#364: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss traditions, from singing songs at camp, to watching A Christmas Story every year. We talk about why traditions stick around-or don’t. (We didn’t talk about Fiddler on the Roof, but we all thought about it.) Q

Babel Babble

Oct 8th, 2023 58m 40s

#363: The crew dives into a discussion about Babel: colonization, oppression, propaganda, and wanting to burn down the system. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Babel Babble appeared first on Geek Therapy.

The Dark Urge

Oct 1st, 2023 1h

#362: The crew discusses Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Dark Urge origin character, how they can be used as a metaphor for intrusive thoughts, and the severe lack of therapists and social workers in Faerûn. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on

Hi Barbie!

Sep 24th, 2023 1h 7m

#361: The crew discusses the Barbie movie! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Hi Barbie! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

The Meme is The Message

Sep 17th, 2023 57m 44s

#360: Josué, Kayla, and Link discuss using pieces of media to explain our own lived experiences. From extremely specific details to vague emotional similarities, we’re all shouting out “It me!!” Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the

Anti-Heroes

Aug 27th, 2023 1h 2m

#359: Lara, Link, and Kayla discuss anti-heroes, what they are, why we find them compelling, and provide a couple of examples of our favorites. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Anti-Heroes appeared first on

Happy 40th!!

Aug 13th, 2023 1h 7m

#358: The crew discusses Indiana Jones and getting older. Happy 40th birthday to everyone! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Happy 40th!! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

Canon Event

Jul 30th, 2023 1h 5m

#357: Marc, Lara, and Josué discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, what canon events are and how we can use them to talk about our own life experiences. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Canon Event app

Queer Reality TV

Jul 16th, 2023 1h 7m

#356: Link, Lara, and Josué discuss Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love and the particular enjoyment and disgust of watching reality TV. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Queer Reality TV appeared first on Ge

Finding Your Place

Jul 2nd, 2023 1h 3m

#355: Marc, Josué, and Link discuss fitting in, and finding places where you can be your authentic self. We cover several examples of media that conveys the exquisite nuances of navigating real and fictional social spaces. Questions? Comments?

Recall Recall

Jun 18th, 2023 1h 4m

#354: The crew talks about learning new habits and skills, but sliding back into repeating old ones. What’s the deal with that?? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Recall Recall appeared first on Geek Therapy.

Inherited Hobbies

Jun 4th, 2023 57m 20s

#353: The crew discusses how we got into certain interests and fandoms, who we have passed them on to, and the unique feeling of pride watching someone go farther and deeper into the hobbies and media we love. Questions? Comments? Discuss this

Analysis Paralysis

May 21st, 2023 1h 3m

#352: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss choice paralysis, how we make decisions, and the anxiety around making choices. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Analysis Paralysis appeared first on Geek Therapy.

Book Yuck, Book Yum

May 7th, 2023 1h 4m

#351: Josué, Marc, and Link discuss books, what makes us fall in love with them, or bounce off them completely. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Book Yuck, Book Yum appeared first on Geek Therapy.

Asking/Receiving

Apr 23rd, 2023 1h 4m

#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.

Recast, Refashion, Remake

Apr 2nd, 2023 1h 7m

#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) Questi

The Adaptation of Us

Mar 19th, 2023 1h

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post The Adaptatio

GTRadio345

Mar 12th, 2023 1h

Button Mashing Through Life

Mar 5th, 2023 53m 34s

#347: Marc and Link discuss stories about ‘What if’s and alternate timelines. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Button Mashing Through Life appeared first on Geek Therapy.

GTRadio344

Feb 27th, 2023 1h 4m

The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known

Feb 19th, 2023 1h 1m

#346: Link, Lara, and Marc discuss the particular excitement and anxiety of sharing a beloved piece of media with others. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known appeared first

#345: Lara, Marc, and Link discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, its representations of grief, and how we resonated with the storytelling. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Wakanda Forever appeared first on

GTRadio342

Jan 27th, 2023 1h 24m

Canceled

Jan 15th, 2023 1h 3m

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. —The post Canceled appeared