Overanalyzing

Join Paige, Cole, and special guest Nicholas Ferguson as the trio discusses their favorite teen-centric TV shows, movies, and books. Think: Never Have I Ever, Clueless, Mean Girls, Teen Wolf, Eighth Grade, The Hunger Games, and so many more. They talk about society’s obsession with teen media, how the genre has changed, the beauty of fan fiction, how teens influence culture, and why we still enjoy stories about high school as adults. Get ready to listen then embark on a nostalgia-fueled binge-fest! Here we go. Email Paige at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast.

Paige and is joined this week by special guest Ariana Diaz to chat about the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel “Normal People.” They discuss how the book compares to the show and explore topics like young love, communication, sex, relationship power dynamics, Irish accents, and the importance of male nudity onscreen! Email Paige at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast.

Long time, no chat! Join us next week as we overanalyze “Normal People,” the new Hulu TV series based on Sally Rooney’s novel. The story follows two Irish teenagers over the course of their college career as they fall in and out of love (and major lust). It’s sappy, nostalgic, sexy, and the ultimate quarantine escape. See you next week! Email us at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast.

Paige is joined this week by her older brother Dane to chat about Netflix’s juicy new reality dating series, “Love Is Blind.” The two discuss healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics, the power of a good conversation, emotional manipulation, living your truth, the dangers of being wine-drunk, and behind the scenes gossip! Email Paige at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast. To see more of Dane, follow @danecsmithart.

Join us next week as we explore the fascinating, terrifying terrain that is Netflix’s new reality dating series, “Love Is Blind.” It’s the best (and worst) of “The Bachelor,” “90-Day Fiancé,” and “Love Island.” Whether you love dating shows or despise them, this one will have you hooked. Embrace the chaos and we’ll see you next week! Email us at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast.

This week Paige and Cole overanalyze the Netflix docuseries “Cheer”! Beyond gushing over the five featured athletes and attempting some mat talk, they also discuss the hero’s journey trope, the power of underdogs, the pain and glory of youth sports, the pressure of being an athlete, sexuality in sports, the blurry line between tenacity and self-harm, and how everyone has their very own Daytona! Email Paige and Cole at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast on Instagram. Resources 2006-2007 basket toss rule change Cheerleading accounts for more than half of catastrophic injuries

Tune in next week for a conversation on “Cheer,” the Netflix docu-series that follows a collegiate cheer team on their road to the National Championships. This six-episode journey has it all: heart, humor, drama, suspense, Texas stereotypes, astonishing athleticism, and good old-fashioned rivalries. See you then! Get in touch at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow the pod on Instagram @overanalyzing_podcast.

This week Paige and Cole discuss the fascinating and confusing world of personality tests! Think: Myers-Briggs, Big Five, the Enneagram, and the like. They talk about self-identity, personal evolution, introspection, the appeal and danger of labels, the wellness industry, and how earth-shattering it is when your Myers-Briggs results change by one letter. Email Paige and Cole at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or get updates on Instagram @overanalyzing_podcast. Thanks for listening! Resources Assessment, enhancement, and verification determinants Why people are turning to astrology and tarot cards for their mental health A placebo can work even when you know it’s a placebo How accurate are personality tests? Popular (and free) personality tests: The Enneagram 16personalities.com (Myers-Briggs equivalent) The Big Five

Get excited for episode 4, where we discuss the fascinating world of personality tests! Think: Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, the Big Five, and more. Take some online tests if you’re curious, then tune in next week for our full analysis! Say hi at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @overanalyzing_podcast.

Join Paige and Cole this week as they overanalyze (and obsess over) “Parasite,” the critically-acclaimed South Korean film that’s equal parts comedy, drama, and thriller. In the episode they talk wild twists, class dynamics, economic privilege, violence, power, capitalism, symbolism, genius writing, and other juicy things they can’t reveal here without spoiling too much! Share your thoughts at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow our brand-spanking-new Instagram account @overanalyzing_podcast. Thanks for listening! Resources Parasite’s perfect montage (the video Cole mentions) The trend of job-seekers studying for civil service exams in South Korea (the story Paige mentions): Article 1, Article 2, Article 3

Get excited for episode 3...where we overanalyze "Parasite," the Academy Award-nominated film! This is a movie and a conversation you won't want to miss. Go see the film ASAP, then check out next week's episode to overanalyze with us!  You can also follow us on our brand-spanking-new Instagram account @overanalyzing_podcast, or say hi at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com. 

This week Paige and Cole overanalyze “Call Me By Your Name”: the book, the film, the phenomenon. The movie may have premiered in 2017, but it’s never too late to gush over the queer love story that set the world (read: the Academy) on fire! In the episode they discuss the dreamy landscape of the film and book, along with bisexuality, desire, shame, temporality, love, introspection, Timothée Chalamet’s face, the meaning of the title, and how everyone deserves their very own Italian villa moment! To say hi, email overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com. Or follow @overanalyzing_podcast on Instagram.

In the debut episode of Overanalyzing, Paige and her brother Cole chat all things “You” on Netflix. They talk about what they loved about season 1 and what they loved (and hated) about season 2. They also get into the writing of the show, Penn Badgley’s terrifying facial expressions, toxic masculinity, violence against women, cycles of trauma, the #metoo movement, the lengths we go to for Love (get it?), confusing narration, abuse of power, predation, and more! Get pumped. Email Paige and Cole at overanalyzingpodcast@gmail.com or follow @overanalyzing_podcast. Thanks for listening!