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 56 – Ultimate Reed Richards (Maker)

Anthony & Doc examine the Maker (aka Ultimate Reed Richards). What differentiates him from his 616 counterpart? What can heartbreak do to a super genius? All this, plus Doc’s most inventive treatment idea yet – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro …

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Issue 55 – Cletus Kasady

To tie in with the Absolute Carnage storyline, Anthony & Doc tackle Carnage himself, CLETUS KASADY! What treatment is there for a deranged, amoral serial killer bonded to a symbiote? Doc has the answers! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout…

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More on Jason Todd

Well, It’s been a while since I’ve written for our own website! Let’s correct that with some content fueled by our patron Ariel. She had some intriguing thoughts on Jason Todd that we didn’t get to in the podcast. Her comments are in bold…

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Issue 54 – Jason Todd

We cover the second Robin, JASON TODD, at the request of Patron Ariel! How did he go from being Dick Grayson 2.0 to one of the angriest members of the Bat-family? Doc unveils one of his most inventive treatment methods yet, plus we finally get an…

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Issue 53 – She-Hulk

Patron Ruby requested we cover Jen Walters, aka SHE-HULK! Why does a successful attorney prefer to be green? Why does she keep relationships short & easy? Plus another five-star review from a happy fan. Listen now! Intro Shout-out to for the…

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Issue 52 – Callum Cooper

Our second ever creator interview has Anthony & Doc speaking with ERICA SCHULTZ, writer of Twelve Devils Dancing. Who is Callum Cooper? What impacts does being raised in a cult have on him? And a tease for one of her big upcoming projects. Listen…

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Issue 51 – Riddler

Patreon Brian asked us to cover THE RIDDLER! Why does Edward Nygma keep leaving clues he knows Batman will solve? What is OCD really like? All these questions and more – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Background (1:15) Riddler created by Bill…

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Issue 50 – Mailbag

For our 50th episode, we open up the mailbag and answer questions from our listeners! Who’s Doc afraid to get on the couch? What inspired Anthony to get into comics? Is Scott still a dick? All these questions and more – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Merch…

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Issue 49 – Sidekicks

Our first thematic episode focuses on minor sidekicks to adult heroes! What would convince a teenager to endanger themselves to join an adult? Anthony & Doc break down several famous pairings and how they work (or don’t)! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: …

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Issue 48 – Killgrave

On the heels of Jessica Jones S3, Patron Ariel requested we cover the Purple Man, KILLGRAVE! How is the comic version different from David Tennant’s portrayal? And can Anthony & Doc count to 50? (The answer to the last one is no.) Listen now!…

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