The Overthinkers

Should We Say ”Happy Holidays”?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss one of the surprisingly biggest controversies of the Christmas/Holiday season... should we say "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas"? Where did this controversy start? Does it matter? And if so, why?

Should Adults Read Fantasy? (With Louis Giovino)

Fantasy dominates the entertainment landscape nowadays. But does all of this fantasy pull us away from reality in a way that's harmful? Louis Giovino joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to discuss.

How Do You Survive Holidays With Your Family? (With Alyssa Plock?)

Holidays are a time most people are seeing family. But often time with your family can be stressful. How do you navigate difficult relationships with your family during the holidays? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Alyssa Plock to help us all get the most out of the holiday season with our loved ones without losing our minds!

Should Museums Give Back Their Stuff? (With Dr. Harry Bleattler)

We all love museums. But many of the things in museums were stolen. Should they give the stuff they stole back? Dr. Bleattler joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes for a discussion of this real-life modern controversy on this latest episode.

Should Free Speech Have Limits? (With Davis Campbell)

Free speech is one of the most hot-button issues in the modern day. Why is free speech so important to us? And are there cases where it does more harm than good? Attorney David Campbell joins us for a deep and wide-ranging discussion on the virtues and potential limits of freedom of speech.

Why Don’t We Talk About Politics?

We talk about everything on this show--so why do we talk so much about politics? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give their reasons.

Is Being Relatable A Good Thing? (With Keelia Clarkson)

One of the highest compliments we can give someone is to call them relatable. But should it be? Do we prize being relatable too much? Keelia Clarkson joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to explain why our desire for "relatability" might be problematic.

Why Are We Obsessed With Serial Killers?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson ask why our culture is so obsessed with serial killers. Why do women want to marry them and men want to be like them? Joseph and Nathan dip into the psychology and give some surprising answers.

Is Halloween Satanic?

Is Halloween The Devil's Holiday? Harmless fun? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson give their take as two millennial Christian men who grew up in Christian subculture.

Why Do We Like to Be Scared?

If being frightened is so unpleasant, why do people seek out opportunities to be scared, like in ghost stories, horror movies, and skydiving? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss and come up with some potentially controversial answers.