Sun, 24 December 2023
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. See the exclusive video version of the podcast by joining our Patreon!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_217_Merry_Little_Batman.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sun, 17 December 2023
In "Deadly Reunions," we learn that Professor Charles Xavier (Professor X) uses an incredible superpower involving mind-melding and probing the memories of his students. Though he calls it "therapy," Professor X's methods are uncomfortably invasive, coercive, and arguably unethical. Watch the video podcast by joining Patreon now!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_216_X-Men_Deadly_Reunions.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sun, 26 November 2023
In the third episode, the X-Men are introduced to the formidable villain, Magneto, a militant idealist who crusades against bigotry and oppression of mutants. His mission is to help mutants replace humans as the dominant species on earth--by any means necessary. Watch the video version of this podcast exclusively at our Patreon now!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_215_X-Men_Enter_Magneto.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sun, 12 November 2023
Grab your Hot Pocket and Cactus Cooler, it's another 90's X-Men episode! The X-Men are thrown into crisis, collectively grieving the loss of a beloved member, uncertain how to rescue the survivor, and racked with guilt about their decisions on the battleground. Join our Patreon to see the video podcast!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_214_X-Men_Night_of_the_Sentinels_Part_2.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Mon, 30 October 2023
Debuting just one month after Batman: The Animated Series, the first episode of X-Men: The Animated Series depicts a foster youth, Jubilation Lee--or "Jubilee"--who, like most teens, seeks independence, creative freedom, and the experience of belongingness. Her struggles are amplified when she is captured by the Sentinels and subsequently rescued by the X-Men, a mutant superhero team led by the avuncular telepath Charles Xavier. Professor X's School for the Gifted is a sanctuary for mutants, complete with institutional curriculum, advisors, and adult supervision. But is Jubilee ready to accept help from society's number one enemy? Join our Patreon to see the video podcast!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_213_X-Men_Night_of_the_Sentinels_pt_1.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sun, 15 October 2023
Star Trek: Generations (1994) resurrects familiar, core Trek film themes such as legacy, family, and mortality. Dr. Drea and Brian discuss these themes, as well as the Nexus and its very real philosophical origin. Plus, Brian gets to discuss his take on the Nexus and how it might continue to affect the Trek universe...even to this day. Join our Patreon today!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_212_Star_Trek_Generations.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Mon, 2 October 2023
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) marks the final adventure for the crew of the 1966 incarnation of the franchise. In this episode, we take a look at the Cold War allegory of this film, as well as the characters' arcs since our "introduction" to them in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Plus, Dr. Drea completes her ranking of these films! Will you be surprised? To join our Patreon and vote on what to cover next, join here
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_211_Star_Trek_VI_The_Undiscovered_Country.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Tue, 19 September 2023
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) is an ambitious film depicting a galactic pilgrimage in search of God. But is Spock's half-brother, Sybok, a true ambassador of God? A miracle healer? Or is he a cult leader? Or a delusional dreamer? Listen now to find out!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_210_Star_Trek_V_The_Final_Frontier.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 12:00pm PST |
Mon, 4 September 2023
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) doesn't take itself too seriously, but it humbles us by asking us to de-center the human culture and the things we over-value, to recognize the triviality of some of our human norms and the way we alienate those who are different, and to stretch our minds to be open and accepting of the unknown. This episode was recorded in front of our live Discord audience. To join our Discord channel, click here.
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_209_Star_Trek_IV_The_Voyage_Home.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sun, 27 August 2023
In this special episode of the podcast, we take a look at the spectacular third season of Star Trek: Picard with two of its writer/producers, Christopher Monfette and Matt Okumura. This episode was recorded as a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 and doesn't have the best audio, but we want to thank Garrard Whatley for working his magic and getting it to where it is.
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_208_SDCC_2023_The_Psychology_of_Star_Trek_Picard.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |