Clogged toilets, odious jokes, difficult condolences… awkward moments are everywhere you look. In episode 113 of Overthink, Ellie and David invite philosopher Alexandra Plakias to talk through her research on awkwardness. They discuss everything from hasty clean-ups to snap decisions, from oversharing online to uncomfortable silences, as they explore the way ... Show More
Mar 24
Pedantry with Arnoud Visser
Mansplainers, know-it-alls, and Grammar Nazis. In episode 166 of Overthink, Ellie and David think about the figure of the pedant with philosopher Arnoud S. Q. Visser about his book, On Pedantry: A Cultural History of the Know-it-All. They discuss the history of the pedant, how th ... Show More
53m 9s
Mar 10
Closer Look: Haraway, Cyborg Manifesto
Is the way we interact with technology moving us towards a cyborg future? In episode 164 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a closer look at Donna Haraway’s seminal essay, “A Cyborg Manifesto,” in which Haraway critiques the increasing technologization of everyday life and questi ... Show More
57m 28s
Apr 2024
S3E16: Well, This Is Awkward
Clementine Holiday embraces National Awkward Moments Day! From misunderstood greetings to social media faux pas, Clementine shares how she navigates the cringeworthy yet hilarious pitfalls of daily life. Tune in for tips on recovering from your own awkward moments, proving that e ... Show More
6m 14s
Aug 2025
Pauwke Berkers and Yosha Wijngaarden, "A Sociology of Awkwardness: On Social Interactions Going Wrong" (Taylor & Francis, 2025)
How does sociology help to explain modern life? In A Sociology of Awkwardness: On Social Interactions Going Wrong (Routledge, 2025)Pauwke Berkers, a full professor Sociology of Popular Music at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Yosha Wijngaarden, an assistant professor of Med ... Show More
33m 43s
May 2024
54. Giving you kid’s parties, handy husbands, and awkward silences
<p>Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learning. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss handy men, attending children’s parties, and how to handle awkward silences with your partner. Alex and Jon live, work, and are ... Show More
56m 23s
Oct 2024
How to Handle Inappropriate Questions
Ever been caught off guard by a question that feels too personal, invasive, or just plain inappropriate?
You’ve probably found yourself scrambling for the right way to respond—without getting flustered or defensive.
Good news: You don’t have to answer those questions, and you do ... Show More
15m 32s
Apr 2025
4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable Conversations
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable Conversations
April 29, 2025 | Episode - 5082
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Ever wonder how those "work less, earn more" gurus pull it off? In this eye-opening episode, Scott dives into a hidden gem from ... Show More
11m 11s