GT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast

#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.) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Traditions appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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 the GT Forum. — The post The Dark Urge appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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 GT Forum. — The post The Meme is The Message appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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 Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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 appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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 Geek Therapy.

#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? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Finding Your Place appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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 episode on the GT Forum. — The post Inherited Hobbies appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Asking/Receiving appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Recast, Refashion, Remake appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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 Adaptation of Us appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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.

#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 on Geek Therapy.

#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 Geek Therapy.

#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 first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post It’s a Mostly Wonderful Life appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Gone but not Forgotten appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#341: What starts as a conversation about YuGiOh and Pokemon turns into a discussion about passion, perseverance, frustration, and reflection on purpose and goals. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Heart of the Cards appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Wendell and Wild appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Taylor Swift appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#338: The crew talks about Halloween and what it means to them. We talk candies, costumes, and community participation. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Halloween Season appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#337: The crew watched She-Hulk and loved how it centered a woman’s persepective and experience within the MCU. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post She-Hulk: Attorney at Law appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Just Order More Nachos appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post The Warm Fuzzies appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. […] The post A League of Their Own appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#333: Josué and the crew talk about examples of fusion in media, including combined identity, shared goals, and power imbalances. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Fusion or Possession? appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Return to Dragon Ball Z appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Everything Bagel appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Ms. Marvel? Marvelous! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#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. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Plant Parents and Garden Geeks appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#328: Marc and the crew discuss Netflix’s Spiderhead; touching on topics of drug use, emotional manipulation, and unethical psychological research. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Spiderhead appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#327: A cancelled TAGGS presentation has risen from the grave into a podcast! Marc, Lara, and Link are joined by special guest Mary Devorak to talk about how games utilize death mechanics and how we can use them to delve deeper into our understanding of death, dying, and grief. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on […] The post Death Mechanics in Games appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#326: Lara, Marc, Link, and special guest Kayla discuss the new Doctor Strange movie (it’s really Wanda’s movie) and how it represents processing grief. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#235: Link’s new obsession is Our Flag Means Death. They talk it through, as a crew. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Our Flag Means Death appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#324: Marc went to Disney World for the first time and wanted to talk about that experience. Link and Lara share their Disney stories and talk about healing your inner child. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Finally, Disney! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#323: Link read Truth of the Divine, a book about the ramifications of first contact. They and the GT crew chat about aliens as metaphors for immigrants and various “othered” groups and how these media reflect the historical and current patterns of human behaviors between social groups. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT […] The post Alien Hour appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#322: Lara, Marc, Link, and Josué discuss Turning Red. We cover the multifaceted representation and the cringe of being a young teen. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Turning Red appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#321: Marc brings a deeply philosophical question to the team: Are we capable of change? We touch on media examples of role models we strive to emulate and the lived experiences (read: parents) that shape our thoughts and behaviors. Compassion and introspection help us to create the changes we want to see. Questions? Comments? Discuss […] The post Philosophical Bachelor Party appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#320: Link watched Kimi (2022) and wanted to talk about the portrayal of the main character’s agoraphobia and anxious behaviors. Josué and Lara discuss how context impacts our ability to overcome anxiety, and how other media tries to represent the experience. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Kimi and the Locked Door appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#319: Josué thought we’d be talking about procrastination and the feeling of relief when you finally do the thing. But after some reflection, the team realized the power of friendship can help you do anything – even finish that game (or other media) you’ve been meaning to complete. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the […] The post The Power of Friendship appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#318: Lara and Special guest Kayla Devorak share some of the major emotional moments and therapeutic epiphanies they’ve had while playing Kids on Brooms with the CASTT Gamers group on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/castt_gamers/ Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Table Top RPG? Twitch Therapy RPG! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#317: Link and Josué tell Lara about George Romero’s lost-then-remastered The Amusement Park, which is an emotional PSA about elderly abuse. The existential dread sets in, but the end point is finding compassion for those our society mistreats. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post It’ll Happen To You appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#316: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss Eternals: the diverse cast, impossible choices, family dynamics, and argue whether or not Ikaris is a villain. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Eternals and Impossible Choices appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#315: The Crew gushes about Encanto, touching on family systems, perfectionism, and growth. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Let’s Talk About Bruno appeared first on Geek Therapy.