The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

Oct 07 2024 231 ep. 66 mins 1.5k
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THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, by Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward, is a podcast dedicated to the observation and clinical analysis of the characters in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.

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Episode 231 "Joker: Folie à Deux"

Oct 07 2024 118 mins  
Joker: Folie à Deux continues the bleak story about Arthur Fleck (Joker) and his spiraling from misunderstood recluse to deluded sociopath. The film makes use of textbook forensic psychology, melancholic musical performances, and deep dissections of Fleck's psyche to pull audiences into a genuine curiosity about whether there is anything redeemable about the most realistic Joker d

Episode 230 "Harley Quinn: A High Bar"

Sep 25 2024 79 mins  
As she explores life as a single lady, Harley Quinn encounters some setbacks and struggles while her ex, the Joker, tries to control the narrative of how their relationship ended.

Episode 229 "Harley Quinn: 'Til Death Do Us Part"

Sep 01 2024 78 mins  
The toxic dynamic between Harley Quinn and the Joker is unapologetically displayed, exposed, and unpacked.

Episode 228 "SDCC 2024: X-amining the X-Men '97"

Aug 03 2024 59 mins  
Join us as we break down the psychology of the amazing new series X-Men '97 with cast members Alison Sealy-Smith ("Storm") and Lenore Zann ("Rogue"); supervising producer and director Jake Castorena; and writer JB Ballard! Live from San Diego Comic-Con 2024!

Episode 227 "X-Men: The Final Decision"

Jul 21 2024 70 mins  
In the Season 1 finale episode of X-Men: The Animated Series, tensions grow as anti-mutant "fever" consumes the nation.

Episode 226 "X-Men: Days of Future Past, Part 2"

Jul 08 2024 80 mins  
The X-Men must prevent a major global catastrophe that is predicted to happen in the distant future and is triggered by the assassination of a government official. Luckily, the X-Men prevent Mystique from harming the senator, but shapeshifters remind us that, sometimes, identity expression is mutable, adaptive, and performative.

Episode 225 "X-Men: Days of Future Past, Part 1"

Jun 24 2024 77 mins  
In the year 2055, the world is a dystopian wasteland. A mutant named Bishop, encounters an aged Wolverine who convinces him that they must travel back to the 90's to prevent the assassination that caused all this destruction. But in the 90's, the X-Men face critical decisions surrounding their pursuit of liberty.

Episode 224 "X-Men: Come the Apocalypse"

Jun 03 2024 65 mins  
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Dr. Drea discusses the concept of different trauma responses based on the neurobiology of survivorship. What does fight, flight, and freeze look like among the X-Men? And is it possible that some behaviors, like Rogue's determined activism and Professor X's protectiveness, can be considered adaptive styles of "fight"?

Episode 223 "X-Men: The Cure"

May 20 2024 58 mins  
As the X-Men rebuild their academy, Rogue goes on a quest to find a cure for her mutation. This episode claims no resolution to the global problems dividing mutants and non-mutants, but lends an insight into our ability to feel empowered, accepted, and valued in our different bodies.

Episode 222 "X-Men: The Unstoppable Juggernaut"

Apr 29 2024 69 mins  
The X-Men discover their home completely destroyed and set out to search for the person (or mutant) responsible for the attack. They encounter two suspects--Colossus, a Russian immigrant who is helping construction workers; and Juggernaut, a titanic super-powered villain committing crimes in the city in order to lure Professor X out of hiding. It is revealed that Juggernaut is Prof