Magical Overthinkers - Podcast Rankings and reviews

As someone interested in both linguistic and cultural analysis, I have become a huge fan of Amanda Montell. She is wickedly smart, locates credible sources (like peer-reviewed articles and quality journalism), and engages in nuanced thinking and conversations. She is also funny and the content feels approachable, despite the often dark content. It’s fine to laugh at the absurdity of the world. Honestly, she could start a podcast about pet dander and I would give it a listen because she’d probably make it interesting.

I literally can’t stop thinking about this episode and have referenced it in conversation at least 4 times in the past week! It offers such an insightful and helpful framework through which to navigate the difficult nuances of adult friendship with a level of depth and vulnerability to the conversation that I so desperately crave in this scroll-y world of oversimplification. Amanda consistently delivers as a host, always finding a way to beautifully articulate an overwhelm I’ve experienced 100 times but couldn’t find voice for. I especially applaud the way she approached this episode post election. Her authenticity and strength are inspiring and infectious, and while I LOVE Sounds Like A Cult, Magical Overthinkers is raising the bar for cultural commentary in such an incredible way that is quickly becoming my new favorite.

I’m a huge fan of Amanda Montell’s writing, and this podcast feels like everything my brain craves all packaged together in compelling hour-long episodes. Amanda is in top form, leading with vulnerability and self awareness as she interviews her stellar guests. As different as the topics are, I always walk away feeling more informed, equipped, and of course more seen as an anxious/magical overthinker. Thank you, Amanda & team! Love everything about this show and can’t recommend it enough.

PS: while it might not be important to everyone, this podcast has the most beautiful music to the point that I try to listen on quality speakers. It’s that satisfying. 😂 Way to go, Casey!

Amanda is so easy to listen to: she’s charming, clever, kooky, silly, and straight up REAL. Her honesty and authenticity is so refreshing in this day and age. Who doesn’t want to listen to real people just chatting about real life stuff? Highly recommend!