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Part two of this season’s finale: Is there something wrong that we often can’t fully appreciate life? Time, life and childhood are fleeting, but we still have our eye on the clock. Guests: McKay Ward, 99 year old Aileen Alfano, and Annie and Alex Grow. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin2















Tim Kreider’s books







Tim Kreider’s Substack







Jordan Peterson Interview







Diary of an Honest Mom







Instagram reaction







Trudging







Ferris Bueller







Australian Radio Clip







Midnight Library







About Time

Even though death is inevitable, most days we don’t feel grateful to be alive. Even though childhood is fleeting, much of the time our kids drive us crazy. It’s hard to be fully present and appreciative. Is there a solution? Very special guest: My favorite essayist, Tim Kreider. andyoverthinks.com/soakitallin1















Tim Kreider’s books







Tim Kreider’s Substack







Death Reflection Research







Ted Talk







NYTimes Articles Philip Brickman







Seinfeld Sucks and Great

Lying about Santa makes me a little uneasy. But is it sad to deprive kids of the chance to believe in something magical? Hear a variety of opinions from every side, including author of “The Myths That Stole Christmas,” Dr. David Kyle Johnson. andyoverthinks.com/SantaLies















Dr. Johnson’s book “The Myths That Stole Christmas”







Dr. Johnson’s academia.edu page







Parody Song Lyrics:







You’re denying you’re a bold-faced liar,







Squash that nipping at your conscience.







Deflect when your child starts to inquire.







Your guilt preserves their innocence.







Everybody knows without the magic of Santa Claus in his sleigh







that takes a speedy flight







We’d just be left with a babe in swaddled cloth







who came to save the world one night.







This can’t be problematic







some tall tales are true and some are full of it.







The kids will sort it out or they will try







so that one day they too will tell the lies.







And so I’m offering this simple song







for parents who want to tell the truth.







Although you may feel it’s the right thing to do,







don’t blow Christmas.







You’ll blow Christmas,







you Scrooge.

In honor of our robust cancel culture, here are few opinions most people won’t agree with, and don’t want to hear. Listen now and troll us later. Co-hosted by Jessica Jensen. andyoverthinks.com/UnpopularOpinions

What are the strange and specific desires of a woman’s heart, and how is the Fictional Man so spot on? Listen as Andy and Stacey McEwan (romance author, Tik Tok and Bookstagram star) profile the perfect fictional lover and analyze the extremely fictional female fantasy. andyoverthinks.com/femalefantasies







“Never Had a Man Like Me” Parody song lyrics:















Well Mr. Darcy had 10,000 poundsAnd Edward Cullen was one hundred ten.But woman you’re in luck ‘cause in hardboundsAre fake men to read again and again…







I got the power to make you say wowAn unintentional athletic champ.In young adult, fiction, and your fantasyI got you turning on your bedside lamp







And I’ll sayPerfectly average girlWithout you I cannot beYeah I’m a custom orderYour guy’s a clownYou ain’t never had a man like me (Ha ha ha)







He is not a thrilling tauntAnd I’m your hot faerie!A mythical creature’s what you really want!You ain’t never had a man like me.







Yes mam, your quirks are what I worshipYour freak outs, your fits, your flaws!You’re my only wishI do courtshipHow about an unconditional massage?







Love your obnoxious friendsyour dysfunctional familyI’m in the mood for all your moodsYou ain’t never had a man like me!







‘How do I look?’ SO GOOD‘I’ll just have some of yours.’ OH YEAH‘Would you get remarried if I died?’ I COULD NEVER







You’re cute when you’re pissedI got a six packBut I wouldn’t care a bit if you got fat!Does your man go poop?Well not me my dear.







Has your dude chased down your car, your flight, or shipJust to make certain his love is clear?







Go on and sit there slack jawed, buggy eyedAs I gently push back your hairI’d put your oxygen mask on before mineDid I mention I’m a millionaire?







I got a powerful urge to take you out,never hang with friends or on my ownA honey-do list that’s three miles long, do doubtAll you gotta do is just say so!Miss unremarkable, and normal, plain ladyMake my heart throb, your guy’s lost the job







You ain’t never had a man, never had a man, you ain’t never had a man like me!















Stacey McEwan’s newly released book! Her instagram and TikTok







Beale Street Theater

I began having kids at the end of Season One, but now how do I decide when to stop? What’s too many? What’s too few? And is there a number of children that’s just right? Hear from a panel of parents, researcher Dr. Nicholas Wolfinger, and therapist Ann Davidman. andyoverthinks.com/howmanykidstohave















Dr. Wolfinger’s website







Ann Davidman’s website