Overthinking It Podcast
Overthinking It Podcast, hosted by Matthew Wrather with a rotating panel including Mark Lee, examines movies, TV, music and popular culture in a weekly show. The feed lists 973 episodes, updated about every 7 days, typically 60 to 90 minutes long according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated). Rate range is $40 to $200 per episode. A distinctive detail is the show's 2008 origin as a site-based critical culture project.
Long-running weekly pop culture panel with a loyal, rated audience since 2008
- 973 episodes on a weekly-to-biweekly cadence show consistent, long-term presence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 263 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with a strong listener base.
- Non-explicit episodes covering movies, TV and books suit broad, family-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, roundtable analysis, themed essay
- Tone
- witty, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover children's books, TV and classic films with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.overthinkingit.com/category/podcast/otip/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id274948280 |
| RSS feed | feeds.overthinkingit.com/otipodcast |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 953: We Have Silo at Home | 2026-10-12 | – |
| Episode 952: Unbridled Shenanigans | 2026-10-05 | – |
| Episode 951: I’m Sorry, U. You’re Just Not Worth My Time. | 2026-09-28 | – |
| Episode 950: Hey Dad! Knock Knock. | 2026-09-21 | – |
| Episode 949: Juvenile Phantasmagoria of Kid Logic | 2026-09-14 | – |
| Episode 948: The End and the Denial | 2026-09-07 | – |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Overthinking It subjects the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve.
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About Overthinking It Podcast
Overthinking It Podcast is a weekly panel show that examines movies, television, music, books and popular culture, hosted by Matthew Wrather with rotating panelists including Mark Lee, according to the show website and feed. The show has released 973 episodes since 2008, with the feed indicating a roughly seven-day cadence and episodes typically running 60 to 90 minutes, per the Apple Podcasts listing.
Apple Podcasts shows 263 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Based on estimates from these signals, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, and its audience skews toward adults in their late twenties through forties who follow film and TV criticism. These figures are estimates, not published download counts. No sponsors were found in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. That fits brands in streaming, publishing, and media or education that want an engaged, culturally literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Overthinking It Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Overthinking It Podcast
How much does Overthinking It Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and the placement.
What is Overthinking It Podcast about?
The show is a weekly panel discussion of movies, TV, music, books and popular culture, with hosts who analyze and debate the topics in depth.
How do I contact Overthinking It Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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