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"Are you living the human experience if you don't lose your mind a couple times?"
– Still Human
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In this cosmic reality check, STILL HUMAN and EJAZZ (AKA The Alien AKA David), dissolve their Egos and overthink about staying human during inhuman times, and what it means to be one of the "crazy ones" that dream of a better world, for oneself and everyone else.
Dollops of enlightenment:
What does it mean to be crazy? To be sane? To be enlightened? On "staying human" during inhuman times (what it means to hold onto one's humanity)Is the over-saturation of AI-generated art causing a resurgence of interest in human-made art?Seeking spiritual connection for inner peace: Ego death, Buddha-mind and finding GodReasons to feel hopeful in spite of all the propaganda, brainrot and doomerismCredits for music featured in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsEalotChristoffer Moe DitlevsenPower DruidMaya LourencoEjazz & Bruno GillickFind Ejazz on Instagram, and find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Soundcloud
Terra Incognita (a Neon-Noir Sci-Fi Anthology)
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"How much would a cow cost you?"
– Canadian Grit
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In this fresh, never-frozen square beef patty, The Canadian Baconator and Canadian Grit (Jamie Jackson) rewrite the recipe for humanity's future, leaving their phones on the back burner, and reverse-engineering the combo of factors (through the scopes of history, psychology, and politics) that are currently contributing to humanity's downfall...
And what can anyone really do about it?
Topic menu:
DID FAMILY GUY RUIN THE SIMPSONS? 📺 How Family Guy's cutaways and non-sequitur humour influenced other animated shows and rippled out to pop culture at largeHYBRID REALITY DISORDER 📵 How our collective tech addiction keeps us immersed in the digital world and the real world, leaving us anxious and unsatisfiedWHAT'S A CANADIAN, ANYWAY? 🍁 What does it mean to have a national identity? What does it mean to identify with a nation and how does that relate to nation-states and nationalism?WELTSCHMERZ, SCHADENFREUDE, FREMDSCHÄMEN, AND RESSENTIMENT 📔 Four words that illustrate how people process collective fear & trauma in 2026DIGITAL DIETS AND REALITY TUNNELS 🚇 How algorithms can keep us trapped in echo chambers and personalized newsfeeds that never challenge our beliefs or assumptions, and how to resist the pull of propaganda and groupthinkProducer credits for interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsArthur BensonBlue SagaJerry LaceyRachel SandyCanadian Grit: North of Ordinary (Jamie's Podcast)
Desiderata (by Max Ehrmann) [Original Text]
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Saknas det avsnitt?
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"I'm sorry... what?"
– Filmgoers in 2025
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In this direct-to-streaming sequel, time-lords Doctor Whenever, KD Time, and HBO Max (joined by the AI chatbot Grok) capitalize on the present moment, point their telescopes towards an uncertain future, all to answer the time-sensitive question...
How do we save cinema before it's too late?
Topic queue:
Netflix's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. and what this means for the future of HollywoodCan we take Netflix's word that they will keep releasing films in movie theatres?Grok (as Leo) flexes its improvisational and storytelling capabilities, laying out possibilities for where the industry is headedAre independent filmmakers the last lifeline for saving cinema as an art form?What does cinema mean to us?Credits for interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsAnemoneKD Time Podcast
episode TWENTY-ONE: Doctor Whenever and the Enormous TARDIS
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"We're cute and sour."
— Clumsy (The Calamansi Club)
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In this sour {and not too sweet} studio sesh, Carefree (for mental health reasons) fills in for a careless drummer, and sits down in a recording studio with Chaotic, Cloudy, and Clumsy (three members of The Calamansi Club, an Edmonton-based indie-rock band) to talk about why starting a band (i.e., human connection) might be the recipe for happiness.
Club etiquette:
The Calamansi: A tiny, but massively flavourful citrus fruit from the Philippines, that looks like a spherical-shaped lemon-lime hybrid, with a yellow-orange insideWhy genuine human connections and social bonds are essential for humansHow Western society, capitalism, and hyper-individualism lead to social disconnection and apathyThe "Performative Man" phenomenon, and why Wikipedia should change the title of the entry to "Matcha Male"Two exclusive live musical performances from The Calamansi ClubCredits for interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsdasloeThe Calamansi ClubFind The Calamansi Club on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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"I fear oblivion..."
— Augustus (from Animal Crossing)
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In this new horizon, island villagers J.J. Slider (island phenomenon), Leeann (DJ Psyched) and PME (local lazy villager) chop wood and stack bells, overthinking about dark Animal Crossing fan theories, creativity, and the meaning of life (and after-life).
