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I Think You're Overthinking It It's Just Me! Chris Hardwick!An experimental solo show of I Think You're Overthinking It, talking about, well, overthinking it. Chris totally forgot what week it was and thought a new episode was posting NEXT week, but guess what! It was THIS week! So he used it as an opportunity to try a solo episode to see if that was remotely interesting, cuz why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-11-1437 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris ColumbusWriter/Director Chris Columbus (Gremlins, Home Alone, Goonies, Harry Potter) joins Chris and tells some fantastic stories about working on some of your favorite movies! Chris C also talks about how a chance moment with Steven Spielberg launched his career, why infusing heart into a story is vital, and how difficult it can be to connect with one's own successes. He also talks about directing Kurt Russell in "The Christmas Chronicles 2", which is on Netflix right now!

2020-12-211h 28 $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Tom Lennon #7Tom Lennon returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about quarantine hair, Tom tells a story about telling Clint Eastwood a joke and the time he bought hundreds of copies of Dianetics. They also talk about meeting extremely famous people, Chris and Tom play around on their guitars and Tom talks about Reno 911! Part 2 on Quibi!

2020-09-0600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Rebecca HallRebecca Hall (The Town, The Prestige) chats with Chris about life with her two year old daughter, she talks about life on the road when acting and Chris talks about a new candle he recently got. Rebecca also talks what got her into acting, the movie she just directed and her new show Tales From the Loop, streaming on Amazon!

2020-05-0300 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Justin Willman ReturnsJustin Willman (magician) returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about coming up with his show Magic for Humans, how he has found his voice as a magician and he talks about getting into magic as a kid. Justin and Chris also talk about performing at colleges, Justin talks about how he comes up with tricks and the return of his show Magic for Humans on Netflix!

2020-02-2700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Linda and Drew ScottDrew Scott (Property Brothers) and Linda Scott sit down with Chris and Lydia! They talk about the challenges of doing construction, working together as a couple and Lydia and Chris talk about their specific design aesthetic. They also talk about things they like to collect, Drew and Linda talk about designing their home together and they talk about their new podcast At Home with Linda and Drew Scott!

2020-02-2100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Michelle Monaghan ReturnsMichelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Messiah on Netflix) chats with Chris about how both their houses might be haunted, Michelle talks about how she met her husband and Chris talks about his recent trip to Hawaii. They also talk about how they both love Nashville, their dreams to own farm animals and Michelle’s new show Messiah, streaming now on Netflix!

2020-01-0800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Michael Rosenbaum and Chris SullivanMichael Rosenbaum (Smallville) and Chris Sullivan (This It Us) chat with Chris about movies they love, their thoughts on long movies and the new podcast they started together called In Love. They then talk about how they came up with the idea for their podcast, how loving yourself is so important and they open up about mental health.

2019-12-2700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Karen GillanKaren Gillan (Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jumanji) chats with Chris about her hectic traveling schedule, her interesting career trajectory and she talks about fun times on set of Jumanji. Karen also talks about making her own films, she educates Chris on local British Pantomines and she discusses all her upcoming projects, including Jumanji: The Next Level!

2019-12-1200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Matthew ModineMatthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Dark Knight Rises, Stranger Things) talks with Chris about promoting projects, his interesting family history and he talks about teaching acting, Chris also talks about his love for Vision Quest, Matthew talks about working with Stanley Kubrick on Full Metal Jacket and he talks about his new movie Miss Virginia, in theaters now!

2019-10-1900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Andrea Savage #4Andrea Savage is on the podcast again! She and Chris talk about all the nerdy stuff Chris likes and Andrea makes him explain some nerd stuff to him. Andrea also talks about starting her own podcast, Chris talks about staying at Hearst Castle and her TV show I’m Sorry, which now has the second season on Netflix!

