Our debut episode, where Anthony & Dr. Issues introduce themselves, discuss Eddie Brock, and discover that psychiatrists are underwear salesmen. Sort of. It’s a metaphor.

Show notes:

• Introduction
• Background on Eddie Brock
  • Journalist ruined by Spider-Man
  • Temporary truce to battle Carnage
  • Anti-hero influenced by Spider-Man’s generosity
  • “Separation Anxiety” – Battles spawns
  • Return to villainy
  • “The Hunger” – Cancer
  • “New Ways to Die” – Anti-Venom
  • Brief stint as Toxin
  • Re-bonded to Venom
• Primary issues
  • Mother died during birth, distant father
  • Jealousy of Spider-Man
  • Projection
• How to address issues
  • Separate symbiote
  • Realize that Parker/Spider-Man doesn’t control life
  • Focus on positives and self