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.

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Issue 79 – Dick Grayson

We head to Bludhaven to take on the man of many names, Dick Grayson! Whether he’s Robin, Nightwing, or Batman, he’s the Bat-family’s Jack of all Trades. According to Doc, he’s also like Saved by the Bell – listen in to find out why! SHOW NOTES: Intro…

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Mental Health Avengers II: Age of Access (Part 2)

The Avengers have assembled once again, and this time we’re finishing our second episode on the issues with access to health care. Listen as we come up with solutions to problems we hadn’t considered when we recorded our last episode in a pre-COVID19…

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Issue 78 – Shredder

Grab your nunchuks and sais, it’s time to face THE SHREDDER! Anthony & Doc examine which of the Turtles is his frenemy, and which member of the Juice Crew he’d be. Listen now! SHOW NOTES:  Issue 78 – Shredder Intro Shoutout to – comedians…

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Issue 77 – Secret Identities

It’s time for another thematic episode, and this time we brought along the requestor himself, Matt, as a guest! How does anonymity impact our dealings with each other? Is our world more like DC or Marvel? And how will the COVID-19 pandemic affect all…

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Issue 76 – Kamala Khan

We take a short trip to Jersey City to talk to KAMALA KHAN! What does hero worship from one hero to another look like? And we have our first ever winner of an open casting call for the voice of Kamala – Nur Chodry! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro …

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Issue 75 – Capes in Court

For our 75th episode, we flip the script – Anthony’s the expert and Doc’s asking questions. Primarily: how do you estate plan in a world where death isn’t permanent? Find out some real life estate planning tips, plus Anthony pitches a new comic book!…

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Issue 74 – Alfred Pennyworth

We tidy ourselves up for a look at Batman’s butler ALFRED PENNYWORTH! Why does he keep working for a loner like Bruce? And how would he actually be like a Real Housewife? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Review read – Rey – “Well…

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Issue 73 – Yorick Brown

Anthony & Doc tackle a world without Y chromosomes when they examine Yorick Brown from Y: The Last Man! Yorick’s got so many problems we actually examine FOUR! And how is Doc like the 1990s Chicago Bulls? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro…

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E72 – Abe Sapien

Anthony & Doc take a deep dive into the BPRD’s resident fish-man, ABE SAPIEN! What is he? Why does he compare himself to Hellboy? And how many fish puns can Doc make this week? Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro 2nd Anniversary of our show –…

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Issue 71 – The Tick

After last week’s heavy episode, it’s time for some fun. So Anthony & Doc travel to The City to talk about THE TICK! What makes this amnesiac superhero such an endearing character? And what TV theme do our intrepid hosts sing this week? Grab a…

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