Andy Overthinks

We all want to be perfectly understood and classified, and personality tests promise just that. Overthink the personality tests that overthink us overthinking ourselves. andyoverthinks.com/personalitytests Guests: Jessica Jensen, Doug Waggoner, Levi Ballstaedt Kimberly Lochner on Youtube Doug Waggoner’s company Resolution PI Discover your Myers-Briggs Learn your Enneagram Discover your Big Five Washington Post assessment of Myers-Briggs Fast Company assessment of Myers-Briggs NPR on Personality Tests Quote from psychologist Walter Mischel Enneagram Institute “Show me the man who isn’t interested in discussing himself.” ― John Steinbeck, East of Eden Follow @andyoverthinks on Instagram Rate, review and subscribe 

Chore wars plague most marriages. Who is to blame, and what is the solution? Learn from renowned psychotherapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, and best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Thomas Phelan. andyoverthinks.com/householdlabor Also featuring:  John Canepa, Annie and Alex Grow. Dr. Phelan‘s awesome book: The Manager Mom Epidemic Dr. Julie Hanks Website,  Podcast, Partnership Families Course, Instagram: @Drjuliehanks NBC “Chore War: How to stop fighting about housework” The Atlantic: The Difference Between a Happy Marriage and a Miserable one: Chores Pew Research: Parents’ Time with Kids More Rewarding Than Paid Work – and More Exhausting Pew Research: Modern Parenthood Audio Clips: The BreakUp – fighting scene (2006) SteveTV Show Clip Marriage Story Clip Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 Veep: Man up Follow @andyoverthinks on Instagram Rate, review and subscribe 

The debate continues. Who has been dealt the better hand- men or women? This episode argues women have it better while Part One argues in favor of men. Hear from academic and author, Dr. Martin van CreVeld. andyoverthinks.com/womenhaveiteasier

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   Follow @andyoverthinks on Instagram Rate, review and subscribe 

Every subculture we subscribe to comes with its own quirks, rules, and dress codes. 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

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?   Follow @andyoverthinks on Instagram Rate, review and subscribe   

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/dreamersandrealists

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.

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 Brene Brown and other research.

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.

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. AndyOverthinks.com/Instasham

Lifestyle instagrammers- they look great, we feel awful. In this 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.

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 comedian Shawn Hitchins. AndyOverthinks.com/Redheads

Today's parties and weddings- fun or frightening? Hear from 7-time bridesmaid- Kristal, founder of PinterestFail.com- Jenna Anderson, and Emily Hardman, author of NYTimes' "I planned my wedding in 5 days. You could too." andyoverthinks.com/perfectparties

Where one bit of life advice exists, another contradicts it. When everyone recommends contradicting ways of life, how do you choose? Ned Sweet and our elderly consultants cast their votes on life's diverging paths. andyoverthinks.com/LifeAdvice