Geek Therapy Network
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Geek out, do good. Join us every week as we explore the potential benefits of comics, games, TV shows, and movies through the practice of Geek Therapy. Hosted by Lara Taylor, Lauren Keller, and Josué Cardona.
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Dec 13, 2024
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Episodes
Analysis Paralysis 21.05.2023 1:03:01
#352: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss choice paralysis, how we make decisions, and the anxiety around making choices. Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to GT radio, on the Geek Therapy network, where we believe that the best way to understand ourselves and others is through the media we care about, including video games, movies, comic books, TV shows, plays, loose change in a parking garage, anyth...
Book Yuck, Book Yum 07.05.2023 1:04:54
#351: Josué, Marc, and Link discuss books, what makes us fall in love with them, or bounce off them completely. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. I am one of your very lovely co hosts Marc Cuiriz. And I am joined by Josué Cardona....
Asking/Receiving 23.04.2023 1:04:30
#350: Josué and Marc talk about the particular discomfort of realizing you need help, and asking for it. From My Hero Academia to Batman, we love hearing stories about team members realizing the strength and power of actively receiving support. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other an...
Recast, Refashion, Remake 02.04.2023 1:07:40
#349: The crew talks about characters in media being recast, and apply the metaphor to real life relationships. (Link apologizes for forgetting to mention the extremely good example of Greg from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend until after recording) Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network, where we believe the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the m...
The Adaptation of Us 19.03.2023 1:00:24
#348: The crew talks about adaptations; how they are successful or unsuccessful, what we expect and desire from them, and how they engage new and existing fans. Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network where we believe that media is the best way to understand ourselves, and others. I know what I’m doing. I am so excited to introduce my co hosts and myself. I am l...
Button Mashing Through Life 05.03.2023 53:34
#347: Marc and Link discuss stories about ‘What if’s and alternate timelines. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Marc Cuiriz, and I am joined by link. Hello, Link. Link Keller 0:25 hello Marc Cuiriz 0:28 So it is just you...
The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known 19.02.2023 1:01:06
#346: Link, Lara, and Marc discuss the particular excitement and anxiety of sharing a beloved piece of media with others. Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network, where we believe that we believe that media is really important and it connects us to each other and how we understand ourselves. And I am one of your hosts, Link Keller, I am joined by Lara Taylor, La...
Wakanda Forever 05.02.2023 1:00:44
#345: Lara, Marc, and Link discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, its representations of grief, and how we resonated with the storytelling. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Marc Cuiriz and I am joined by Lara Taylor. L...
Canceled 15.01.2023 1:04:00
#344: The crew talks about shows canceled too soon (or too late), the interplay of expectations, and the emotional impact of not getting a story conclusion. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network, here at Geek Therapy we believe the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Josué Cardona. And I’m joined by...
It’s a Mostly Wonderful Life 25.12.2022 1:05:50
#343: Marc and the crew talk about It’s a Wonderful Life, and imagining a world without you in it. We discuss stories about removing yourself from the timeline and how and why it resonates with people. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care a...
Gone but not Forgotten 11.12.2022 1:24:55
#342: The crew talks about some recent celebrity deaths and how we memorialize and pay tribute to meaningful people in our lives. We also discuss how we would like to be remembered. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Jo...
Heart of the Cards 04.12.2022 1:05:27
#341: What starts as a conversation about YuGiOh and Pokemon turns into a discussion about passion, perseverance, frustration, and reflection on purpose and goals. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Josué Cardona. And I’...
Wendell and Wild 20.11.2022 48:13
#340: Link and Josué discuss Wendell and Wild, covering topics like trauma, survivor’s guilt, family dynamics, and shadow integration. Plus, the power of good representation and stop motion animation. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network here Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about...
Taylor Swift 13.11.2022 59:44
#339: Lara, Marc, Link, and special guest Kayla gush about the newest Taylor Swift album. They discuss favorite songs, the effectiveness of lyrics, and the terrifying power of fandom and parasocial relationships. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media...
Halloween Season 30.10.2022 58:46
#338: The crew talks about Halloween and what it means to them. We talk candies, costumes, and community participation. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Josué Cardona. Joined by Lara Taylor. Lara Taylor 0:23 Hey Josué...
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law 16.10.2022 1:06:07
#337: The crew watched She-Hulk and loved how it centered a woman’s persepective and experience within the MCU. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network, here at Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about, my name is Josué Cardona. And I’m joined by Marc Cuiriz. Marc Cuiriz 0:22 Hey, Josué...
Just Order More Nachos 18.09.2022 1:06:32
#336: Link wants to talk about trans characters in media, specifically Barney from Dead End: Paranormal Park. The crew discusses how trans characters get portrayed and the types of stories they generally exist in, and how the representation matters. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each ot...
The Warm Fuzzies 04.09.2022 1:02:01
#335: As we go into the cold season, Marc, Josué, and Link discuss their comfort media. They touch on how media fulfills different needs in different contexts, and how we choose to seek them out to fulfill those needs. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:12 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the...
A League of Their Own 28.08.2022 1:12:34
#334: Lara is obsessed with the new A League of Their Own series, and loved the original movie. Link and Josué join her in discussing how the show expands on themes and characters in the original, and how showing queer joy really hits a home run. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT Radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each other...
Fusion or Possession? 21.08.2022 58:18
#333: Josué and the crew talk about examples of fusion in media, including combined identity, shared goals, and power imbalances. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Marc Cuiriz and I am joined by Josué Cardona. Josué Cardo...
Return to Dragon Ball Z 14.08.2022 1:02:57
#332: Marc has been rewatching Dragon Ball Z and the crew discusses what it’s like to return to old favorites. What’s the difference between influence and resonance, and how do these media continue to shape who we are? Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. Really the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media w...
Everything Bagel 07.08.2022 1:05:13
#331: The crew watched Everything Everywhere all at Once and LOVED it. They talk about family dynamics, the power of love, and the choice to make meaning in a chaotic world. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Marc Cuiriz...
Ms. Marvel? Marvelous! 31.07.2022 1:14:30
#330: Josué, Lara, Marc, and special guest host Sophia Ansari discuss Ms. Marvel, the importance of positive cultural representation, and the joy of seeing yourself in media. It’s Halal! Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name i...
Plant Parents and Garden Geeks 24.07.2022 59:21
#329: Josué has a growing hyperfixation: plants. The buds talk about their experiences with caring for plants, and all the fruitful metaphors that can bloom from such a rich topic. And of course, they can’t leaf without a few good recommendations of some garden-variety media. Transcript Marc Cuiriz 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best...
Spiderhead 03.07.2022 1:09:11
#328: Marc and the crew discuss Netflix’s Spiderhead; touching on topics of drug use, emotional manipulation, and unethical psychological research. Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to GT radio on the Geek Therapy network, where we believe that you can better understand yourself and the people around you through the media that you care about. I am link and I am joined by our crew, Lara, Lara Tay...
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