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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.
Lattes with Leia is the place to come to discuss all things Star Wars with hosts Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Amy Ratcliffe. Join us for in-depth analyses, fandom enthusiasm, and more in a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.
Dead Pixel Live features discussions, reviews and interviews about video games, movies, and more video games. With an open format that has lasted for hundreds of episodes, DPL is an unpredictable and entertaining show.
The podcast embarks on a new chapter, as we begin the journey of exploring the beloved animated show, Steven Universe! Using the Big 5 Personality traits as a model, we discuss Steven's strengths and features; taking into account how much of his personality may have been shaped by his environment and past life events.…
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Episode 154 "The Dark Knight Rises"
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In our coverage of the third and final film in the Nolan trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, Drea and Brian connect the events surrounding Bane's violent coup to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that took place on January 6, 2021. With a focus on explaining the fundamental causes of real-world terrorism, Drea outlines the psychological mechanisms i…
"And here we go!" After several years of exploring the psychology of Batman, Brian and Drea finally discuss Christopher Nolan's acclaimed film, The Dark Knight.
The end of Lattes with Leia is here. We've loved talking about Star Wars with all of you. In our last episode we look back at our favorite topics and look ahead to Star Wars we can't wait for.By Amy Ratcliffe
Brian and Drea take listeners back to 2005 to revisit the well-received live-action film, Batman Begins. What does Batman Begins teach us about our relationship with fear? What can we do when we are stifled by fear, worry, or panic? Listen to the show for suggestions on how to manage and maintain emotional well-being.…
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Exploring Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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Drea watched The Clone Wars over the summer so we look back on the series and discuss the final season. Also we have some important news...By Amy Ratcliffe
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Episode 151 "Doom Patrol: Ezekiel Patrol"
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It's the finale of Doom Patrol's inaugural season. How have our characters progressed? Or regressed? Is Niles the ultimate baddie? We cover one last episode, before moving onto brand-new things!
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This is a Rebellion, Isn't It? Standing Up to Star Wars
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Star Wars, after all, is about dismantling oppression. But where do BIPOC fans fit in the SW narrative? As Latinx and Black female fans, how do we center ourselves in this story? We discuss our passionate but tense relationship with the fandom and fiction. We also discuss how we can map our identities onto ones that are central to the story, even i…
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Episode 150 "Doom Patrol: Penultimate Patrol"
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In the realm of narrative psychology, our life story isn't just a mundane list of facts--it's the way we integrate our experiences and events internally. Drea and Brian explore the second-to-last episode in their analysis of Doom Patrol: Season 1!
Actor, host, and Star Wars crafter Jennifer Landa joins Drea to talk about how she keeps her family, especially her young children, in high spirits through Star Wars.By Amy Ratcliffe
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Episode 149 "Doom Patrol: Flex Patrol"
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The Doom Patrol finally meets Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery! As we continue to discuss these characters and their feelings of deep regret, we talk about the importance of looking back at mistakes and the dilemma of "cancel culture." With Doom Patrol giving us good--yet still chaotic--role models, we address these challenges and give some tip…
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Episode 148 "Watchmen: It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice"
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To celebrate Juneteenth, we've decided to analyze the first episode of HBO's WATCHMEN; which introduced many people to the existence of the very real Tulsa Race Riots (or "Black Wall Street Massacre") of 1921. In this episode, we take a look at this historical event and discuss its use in this series, by showrunner Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers). W…
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Episode 147 "Doom Patrol: Cyborg Patrol"
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How reliable are our memories? Science and fiction intersect in interesting ways in this episode of The Arkham Sessions!
