Capes on the Couch

A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.

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.


All Episodes

Issue 41 – Carol Danvers

Before Captain Marvel drops in theaters this week, listen to Anthony & Doc dissect CAROL DANVERS! This is our heaviest episode yet, as we take on Carol’s history and issues with authority. You won’t want to miss this one – listen now! SHOW NOTES:…

Cap Does This, Pun Does That

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I grew up with a Highlights magazine subscription. That means I was exposed to Goofus and Gallant comic strips. Don’t worry, I’m not foreshadowing a new episode of the podcast. However, I AM…

Issue 40 – The Punisher

Patron Matt asked for THE PUNISHER! Anthony & Doc break down the clearest case of PTSD in comics around. Does Doc survive his session with Frank Castle? Listen in to find out! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Shoutout to (4:49) Background (7:15) …

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 …

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…

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….

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…

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!…

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…