Andy Overthinks

In this two-part series we are debating who has been dealt the better hand– men or women. This episode argues men have it better while part two argues in favor of women. andyoverthinks.com/menhaveiteasier

Parody song written by Andy, performed by Connor Egan.

Guests: Kevin Seibert, Molly Birchall, Ryan & Jessica Jensen, Alex & Annie Grow, Adrianne & John Canepa, Kimber Cutler

Links:

Pew survey if men or women have it easier

Death in childbirth

Women spending on cosmetics

Ages of men and women at peak desirability

The orgasm gap

Jim Gaffigan Home Birth Clip

Crazy, Stupid Love Clip

Veep Clip

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Every subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress code. Listen as we dissect and poke fun at hunting, nerd, yoga, and surf subcultures with Ryan Jensen, Mike Thayer, Rebbie Brassfield, and Ned Sweet. andyoverthinks.com/subcultures

Mike Thayer’s website

Mike Thayer’s books

Rebbie Brassfield’s website

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We are all full of it. And it’s time to admit we’re mostly BS-ing our way through life. Listen to research exposing, and several guests confessing, painful ignorance and shameful incompetencies. andyoverthinks.com/wedontknow

Kimberly Lochner on Youtube

Included clips:

Nate Bargatze: Full Time Magic

Schitt’s Creek – “Fold In the Cheese!”

Facts mentioned:

Identifying Iran on a map

Changing a tire

Stamps needed for voters

Trouble swallowing pills

Most asked Google questions

CPR Fail 

Know Glutton

Don’t know my left from my right

GOP?

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Who lives better, the dreamer or the realist? Hear from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator: Kevin Eastman, celebrity dancer: Chelsie Hightower, singer songwriter: Chris Commisso, artist: Caroline Augusta, entrepreneur: Alex Grow, and former business litigator:  Kevin Seibert. andyoverthinks.com/dreamersandrealist

Kevin Eastman website

Chris Commisso youtube

Caroline Augusta website

Chelsie Hightower website

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 @kevineastsmantmnt

@chriscommisso

@chelshightower

@papergutzz

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Arguably life’s greatest change and challenge is almost upon me. Our first child is on her way. In this season one finale I’m researching, surveying, and overthinking parenthood with 9 good friends and experienced parents.

Washington Post article on the emotional difficulty of becoming a parent

Research on the transition to parenthood

The New Demography of American Motherhood

Psychology Today: Does having children make us happy?

Washington Post- good reasons why Americans need family-focused social policies

CNN- Parenthood and happiness

Fortune- Mothers, Marriage and Parenthood

NPR clip

Parenthood and Marriage- Today.com

Parenthood and happiness research

Great show on the subject: Parenthood: The Complete Series

Another fun show on parenting: Up All Night Pilot

You may want this book just to read the chapter “Get the Epidural”- hilarious: You’ll Grow Out of It

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Facebook can be a breeding zone for conflict. But can’t we all just get along? Hear ideas from Dr. Alloway, renowned professor of psychology and social media researcher, and listen to highlights from Brené Brown and other research.

Dr. Tracy Alloway’s research and links

Brené Brown’s GREAT book quoted in the episode:Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Bill Bishop’s book:The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing Us Apart

UC Berkley and University of Chicago research on reading vs. seeing/hearing

Washington Post article including online persuasion research 

Washington Post on how we agree with our FB friends

Mashable article

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The majority of people don’t have it all figured out. So why do we base decisions off what everyone else thinks and does? Laugh with Jessica Jensen, learn from elderly consultants, and review research on some of humanity’s most irrational behaviors.

References:

Women and working out

Stanford research on priming

Quotes to help you care a little less

Fantastic read from Dr. Dan Ariely!:Predictably Irrational

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Part two of two thinking about the picture-perfect lives of lifestyle Instagrammers. Hear from influencers Sara Jane Warner and Ashton Barrett. And learn about the effects of following strangers from psychologist and researcher Dr. Leora Trub.

Shawni Pothier blog disclaimer

Brooke White’s Website

Dr Trub’s instagram research

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Lifestyle instagrammers- they look great; we feel awful. In part one of two, get a behind-the-scenes exposé with anonymous blog photographer, review research, and real talk with author of viral “Lifestyle Porn” article, Mike Thayer.

Part of My World Instagram Parody
Vocals: Kimberly Lochner
Lyrics: yours truly, Andy
Artwork: Anoosha Syed Illustration

More on this topic:

Mike Thayer’s “Lifestyle Porn” article 

Dr Trub’s instagram research

A professional instagrammer/blogger’s perspective

A hilarious parody instagram account

Instagram and mental health

 Instagram is the worst…

One instagram star receptions her photos exposing the truth

Essena O’Neil video quitting social media

Great NY Times article outlining the problem

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Redheads have it hard. From the constant sunburns to the verbal ones. Hear what it’s like from American redheads: Alex Grow and Eric Innes, Irish ginger, Paddy O’Shea, and Canadian comedian, Shawn Hitchins.

Shawn Hitchin’s book: A Brief History of Oversharing: One Ginger’s Anthology of Humiliation

Documentary- Being Ginger

Sperm bank turns down redheads

Physical attraction experiment

Redheads and pain

CBS article on redheads

BBC article on redheads

Research: “Red Hair in Popular Culture and the Relationship with Anxiety and Depression”

Prejudice Song by Tim Minchin

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