Episode 2 "Christmas with the Joker"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
Release Date: 01/24/2014
Episode 236 "Harley Quinn: You're a Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
As Harley Quinn masterminds strategies to get the attention of the Legion of Doom, Commissioner Jim Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department shows signs of mental exhaustion. To help the people and animals displaced by the wildfires in California, please donate to the American Red Cross and Pasadena Humane by joining our or by purchasing merchandise from our . All proceeds between the publishing of this podcast and the end of February 2025 will go directly to those organizations.
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Episode 235 "Harley Quinn: Being Harley Quinn"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
In a memorable episode of DC's Harley Quinn series, Harley suffers a paralyzing identity crisis. With the help of Dr. Psycho's telepathic powers, Harley learns about her "stuck points," which are strong beliefs about oneself that can prevent recovery from trauma.
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Episode 234 "The Penguin"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
Set immediately after the events that take place in The Batman (2022), The Penguin a gripping and disturbing showcase of Oz Cobb's self-serving, Machiavellian pathology as he ascends the mob underworld of Gotham City.
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Episode 233 "Harley Quinn: Finding Mr. Right"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
As she continues to learn the ropes of becoming a supervillain in Gotham City, Harley Quinn seeks an important aspect of gaining bad-guy credibility: A nemesis!
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Episode 232 "Harley Quinn: So, You Need a Crew?"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
Harley starts to realize that hard work alone will not get her far. In her attempts to recruit henchmen, Harley discovers that even amidst the lawlessness and savagery of Gotham's criminal society, there are unspoken rules, favors, and loyalties that keep her from advancing in her "career."
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Episode 231 "Joker: Folie à Deux"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
Joker: Folie à Deux continues the bleak story about Arthur Fleck (Joker) and his spiraling from misunderstood recluse to deluded sociopath. The film makes use of textbook forensic psychology, melancholic musical performances, and deep dissections of Fleck's psyche to pull audiences into a genuine curiosity about whether there is anything redeemable about the most realistic Joker depicted on screen.
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Episode 230 "Harley Quinn: A High Bar"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
As she explores life as a single lady, Harley Quinn encounters some setbacks and struggles while her ex, the Joker, tries to control the narrative of how their relationship ended.
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Episode 229 "Harley Quinn: 'Til Death Do Us Part"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
The toxic dynamic between Harley Quinn and the Joker is unapologetically displayed, exposed, and unpacked.
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Episode 228 "SDCC 2024: X-amining the X-Men '97"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
Join us as we break down the psychology of the amazing new series X-Men '97 with cast members Alison Sealy-Smith ("Storm") and Lenore Zann ("Rogue"); supervising producer and director Jake Castorena; and writer JB Ballard! Live from San Diego Comic-Con 2024!
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Episode 227 "X-Men: The Final Decision"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
In the Season 1 finale episode of X-Men: The Animated Series, tensions grow as anti-mutant "fever" consumes the nation.
info_outlineThink the Joker is psychotic? Delusional? Or just unloved? This is the second episode of The Arkham Sessions, a fun and insightful podcast dedicated to the observation and clinical analysis of the characters in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. In this episode, we explore why the Joker and the Bat may have more in common than you might think! So grab a hot chocolate, put on those new bat-slippers, and listen to our holiday special!