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.


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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…

Issue 167 – Jessica Cruz

We wrap up Lantern Month with a case study in PTSD, Jessica Cruz! Lock yourself in your apartment and listen now!  Issue 167 – Jessica Cruz Intro Thanks to everyone who joined us for the watch party Background (1:56) Jessica Cruz created…

Issue 166 – Atrocitus

THIS EPISODE SEETHES WITH RAGE AS WE DISCUSS ATROCITUS! FEEL THE ANGER THROUGH YOUR SPEAKERS AND INTO YOUR HEART Intro Green Lantern watch party THIS SATURDAY NIGHT 8:30 PM Eastern Background (2:35) Atrocitus created by Geoff Johns…

Issue 165 – Guy Gardner

 We kick off Season 10 and Lantern Month with the prickliest Earth Lantern, GUY GARDNER! How does Doc survive a session with someone like this? Tune in to find out! Intro Welcome back for Season 10 January is Lantern Month Patrons…