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#151: Batwoman is making her live-action debut in a few months and we are very happy with the casting of a Queer actress playing a Queer superhero. Stick around for Media Matters and Geek Therapy segments. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Ruby Rose on Jimmy Fallon –  http://bit.ly/2B3WS1M Break Free –  http://bit.ly/2B7ccL9 00:00:00 – Intro / Batwoman 00:22:34 – Pa...

#150: It’s our 150th episode!!! This week we talk about how sometimes it doesn’t pay to do good. Also, Josué wants a nickname for members of the community. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Why people love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work –  http://bit.ly/2LVBK2T Positive and Negative podcast –  http://bit.ly/2netFrf 00:00:00 – Intro / Hating on do-gooders...

#149: We share some of our favorite moments from San Diego Comic-Con, where Josué bought the 13th Doctor’s sonic screwdriver and realized he’d never bought a “girl toy” before. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. 00:00:00 – Intro / SDCC Recap 00:20:35 – Forum ad 00:21:08 – Girl Toys for Boys 00:51:39 – Geek Therapy 00:58:23 – Wrap-Up — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @G...

#148: The GT Radio team was at San Diego Comic-Con this year and we recorded from our hotel room. Featuring special guest Nina Taylor Kester! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. *Get Geek Therapy merchandise at geektherapy.com/store .  ( Affiliate Disclosure ) Notes: Superhero Therapy Podcast –  http://bit.ly/2vh8fh1 Cartoon Art Museum –  http://bit.ly/2uYeN3E Prism Comics –...

#147: We get asked a lot about whether or not we can back up “Geek Therapy” with research and that question is difficult to answer. We talk about psychology and mental health research, including new revelations about the Stanford Prison Experiment, and whether it’s possible to research Geek Therapy. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. *Get Geek Therapy merchandise at geekthe...

#146: We discuss fictional stories about separation and reunification that might help us all better understand current events. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. 00:00:00 – Intro/ Separation and Reunification Stories 00:22:37 – Forum ad 00:23:11 – More Separation and Reunification Stories 00:47:28 – Geek Therapy 00:53:32 – Wrap-Up — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @Gee...

#145: The Vertigo Comics imprint relaunch features stories addressing serious and important topics in creative ways. We’re also seeing important topics addressed in superhero stories. What important topic showed up in a show or book you didn’t expect? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: Video Games Saved My Life – vgsml.geektherapy.com GT Discord – geektherapy.com/dis...

#144: We celebrate Pride Month by taking a look at Queer representation in some of our favorite media. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Ali: @AliMattu | Josué:  @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anyt...

#143: This week we talk about how important it is for Geek Therapy to continue to grow by adding more voices to our network of podcasts and blogs. We invite all our listeners to reach out to us with ideas for their own content or general ideas on how to grow the community. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. This episode is sponsored by: Plus 7 Intelligence, the podcast abou...

#142: E3 is upon us! Hop on the HYPE TRAIN! Josué loves E3 so the team talks about a few things they’re excited about, favorite E3 memories, and representation at the event. Plus, we take a look at what’s going on in the GT Forum and share our Geek Therapy for the week. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. This episode is sponsored by: Plus 7 Intelligence, the podcast about h...

#141: Can the work of Roseanne, Bill Cosby, and others still have a positive impact? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Ali: @AliMattu | Josué:  @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Q...

#140: Lara and Josué dissect season 2 of 13 Reasons Why . We spend the first 10-15 min discussing it spoiler-free, focusing on the attention and care given to warnings and resources. If you haven’t watched it yet, pace yourself. This season is just as intense as the last. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Notes: 13reasonswhy.info — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @Gee...

#139: For all of Mental Health Month we’ll be discussing the everyday use of words that correspond to mental health symptoms and disorders. This week we’re talking about words related to ADHD and eating disorders. Discuss this episode on the Forum. 00:00:00 – Opening – Announcements, GT Forum 00:05:23 – Depression 00:18:58 – Forum Ad 00:19:32 – Depression, Continued 00:58:28 – Wrap-Up — Find us at...

