Episodes
Can't get enough of true crime shows? Are gruesome murder stories your guilty pleasure? Ever wonder if you're watching too much true crime? Hey Overthinkers! In this episode, Surbhi is chatting with the hosts of the popular true crime podcast Desi Crime; Aishwarya Singh and Aryaan Misra, to overthink what our fascination with true crime says about us as a society. Are we just learning how to stay safe, or do we all secretly wish we were serial killers? Plus, we end with a fun quiz on some...
Published 03/21/24
Published 03/21/24
Do you talk to yourself when no-one's around? Ever feel like your creativity is buried under the weight of self-doubt? What if talking to puppets is the confidence breakthrough you've been waiting for??? In this very special episode of the Overthink Tank, Surbhi Bagga sits down to overthink with Seema Golcha, a ventriloquist and comedian. Seema discovered her love for ventriloquism after getting married and needed a creative way to express herself. She has created some ground-breaking...
Published 01/20/24
So, how much hair on my pillow is too much? Why does having a killer hair day put me in such a great mood? Wait, is that a grey hair??? Hello Overthinkers! Welcome to Season 7! On this episode, Surbhi is hanging out with Dr. Taniyaa Bakshi, a hair specialist, who's all about natural hair care and Zorawar Ahluwalia, who still uses a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and life partner. Together, they will be delving deep into why on earth are we so obsessed with our hair and how it magically boosts...
Published 01/04/24
Do you ever ask, "Is it okay to pamper myself a bit? Why is everything so damn expensive? Could I justify buying those sneakers now or will the guilt of not waiting for a sale consume me?! — then, this episode is for you. On today's episode, Surbhi is joined by the passionate PPF advocate and comedian, Shreeja Chaturvedi, along with sweet treat enthusiast and creator, Ankita Chawla. We overthink guilt associated with money, how it's inherited from our parents' complex relationship with...
Published 09/04/23
Ever caught yourself wondering if your skin could look better? Or if your stomach should be flatter? And seriously, does my parlour aunty secretly hate me? Trust us, we have all been down this rabbit hole. In today's episode, join your host Surbhi alongside the brutally honest Srishti Dixit and the internet's favorite dermat, Dr. Agni Kumar Bose. We're diving deep into the land of beauty, covering everything from skincare worries to embracing our own genes. We've overthought it all: From...
Published 08/22/23
Are friendship breakups just as heart-wrenching as romantic ones? Who do you even call "a friend"? How do you know if it's time to "unfriend" someone??? On today’s episode, Surbhi is joined by stand up comedian/friendship expert Rahul Subramanian and actor/feeler Rytasha Rathore to overthink the psychology behind friendship breakups - how to spot a bad friend, having tough conversations, challenges of making friends as an adult and so much more! Stuff we overthought: how to move on from a...
Published 08/07/23
Ever found yourself in a relationship that seems to be going nowhere? Curious about what it means to have a "low maintenance, zero commitment partner"? Wondering if there's an answer to the infamous question, "What are we?" Get ready for a sizzling episode as Surbhi delves into the wild world of modern-day situationships AKA an undefined relationship with our guests, the hilarious comedian, Supriya Joshi and content creator/makeup artist Shantanu Dhope We overthink everything from what...
Published 07/27/23
Have you ever wondered why we can't resist spilling the tea? What's the reason behind our compulsion to share and consume gossip? Why do we have such an obsessive desire to stay in the loop? On this episode of The Overthink Tank, your host Surbhi is joined by comedian Govind Menon and Content Creator/Reality Tv Star Vagmita Singh (Social Currency on Netflix). Together, they overthink how gossip serves as a 'social currency', shaping our relationships and interactions in unexpected ways. And...
Published 07/20/23
Hello Overthinkers ™ Today’s discussion is yet another suh-lippery slope! What does “problematic” even mean? What happens in between "problematic" and "cancelled"? When it comes to our faves — how do we consume art and culture responsibly? When Kanye comes on at the club, do you stop dancing? We’ve all had an “oops” moment, but with the power of social media, the consequences of that moment could lead to some tricky places. We'll be brave and try to figure it all out in this episode of The...
Published 10/31/22
Have you found yourself scrolling through Instagram photos of ex-lovers canoodling with someone new? Maybe creating unrealistic standards for your life that's based on someone else’s highlight reel? On this episode, Surbhi overthinks how we can create a solid boundary between the URL and the IRL! Actress & social media maven Yashashwini Dayama along with podcast host & certified Disney Adult Ranveer Allahbadia take the responsibility of being influential very seriously. Together, we...
Published 10/03/22
Did the pandemic make you Marie Kondo your mates? Is "meme-tagging" the sixth love language? What does the future of friendship look like? On this hot off the tawa episode, Surbhi is joined by Sumukhi Suresh (actor, comedian, friendship-tease) and Dhruv Sehgal (actor, screenwriter, meme-hoarder). Together they overthink how our friendships changed, fizzled and broke during the pandemic. Listen in. ➭ Join our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/join/THEOVERTHINKTANK ➭ If you liked the...
Published 09/07/22
Toxic… it’s not just a Britney song. Hello Overthinkers, on this fresh out of the oven episode, we overthink the pandemic of toxic positivity. "Good Vibes Only", "Look at the positive side”, or "Someone has it worse than you" - we are unpacking it all with my guests, comedian Sejal Bhat and singer-songwriter Aaliyah Qureishi. Together we try to figure out the line between optimism and toxic positivity, the basics of manifestation & the backwards law and the importance of allowing...
