Movie Typing | An Enneagram Podcast

By Jeff Cook and TJ WilsonTV & Film Society & Culture Education Self-Improvement Philosophy

Movie Typing | An Enneagram Podcast episodes

July 03 Heroes | Type Nines | Spielberg's "Lincoln" | Part Three
We conclude our deep dive into the heroic side of Nines through Steven Spielberg's 2012 film, "Lincoln."
2 hr 54 min
June 27 Heroes | Type Nines | Spielberg's "Lincoln" | Part Two
We continue our deep dive into the heroic side of Nines through Steven Spielberg's 2012 film, "Lincoln."
1 hr 52 min
June 12 Heroes | Type Nines | Spielberg's "Lincoln" | Part One
In celebration of Spielberg's new movie "Disclosure Day" and as our contribution to America's 250th birthday, we did a deep dive into one of Jeff's favorite, most rewatchable movies: 2012's Lincoln.
There is much to say here about the Heroism of 9s in their most difficult moments. This should be a three parter, and as you can see, we are going for depth. So grab some scotch or a lawnmower, set aside some space, and jump in with us!
2 hr 24 min
May 16 Heroes? | Type 8 : Typing Xavier and Erik * Part IV | The X-Men
TJ and Jeff take a moment to do the enneagram work of typing these characters and land somewhere with Charles Xavier they didn't expect.
23 min
May 16 Heroes? | Type 8 : Xavier and Erik * Part III | The X-Men
We conclude our discussion with Steve Morris covering the inner life of Magento and Professor X.
50 min
May 10 Heroes? | Type 8 : Xavier and Erik * Part II | The X-Men
We continue our dive into the characters of Magneto and Professor X, their heroism, their villany and what it says about us.
1 hr 29 min
May 03 Heroes? | Type 8 | The X-Men
This episode continues our hero series with a deep dive into one of the most complex characters in comic book storytelling: Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto.
Alongside film expert Steve Morris, we explore the tension between Erik and Charles Xavier—two leaders shaped by radically different experiences of trauma, privilege, and power. The conversation moves through key scenes from the X-Men films to examine questions of justice, violence, and what it means to be a “hero” in a fractured world.
We discuss the danger of reducing people to categories, the role of trauma in shaping moral vision, and the competing claims of nonviolence versus force. Along the way, the episode connects these themes to real-world conflicts, showing how easily the line between hero and villain can blur depending on perspective.
This is a conversation about power, responsibility, and the kind of person we become when we decide how to confront evil.
1 hr 39 min
August 14, 2025 Heroes | Type 7 | Robin Williams | Concluded
We continue our deep dive into Heroes in film, this time choosing to elevate a singular actor.
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28 min
August 08, 2025 Heroes | Type 7 | Robin Williams | Part III ("Birdcage," "Good Will Hunting" and "What Dreams May Come")
We continue our deep dive into Heroes in film, this time choosing to elevate a singular actor.
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1 hr 1 min
August 01, 2025 Heroes | Type 7 | Robin Williams | Part II
We continue our deep dive into Heroes in film, this time choosing to elevate a singular actor.
If you are interested in seeing info about the Weld County Food Bank : GO HERE
You can connect with us and see all our best stuff at : aroundthecircle.org
1 hr 7 min