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 39 – Captain America

We didn’t plan on it, but our Patron asked for it… so we covered CAPTAIN AMERICA! Anthony & Doc examine the Sentinel of Liberty, and what kind of responsibilities rest upon his broad, massive, sculpted shoulders. Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro …

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Negan Wants to Protect YOU from the Outbreak, and That’s All You Need, Right?

Thank you to anyone taking the time to read this. The discussion this week may not be comfortable, but I do consider it necessary for a healthy society. We talked about Negan, quite the character from The Walking Dead. He’s crass, brutal, and somehow…

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Issue 38 – Negan

We’re taking on the leader of the Walking Dead saviors, the foul-mouthed NEGAN! Anthony & Doc unravel his unique honor system, particular misogyny, and his… interesting relationship with his bat. Plus Anthony compares him to old ECW wrestlers….

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How to Handle the Chief… Any Chief!

We all have a chief in our lives. Probably several chiefs. I don’t mean the comic character himself. I’m referring to the people that serve as managers, bosses, team captains…any leadership position that lends itself to a certain amount of…

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Issue 37 – The Chief

Before the Doom Patrol debuts on DC Universe, Anthony & Doc tackle THE CHIEF! This Professor X/Mr. Glass mashup has a host of issues, including ignoring female agency! Plus our hosts pitch a new series for Tom King & Mitch Gerads to work on!…

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Black Manta Banter

That Black Manta episode was a mess. I’m sorry, but that’s my true feeling. I don’t mean that from a production standpoint (thought that can always be better), or a preparation standpoint (ditto), but there was so much irritability on my part. It…

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Issue 36 – Black Manta

Hot on the heels of the Aquaman movie, Anthony & Doc cover his archnemesis Black Manta! What sort of issues does an autistic black kid raised by pirates have? The kind that lead to Monty Python references – listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction …

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The One Fact that Gets You to Stop Smoking. Jameson Hates It!

As the clickbait title says, smoking is bad for you. Thank you, I hope you have appreciated this helpful medical hint. Subscribe to Capes On the Couch today!         Oh, I need to say more? Well then, allow me to expound on what…

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Issue 35 – J. Jonah Jameson

WE’RE BACK! Anthony & Doc return with their first episode of 2019! At Patron Matt’s request, we cover J. Jonah Jameson! Learn why he’s so obsessed with Spider-Man, and how bad this is for his health! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction/Welcome…

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2019 Goals!

Hello all! Hope you had a stellar holiday and an amazing New Year party! (I’ll try to keep it down for those of you still nursing hangovers…) 2018 was an amazing year for Doc and I personally and professionally for many reasons, but the most…

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