The Overthinkers

How Should Movies Tackle Social Issues? (With Craig Lamar Brown)

How do you make movies that have a good message but are still entertaining? We bring on filmmaker Craig Lamar Brown to discuss.

Are We Living In A Dystopia?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether we are living in a dystopian society or if the world is really better than we think it is.
 
Check out Joseph Holmes' article in Relevant Magazine on this topic here:
 
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/why-does-hollywood-think-we-live-in-a-dystopia/

Is Hookup Culture Good or Bad? (With Kat Harris)

What is "hook-up culture" and why is it so controversial? We chat with beloved author and podcast host Kat Harris about the good, the bad, and the ugly of casual sex in relationships.
 
References in episode:https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/02/ce-cornerhttps://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/10/sexual-partners-and-marital-happiness/573493/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=true-anthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3OlM7br8k2CKPpKDEdceYPmAHBqf221a5szkkFcl66MfeEWjuVwrFLgMw
 

When Should You Break Up With Someone?

If you're having relationship troubles, how do you know if you should break up with someone or stick it out? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson give their takes. 
 
Articles mentioned in the episode:
 
ttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/why-do-breakups-hurt-so-much-2019-2%3famp
 
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/08/20/key-takeaways-on-americans-views-of-and-experiences-with-dating-and-relationships/
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201108/the-hidden-health-hazards-toxic-relationships
 
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2021/10/05/rising-share-of-u-s-adults-are-living-without-a-spouse-or-partner/

How Do You Make A Marriage Last? (With Sally Clarkson)

Breaks up and divorces everywhere make young people despair of ever having a lasting relationship. Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back beloved author and speaker Sally Clarkson to discuss the real secrets to making a relationship last.
 
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/marriage-rate-uk-latest-figures-lowest-record-ons-a9464706.html
 
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/happiness-recession-causing-sex-depression/586405/
 

Can Men And Women Be Friends? (Keelia Clarkson)

Is it possible for men and women to be "just friends"? Or will sex always get in the way? We discuss with returning guest Keelia Clarkson on this latest episode:Articles and Data Referenced:
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200109/can-men-and-women-be-friends
 
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/men-and-women-cant-be-just-friends/
 
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-opposite-sex-friendships-will-destroy-your-marriage_b_61087505e4b0497e670270c7
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/buddy-system/201204/opposite-sex-friendships-in-couples#:~:text=Men%20reported%20an%20average%20of%20five%20men%20and,than%20men%2C%20this%20was%20not%20born%20out%20here.
 
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/can-men-and-women-really-just-be-friends_b_5631325

Is There A Link Between Creativity and Mental Illness?

Why do so many creative people turn out to be mentally ill? Does being mentally ill make you more creative? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give their hot takes on this live debate. Links to articles cited:
 
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160225-does-mental-illness-enhance-creativity
 
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/the-real-link-between-creativity-and-mental-illness/ 
 
https://www.insider.com/the-link-between-creativity-and-mental-health-2018-7
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-mJEZbHFLs&t=2999s&ab_channel=JordanBPeterson
 

Is It Okay To Doubt God? (With Dominic Done)

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes are joined by author Dominic Done to discuss whether it's sinful to doubt God, or if it's actually a healthy thing.
 
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faith
 
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doubt
 
https://www.barna.com/research/two-thirds-christians-face-doubt/

How Do You Make Friends? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)

People have a harder time today than ever making friends. So how does one make friends? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes sit down with author and speaker Dr. Joy Clarkson to unpack this deeply modern problem.
 
Articles referenced in this episode:https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/the-state-of-american-friendship-change-challenges-and-loss/
 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200307/the-dangers-loneliness
 

How Do You Adult?

"Adulting" is a tough hill to climb for Millenials and Gen Z. Most in these generations struggle with feeling like they are truly an adult. So what things does one need to do to really achieve adulthood? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss on this first episode of 2023.
Below are the list of things we advise you to do to be an adult, with the resources we mention in the episode.
 
1. Workout three times a week
According to the CDC (How much physical activity do adults need?), you should be exercising 150 hours a week, or 30 minutes a day for five days a week.
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm
CDC.Gov “Benefits of Physical activity” 
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
2. Cook most of your own meals
- It’s tastier, it’s healthier, it’s cheaper. https://medium.com/@kevin18lee/3-reasons-why-you-should-cook-your-own-meals-1142ce292fad
3. Eat healthily 
4. Read one book a month
According to a Pew Research study, the typical American has read 5 books in the past 12 months, while 75% have read at least one book. The average is 12 or 14 if you include the avid bookworms. 
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/01/06/three-in-ten-americans-now-read-e-books/
5. Be financially independent
6. Live below your means (be financially stable)
7.  Regularly build savings 
8. Work in your preferred field/get paid to do what you want to do
9. Have good credit
According to the Forbes article “What Is A Good Credit Score?” a good credit score is at least a 700.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/what-is-a-good-credit-score/
10. Have three close, long-term friends
-According to the Survey Center on American Life, Americans today have fewer friends and talk to them less often than they did 30 years ago. In 1990, less than one-third (27 percent) said they had three or fewer close friends, while today that number is close to half (49 percent).
- The Washington Post Piece, Americans Are Choosing To Be Alone
- Psychology Today’s The Dangers of Loneliness. 
11. Be in a long-term committed relationship (or have chosen willingly to be single)
The Atlantic: “The Happiness Recession”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/happiness-recession-causing-sex-depression/586405/
12. Are hygienic (take showers, brush teeth, etc)
13. Keep a relatively clean, organized living space
According to Elite Daily, studies show that having a clean room makes you happier, sleep better, makes you more likely to exercise, and makes you feel positive and accomplished. 
https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/cleaning-your-room-important-for-your-health/1466353
14. Give a portion of your income or time to charitable causes
15. Travel out of state (or country) once a year
16. Get yearly medical checkups
17. Get semi-regular counseling/therapy (mental health)
18. Maintain familial relationships (if possible/healthy)
The Atlantic: “A Shift in Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement”
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/01/why-parents-and-kids-get-estranged/617612/
The Atlantic: “The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake”
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/the-nuclear-family-was-a-mistake/605536/