2019-09-1300 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Brian Posehn ReturnsBrian Posehn returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about Chris's collector Star Wars glasses, their thoughts on the Star Wars prequels and how Brian introduces his kid to things he likes. They also talk about how fandom has changed over the years, Brian now working on things he used to love as a kid and his memoir Forever Nerdy: Living My Dorky Dreams and Staying Metal!

2019-08-2500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Tom Lennon ReturnsTom Lennon returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about Chris’s cat being sick, an old friend stops by for a minute and they talk about Tom’s new children's book Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles. Tom then talks about the process of writing a book, he talks about his worst movie pitches and they try to do their best accents!

2019-07-2000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris Jericho #3Chris Jericho returns to the podcast! He and Chris catch up with each other, they talk about the amazing world of wrestling and how wrestling has created such a connection with it’s fans. They also talk about learning new talents, dealing with his kids diabetes and the long list of everything that Chris has going on!

2019-07-1000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris KattanChris Kattan (SNL, A Night at the Roxbury) chats with Chris about watching SNL as a kid, which casts are their favorites and getting his start in comedy with The Groundlings. He also talks about coming up with his iconic characters like Mr. Peepers and Mango, getting injured and how it affected his comedy and his new book Baby, Don’t Hurt Me!

2019-06-2600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris SullivanChris Sullivan (This Is Us, The Knick, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) brings a pie to the podcast, he and Chris talk about how Beetlejuice is more sexual than everyone remembers and he discusses getting the part on This Is Us. Chris also talks about performing in theater, his work with the organization To Write Love On Her Arm and what the organization does!

2019-03-0200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Property BrothersChris sits down with Jonathan and Drew Scott about renovating the Brady Bunch house, their love of magic and how they got into renovating houses. They also talk about working with so many different people on their shows, what else they are working on these days and then Jonathan has to leave but Drew and Chris continue the conversation!

2018-12-1500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jaimie Alexander ReturnsJaimie Alexander returns to the podcast! She and Chris talk about getting hurt while filming, working to control anxiety and getting stuck in bathrooms. They also talk about her character on Blindspot, what tattoo Chris should get and what Jaimie wants her next role to be!

2018-12-0100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris CoyChris Coy (The Walking Dead, The Deuce) talks with Chris about the recent fires in southern California, how nice people always play the best villains and his role in the movie The Front Runner. Chris Coy also talks about what video games he is playing lately, what it was like acting with Hugh Jackman and how his family has changed him!

2018-11-2500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jamie Lee CurtisJamie Lee Curtis chats with Chris about running into each other the day before Chris’s wedding, doing ads for yogurt and they both talk about being sober. Jamie talks about how she met her husband, her career path that led to the actor she is today and being in the original Halloween and the newest Halloween!

2018-11-1600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Cobra KaiRalph Macchio and Billy Zabka (The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai) talk to Chris about how much of an impact Karate Kid had on Chris and others when they first saw it, how their characters have changed now on Cobra Kai and how Billy gets cast as a bad guy a lot. They also talk about if they knew The Karate Kid was special while filming it, how Cobra Kai came to be and what else they have been up to!This episode brought to you by Spotify, Stamps (use promo code ID10T) and SimpliSafe (visit SimpliSafe...

2018-06-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Alie WardAlie Ward (Ologies podcast, Innovation Nation) chats with Chris about their love of taxidermy, how they are both fascinated with bugs and they talk about being workaholics. Chris also talks about his house maybe being haunted, how they both deal with anxiety, making scientists more popular and Alie's podcast Ologies! This episode is sponsored by Linked In (use code ID10T for $50 credit), Mattress Firm (use code Podcast10 for 10% off) and Black Tux (visit BlackTux.com/ID10T for $20 off)!

2018-05-3000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It John BoyegaJohn Boyega (Star Wars, Attack the Block) chats with Chris about all Chris' Star Wars memorabilia, how he got into acting and going to theater school as a kid. John also talks about how he approaches different roles, dealing with negativity from fans and what to expect from Pacific Rim Uprising!

