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 88 – Eeyore

We head to the Hundred Acre Wood to find EEYORE! What treatment can Doc offer this perennially depressed donkey? Thanks for noticing us – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to all the podcasts that participated in the Pod Raid last week, much…

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Issue 87 – Daredevil

We head to Hell’s Kitchen to examine the Man Without Fear, DAREDEVIL! Which of Matt Murdock’s many issues can we address in an hour? Close your eyes and listen now! (Due to a technical glitch, this episode is in mono – sorry!) SHOW NOTES: Intro New…

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Issue 86 – Support systems in comics

It’s time for another thematic episode – how do support systems impact rehabilitation of comic villains? And what techniques can we apply to the real world to reduce recidivism? This one gets a bit heady – strap in & listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro…

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Issue 85 – Raphael

We head back to the sewers to look at RAPHAEL from TMNT! How hot is this hothead? And what techniques does Doc have to calm him down? Grab a slice of pizza and listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to – self explanatory title, and always…

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Issue 84 – Erica Schultz (Forgotten Home)

We bring back writer ERICA SCHULTZ to talk about her latest work, Forgotten Home! Which Disney hit inspired the story? How does she avoid writing a Mary Sue character? All this and more in a great interview – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Plug…

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Issue 83 – Northstar

For Pride Month, we head north of the border to talk Northstar with Dr. Goku from GuardiansMH! A fascinating episode that covers impulse control, linguistic history, and how to handle trauma! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Intro Dr. Goku, talk about…

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Forgive me

Forgive me, loyal readers, for this is the most selfish diatribe I’ll ever write. Sure, most of my posts are flavored with my spin. That’s what makes them fun (for me). But this, this is different. I’m supposed to write about Prime, or maybe…

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Issue 82 – Azrael

It’s time for another Bat-family episode, this week it’s Azrael! We break down the Az-Bat and discuss how religion impacts his outlook on life! Plus we get real about current events – you won’t wanna miss it! SHOW NOTES: Intro Talk about last…

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Issue 81 – Superboy Prime

We punch a wall through Superboy-Prime! How is Prime like 2Pac? And which DuckTales character is Alex Luthor Jr. like? Listen in to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to – every week three hosts review direct-to-video sequels of childhood…

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Issue 80 – Laura Kinney

Get yer claws out, it’s time to examine LAURA KINNEY! We look at this socially awkward Wolverine, and Doc invents a new use for the Danger Room! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Apologies for no new episode last week – tried to get creators, and then…

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