DIY episode recipe:
Does Animal Crossing actually take place in purgatory?What does Tom Nook really want?Why are the villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons so damn nice?A throwback segment to episode AITA (from season 2) and discuss some posts on r/AITACreating content on your own timeline (instead of feeling obligated to post regularly for your audience)Credits for musical segments/interludes in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsPME🏝️🏝️🏝️
Me, Myself and I by PME on Bandcamp
episode THIRTEEN: Video Gameboy Society
episode AITA: Am I the Asshole for Making this a Bonus Episode?
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train all day
fly into the sun
before night
- Icarus Starfucker
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In this glitch in the manosphere, frequent flyers Icarus Starfucker, Stephen Curtis, and 780.MASOCHIST fly high (but not too high), shooting the breeze about a wide span of topics that dovetail into the dilemma of what it means to be a good man in a world of pain.
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In the wings:
What does it mean to fly too close to the sun?Being an "ex-overthinker" — is it possible to overcome the habit of overthinking or, like any addiction, are you only "recovered" until you start again?The life-changing magic of getting slapped in the face during sexHow Masochism (as a spicier alternative to Stoicism) can empower you to navigate life's uncertaintiesWhy everyone should learn at least one martial artCredits for musical interludes/segments in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsAnemoneNbhd NickVictor LundbergWilliam Blue & Matt Byrnell -
GREETINGS FELLOW EARTHLINGS!
DOES THE FUTURE SEEM DARK AND DISMAL?
DOES HUMANITY’S INHUMANITY SCARE YOU?
HOW ABOUT AN EMPATHY RENAISSANCE?
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In this interstellar phone call, A REAL HUMAN BEING and AN ALIEN find some room to breathe and talk real shit — all while trying to heal their people with love.
Call log:
What do aliens REALLY think of humanity? SOCIAL ALIENATION — the challenges of growing up as a misfit/outcast/black sheep THE GAIA HYPOTHESIS — humans need planet Earth to survive, but would she be better off without us? How art and literature deepen our capacity for EMPATHY and WISDOM Finding BEAUTY in sadness & grief: how hearts must be broken in order to grow and become whole againCredits for musical interludes/segments in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsHarry EdvinoMonsoon & EjazzDrift Far AwaySergeQuadradoRand AldoLove is the Dankest of All Memes
Terra Incognita (a Neon-Noir Sci-Fi Anthology)
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“Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths.”
- Joseph Campbell
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In this wild, wild Wake-Induced Lucid Dream (WILD), Oscar WILD sees a dream therapist, Melissa Johnson (host of the Dream Hub Podcast) and talks about the wild shit he has witnessed in deep REM states.
Stay awake for this one!
Sweet dreams:
Dream Therapy: how journaling our dreams can help us understand ourselves and the inner workings of our mindsMaking sense of the symbolism and subconscious messages woven into our dreamsA dream where I met Superman in a pharmacy (and he asks me to punch him in the face) Tips for talking to dream characters and how to “re-enter” dreams you've already dreamtLucid Living: how lucid dreaming can be an extension of mindfulness and presence in waking lifeCredits for interludes/musical segments in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsBroad SkyAnemoneFind Melissa's work on her official website, Instagram, and The Dream Hub Podcast.
This episode was recorded before the passing of David Lynch, who is mentioned in this episode. Rest in peace, visionary from another place. 🙏
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"As long as power flows through any of my circuits, I will overthink anything."- Optimus Prime Rib
DARK MODE SZN.OVERTHINKERS ROLL OUT.
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In this unnecessary Transformers reboot, Optimus Prime Rib and HBO Max switch the gears to reverse and reminisce on the good old days, including the educational children's TV shows they grew up with, the challenges of growing up in an ever-changing world, and the transformative potential of embracing accountability for your own fuck-ups.
Timeline breakdown:
Unpacking Optimus's fatal flaw of spoiling movies on podcasts What does it really mean to Be Yourself when we present different versions of ourselves to different people? The hidden pipeline linking The New Electric Company, Hamilton, and the Wu-Tang Clan HBO Max speculates on the identity of our timeline's anchor being (inspired by Deadpool and Wolverine) [SPOILER ALERT🤚] Optimus Prime Rib dies and ends up in The Good PlaceCredits for interludes/segments in this episode:
Blue Dot Sessions Anemone Higher Power Universfield William BlueShout out to Bumblebee for pulling up to the interview and fact-checking us live.
Terra Incognita (a Neon-Noir Sci-Fi Anthology)
1-MINUTE (Minus One) by William Blue
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Has doomscrolling hijacked your mental faculties, making you feel humanity is doomed?
It's all gonna be fine.
Season 3 is here.
In this episode, Eckhart Toll-Free presents a compelling case for hope and optimism in a terminally online world.
Let's put down our devices for a moment and recoup our mental bandwidth together.
