Hero Nation

By Geek Therapy Network

Hero Nation was created to shed a light on underrepresented communities in comic books, television, movies, and other forms of media. We believe diversity in media matters because at the heart of geek... more

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How many episodes does Hero Nation have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Hero Nation episodes:

December 08, 2022 HeroNation13 - Ms. Marvel
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1h 12min
October 17, 2021 HeroNation12
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1h 2min
April 30, 2021 Bitter Root Vol. 2: Rage & Redemption & Naomi
#11: Breck and Sophia dive into Bitter Root Vol. 2 which introduces readers to a new monster and more adventures. They also geek out over one of DC’s newest superheroes, Naomi.
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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53min
September 11, 2020 Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Comic Book Review
#10: Breck and Sophia discuss Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business, a comic book about a family of monster hunters who combat creatures infected by racism.
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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32min
March 27, 2020Alone Together
#9: Breck and Sophia break down their favorite pandemic-themed comics and entertainment.
Notes/Resources:
Centers for Disease Control – Taking Care of Your Emotional Health – https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Preparation and Response Plan; National Child Traumatic Stress Network – https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
NAMI HelpLine – https://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HelpLine-Coronavirus-Planning.pdf
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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46min
February 11, 2020Supercouples in Comic Books
#8: Breck and Sophia list off some of their favorite interracial/interspecies couples in comic books, give some relationship advice and ultimately find that the best superpower anyone can possess is… Love.
Links:
Trevor Lifeline – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/trevor-lifeline/
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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43min
September 26, 2019Using Music and Comic Books in the Classroom and in Therapy
#7: The Hero Nation team discusses the healing power of music and comic books in the classroom and in therapy and share a few of their favorite resources.
Resources for Educators and Mental Health Professionals:
https://www.musictherapy.org/
https://www.gonoodle.com/
https://www.musictherapytunes.com/wp/
https://kinderart.com/
https://www.musicmotion.com/
http://www.comicspedia.net/
https://forum.geektherapy.com/
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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30min
July 10, 2019 Racebending and Whitewashing: What’s the Difference?
#6: Breck and Sophia discuss the important differences between racebending and whitewashing in comics and the media.
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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33min
April 26, 2019 Biracial and Multiracial Superheroes
#5: Breck and Sophia discuss superheroes of mixed racial and cultural heritage and the importance of celebrating all parts of ourselves and others!
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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36min
March 07, 2019 Captain Marvel: Don’t Try to Fit In… Just Fly
#4: The Hero Nation team discusses Captain Marvel and unpacks some of the controversy surrounding the movie. One thing is for sure though, Breck and Sophia will be first in line to support Carol Danvers and all she stands for!
Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum.

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Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com
GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com
GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord
GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy
GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy
Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy
Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy
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40min

FAQs about Hero Nation:

How many episodes does Hero Nation have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.