2018-03-2100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Robert Kirkman #4Robert Kirkman returns to the podcast for a fourth time! He chats with Chris and Jonah about their favorite fast food, they ask Jonah about Hawaii and they talk about how they handle their busy schedules. Robert also talks about his new book series Oblivion Song, talks more on his fear of birds, they talk about The Walking Dead being almost ten years old and Chris and Jonah do readings from Robert’s new book!

2018-03-0700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Eli Roth ReturnsEli Roth (director, actor, writer, Hostel, Cabin Fever) is back on the podcast! He talks to Chris and Jonah about his new movie Death Wish, watching old scary movies and what horror movies Chris dislikes the most. They also talk about how important it is to spend your time doing what you really want to do, they recommend some movies for the listeners to watch and come up with ideas for terrible movies!

2018-02-2700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Michael RosenbaumMichael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Guardians of the Galaxy II) chats with Chris about how he got into acting, where he and Chris met and recently starting a podcast. They also talk about being comfortable with who you are, Michael tells a story about auditioning and shaving his head for the role of Lex Luther!

2018-01-0600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Whitney CummingsWhitney Cummings chats with Chris about how they both come up with jokes, how Whitney organized her home and how Marilyn Monroe compares to celebrities today. Whitney also asks Chris about married life and they talk about her new book I’m Fine…And Other Lies!

2017-10-0600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow Presents, RADIORAMA!Jam City, TinyCo and Nerdist present: RADIORAMA, a brand new double-length podcast episode of Futurama! Created by the show's original creator and writers, this 42-minute long episode is bringing you a long-awaited reunion of the Planet Express crew and a new Chris Hardwick voiced-character. Download the epic mobile game Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow TODAY and enjoy exclusive episode content in the game!

2017-09-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Tatiana Maslany (TWCH)Tatiana Maslany joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Orphan Black, her new movie Stronger and more!

2017-09-0800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It ID10T HostfulIt's a nerdist hostful live from ID10T festival! Chris, Matt and Jonah are back to talk about what everyone has been up to, Matt talks about drinking too much caffeine and Jonah talks about MST3K. Chris also talks about planning the festival, Matt doesn't know what Round Table Pizza is and they take some quemments!

2017-09-0600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Dominic Monaghan (TWCH)Dominic Monaghan joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about LOST, Lord of the Rings more!

2017-09-0200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Neil deGrasse Tyson (TWCH)Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about space, planet, his book Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and more!

2017-08-2700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jaimie Alexander (TWCH)Jaime Alexander joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Kyle XY, Blindspot and more!

2017-08-1900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Bryan Cranston (TWCH)Bryan Cranston joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about his book A Life in Parts, Breaking Bad and more!

2017-08-1100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jane Lynch (TWCH)Jane Lynch joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Hollywood Game Night, her early days of comedy and more!

2017-08-0500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Damon Lindelof (TWCH)Damon Lindelof joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Lost, The Leftovers and more!

2017-07-2800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Connie Britton (TWCH)Connie Britton joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Friday Night Lights, her new movie Beatriz at Dinner and more!

2017-07-2400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Tom HollandGet ready for the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The Marvel Cinematic Universe's new Spidey, Tom Holland, was Chris Hardwick's guest on the latest installment of the Nerdist Podcast. And together, they're spinning a web about Spider-Man: Homecoming. After sharing a funny story about the '70s Spider-Man TV series, Tom was quick to admit that most of his in-costume scenes were filmed in a motion capture studio. However, he stressed that it is almost always him in the costume. Tom also related the feeling of powerlessness he felt when his face was covered, before finding ways to convey his performance through the res...

2017-07-1200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Andy Samberg #3Andy Samberg returns to the Nerdist Podcast for the third time! He and Chris talk about all the toys Chris has in the studio, movies they have seen recently and how Andy really wants to be in a disaster movie. They also talk about how badly they want a third Bill and Ted movie, comedians who are buff and his new movie on HBO Tour de Pharmacy!

