Issue 93 – QuippingIssue 93 – Quipping
We take a serious look at a not-so-serious topic: quipping! Why do characters do it? Why do WE do it? And can we stop, or should we? Listen now to
Category: Thematic
Episodes that cover a theme
Issue 86 – Support systems in comicsIssue 86 – Support systems in comics
It's time for another thematic episode - how do support systems impact rehabilitation of comic villains? And what techniques can we apply to the real world to reduce recidivism? This
Issue 77 – Secret IdentitiesIssue 77 – Secret Identities
It's time for another thematic episode, and this time we brought along the requestor himself, Matt, as a guest! How does anonymity impact our dealings with each other? Is our
Issue 75 – Capes in CourtIssue 75 – Capes in Court
For our 75th episode, we flip the script - Anthony's the expert and Doc's asking questions. Primarily: how do you estate plan in a world where death isn't permanent? Find
Issue 70 – Terrorism in ComicsIssue 70 – Terrorism in Comics
No two ways about it, this one is a doozy. Anthony & Doc were supposed to talk about terrorism in comics. They end up solving real world terrorism. In a
Issue 65 – The MaxxIssue 65 – The Maxx
Anthony & Doc travel to the Outback to visit the world of THE MAXX! This 90s comic is so trippy, and its inhabitants so off-the-wall, that it takes the entire
Issue 63 – Psychiatry in comicsIssue 63 – Psychiatry in comics
Anthony & Doc look at depictions of psychiatry & therapy in comics. How has the field changed since the 80s? Who gets it right and who gets it waaaay wrong?
Mental Health Avengers: The Battle to End StigmaMental Health Avengers: The Battle to End Stigma
It's the podcast crossover event of the century! We collaborated with Popcorn Psychology, GuardiansMH, Pop Psych 101, and Freudian Sips to discuss how to end the stigma surrounding mental health
Issue 60 – NYCC Part 2Issue 60 – NYCC Part 2
Part 2 of our New York Comic Con interviews! Anthony speaks with Al Ewing, Saladin Ahmed, Erica Schultz, Robbie Thompson, and the legendary CHRIS CLAREMONT! You won't want to miss
Issue 59 – NYCC Part 1Issue 59 – NYCC Part 1
Part 1 of our New York Comic Con interviews! Anthony chats with Cullen Bunn, Howard Mackie, Meredith Finch, Jeremy Whitley, and the inimitable Gail Simone! Listen to what they have