The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward
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The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 241 "Harley Quinn: Bensonhurst"

    Feeling abandoned by her friends, Harley Quinn decides to visit her parents in her hometown. Though Harley's mom and dad seem welcoming and loving, glimpses into her childhood memories reveal a highly stressful upbringing and a toxic home environment.

    1 hr

  2. APR 7

    Episode 240 "WonderCon 2025: Analyzing Arkham Asylum"

    Is the Joker actually “insane”? Does Two-Face have “multiple personality disorder” by today’s standards? From an ethical perspective, do Gotham’s rogues belong in prison or in rehab? In works like The Penguin, Joker: Folie a Deux, and Batman: White Knight, DC villains have brought "main character energy" to life, proving themselves as enduring figures in media storytelling—but just how well do these baddies depict the mental health landscape of today, and is there anything wrong with celebrating villain vibes? Media psychologist Drea Letamendi, Ph.D. (Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics), screenwriter Ernie Altbacker (Batman: Hush Animated), and comics writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing, Batman Beyond 2.0, Batman: Gate of Gotham) deconstruct, decriminalize, and debunk Gotham City’s most notorious institution and the stories behind it. Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions Podcast).

    1 hr

  3. MAR 24

    Episode 239 "Harley Quinn: A Seat at the Table"

    Harley's psychological safety is thwarted, by none other than her abusive ex, the Joker.

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 3

    Episode 238 "Harley Quinn: L.O.D.R.S.V.P."

    Harley Quinn is finally asked to attend a "Prospective Member's Party" at the Legion of Doom's headquarters. Poison Ivy, however, worries that her best friend's fixation on Gotham City's villainous social group is misguided.

    59 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 237 "Harley Quinn: The Line"

    The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

    57 min

  6. JAN 15

    Episode 236 "Harley Quinn: You're a Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon"

    As Harley Quinn masterminds strategies to get the attention of the Legion of Doom, Commissioner Jim Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department shows signs of mental exhaustion.  To help the people and animals displaced by the wildfires in California, please donate to the American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane by joining our Patreon or by purchasing merchandise from our Tee Public store. All proceeds between the publishing of this podcast and the end of February 2025 will go directly to those organizations.

    51 min

  7. 12/24/2024

    Episode 235 "Harley Quinn: Being Harley Quinn"

    In a memorable episode of DC's Harley Quinn series, Harley suffers a paralyzing identity crisis. With the help of Dr. Psycho's telepathic powers, Harley learns about her "stuck points," which are strong beliefs about oneself that can prevent recovery from trauma.

    1h 29m

  8. 12/02/2024

    Episode 234 "The Penguin"

    Set immediately after the events that take place in The Batman (2022), The Penguin a gripping and disturbing showcase of Oz Cobb's self-serving, Machiavellian pathology as he ascends the mob underworld of Gotham City.

    1h 51m
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