222 episodes
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward
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4.3 • 11 Ratings
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THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, by Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward, is a podcast dedicated to the observation and clinical analysis of the characters in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.
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Episode 222 "X-Men: The Unstoppable Juggernaut"
The X-Men discover their home completely destroyed and set out to search for the person (or mutant) responsible for the attack. They encounter two suspects--Colossus, a Russian immigrant who is helping construction workers; and Juggernaut, a titanic super-powered villain committing crimes in the city in order to lure Professor X out of hiding. It is revealed that Juggernaut is Professor X's half-brother and is harboring resentment toward his more accomplished sibling.
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Episode 221 "WonderCon 2024: X-amining the X-Men"
For this year's WonderCon, we pulled together some amazing old and new friends to examine the psychology of the X-Men. Included in that list of friends was original X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES showrunner Eric Lewald; X-MEN: TAS writer Julia Lewald; X-MEN '97 writer JB Ballard; and X-MEN superfan and co-founder of Hero's Journey Fitness, located in Burbank, California, David Nett!
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Episode 220 "X-Men: Slave Island"
A small group of X-Men are captured and taken to labor camps on the island of Genosha. This episode depicts multiple responses to oppressive-related stress, ranging from learned helplessness to psychological fortitude to organized rebellion, and carries a throughline reminiscent of real-life liberation movements led by civil rights leaders: "knowledge is power."
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Episode 219 "X-Men: Cold Vengeance"
Feeling rejected, Wolverine leaves the X-Mansion on a search to find some inner peace. Meanwhile, the rest of the X-Men are sent by Professor X to investigate the island of Genosha, a seemingly pleasant vacation destination rumored to be welcoming to mutants. Both quests raise tensions related to ingroup and outgroup relationships.
Dr. Drea also revisits the practice of "trigger warnings" and whether those disclaimers are necessary or effective.
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Episode 218 "X-Men: Captive Hearts"
The X-Men discover an underground band of Morlocks, a gang of mutant misfits who perceive themselves as "too unsightly" to live and socialize among non-mutant humans, so they live in the tunnels below the city. With Scott and Jean captured, the X-Men set out to rescue them, but must also address their own safety, specifically, psychological safety.
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Episode 217 "Merry Little Batman"
To celebrate the holiday season, The Arkham Sessions takes a detour back to Gotham City! Merry Little Batman (2023), a new animated film by Warner Bros. and DC Studios (but released on Amazon!), is an Elseworld holiday special that takes place on the night before Christmas. Bruce Wayne has retired to focus his attention on raising his son, Damian, in what has been a crime-free Gotham. However, little Damian's obsession with becoming a superhero lands him into a lot of trouble--and triggers the resurgence of the city's most contemptible villains.
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Customer Reviews
Hey just a question.
Hey, your podcast helps me understand more of mental health. I write my own fan fiction and it helps me as well. I know you probably done with DC Batman ect. But I have to ask could Batman have possible anxiety and depression. My logic is that the fear and anxiety might make him more focused due to the adrenaline but not enough fear to endure a panic. Also Batman never smiles or laughs is there a chance he may be depressed or has he just got a great poker face? I am not an expert but I find phycology interesting and Batman’s really cold… detached. It just makes me wonder are these some… possibilities. He visits crime alley every year which added with his behaviour makes me wonder as well if he doesn’t want to let go of his trauma because that would mean accepting there are things he can’t control. It means accepting he is only human and even Batman can’t take all the bad people and put them behind bars. It would mean accepting life for what it is not what he thinks it is and I think, stay with me here I don’t have the right word for it. I think he may be scared of losing control, not only of himself and his temper and so on but also possibly losing control or like feeling as if he lost control of the world around him. If you see this can you address it please, I don’t have other platforms and well you get me asking questions.
The only podcast Batman fans need.
Brian Ward and Dr. Letamendi present an evidence-based approach to Batman and his pantheon of villains. The only podcast Batman fans will ever need.
Boring lack of discussion and insistence on removing all fun
Very frustrating to listen to. Andrea is obviously an incredibly accomplished Dr, but her political non-answers and lack of insight are irritating. I understand not wanting to label or generalise at the expense of mental health awareness, but this is a podcast about a tv show and a bit of fun would be welcome. Lighten up - you’re podcasting about a comic tv series, not presenting your thesis! I’ve had more fun at medical research conferences. Andrea monotones her way around and around a concept without ever addressing it or deeply discussing it. Andrew tried to bring some enthusiasm and energy to the podcast, but is constantly reined in. Highly recommend skipping this one and listening to Popcorn Psychology or Capes on the Couch instead.
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