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Issue 113 - Batman Roundtable
Released: Mar 10, 2021
Intro Background for each panelist Ben Stover Dr. Travis Langley Background First memories of Batman What makes Batman such a compelling character? (10:18) How realistic is his response to the trauma? (17:16) Family dynamics (from kids to mentors) (29:00) “Unheralded” Gotham character (36:00) Should someone kill the Joker and get it over with? (42:02) What does his rogues gallery say about him? (50:03) What does it say that we’ve been conditioned to root for a trust fund baby to solve the world’s problems? (57:57) Why do people still live in Gotham? (68:27) Ruby’s fan theory about Clark & Bruce Ideal Batman story (74:40) Ending Recommended reading: Batman & Psychology Next episodes: Batman by the fans, Batman film commentary, Batman skit Plugs for social References:
Elie Wiesel - Dr. Langley (22:22) Candace Lightner - Dr. Langley (22:42)Apple Podcasts: here
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