Overthink
Overthink is a philosophy podcast co-hosted by professors Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán, covering ethical and social questions through short, focused episodes. The show has 39 episodes in its feed and releases roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 83 seconds for its extended segments. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Short philosophy episodes with a highly rated, engaged academic audience
- 477 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average signal a loyal listener base
- Weekly releases of short, focused episodes suit quick, recurring mid-roll placements
- Co-hosted by two academics, giving sponsors a credible, thoughtful editorial context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short commentary, interview, live conversation
- Tone
- reflective, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 to 1.5 minutes for extended episodes, 50 to 80 minutes for chats and interviews
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles include 'Pornography' (165) and 'Evil' (167), and 'The Political Debate Trap' touches on political discourse.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | overthinkpod.substack.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538249280 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5899010.rss |
Benchmark score: 16 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 182. Reflection (Extended) | 2026-08-25 | 2 min |
| 181. Mourning (Extended) | 2026-08-11 | 1 min |
| 180. Weddings (Extended) | 2026-07-28 | 1 h 18 min |
| 179. Unemployment (Extended) | 2026-07-14 | 2 min |
| 178. Beauty with Heather Widdows (Extended) | 2026-06-30 | 1 min |
| 177. Cheating (Extended) | 2026-06-16 | 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 55 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Philosophy podcast & YouTube channel co-hosted by professors Ellie Anderson & David Peña-Guzmán overthinkpod.substack.com
About Overthink
Overthink is a philosophy podcast and YouTube channel co-hosted by professors Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán, according to the show's feed and the Substack page at overthinkpod.substack.com. The show takes short, focused looks at ethical and social concepts, with most episodes running about 83 seconds in the extended format and occasional longer chats and live recordings. The feed lists 39 episodes with a release cadence of about seven days, and Apple Podcasts updates the show biweekly.
Apple Podcasts shows 477 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, and 432 of those ratings are five-star. Audience figures are estimates only: based on these signals, the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the show is not known to carry paid placements. Estimated rates range from about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
The show suits brands in education, reading and learning products, as well as small companies that want to reach an engaged, thoughtful listener. Sponsors should note that the show includes mature topics in some episode titles.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Overthink can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Overthink
How much does Overthink charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Overthink's estimated rate is about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The actual price should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is Overthink about?
Overthink is a philosophy podcast co-hosted by professors Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán. Episodes cover ethical and social concepts in short, focused segments, with occasional longer chats.
How do I contact Overthink about sponsoring an episode?
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