Overthink This!

Joan Chan & Nela Chereja

A weekly ‘Would You Rather’ podcast where two overthinking friends spiral into chaos, argue lovingly, go wildly off-topic, and still somehow have to choose.

  1. Episode #59: Wave Back by Mistake or Trip in Front of a Crush

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode #59: Wave Back by Mistake or Trip in Front of a Crush

    Would you rather accidentally wave at someone who wasn’t waving at you every single day… or slightly trip every time someone attractive walks by? In this episode, we take a very small awkward dilemma and turn it into a full psychological investigation. From missed waves at work and mistaken supermarket smiles to gym-recognition errors, public cringe, tripping in front of attractive people, and the long-term emotional damage of social awkwardness, we overthink every possible angle. Basically: if embarrassment is inevitable, which kind are you choosing?

    23 min
  2. Episode #58: Perfect Match or Perfect Delusion

    31 MAR

    Episode #58: Perfect Match or Perfect Delusion

    What if science could tell you exactly who your perfect match is… but you could never meet them? In this episode, we spiral (as usual) into a dilemma inspired by a DNA-based matchmaking concept: would you rather live your life never knowing your “one true match,” or find out who they are—while being forbidden from ever meeting them? From soulmates and free will to accidental incest (yes, really) and falling in love with AI, we question whether love is something you choose… or something that’s already written in your DNA.

    30 min
  3. Episode #57: Men’s Thoughts on Loudspeaker or Women-Only Work Life

    24 MAR

    Episode #57: Men’s Thoughts on Loudspeaker or Women-Only Work Life

    This episode starts with birthday gifts and “let’s see” travel planning, then spirals into a genuinely chaotic workplace dilemma: would you rather hear the thoughts of every man near you… or work only with women forever? It gets very philosophical, slightly dangerous, and somehow ends with building a mystery women-only company.

    28 min
  4. Episode #56: Mediocre Forever or Legendary for One Moment

    20 MAR

    Episode #56: Mediocre Forever or Legendary for One Moment

    This episode starts with train chaos in Belgium and somehow turns into a full debate about talent, obsession, sports, and whether being legendary is actually worth it if you have to quit immediately after. Would you rather stay mediocre forever and keep playing… or become the absolute best and lose it all at the top? Also: frogs, kickboxing, PhDs, and emotional damage for teachers.

    27 min
  5. Episode #55: Talk Like Matthew McConaughey or Only Speak to Dutch People

    20 MAR

    Episode #55: Talk Like Matthew McConaughey or Only Speak to Dutch People

    This episode starts with coughing, gravity, and sick-day chaos, then somehow turns into a full identity crisis: what even makes someone Dutch? And more importantly, would you rather speak English forever in a full Matthew McConaughey voice… or only be allowed to talk to Dutch people? It gets weird fast.

    23 min
  6. Episode #54: Cough Your Way Through Feelings or Cry at Every Punchline

    20 MAR

    Episode #54: Cough Your Way Through Feelings or Cry at Every Punchline

    In this episode, things get very socially awkward. Would you rather ruin every serious conversation with uncontrollable coughing… or cry every time someone makes a joke? From ugly mascara scenarios to choking mid-sandwich, this one spirals fast. Expect chaos, weird coping strategies, and way too much honesty.

    23 min
  7. Episode #53: Never Read Again or Endless Laundry Duty

    20 MAR

    Episode #53: Never Read Again or Endless Laundry Duty

    This episode starts with books and somehow spirals into denim hygiene, hand-washing family laundry, mysterious washing machine products nobody can name, and a shocking number of adults who apparently do not know how often jeans should be washed. If you love books, hate chores, or have ever judged someone for not washing their jeans enough, this one is for you.

    19 min
  8. Episode #52: Travel and Die a Little or Stay in One Place Forever

    20 MAR

    Episode #52: Travel and Die a Little or Stay in One Place Forever

    This week’s dilemma: would you rather skip every minute of waiting while traveling and have that time deducted from your life, or never travel to another city or country again? We spiral into platforms, airports, red lights, smoking, death, gray hair, and the deeply upsetting realization that most of life is apparently just waiting. Somewhere between adventure and lifespan, we try to choose a side.

    21 min
See All (59)

About

A weekly ‘Would You Rather’ podcast where two overthinking friends spiral into chaos, argue lovingly, go wildly off-topic, and still somehow have to choose.

Information

  • Creator
    Joan Chan & Nela Chereja
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joan Chan & Nela Chereja
  • Show Website
    Overthink This!
  • Provider