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Episode 146 "Doom Patrol: Frances Patrol"
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In this episode, we draw upon the experiences of Doom Patrol heroes, Negative Man and Robot Man, as they revisit their mistakes and discover how to end the pain they're holding onto. For Cliff, this means meeting his estranged daughter and facing some hard decisions about whether to be in her life. For Larry, he has an opportunity to tell the man h…
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Episode 145 "Doom Patrol: Hair Patrol"
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The term pogonophile refers to a person who has an obsessive love of beards. We discuss this concept and go down a few hairy rabbit holes in this episode centering around a new character, The Beard Hunter. TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-arkham-sessions?ref_id=11228
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Episode 144 "Doom Patrol: Jane Patrol"
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This episode of Doom Patrol centers entirely around (and in) Jane's psyche. With 64 different personalities, Jane could easily be a textbook example of the mental health condition known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (or Multiple Personality Disorder). But there's far more to this story. Hero's Journey Fitness can be found here.…
When asked for help, Larry and Vic visit Danny the Street, a benevolent, sentient street--yes, street--that acts as a mecca for the disenfranchised; with abilities to help you become the person you truly are. Additionally, Cliff and Rita find themselves trying to stop the wedding of Karen--a lovesick alter of Jane's--and the poor soul she has trapp…
Let's talk about ships in Star Wars, as in shipping. In the latest Lattes with Leia, we discuss why shipping is important and our favorite Star Wars ships.By Amy Ratcliffe
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Episode 142 "Doom Patrol: Therapy Patrol"
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The gang has learned that Mr. Nobdy is using its members' sordid pasts against them. Determined to avoid collapsing the way the original Doom Patrol once did, Cliff demands the group sits down for "therapy." Drea discusses the concept of group therapy, while she breaks down each member's own trauma. Plus, we unveil the options for what we analyze n…
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Episode 141 "Doom Patrol: Doom Patrol Patrol"
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In examining this episode of Doom Patrol, we talk about the ethics of entangling romance with psychotherapy. We also discuss the field of psychology and the emerging counseling interventions known under the umbrella of "energy psychology." From healing crystals to tapping, we examine various fringe psychotherapeutic practices in order to better und…
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Episode 140 "Doom Patrol: Paw Patrol"
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Add a little dark humor, several talking animals and insects, and a some intense flashbacks, and you'll get this bizarre episode of Doom Patrol! Our dark heroes are struggling to save the world, now that the apocalypse they were warned about begins to emerge as a real threat. Do the needs of the many truly outweigh the needs of the few? We discuss …
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Episode 139 "Doom Patrol: Cult Patrol"
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Inter-dimensional portals. A battle with an army made of unsent letters. A singing horse head. Cyborg's inflated ego. Our examination of the show Doom Patrol moves forward with one of the oddest episodes yet!
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Episode 138 "Doom Patrol: Puppet Patrol"
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The team goes to Paraguay to rescue the Chief, but instead, come across the infamous lab created by Heinrich von Fuchs--which is now a spa-like experience for all of your customized metaphysical needs. This episode is all about control. Who's in it? And who's not? Visit our new shop (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-arkham-sessions?ref_id=11228…
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Episode 137 "Doom Patrol: Donkey Patrol"
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In this episode, we get to focus on Robot Man and his relationship with Crazy Jane, the girl with 64 individual personalities--each with its own set of powers. We also meet Cyborg, a hero who's trying to live up to a promise his mother will never hear. Meanwhile, we dive further into the deep, dark recesses of Rita and Larry's psyches, as they expl…
Podracing, holochess, starship racing - the Star Wars galaxy has lots of sporting events. We discuss how sports fit into Star Wars and the sense of community and fulfillment they can bring.By Amy Ratcliffe
The time has finally come! Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward begin their analysis of DC Universe's Doom Patrol! Join us, as we discuss Robotman, Elasti-Woman, Negative Man, and each of their lives and traumas leading up to this glorious moment!
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Star Wars Halloween - Tales from Vader's Castle
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Star Wars meets Halloween in Tales from Vader’s Castle. To celebrate the spooky season, we discuss how this comic explores fear, horror, and even the power of storytelling.By Amy Ratcliffe
After a couple of weeks at the top of the box office, Drea and Brian finally get to cover Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Clown Prince of Crime in Todd Phillips' Joker. Up first, we get into a little conversation about our thoughts on the film; followed by Drea's complete Los Angeles Comic Con panel with History of the Batman's Londyn Jackson!…
