Overexplaining

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Overexplaining
Nov 06, 2025 Season 10 Episode 6
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

This week we're talking about the tendency to explain too much, a habit that emerges from insecurity in the explainer and often has little to do with the target of the explanation.

A plane is grounded as a result of flatulence, there's a squirrel on wheels, Martin frightens small children, and we debate the wisdom of letting a delivery driver use your toilet.

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Episode Artwork Overexplaining 49:26 Episode Artwork Body Doubling 51:35 Episode Artwork Shunishment 56:40 Episode Artwork Finding the right sponsor 50:00 Episode Artwork Curiosity 49:14 Episode Artwork How To Remember What You Learn 48:52 Episode Artwork Overthinking 49:01 Episode Artwork Self-nudging 48:18 Episode Artwork Social Thinning 43:34 Episode Artwork Dealing with criticism 55:34 Episode Artwork Meaning v Purpose 39:27 Episode Artwork Dealing with other peoples opinions 55:48 Episode Artwork Improving memory 50:42 Episode Artwork Body Clock 59:40 Episode Artwork Body Language 56:38 Episode Artwork Alexithymia 57:18 Episode Artwork Sentimental value 1:01:34 Episode Artwork Living Alone 47:08 Episode Artwork Envy 55:27 Episode Artwork Core Values 58:00 Episode Artwork Facial Leakage 46:05 Episode Artwork JOMO 47:51 Episode Artwork Changing Your Mind 48:15 Episode Artwork Toxic Positivity 43:49 Episode Artwork Breadcrumbing 43:19