I Think You're Overthinking It

Chris and Mike wonder if, in various superhero universes, incredibly mundane powers must also exist. Also, some light crafting talk! And Chris's new stand-up special "The Middle Ages" is out now on The 800 Pound Gorilla Channel on the YouTubes! (youtube.com/@800pgm)

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Chris and Mike talk about weaving music into comedy, learning instruments later in life, and the making of Chris' new special, "The Middle Ages," which is available now if you're a Gorilla Plus subscriber, or free on 800 Pound Gorilla's YouTube channel starting October 20th!

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Mike Phirman is back! Among the meandering topics on this episode: a spontaneous review of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, Chris' only hang-up with the film "Total Recall", and the dangers of wielding a moose call.

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It's just Chris for a quick check-in and update on posting schedule, along with a pep talk if you need one! Try not to overthink it! This episode is audio only, so no Watch-O-Vision.

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Chris sat down with Rick Beato at his famous Atlanta studio in June of 2025 to talk about Rick's history with music, publishing your own music in the social media era, starting a new chapter at any age, and maaaaybe a little Walking Dead fandom. Rick is such a terrific guy and is pretty much the same in real life as he is on his channel. This is a great watch/listen for Rick fans, creative folks looking to establish themselves, or even just for someone who decides it's time to finally pick up an instrument and start learning. If you wanna see this chat, it's on the brand new youtube.com/@hardwick!

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Chris and actress Zoey Deutch (Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Nouvelle Vague) chat about harnessing anxiety for productivity, breaking free of phone addiction (or not), and making friends with ghosts. Gail Daughtry is out on digital platforms now!

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Chris and sketch comedy genius Kerri Kenney-Silver (Four Seasons, Reno 911, The State) reminisce about the iconic early days of MTV, the creative freedom of the pre-internet era, finding your own band of weirdos, and how Reno 911 almost never came to be. Btw, the show is usually recorded in Los Angeles, but this episode was shot in NYC, so if you're seeing it in Watch-O-Vision, that's why the set looks different!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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. ..

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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.

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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!

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