2017-07-0700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It T.J. Miller #3T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley, Deadpool, Cashing in with T.J. Miller podcast) chats with Chris about how he deals with anxiety, the ways they both cope with being so busy and why he is choosing to spend more time on stand-up and with his wife. T.J. also talks about how he chooses his projects, they speculate why people believe things that aren’t true and he gives Chris a present! Make sure to watch his special Meticulously Ridiculous on HBO June 17th and his show Gorburger on Comedy Central!

2017-06-0800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Orange Is The New Black (TWCH)Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, and Taryn Manning of Orange is the New Black joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about their newest season!

2017-06-0200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jordan Peele (TWCH)Jordan Peele joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about Get Out and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-05-1900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Charlie Hunnam (TWCH)Charlie Hunnam joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-05-1200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It James Corden (TWCH)James Corden joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about The Late Late Show and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-05-0600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Michelle Monaghan (TWCH)Michelle Monaghan joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about the new season of The Path and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-04-3000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Silicon Valley (TWCH)Thomas Middleditch, Martin Starr and Zach Woods join Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the extended talk about the upcoming season of Silicon Valley and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-04-2100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Elijah Wood (TWCH)Elijah Wood joins Chris on AMC’s Talking with Chris Hardwick for the unedited talk about his new movie I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore and more! Make sure to watch Talking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or on amc.com/talking!

2017-04-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Brandon RouthBrandon Routh (Legends of Tomorrow, Superman Returns) talks to Chris about clean coffee, Chris’ inability to have caffeine and how changing your diet can change your life. Brandon also talks about his childhood, auditioning for Superman and playing the role of Ray Palmer/The Atom!

2017-03-3000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Sidekick with Matt MiraIt’s an extra special hostful episode! Chris and Jonah recently joined Matt on his show Sidekick with Matt Mira on Alpha, and here it is as a podcast! Jonah talks to Matt about his punk band days past, Chris showcases some questionable Snapchat cat art and they compete to see how well they really know Matt!

2017-03-0300 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Alan TudykAlan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One) chats with Chris about a sitcom they did years ago, how his career has grown over the years and he brings Chris some Star Wars popcorn. They also talk about his show Con Man, coming up with the character of K-2SO in Rogue One and he talks about his new show Powerless!

2017-02-1100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Louie AndersonLouie Anderson (stand-up, Life with Louie) talks with Chris about starting out his career in comedy, the comedy scene in Minnesota and they debate the best place in the line up to perform at a stand up show. He also talks about working with so many legendary comedians over the years, Chris talks about some advice Louie gave him years ago and Louie talks about his character on the FX show Baskets!

2017-01-1700 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Anna Faris and Sim SarnaIt's a Nerdist/Anna Faris is Unqualified crossover! Anna Faris and Sim Sarna join Chris to talk about why they both started podcasts, her role on Mom and they have a in-depth conversion about pubic hair. They also talk about high school reunions, Anna’s dream of making goat cheese and they talk about men and women being just friends! And listen to Chris on today's Unqualified!

2016-11-1500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Live at SDCC with Joel Hodgson and Bruce CampbellIt's the second show from SDCC 2016! First, Joel Hodgson chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about re-booting Mystery Science Theater, Jonah cries out of joy and Matt talks about his low sperm count. Then Bruce Campbell joins to talk about Ash vs. Evil Dead, Chris tells a story about dick cookies and they take quemments from the audience!

2016-09-2800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Neil deGrasse Tyson #4Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist, StarTalk) returns to the Nerdist for a fourth time! He and Chris talk about Chris’ appearances on Star Talk, the relationship through art and science and Chris has the idea to bring wrestling to the planetarium. Neil also talks about his theory on Superman, they try to figure out what Mountain time zone is and talk about the upcoming season of StarTalk!

