Moonrise Kingdom: The Idea of the Emotionally Disturbed Child
We are finally discussing our first Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom! We focus on the two main characters, Suzy and Sam. We break down the movie’s idea of an “emotionally disturbed child” and disc...
5 Sep 20221h 40min
The Batman: Identity, Loss, and Betrayal w/ Special Guest Dr. Travis Langley
In this episode we are firing up the Nirvana and exploring the theme of Something In the Way as we travel back to Gotham City to discuss the newest iteration of the caped crusader in 2022’s The Batman...
24 Aug 20221h 35min
Marvel and Mental Health Panel Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022
We have another bonus episode for ya! Recorded live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022, our panel on Marvel and Mental Health. We primarily discuss Moon Knight and its depiction of Dissociative Identity Disorde...
31 Jul 202243min
Gone Girl: Betrayal, Identity Development, & The Cool Girl
We finally did it! We are talking about Gone Girl!! This is a very special episode for two reasons. Firstly, we have a special guest, Rachel Harrison, an art therapist and our friend who did the art f...
27 Jul 20221h 44min
Stranger Things: Trauma, Grief, and Dissociation Live at Fan Expo
!!SPOILERS and Content Warning for Physical and Emotional Abuse!!Check out our live episode on Stranger Things Season 4 recorded live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022! We focus on the trauma, dissociation, an...
16 Jul 202243min
Brokeback Mountain: Trauma, Anger, and Homophobia w/Special Guest Patrick Serrano
[CW: discussions of hate crimes and intense violence] Join us for a heavier episode today as we discuss the 2005 award-winning movie, Brokeback Mountain. We are joined by the host of the Lifetime Unco...
25 Jun 20221h 47min
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar: The Power of Community
[CW: Discussions about domestic abuse] Hello and Happy Pride! Hop in our Cadillac DeVille as we discuss the 1995 comedy “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar”. We explore the role of commu...
15 Jun 20221h 28min
Casino Royale: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Attachment, and Trauma
Hop in our Aston Martin and join us as we break down the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale! We explore the question: Does James Bond have Antisocial Personality Disorder or is he in a career that en...
1 Jun 20221h 46min
