What is the Longest Shared TV Universe?
What is the longest shared TV universe? From daytime to primetime, and from dramas to sitcoms, we do a deep dive to identify the all-time champion.
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The Best of Overthinking It in 2016
Although it has been a rough year, we had all kinds of smarter fun together in 2016.
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According to Ziggy: A Quantum Leap Database for Quantum Leap Day
For Leap Day 2016, enjoy a compendium of Ziggy’s wit and wisdom from Quantum Leap.
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Episode 392: Very Cowabunga, Somewhat Cowabunga
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we use management consulting to gauge the success of our New Year’s resolutions, as well as how the Resistance is doing in Star Wars.
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The Case of the Week Quotient Returns!
How does a TV series change over time? And can we measure it?
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“Movies” vs. “Films”: Oscar Speeches Versus the World
Adding statistical and linguistic fuel to the “Oscars are out of touch” fire.
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Trucks in Country Music Lyrics, 2005-2014, Part 2
Ford vs. Chevy, Men vs. Women, Obama vs. Country Music Fans.
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Trucks in Country Music Lyrics, 2005-2014
Just how often do country songs reference trucks, and why?
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Have We Reached Peak Superhero? Part II: The Winter Statistician
A revised look at the statistics of superhero movies and if there’s any indication that they’ve hit their peak.
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“Movies” vs. “Films” in Oscar Speeches, 2005-2014
Is it useful or constructive to have a shorthand way of distinguishing between popular cinema versus arthouse cinema?