Social philosophy Ellie Anderson Social philosophy Ellie Anderson

Episode 102: Mixed-Race Identity

In episode 102 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss racial mixedness, from family-oriented models of mixed race to José Vasconcelos’ and Gloria Anzaldua’s idea of the ‘mestizo’ heritage of Mexican people. They work through phenomenological accounts of cultural hybridity and selfhood, wondering how being multiracial pushes beyond the traditional Cartesian philosophical subject.

Read More
Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson

Episode 92: Non-Monogamous Love with Justin L. Clardy

In episode 92 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss love beyond monogamy with philosophy professor, podcaster, and author of Why It's OK To Not be Monogamous, Justin L. Clardy. They discuss love and special attachment beyond sacrifice. With personal stories, they question the role of marriage in consumer capitalism, and reimagine agency, identity, community, and relation in the world.

Read More
Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson

Episode 91: Mommy Issues

In episode 91 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore mommy issues, from the OG mother Mary to today’s seducing MILFs. They look into psychonalytic theories and Simone de Beauvoir’s critique of maternal devotion. They explore sexualization, identification, masculinity, and more!

Read More
Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson Sexual Ethics Ellie Anderson

Episode 90: Daddy Issues

Who’s your daddy? Episode 90 is all about daddy issues. Ellie and David investigate father-child relations and the sexual, emotional, and familial worlds they create. From summer zaddies and sexy dad bods to hero feminist dads, your hosts travel from psychoanalysis all the way to theology and investigate how parenthood, gender, and vulnerability interact.

Read More
Culture Ellie Anderson Culture Ellie Anderson

Episode 28: Cancel Culture

Is cancel culture even a thing--and if so, what are its merits and dangers? This episode unpacks the origins of cancel culture in Black Twitter and debates whether "canceling" people is neoliberal and/or carceral.

Read More
Nostalgia Ellie Anderson Nostalgia Ellie Anderson

Episode 05: Nostalgia

In this episode of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about the taste, smell, and function of nostalgia. They dive into al pastor tacos, cottagecore, teenage diary entries, old shampoo bottles, M.A.G.A and more!

Read More