Credits for musical interludes/segments in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsWave SaverWilliam BlueLove is the Dankest of All Memes
Terra Incognita (a Neon-Noir Sci-Fi Anthology)
[Disclaimer: the radically idealistic ramblings expressed by Eckhart Toll-Free, a self-proclaimed "holier-than-thou" enlightened centrist (and best-selling author of "The Power of Off") are entirely his own and in no way conveys the thoughts and feelings of Overthinkers Anonymous—or overthinkers in general.]
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Somehow, Overthinkers Anonymous Returned...
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In this mid journey, rogue overthinkers Blueberry Moonbeam, Strawberry Sunshine, and Darth Serious scrape the iceberg of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), what should (and shouldn't) be considered art. Plus, anything and everything artists in the digital age (should) overthink about.
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Broad strokes:
grilling Chat-GPT about the definition of art and whether AI-generated art can be considered "art" originality, sampling and referencing: is everything just a remix of what came before? is the career path of an artist still met with the same stigma and skepticism as before? influence and inspiration: how Dune influenced Star Wars (not vice-versa) "Theoretical Psychics Art Services" — Sunshine and Serious's arts studio/enterprise fostering human-centered artistic mentorship & collaboration—as well as facilitating access to networking and job opportunities for artists in the Philippines✨
Producer credits for musical segments/interludes:
Blue Dot Sessions Desjardins Cataldo BreakzStudios William Blue🤖🤖🤖
Everything is a Remix (by Kirby Ferguson via YouTube)
Meta's AI to train using social media posts from Europe (via Reuters)
Did you know Meta is using your public posts to train their AI starting June 26? 🤯 (by Ocoya via YouTube)
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Did you think Season 2 was over?
You were wrong.
Bet you didn't see this one coming.
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"I highly recommend touching grass. I've touched so much grass recently."
- Fidget Cube Guru
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In this fidgety chirp-a-thon, Fidget Cube Guru, Kenzient, and Tink (a green parakeet) split their bills overthinking about tipping culture, the highs and lows of owning a parakeet, and the subtle art of giving the right amount of f*cks.
Chirp chirp:
tipping culture/etiquette in the Canadian restaurant industry is having a small-scale, niche audience nowadays better than virality and fame? the widespread lack of empathy in online interactions and why we need to listen to each other the joys of touching grass—"Earthing" letting go of the stories we tell ourselves and giving ourselves the freedom to failProducer credits for musical segments/interludes:
Blue Dot Sessions Fornax Barstool William Blue Cloud CoverStreets of the Philippines: A Sunkissed Photo Essay
Divorced Dad Rock (Spotify Playlist)
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"The film industry is big, it's oversaturated and profit-driven, and time-consuming. And oftentimes, very frequently, disappointing films just happen and we call them flops."
- Doctor Whenever
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In this high-concept cinematic flop, Doctor Whenever, a part-time time lord, enlists returning guests, HBO Max (not to be confused with the streaming service FKA as "HBO Max") and KD to attempt to fix the Hollywood timeline (or space-time continuum) by discussing changes for films that failed to live up to their potential.
Films discussed include:
Ghost in the ShellX3: The Last Stand + Dark PhoenixDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessBlankmanIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyProducer credits for musical interludes/segments:
Blue Dot SessionsAnemoneWilliam BlueKiller ChopsPlacidicAbydos MusicFind KD on Instagram and check out her podcast KDTime.
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DOCTOR WHENEVER WILL RETURN
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“You are an individual, unique piece of this whole that we are all part of, and it’s not complete without you.”
– Lindy Nelson
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In this psychonautical odyssey, some sober guy named Tom (NOT from Myspace) is joined by two lovely humans, Jay and Lindy Nelson, authors of a book titled Consciousness in a Nutshell, to crack open the endlessly complex black box that is consciousness.
This episode won't teach you more than a 4-year degree — but it's more compact, less costly, and lightyears more enjoyable than a lecture from an uptight professor who insists on everyone calling him "Doctor." (You know who you are, Dr. Robert. 👀)
Turn on, tune in, and D̶R̶O̶P̶ O̶U̶T̶ voyage inward with us!
Course Outline:
The enlightening potential of Creative Nonfiction storytelling Self-awareness: is it possible to truly perceive yourself the way others perceive you? Social media algorithms pushing outlandish conspiracy theories (like Dave Chapelle being replaced by a clone of himself) Jay’s revelatory Near Death Experience (NDE) — “The Life Review Boomerang” Altered States 101: how to override the narrative self (EGO) and the default mode network (DMN), with or without psychedelicsCredits for musical interludes/segments in this episode:
Blue Dot Sessions Broad Sky William Claeson***
Learn more about Jay and Lindy's work on their official website and YouTube channel.
Consciousness in a Nutshell is available to order worldwide via Amazon.
