The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

Jan 14 2025 236 ep. 66 mins 1.6k
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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 236 "Harley Quinn: You're a Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon"

Jan 14 2025 51 mins  
As Harley Quinn masterminds strategies to get the attention of the Legion of Doom, Commissioner Jim Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department shows signs of mental exhaustion. To help the people and animals displaced by the wildfires in California, please donate to the American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane by joining our Patreon or by purchasing merchandise from our Tee Public

Episode 235 "Harley Quinn: Being Harley Quinn"

Dec 23 2024 88 mins  
In a memorable episode of DC's Harley Quinn series, Harley suffers a paralyzing identity crisis. With the help of Dr. Psycho's telepathic powers, Harley learns about her "stuck points," which are strong beliefs about oneself that can prevent recovery from trauma.

Episode 234 "The Penguin"

Dec 01 2024 111 mins  
Set immediately after the events that take place in The Batman (2022), The Penguin a gripping and disturbing showcase of Oz Cobb's self-serving, Machiavellian pathology as he ascends the mob underworld of Gotham City.

Episode 233 "Harley Quinn: Finding Mr. Right"

Nov 17 2024 61 mins  
As she continues to learn the ropes of becoming a supervillain in Gotham City, Harley Quinn seeks an important aspect of gaining bad-guy credibility: A nemesis!

Episode 232 "Harley Quinn: So, You Need a Crew?"

Nov 03 2024 58 mins  
Harley starts to realize that hard work alone will not get her far. In her attempts to recruit henchmen, Harley discovers that even amidst the lawlessness and savagery of Gotham's criminal society, there are unspoken rules, favors, and loyalties that keep her from advancing in her "career."

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.