James Bloodworth is a journalist reporting on working-class life and society, podcaster, and an author.
The manosphere isn’t what you think. Even though it is often labeled as toxic and extreme, the truth is a bit more complicated. So what’s really going on with men, dating, and masculinity as of today?
Expect to learn what the current state of the “manosp ... Show More
Yesterday
#1023 - I Prevail - The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams
Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail.
Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail
From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind ... Show More
2h 43m
Nov 20
#1022 - Sheehan Quirke - How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly?
Sheehan Quirke is a British writer and online educator, known as The Cultural Tutor for creating accessible posts on art, history, and literature.
Why does modern life feel so devoid of beauty? For decades, efficiency has beaten out elegance. Cheap has replaced meaningful. When ... Show More
1h 55m
Nov 17
#1021 - Louise Perry & Mary Harrington - The Performative Male Epidemic
Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author.
Mary Harrington is a writer, columnist and author.
Why are young people having less sex than ever? Has something in our evolution shifted, or has modern life become so confusi ... Show More
2h 14m
Sep 4
Inside the Male Brain: Why Men Do What They Do & What Women Need to Know | Dr. Andrew Huberman PT 2
Continuing their illuminating conversation, Lisa Bilyeu and Dr. Andrew Huberman return in Part 2 to unravel even more of the mysteries behind male behavior, relationships, and the neuroscience that underpins it all. Picking up where Part 1 left off, this episode transitions into ... Show More
53m 21s
Aug 11
Why Men Don't Understand Women with Professor Chesko
<p>This one may ruffle some (male) feathers, but that's par for the course with Professor Chesko – award-winning communications professor, podcaster, husband, father, and feminist. We talk with him about the manosphere and why men taking advice from other men is such a problem. W ... Show More
1h 39m
Feb 2025
Behavioural Psychologist: We're Not Having Enough Sex! Fat Makes You Attractive & The Poorer You Are The Friendlier You Are!
Are we fighting against our own biology? Dr Bill von Hippel reveals how evolutionary psychology impacts love, success, and happiness.
Dr Bill von Hippel is a renowned social psychologist, evolutionary specialist, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland. He ... Show More
1h 56m
Sep 1
Breaking the Likability Trap: Overcoming Gender Double Standards | E468
Have you ever felt like you just can’t win? If you’re too nice, people don’t take you seriously. If you’re too direct, suddenly you’re “too much.” For so many women, this double bind — rooted in gender double standards — is exhausting. My guest, Dr. Kate Mason, calls this out for ... Show More
54m 8s
Aug 15
Ep.167 What is a "Performative Male"?
<p>In this episode, we dive into the growing online discourse surrounding the “performative male” — the guy who curates his wardrobe, flaunts his reading habits, and crafts an identity seemingly designed to appeal to the female gaze. Is it authentic??? Self-improvement or subtle ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 23
Masculinity
<p>Performative males, hustle bros, sissies, and manfluencers. In episode 140 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss masculinity. What does it mean to be a man, and how has the concept of masculinity changed over time? They look at the male loneliness epidemic, the current influx ... Show More
58m 58s
Jan 2025
The Modern Woman's Guide to Aging with Power | Ep68
What if everything you thought about empowerment was backwards? Dr. Amanda Hanson, renowned psychologist, speaker, and author, flips the script on empowerment and reveals why true power starts within. Known as The Midlife Muse, Amanda is a global advocate for women redefining the ... Show More
40m 55s