Published 08/23/22
What were you taught about sex and pleasure growing up? How much of your sexual knowledge comes from pornography? Did you get that awkward "don't get pregnant" talk? Bedroom activities are a traditionally taboo thing to talk about, which is why The Overthink Tank has partnered with MyMuse to take us back to sex-ed basics on this week's episode. Host Surbhi is joined by Raunaq Rajani and Sakshi Shivdasani as they open up about their respective dating experiences. Sakshi details her birth...
Published 07/23/22
Season 5, what! We are back overthinkers.™ Are you scared of double texting? Do you hate the sound of your own voice played back to you? Do you also find the experience of being a human painfully embarrassing??? If YES, then this episode is for you. Host Surbhi Bagga sits down with the hilarious actor Srishti Dixit and comedian Rohan Joshi (Wake and Bake on Amazon PrimeVideo) to understand the flip side of cringe and if being cringe can truly set you free. Listen in. ➭ If you liked the...
Published 07/16/22
https://www.mindsfoundation.org/counseling One thing that makes most people uncomfortable is having to talk about themselves. Whether it be a job interview or a first date. But what if bragging is a good thing? In this episode of The Overthink Tank, Surbhi is joined by friendly neighbourhood therapist Divija Bhasin and comedian Sejal Mehra. Together we overthink how to promote ourselves and our work, without feeling bad or wanting to projectile vomit! AD Each week this month, The...
Published 10/12/21
Hello Overthinkers! Why aren't stable relationships sexy? Does "the one" really exist? Is there such a thing as a "perfect relationship"? On this episode, Surbhi is joined by Kusha Kapila and Karan Sareen to overthink everything Modern Love. We talk using Instagram as a dating app, modern marriages, making it work and more. Don't miss Kusha and Karan hitting on you with helium in the video version on our Youtube channel! Modern Love Season 2 is now out on Amazon Prime Video. Comment below...
Published 08/29/21
Episode Notes me: downloads a dating app 24 hours later: deletes the dating app Hello Overthinkers! I talk about dating a lot on this podcast but that's probably because I date quite a lot. There is just one tiny problem. It. Is. So. Exhausting! On this episode, we roped in the brilliant actor/comedian Dolly Singh along with the hilarious comedian Swati Sachdeva to overthink dating-app fatigue, the pressure of finding "the one" and the concept of "slow-dating" Dating can feel like an...
Published 04/22/21
Do you ever wonder if the "thanks" in your email sounded TOO cold? How often do you feel the need to use emojis or exclamation points to make your text sound less threatening? Do you go out of your way to help others and later feel resent towards the person/thing you said yes to...? Welcome, this episode is for you!!!!! On this episode, Surbhi sits down with with actor & comedian, Mallika Dua and comedian MD Anas to talk about being an accommodating doormat. We overthink the difference...
Published 04/08/21
waddup season 4!!!! welcome back overthinkers™ Every breakup feels different. there is no one way to go about it. Some breakups feel insignificant and others give us trust issues for the rest of our lives! Yay? On this episode, we are overthinking everything you've ever wanted to know about breaking-up and still haven’t learned, even though you’re an adult now. Our expert panel includes Komal Pandey and Sejal Kumar. We talk about our first ever heartbreaks, healing from getting cheated-on...
Published 03/18/21
We love them. We live with them. We are mystified by them. ROOMMATES! We've all been a bad roommate at one time or another, possibly without even realizing it. That's why, Surbhi gets her friends Abish Mathew and Pavitra Shetty to overthink roommate etiquette and share some truly bonkers roommate horror stories. Some of their deal breakers are probably your deal breakers, too. And, some of them will definitely surprise you, to say the least. Recorded March 3rd 2020 Hello Overthinkers. We...
Published 07/02/20
Do you have apps on your phone to keep you from opening other apps on your phone? When was the last time you checked Instagram? If you made banana bread, but no photos were posted, did you really make banana bread??? HELLO OVERTHINKERS! We sat down with comedians Urjita Wani and Kanan Gill (Keep It Real on Prime Video & Yours Sincerely on Netflix) to overthink our devices and how they control us! Recorded March 3rd 2020 We hope that you are staying sane during this quarantine and not...
Published 04/24/20
How to love your body, achieve your goals, deal with fuckbois and become your own #1 fan - here's the ultimate how to REALLY love yourself guide! Includes an Interactive QUIZ inside!!! This week on the pod, Surbhi is joined by content creator/actor Kusha Kapila. Kusha has major big-sis energy and zero f***s left to give! Together, they sit down to overthink real, practical ways to love yourself a little bit more? Listen in. (wash yo hands) If you liked the episode - please...
Published 03/19/20
What is good sleep hygiene? Can dreams affect the quality of your sleep? How much sleep do we REALLY need?? When we fall asleep, where do we go??? HELLO OVERTHINKERS™ - IT'S NATIONAL SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK!!! (8-14 March) On this VERY special episode, Surbhi is joined by comedian/most likely a blanket hoarder - Kenny Sebastian AND writer/probably a snorer - Rega Jha to overthink their differing sleep philosophies. We talk our favourite movies and shows to fall asleep to, man-candles,...
Published 03/12/20
Are you terrible at texting? Do people respond to all your texts with "Are you mad at me???" Is it possible to be a bad texter, but be great in person? Surbhi is joined by her hilarious friends and comedians from the scene, Aakash Gupta and Shreeja Chaturvedi to overthink texting etiquette. We talk emojis, how long should you wait to reply back to your romantic interests and getting DUMPED over text! This episode is sure to make you laugh while crying emoji. Watch out for exclusive video...
Published 03/05/20