In episode 88, we explore the philosophy of food, discussing everything from Glaucon’s speech in Plato’s Republic, to the link between cultural identity and culinary taste. They welcome food critic and philosophy professor Shanti Chu for conversation on the gendering of meals, the ethics of food systems (lab-grown meat, anyone?), the future of restaurants, and much more. Bon appetit!

In episode 83 of Overthink, Ellie and David tackle the philosophy of workouts, from Plato to the modern loneliness of a solitary bench press. They discuss building bodies and training souls, the ancient Olympics, our cravings for health and beauty and Jean Baudrillard's thoughts about Americans' passion for jogging.

Why does the Bachelor franchise show the contradictions of contemporary monogamy? Check out this episode of Overthink for a discussion of Aristophanes’ circle people and why swans—and humans—are less monogamous than many believe.