The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, by Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward, is a podcast dedicated to the observation and clinical analysis of the characters in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 250
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 30 "Perchance to Dream"
In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, we discuss the fascinating neuroscience of dreams and the growing research supporting our ability to control our own actions within them!
In our analysis, we d…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 29 "Eternal Youth"
In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, we delve deeper into Poison Ivy's psychology by exploring her predilection for plants and her fanatic, destructive level of devotion to protect them.
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 28 "Dreams in Darkness"
If Batman ended up in an Arkham Asylum cell, would he be deemed "normal?" Or would the Gotham facility known for housing the "criminally insane" keep him under lock and key? Fighting the onset of par…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 27 "Mad as a Hatter"
How far would you go to earn the affection of someone you love? Send them a roomful of gifts? Surprise them at their doorstep? Advance the science of neurotechnology to a whole new level by developin…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 26 "Appointment in Crime Alley"
Are Bruce and Dr. Leslie Thompkins enacting a healthy coping method by commermorating the Waynes every year in "Crime Alley?" Or is this a sign of prolonged grief and their inability to move on? In t…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 25 "The Clock King"
It's about time! The Arkham Sessions returns to the analysis of Batman: The Animated Series with a classic favorite, "The Clock King." The title villain is a seemingly harmless, time-obsessed efficie…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 24 "Batman" (1989)
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton's Batman, The Arkham Sessions takes a break from Batman: The Animated Series to pay special tribute to the legendary film that influenced the styl…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 23 "Fear of Victory"
The menacing, sadistic villain Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and targets all of Gotham's star athletes. But Scarecrow's fear-inducing crimes are actually not the highlight of this episode. Rat…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 22 "Vendetta"
Hidden behind the vicious exterior of sharp teeth and menacing claws is a man who has dealt with disfigurement from a medical condition his whole life. How did this physical deformity impact him psyc…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 21 "Joker's Favor"
To owe the Joker a favor is never good. Unless, of course, that favor is listening to The Arkham Sessions. In this week's episode, we talk about folks that "snap," we continue to explore the Joker's …
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 20 "Feat of Clay"
You know the story. You start with an attractive, successful actor who finds a "supplement" that helps his career. The "miracle pharmaceutical" happens to have a permanent, insidious side effect. And…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 19 "Prophecy of Doom"
Batman's no fool. He's a man of science. In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, we talk about the psychology of persuasion, the principles that con artists use to deceive and defraud us, and the res…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 18 "Beware the Gray Ghost"
In a very realistic take on hero worship, this episode introduces us to Batman's idol: The Gray Ghost and shows us that even Batman can be an avid fan of a fictional character, down to his collection…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 17 "See No Evil"
A father with a criminal history and a restraining order against him returns to Gotham City after serving jail time. He begins sneaking into his daughter's room at night and devises a plan to kidnap …
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 16 "The Cat and the Claw, Part 2"
In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, we delve deeper into Bruce Wayne's struggle with his alter identity as Batman, how he deals with emotional vulnerability, his hunger for romantic connections, …
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 15 "The Cat and the Claw, Part 1"
Bruce Wayne has finally met his match in the lovely Selina Kyle, AKA Catwoman! But has Batman? In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, Dr. Letamendi discusses Bruce's rigidity when wearing the cowl a…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 14 "Heart of Ice"
Mr. Freeze is perhaps one of the most fascinating villains in the Batman Universe. He is detached, inexpressive, and like his name implies, cold. And yet, Mr. Freeze is inexplicably lifelike and rela…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 13 "I've Got Batman in My Basement"
In this episode of The Arkham Sessions, Batman's down for the count, but the Junior Detectives, Sherman and Roberta, have this battle with the Penguin covered. Dr. Letamendi discusses the effects of …
Episode 12 "It's Never Too Late"
Our old friend, Rupert Thorne, is back and this time, he's terrorizing Gotham's presiding mob boss, Arnold Stromwell. Unfortunately, Stromwell's got some inner demons doing more damage than Thorne ev…
The Arkham Sessions, Episode 11 "Two-Face, Part 2"
The epic origin of Two-Face continues with part two! It's been six months since we last saw the former District Attorney disfigured by a horrible blast and now, he's become one of the city's biggest …