Mon, 3 June 2024
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Dr. Drea discusses the concept of different trauma responses based on the neurobiology of survivorship. What does fight, flight, and freeze look like among the X-Men? And is it possible that some behaviors, like Rogue's determined activism and Professor X's protectiveness, can be considered adaptive styles of "fight"?
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_224_X-Men_Come_the_Apocalypse.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Mon, 20 May 2024
As the X-Men rebuild their academy, Rogue goes on a quest to find a cure for her mutation. This episode claims no resolution to the global problems dividing mutants and non-mutants, but lends an insight into our ability to feel empowered, accepted, and valued in our different bodies.
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_223_X-Men_The_Cure.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Mon, 29 April 2024
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.
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_222_X-Men_The_Unstoppable_Juggernaut.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Mon, 15 April 2024
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!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_221_WonderCon_2024_X-Amining_the_X-Men.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
Sat, 16 March 2024
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." Join Patreon to watch the exclusive video version now!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_220_X-Men_Slave_Island.mp3
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Sun, 18 February 2024
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. To see the video version of the podcast, join Patreon now!
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_219_X-Men_Cold_Vengeance.mp3
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Tue, 16 January 2024
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.
Direct download: The_Arkham_Sessions_Episode_218_X-Men_Captive_Hearts.mp3
Category:Pop Culture Psychology -- posted at: 9:00pm PST |
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 |
THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, by Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward, is a weekly podcast dedicated to the observation and clinical analysis of the characters in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and DOOM PATROL.
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