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 171 – SHAZAM!

A bit late, but we finally bring the thunder down and examine Billy Batson/Captain Marvel/Shazam! And for some reason, Matchbox 20 factors in. It makes sense in context, trust us… Intro Apologies for delay on episode Belated 5th…

Issue 170 – Claire Voyant (Original Black Widow)

We descend to the depths of Hell to talk Satan’s Ambassador, the ORIGINAL Black Widow, CLAIRE VOYANT!  Issue 170 – Claire Voyant Intro Mention Quantumania recap episode  Background (2:15) Claire Voyant, the original Black…

Quantumania Recap Special

Anthony & Doc share their (re-recorded) thoughts on the new Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania film! The first half is spoiler-free, but the second half definitely gets into spoilers, so be warned! Plus Doc’s daughter makes a brief appearance!

Creators on the Couch – Meghan Fitzmartin

We talk with the writer of Tim Drake: Robin, Meghan Fitzmartin! This previously Patreon-exclusive hits the main feed – listen now! Intro Background First creator who’s also a podcaster – tell us about the scripted audio dramas TV &…

Issue 169 – Animal Sidekicks

We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda… there? Intro Reference Linear Kang cut Background (02:45) Lockheed Created by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith in The…

Issue 168 – Kang the Conqueror (Linear Edit)

Please enjoy this recut of our Kang episode where the segments flow in the standard order, for those people who were confused by/didn’t care for the experimental nature of the original release :) Just before Quantumania releases, we travel through…

Issue 168 – Kang the Conqueror

Just before Quantumania releases, we travel through time with KANG THE CONQUEROR! This temporally unstable episode is our most ambitious yet – don’t miss it!  Issue 168 – Kang the Conqueror Intro Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania coming…

Creators on the Couch – Ted Anderson

We bring on Ted Anderson, writer of Side Effects, to talk about his OGN that combines mental health and superpowers in a very unique way – don’t miss it! Intro Background How long have you been plotting the story in your head? (10:10) …

Creators on the Couch – Pocus Hocus 5

Allen & Will join the Five-Timers Club as we bring them back to talk Pocus Hocus 5! We also discuss Grandma Chainsaw, Monty Python, and more! Creators on the Couch – Pocus Hocus 5 Intro Background Chapter 2, Book 1 When last we…