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"The book made me feel like I was getting a warm hug from a stranger. And not just any stranger... a stranger that I may or may not have known in a past life!"- Banana Ice
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In this lime (in a coconut), Banana Ice and Holy Shiver (AKA Alessandra Veronesi) turn their minds inwards, "unpeel themselves" from the inside out, and walk each other home after experiencing Christ Consciousness in a supermarket.
Nutrition Facts:
A New Banana, Alessandra's self-help book about embracing life and cultivating healthy relationships the inspiring wisdom of Hermetic teachings like "As above, so below..." and the idea that the universe exists within (and without) all of us humans sharing more than 50% of their DNA with bananas? refreshing perspectives on romance and dating in a post-pandemic world shedding the layers of who we think we are to become our most authentic SelvesCredits for musical interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot Sessions Macroform The Golden MoonsFind Alessandra (AKA Holy Shiver) on Instagram, YouTube, and her website.Check out her books (discussed in the episode) below:
A New Banana: Unpeel YourSelf and Elevate Your Relationships Desperado: A Little Book to Support You Through Harder Times***
Get 3 free meditations from Holy Shiver
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'Twas the night before Christmas,
and I interviewed an AI Chatbot about artificial intelligence.
Gather 'round the fireplace for this one...
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In this Holly Jolly Turing Test, William Blue and Pi discuss the emerging technology of artificial intelligence (AI), its benefits, potential drawbacks, and ethical implications.
Featured in this episode is Pi, an AI chatbot developed by Inflection AI.
Interludes made via Podcastle.ai
Overthinkers Anonymous is not affiliated or sponsored by Inflection AI.
This interview is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
Credits for musical interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot Sessions 99instrumentals -
There is nothing wrong with your listening device.
Do not attempt to close and reopen the app.
We repeat: There is nothing wrong with your screen...
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You have just stumbled onto a BONUS EPISODE...
Or is it a crossover episode? Maybe it's both.
Either way, don't overthink it.
In this backed-up bonus episode, Jonah and Leeann have a crack at analyzing and assessing posts from the r/AITA subreddit, attempting to answer—on a case-by-case basis—the age-old question:
"Am I the Asshole?"
[This podcast was originally recorded on September 29, 2022, for Leeann's podcast Get Psyched but was left in the vault.
Since this episode is a repurposed recording originally intended for another podcast, I decided to make this a bonus episode for season 2.]
...am I the asshole for making this a bonus episode?
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The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike is over at last!But, for Max, an overthinker who exists, the battle to reclaim his birth name from a faceless streaming service has just begun.Greenlight this, HBO.
In this on-demand after-school special, confused grown-ups Boba-T (no relation to Ice-T), Ethan Drory (AKA Droryboy), and HBO Max (not to be confused with the streaming service) play "hot potato conch shell" and wing their ways through an honest-to-goodness chit-chat about adulting, and how there aren't any instruction manuals for navigating it—or doing it well.
Oh, the places you'll go:
why HBO Max rebranding to "Max" was a big bad move manifesting by living in "future tense" ("The Law of Assumption" from Ethan's POV) the struggle of providing value and monetizing your skills as an artist (navigating the Creator economy) why people tend to treat bartenders with more respect than servers how social media is corrupting youth's perceptions of themselves (and the world)Producer credits for musical interludes/segments:
Resolute Audio Anemone Bopper Beats DroryboyDISCLAIMER: Overthinkers Anonymous is NOT affiliated with HBO and, by extension, does not answer to Warner Bros. Discovery. The guest that self-identified as "HBO Max" in this episode does not represent the streaming service formerly known as "HBO Max" that is now currently known as "Max" (much to HBO Max's chagrin).HBO Max did not disclose the meaning of the acronym "HBO" in his name.It is safe to assume it is not an acronym for "Home Box Office."
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"Stop trying to make 'The 7' happen."- The Fall Queen
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In this full-circle photography meet-up (AKA "instameet"), Jonah (AKA @channelsurfcinema), Kristin (AKA @kristinbreit), Jeff (AKA @jeffreypaulkelly), and Chan (AKA @vividribbon) reminisce and recount memories of UrbanYEG, a local photography community and Instagram account based in Edmonton, AB (Treaty 6 Territory) and the impact it has had on each of their lives and careers.Topics discussed in this episode:
How each of us became involved with UrbanYEG, and how we've grown as creatives since then Watershed moments that impact the trajectory of our lives (and the people we become) The downsides of shaping our own online identities (e.g., how our profiles can "precede" us) How imposter syndrome and overthinking can feel like an out-of-body experienceCredits for musical interludes/segments featured in this episode:
Blue Dot SessionsUrbanYEG's Official Instagram PageStreets of Edmonton: Sights and Scenes Captured Before the Zombie Apocalypse Ruined Everything
- Visa fler