2016-09-2100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It John StamosJohn Stamos (Full House, Grandfathered) chats with Chris about their love of Disneyland, their mutual friend Bob Saget and his time on General Hospital. They also talk about Chris recently getting married, how John ages so well and his role on the new season of Scream Queens!

2016-09-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It The Marriage RefsIt's some Hostful goodness! Matt and Jonah talk about what they did for their birthdays, Jonah talked about trying a sensory deprivation tank and Chris doesn't eat pizza anymore. Chris talks about his upcoming wedding, Matt and Jonah give him some some wedding advice and Chris had to get a rectal exam. Chris then brags about all the Pokeman he has caught recently!

2016-08-1000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It The Bicycle ThiefEnjoy some hostful goodness this week! The guys talk about the new podcast studio, how Jonah messed up a gift he gave to Chris a while back and Jonah talks about Hidden America coming out. Matt tells the story of his bike being stolen, Jonah and Matt get into a heated debate and Chris talks about his latest special! Also, Matt goes to the bathroom and Jonah tells a secret about him.

2016-06-1600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Happiness PeriodIt’s another hostful! Jonah talks about his recent trip to New York, Chris asks Jonah how he is feeling since his recent physical and Chris talks about meeting Kelsey Grammer and Tim Cook. They then get in a debate about self-driving cars, they talk about what they thought of the Oscars and they sing the All In The Family theme song. Jonah also judges Chris and Matt’s jokes and Chris comes up with the term “Happiness Period”!

2016-05-2500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris Hemsworth and Jessica ChastainChris Hemsworth and Jessica Chastain talk to Chris about the weird questions that every interviewer asks, Hemsworth talks about all the deadly creatures in Australia and they talk about learning their family ancestries. They also talk about how much fun they had on set of The Huntsman: Winter's War, Hemsworth talks about having twin boys and Jessica talks about her pattern of playing dark and troubled characters. See them in The Huntsman: Winter’s War!

2016-04-2100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Jack Dorsey, Ev Williams and Biz StoneChris moderated a Periscope conversation with the founders of Twitter for the 10th anniversary up in San Francisco! He talks to Jack Dorsey, Ev Williams and Biz Stone about the idea behind Twitter, how it has changed the world, the future of Twitter and how it has helped mold Chris' career!

2016-03-2600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It J.J. Abrams and Dan TrachtenbergJ.J. Abrams (Bad Robot, Lost, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Dan Trachtenberg (Portal: No Escape, The Totally Rad Show) chat with Chris about the first computers they had as kids, how 10 Cloverfield Lane came to be and getting motion sick while watching shaky movies. J.J. then tells a story about getting dictation tapes of Rod Serling from The Twilight Zone, how J.J. has become a filmmaking icon and what it was like for Dan to direct his first feature. Chris also has an interesting movie pitch for J.J.!

2016-03-1100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Sally Field and Michael ShowalterSally Field (Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire) and Michael Showalter (Stella, Wet Hot American Summer) chat with Chris and Matt about the time Sally and Chris snuck off a plane in LAX, casting Sally in Michael’s movie Hello, My Name Is Doris and how they developed the character. They also talked about Sally’s upbringing in a show business family, Michael talks about how it was making sketches for The State and their thoughts on comedic roles. They also joke about what kind of cop Michael would make!

2016-03-0800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Angela BassettAngela Bassett (Boyz N the Hood, What’s Love Got To Do With It, American Horror Story) talks with Chris and Matt about her extensive acting career, working with great directors, and being married to Courtney B. Vance. She also talks about her childhood dreams and being accepted to Yale, and Chris realizes she is a very adaptable person. She then learns what a nerd Matt is, and they talk about London Has Fallen! If you want to see Angela in a new Star Trek tweet #BassettTrekYes.

