Capes on the Couch

Saving the world doesn’t necessarily mean you go home happy. How’s the mental health of your favorite superhero? A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.

This podcast is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.

Issue 96 – Strangers in a strange land

What do Captain America, Exodus, and Sleepwalker all have in common? They’re strangers in a strange land! Come to a weird place with us as we examine what it’s like to be in the unknown! SHOW NOTES: Intro Reminder to Background  Stories…

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Issue 95 – Killer Croc

We head back to the sewers to take on KILLER CROC! Does this raging reptile have a softer side? Also, stay tuned after the episode for a special bonus where we help a listener live! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Comic Book Keepers – Chris and Lance…

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Issue 94 – Baphomet

We take our first trip to the world of the Wicked + the Divine to examine Baphomet! And it’s so complex, we enlisted Jered from the Fantom Zone to help us! Does this role playing god find a name he’s comfortable with? Listen now to find out! SHOW…

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Nominees

They’re finally here! The nominees for our 100th episode award show are live – go to to vote now! Not only can you vote on multiple categories, but we’re also taking mailbag questions – ask us ANYTHING!

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Issue 93 – Quipping

We take a serious look at a not-so-serious topic: quipping! Why do characters do it? Why do WE do it? And can we stop, or should we? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks for donations to Extra Life – beat the puzzle in 6:19:44 – still…

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Issue 92 – Apocalypse

Listen now! It’s En Sabah Nur – time has no meaning. It’s 2020, so why not talk Apocalypse? How does Doc handle someone who bends timelines to his will? SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to – Rob & Ross are two Irish friends who cover movies, comics,…

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Issue 91 – Damian Wayne

We examine our youngest character ever – DAMIAN WAYNE! Why does Doc want to send the Son of the Bat to the Phantom Zone for treatment? Listen to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to new Mayor Patron Chad from P3! Shoutout to – Dan & Jake…

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Nominations!

As we’ve said, our 100th episode will be an awards show – and you can help with the nominations! Go to to fill out your picks in the following categories: Favorite episode overall Favorite Marvel episode Favorite DC episode Favorite non-Big 2…

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Issue 90 – Uatu the Watcher

We go from reading to watching, as we examine UATU! How does Doc propose to cure this voyeur of his addiction? Find out – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to new Patron Local Official Kate! Announcement of nominations for award show – will be…

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Issue 89 – Reader

Things get downright inhuman as we examine READER! Is it a problem if a dog isn’t just a man’s best friend, but his only one? Plus a cross-country skit you have to hear – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Two new Patrons – Humble Citizen Andrew &…

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