#138: Join us for a spoiler-filled celebration of the new Star Wars film. We talk about how much we love Solo and dream of all the potential tie-ins. Share your thoughts about the film on the forum! — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Josué:  @JosueACardona Become a patron of Geek Therapy on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything th...

#137: For all of Mental Health Month we’ll be discussing the everyday use of words that correspond to mental health symptoms and disorders. This week we’re talking about words related to ADHD and eating disorders. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *Enter our gaming week giveaway by visiting  geektherapy.com/giveaway . For more on Mega Cat Studios, visit  megacatstudios.com . Notes: Attention-Defi...

#136: Our full spoiler discussion/reaction to Deadpool 2, a hilarious and fun movie with some serious, dark subject matter. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *Enter our gaming week giveaway by visiting  geektherapy.com/giveaway . For more on Mega Cat Studios, visit  megacatstudios.com . — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Ali:...

#135: For all of Mental Health Month we’ll be discussing the everyday use of words that correspond to mental health symptoms and disorders. This week we’re talking about words like crazy, insane, psycho, and more. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *Get Geek Therapy merchandise at geektherapy.com/store . This week, we’re giving away three free t-shirts, enter at geektherapy.com/giveaway . ( Affili...

#134: For all of Mental Health Month we’ll be discussing the everyday use of words that correspond to mental health symptoms and disorders. First up, we’re talking about fear and anxiety, two terms that are often used interchangeably to describe something everyone has felt at some point in their life. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *This episode includes an advertisement for Gamefly. If you us...

#133: This is our full spoilers discussion of Avengers: Infinity War. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *This episode includes an advertisement for Gamefly. If you use the link  geektherapy.com/gamefly , Geek Therapy may receive compensation . ( Affiliate Disclosure ) — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Ali: @AliMattu | Josué:...

#132: We talk about the different ways people grieve and how media can help us understand the process of grieving as well as our own feelings. Discuss this episode on the Forum. *Consider a Geek Therapy membership on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Notes: Player Two –  http://bit.ly/2F7LZst From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty –  https://amzn.to/2Hmrhv1 * Reimagine End of Life – l...

#131:  We talk about The Simpsons’ response to the documentary The Problem with Apu by Hari Kondabolu and what is being discussed online about Apu, representation, and how to deal with it. Ali, who is Pakistani-American, has a lot to say about Apu and he shares the effect the character has had on his life. Discuss this episode on the Forum. 00:00:00 – Opening 01:13:31 – Geek Therapy 01:19:33 – Wra...

#130: We talk about all the ways and reasons why we love co-op games. What are your favorite co-op gaming memories? *Consider subscribing to  Geek Therapy on Twitch . For instructions on how to subscribe for free using Amazon Prime visit  geektherapy.com/prime . 00:00:00 – Opening/Co-Op Games 00:45:03 – Geek Therapy on Twitch Ad 00:46:12 – Question Queue 00:56:14 – Geek Therapy 01:03:36 – Wrap-Up...

#129: We discuss the new film  Ready Player One . Full spoilers for both the movie and the book! *Consider a Geek Therapy membership on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Notes: The Ready Player One backlash, explained – http://bit.ly/2pU3rfn — Find us at  www. GeekTherapy.com  |  @GeekTherapy  | Lara:  @GeekTherapist  | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Ali: @AliMattu | Josué:  @JosueACardona...

#128: This week we answer a listener’s question about the urge in a fandom to want everything to be completed. 00:00:00 – Opening 00:12:10 – Question Queue: The urge in a fandom to want everything to be completed. 00:27:01 – Patreon Ad 00:27:58 – Question Queue, continued. 00:40:29 – Geek Therapy 00:49:21 – Wrap-Up Notes: Comicspedia –  http://bit.ly/2IRbgdN Suggest an entry for the GT Library her...

#127: How do you deal with people who insist on telling you they don’t like what you like? Have you given up on something because other people tell you it’s bad? And how can you have a productive conversation with someone who disagrees with you? *Consider a Geek Therapy membership on Patreon:  http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy 00:00:00 – Opening 00:00:46 – Stuff we love that other people don’t. 0...