2016-03-0100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Craig Ferguson ReturnsCraig Ferguson (The Late Late Show, Join or Die) is back on the podcast! He talks with Chris and Matt about how quickly 10 years went by on The Late Late Show, his new show Join or Die on the History Channel and choosing to do a monologue on his new show. They also talk about how difficult it can be to grow a full beard, Chris getting married and how Craig thinks Chris's mom is attractive!

2016-02-1600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Puttin' On The RitzIt’s some hostful goodness! Chris, Matt and Jonah catch up with what they have been doing lately, and they talk about getting free movie posters when they were kids and watching old Simpsons episodes on the FX app. Jonah then talks about Seeso, the new platform that his show Hidden America will be on. They also talk about obscure SNL sketches and Jonah’s cover band Snake Plissken and the I Thought You Were Deads, Chris talks about filming his new comedy special in San Francisco, and they come up with a slogan for Pop Chips. Plus, they have an interest...

2016-02-1000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Noel FieldingNoel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh) chats with Chris about his upcoming US tour in March, his obsession with old Hollywood and how The Mighty Boosh shares a kinship with the Marx Brothers! They also discuss the evolution of The Mighty Boosh, the effect art school had on his comedy, creating visual aspects of his stand up and Chris says that Noel would make an excellent Doctor Who!

2016-02-0200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It David SpadeDavid Spade (SNL, Tommy Boy) talks with Chris and Matt about Chris' time on Singled Out, doing college gigs, and getting the part on SNL. He also tells some funny stories from his time at SNL, his friendship with Chris Farley, going to Just Shoot Me, and his memoir Almost Interesting!

2015-12-1000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Allison TolmanAlison Tolman (Fargo, Krampus) talks with Chris and Matt about auditioning for sketch shows, who is in Krampus and how they don’t know anything about sports. They also talk about Matt getting into an argument at Target, how to behave in a strip club and what Chris and Matt think Krampus is about!

2015-12-0500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Bruce CampbellBruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Burn Notice) talks with Chris about what living in Miami is like, tells Chris some stories of meeting his favorite celebrities and his friendship with Sam Raimi. They also talk about his new show Ash vs Evil Dead and take some questions from Twitter!

2015-10-3100 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Andrea SavageAndrea Savage (The Hotwives of Orlando, Step Brothers) chats with Chris and Jonah about her and Chris’ relationship, what it’s really like being a mom, and how they find they can’t watch comedy anymore. They also talk about what Andrea has been up to since they last saw her, and her newest movie Sleeping With Other People!

2015-09-1600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Christian Slater and Rami MalekChristian Slater and Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) talk with Chris about getting their roles in Mr. Robot, what Chris loves about the show and where they think it’s going. They also talk about growing up in Los Angeles, how Rami went on a date with Christian’s step- sister once and what they do outside of acting!

2015-08-2600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It ReservationsEnjoy some mid-week hostful goodness! The guys haven’t seen in each in awhile so they catch up what everyone has been doing, talk about Chris’ upcoming vacation and Matt talks about being in Boston for a couple days. They also do some impromptu improv, Chris convinces Matt to have a bachelor party and their take on current events!

2015-08-2000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chad ColemanChad Coleman (The Wire, The Walking Dead) talks to Chris about how his own challenges while growing up have shaped him into an actor, making music videos for the military and of course The Walking Dead. They also talk about how Chris hasn't seen The Wire yet and Chad's upcoming projects The Expanse and Treadwater!

2015-07-1500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Super RelatableSome mid-week hostful goodness! Chris, Matt and Jonah talk about Chris' weekend at Bonaroo, Matt meets another left handed guitarist and they talk about some movies they have seen recently!

2015-06-1800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris Pratt and Colin TrevorrowChris Pratt (Parks and Rec, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World) and Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed, Jurassic World) talk with Chris and Matt about what they think of Back to the Future 2, how life has changed for Chris since losing weight and how social media changes the way actors are perceived. Trevor also talks about what made him want to make Jurassic World and how they developed Chris’ character in the movie!

