, how to make your own luck, what it means to feel successful, and their longing for bionic eyeballs. Also, acting tips for soap operas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Video Podcast News!
Well, it's big to US. YES most people do video podcasts but this one hasn't in all its sixteen years. AMC has partnered with I Think You're Overthinking It to produce a snazzy video version of the show that will be available on AMC+ as well as other platforms (yes, the YouTubes also) starting May 31st. The audio version will continue to be available right here, just as it's always been! I could type more about it here, but maybe just listen to today's episode cuz it's more fun that way! Ok thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Shaggy D.A. vs Cujo
It's another Gen X stream-of-consciousness with Chris and Mike! Also, Chris's recent appreciation of the film "Cars 2" leads to yet another deep dive into the possible physiology of the cars. What are they? Fully mechanical? Or like turtles with hard shells and organs inside?? Yes, it's technically a podcast, but these are really the types of conversations they would have anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spiritual Algorithms
Chris and Mike record an episode on their phones in a hotel room in Austin, TX! Clearly, the walls were a bit thin, as you can occasionally hear people walking by in the hallway. That means it must have been a BLAST for anyone in the surrounding rooms to listen to a live podcast recording! Fortunately for everyone, this was recorded early in the afternoon. Ahhhh, technology. .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are The Flintstones From The Future??
Chris and Mike immediately deep dive into a Jetsons/Flintstones theory that will rock cartoon science! Possibly! Or not. Chris also talks about skipping a week of podcasting to tape his newest comedy special, "The Middle Ages," in Nashville. Mike expresses his enduring love and appreciation for the tambourine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spiders and Toilets and Swears, Oh My!
Chris and Mike chat about a not-so-rad personal hygiene moment, whether or not people would watch a several-hour-long show that follows a family of lizards, and a classic Macintosh Computer sound. Come see Chris shoot his next comedy special in Nashville on March 4th! Goto chrishardwick.com for info. Tix are FREEEEEEEEEEE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Next Stop, Willoughby!
Mike and Chris discuss the potential benefits of Uno card tattoos, how to be okay with forgetting what you were about to say and just never remembering, a Twilight Zone episode breakdown, Fraggle Rock theories, and must-have inventions they'd pitch to Shark Tank. Chris is shooting his next comedy special, "The Middle Ages," in Nashville on March 4th, 2026! Tix are free!!! Go to chrishardwick.com for info and sign-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's This? What This!!
After an extended holiday break, Chris has Mike Phirman back on! They talk about crashing laptops, slide whistle ideas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and how much of the listening audience will still get a Fonzie reference (it's gotta be pretty much everyone, right??). AND the announcement that Chris will tape his next comedy special entitled "The Middle Ages" in Nashville on March 4!! There will be two shows and tickets are free! Just go to chrishardwick.com, and that will forward you to 1iota's ticket request page. And as always, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jaimie Alexander
Jaimie Alexander (Thor, Blindspot) returns to the podcast to talk about how she handles negative overthinking by actively seeking and seeing moments of joy in life. Jaimie also recently started a Substack where she openly chronicles her incredible recovery from health issues and numerous stunt-related injuries (you can link to it through her Instagram account, @jaimiealexander). If you're feeling stuck or even just need a break from your own overthinks, this ep has some wonderful bits of wisdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris & Mike!
Mike Phirman drops by (via videoconferencing software) for a holiday week hangout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Just Me! Chris Hardwick!
An experimental solo show of I Think You're Overthinking It, talking about, well, overthinking it. Chris totally forgot what week it was and thought a new episode was posting NEXT week, but guess what! It was THIS week! So he used it as an opportunity to try a solo episode to see if that was remotely interesting, cuz why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rad Dads! - Zombie Paintball Churro
Chris's friend Matt Kappler returns with the addition of Mike Phirman to have a fun dad chat about Halloween, whether or not to build up a movie you loved as a kid before you show it to your own kids, and what's up with Ms. Frizzle?? Plus, clunky billion-dollar ideas! AND stick around for a great bonus chat clip with Chris's 3-year-old daughter Dimity at the end!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Riki Lindhome
Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in August. There are some GREAT pieces of advice in here for any creator who might need some guidance getting out of their own way, stopping overthinking before it stops them, and breaking through mental barriers to do the thing they are passionate about. Take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
