ID10T with Chris Hardwick

About ID10T with Chris Hardwick

Hey it’s me! Chris Hardwick! This new old podcast is now called “I Think You're Overthinking It," because, well, I am an incurable overthinker. Are you? Probably! Why else would you have clicked on this? Do you lie awake at night analyzing some random conversation you had in 2009 on a loop? Or every one since then? In an economy of attention where our minds are on overdrive every second of every day it seems damn near impossible to pump the brakes on our inner chatter. We might feel okay when we’re distracted externally with work or streaming or scrolling, but when we’re not, BOY can we think ourselves into holes—these holes keep us stuck and unable to feel peace or pursue our goals. My hope is to inspire people to take a breath, get their brain out of the way a little, and take one step forward at a time. I started many things in middle age: guitar, piano, Italian, PARENTING, even farming (I still don't think I'm ready for goats, Lydia)…and what I realized is that it’s never too late to start a new skill, hobby, or path, as long as you don’t think yourself out of it (which is very easy to do). Structurally, the show will feel very similar to the old podcast, but will touch upon navigating anxiety, trying new things, and overthinking/thought spiraling as thematic elements. Oh, and comedy. Hopefully it’s funny. It’s supposed to be! I mean, when it’s not disrespectful to do so because we’re being serious. Also it’s not a medical advice show because I am not any kind of doctor. Nor will I try to sell you supplements. I’m just a dude who has learned to coexist with a mind that was gifted with GENEROUS amounts of anxiety from a very early age. And a touch of the OCD. And I hope to help you even a little bit with your overthinking, or at least just distract you for about an hour with occasional fart jokes. Thank you if you read this far and thank you more for listening!

Publisher

Chris Hardwick | Daylight Media

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Feb 2010

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

13 of 1,156 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   We can't all be geese!

   Host Mike Phirman and guest Chris explore the TWA Hotel, "Total Recall," and moose calls, offering humorous insights into everyday absurdities.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Flyin' Solo #2

   Host Chris Bailey offers a solo check-in and pep talk, encouraging listeners to avoid overthinking their creative pursuits.

3. 

   17 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Rick Beato

   Host Chris Hardwick interviews music producer Rick Beato about his career, social media music publishing, and embracing new beginnings.

Inside a recent episode

We can't all be geese!

Published 18 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] A thousand zills. A thousand dollar zills. So, Mike, I... I was watching the movie last night before I was getting ready, going to sleep, and obviously a lot of crazy stuff happens in Total Recall. Also, I did a deep dive to find out, like, I just assumed that it was all real, and I think, according to what I've seen on the internet, which... They filmed it on Earth. To save money. They... No, they filmed it on Pluto because it's not a planet anymore, so it's way cheaper to film there. Yeah, the tax credits. There's no government on Pluto. They left shortly after the initial release of Total Recall and reshot it on Pluto. […]

Who has been a guest on ID10T with Chris Hardwick

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mike Phirman
• Rick Beato
• Zoey Deutch
• Russell Mael
• Ron Mael

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

13,021

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

13,739 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

297 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

96

Pitching ID10T with Chris Hardwick

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting pitches.

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

• 

  You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

• 

  Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

• 

  Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

• 

  The Three Questions with Andy Richter

• 

  Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Questions about ID10T with Chris Hardwick