2015-06-1500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Kumail Nanjiani ReturnsFriend and fellow Nerdist podcaster Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Indoor Kids) is back on the podcast! They all start off by making fun of each other, Chris learns a fact about potatoes and they try to figure out what Chris' shirt means. They also talk about the newest season of Silicon Valley and what’s coming up for it!

2015-05-1500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Josh McDermittJosh McDermitt talks to Chris and Matt about what they think Chewbacca smells like, Josh tells the story of one of his most embarrassing times onstage and Matt and Chris pitch some Walking Dead ideas. They also talk about what would happen if they went back in time and Josh talks about his days on the radio!

2015-03-1300 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Pauly ShorePauly Shore talks to Chris and Matt about growing up among legendary comedians in The Comedy Store, Chris and Pauly remember their early days at MTV and his movies such as Biodome, Encino Man and more. They also talk about Pauly’s documentary Pauly Shore Stands Alone and his podcast Pauly Shore's Interested!

2015-02-0400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It 5th Anniversary Show!It's the 5th anniversary of The Nerdist! Chris, Jonah and Matt do a live podcast at NerdMelt Showroom to celebrate. Chris' mom, Kyle and Katie join in for a bit too!

2015-01-3000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Bill GatesPersonal computing icon turned philanthropist Bill Gates has finally made it to the Nerdist! Chris, Matt, and Jonah caught up with Bill in Seattle to talk about how the digital revolution is turning your phone into a debit card, Bill’s earliest memories of the computer revolution, and how difficult it is to get a whole world behind eradicating disease. They also discuss the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and this year's annual Gates Foundation Letter! And as a special add-on to the podcast this week, Chris and crew spoke with Jay Wenger – director of the Gates Foundation’s polio eradica...

2015-01-2200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Simon AmstellComedian Simon Amstell talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about how he got his start in comedy, doing jokes about the queen and Chris’ secret dream to be a British comedy. He also talks about finding jokes in therapy and his upcoming US tour!

2015-01-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Gillian AndersonGillian Anderson talks with Chris and Matt about what life was like when she first got The X-Files, her show The Fall on Netflix, and her book A Vision of Fire. Chris and Matt also try to convince her to pi!ch an X-Files reboot for 2015!

2015-01-1300 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Vacation BrainSome hostful goodness to start off your new year! The guys talk about what movies they have seen recently, how Chris learned how to take a vacation, and what they all did over the holidays. Also Chris started watching some new TV shows and Matt likes to take old people trips!

2015-01-0900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Wil Wheaton ReturnsThe amazing Wil Wheaton is back! He, Chris and Matt talk about their recent trip to Disneyland for Chris' birthday, Chris and Wil reminisce about living together in Westwood and get into some nerdy debates!

2014-12-0900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Joe Lo TruglioThe hilarious Joe Lo Truglio is on the podcast! He and Chris talk about Joe's days with The State, how everyone from The State is secretly stalking Chris and the difficulties of making sketch comedy. They also talk about awful auditions they have had and Joe's new series Beef with Michael Ian Black and Christopher Meloni!

2014-11-2600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Peter Farrelly ReturnsPeter Farrelly returns to the podcast! He, Chris and Matt talk about why Chris wasn’t in Dumb and Dumber To, the time that Peter met Bruce Springsteen and Peter and Matt bond over being Dave Matthews Band fans. He also talks about how it was filming Dumb and Dumber To and how quickly Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels got back in the swing on their characters!

2014-11-1200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Clive BarkerA different type of episode, Chris sat down with writer, artist, filmmaker Clive Barker twice, a year apart from each other. In the first half, Clive and Chris sit down together only a couple months after Clive contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome from the a routine visit to the dentist, went into a coma and had several strokes. They talked about what happened, his health and the re-release of his Books of Blood short story collection. Chris then returns a year later and Clive is doing much better. Chris, Clive and Mark Miller (Vice President of Seraphim Films) talk about his...

2014-10-2900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Keanu ReevesChris sits down with Keanu Reeves in New York City to talk about Keanu's lifelong love of comedy and experimenting with improv and comedy as a teenager, the slow process of making films and the importance of staying passionate about the project and his new film John Wick. Chris tells Keanu about the first time he saw a trailer for The Matrix and how it became such an important part of pop culture!

2014-10-2200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Robert PatrickRobert Patrick sits down with Chris Hardwick to talk about his 30 plus years in the industry! They bond over both being from the south and the different type of southern accents and talk about his new role in the TV show Scorpion. Robert then talks about how his career started. He moved to LA and lived in his car while trying to pursue acting work. He had dropped out of college and moved to LA with no contacts or plan. He soon began acting in films for Roger Corman, which ultimately lead to an opportunity to audition for Die Hard 2...

2014-09-1900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Michael SheenMichael Sheen (and surprise guest Sarah Silverman!) sit down with Chris to talk about Michael’s great variation of characters, his goal of making Stephen King his best friend, the top three things Sarah hates and the new season of Masters of Sex. Chris also offers his theory on the Kraken, Michael talks about his work on Chris' favorite movie Underworld, and we discover Michael’s father’s unusual occupation!

2014-09-1000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris D'EliaComedian Chris D’Elia chats with Chris about moving to Los Angeles when he was 12 years old, why he thinks comedy has made a comeback, how he copes with being alone on the road and doing his own upcoming tour!

2014-08-2200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris Kluwe ReturnsChris Kluwe loved the Nerdist podcast so much, he came back! He, Chris and Jonah talk about what video games they are playing right now, what happened to his NFL career since he decided to stand up for marriage equality, and what he hopes for the future of openly gay athletes.

2014-03-1900 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris Jericho ReturnsChris Jericho returns to the podcast to talk about all his favorite tv shows, how he changed his persona in the wrestling world and he came up with the idea for his web series, But I’m Chris Jericho!

2013-12-0200 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris HadfieldCommander Chris Hadfield discusses all things space with Chris and Matt! He talks about living on the International Space Station for 6 months, how he started using social media to promote space programs, and making music videos in space!

2013-11-2500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris ElliottThe amazing Chris Elliott is on the podcast! He sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about starting out on David Letterman, pissing off James Cameron and the new season of his show Eagleheart on Adult Swim!

2013-11-1800 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Man of Steel Press ConferenceIt's a special bonus episode featuring the Man of Steel press conference moderated by Chris Hardwick! Panelists include director Zack Snyder, producer Charles Roven, producer Debbie Snyder, Henry Cavill, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, writer David Goyer and composer Hans Zimmer! WARNING- There are some spoilers!

2013-06-1600 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris KluwePunter for Minnesota Vikings, Chris Kluwe, comes on the show to talk about video games, tweeting during football games and nerd culture in the NFL!

2013-02-2000 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Chris JerichoWWE Champion Chris Jericho sits down with Chris and Matt to have a riveting conversation about network mergers, talk about Jericho's love of comedy and classic TV show spin-offs!

2013-01-1400 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Joe CaseyComic book writer from Man of Action Studios (Wildcats 3.0, Uncanny X-Men, Adventures of Superman and more!) Joe Casey sits down with Chris, Matt and Jonah! Chris and Joe bond over living in Tennessee, Joe talks about creating comic books and Chris is super excited about his new car!

2012-10-0500 min $I Think You\'re Overthinking It$

I Think You're Overthinking It Billy HardwickHAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! It's a special episode with Chris's dad (and Hall of Fame professional bowler), Billy Hardwick! It's a longer episode, but a great and personal one full of stories about the pro bowlers' tour, Hardwick family origins, overcoming anxiety, pursuing passions and more!

2012-06-1500 min