The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

By Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian WardTV & Film

The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More episodes

September 15, 2025 Episode 250 "Event Horizon"
The story of Event Horizon (1997) is disturbing as a concept. The crew of space travelers face off with harrowing and grotesque interactions that they first interpret as hallucinations but come to learn that the ship itself has probed their psyche to produce personalized living nightmares. Upsetting flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and triggers can be seen as the ghosts or remnants of trauma. To see the video reaction, join us on YouTube! https://youtu.be/B0-4SU0Urbw Follow us on Instagram! Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology Brian Ward - @b_ward028 The Arkham Sessions - @thearkhamsessions Join us on Patreon! Patreon.com/ArkhamSessions
48 min
September 01, 2025 Episode 249 "Back to the Future"
Marty McFly, a typical teen living in the 1980's, accidentally travels 30 years into the past and inadvertently disrupts the timeline of his very existence! Luckily, he can depend on his genius friend and mentor, Doc Brown, to get back to his own timeline safely.
Follow us on Instagram! Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology Brian Ward - @b_ward028 The Arkham Sessions - @thearkhamsessions Join us on Patreon! Patreon.com/ArkhamSessions
50 min
August 19, 2025 Episode 248 "Solaris"
In the science fiction film Solaris (1972), a psychologist is sent to a space station hovering a distant planet to evaluate a crew of scientists suffering from serious emotional disturbances. But when he arrives, he finds the station in disarray and the crew members seemingly disoriented, obstinate, and psychotic. See the full watch along! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG0szTOgxKS4vRzOoQg8PeLVOyakpSG-a Follow us on Instagram! Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology Brian Ward - @b_ward028 The Arkham Sessions - @thearkhamsessions Join our Patreon! Patreon.com/ArkhamSessions
46 min
August 04, 2025 Episode 247 "SDCC 2025: The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars, Episode VII"
This is not your typical space battle! Turbocharged with brain science and fun facts, this discussion will explore, explain, and celebrate the "psy" in sci-fi! Squaring off are pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (UCLA, The Arkham Sessions) and Dr. Ali Mattu (YouTube's Dr. Ali), who will team up with the persuasive viewpoints of guests Ronald D. Moore (writer, Star Trek: The Next Generation; Deep Space Nine) and Diana Lee Inosanto (actress, Ahsoka; Star Wars: Tales of the Empire). Impartially moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).

Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology

Dr. Ali Mattu - @alimattu

Diana Lee Inosanto - @therealDianaLeeInosanto

Brian Ward - @B_ward028

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58 min
July 21, 2025 Episode 246 "2001: A Space Odyssey"
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is a cerebral, atmospheric, slow-paced and largely non-verbal spaceflight film thematically narrated by the musical backdrop of classical waltzes, creating strange sensations and uplifting novel psychological questions about human evolution, artificial intelligence, and alien interventions. To see the full REACT video version of this episode, you can visit our YouTube channel!
48 min
July 07, 2025 Episode 245 "Harley Quinn: The Final Joke"
In his wildest move yet, the Joker seizes control of Gotham City, militarizes the government, and holds Batman captive in his headquarters. Despite these achievements, Joker confesses that he still feels "bored," dissatisfied and anhedonic, amidst the chaos and violence that he created.
1 hr 6 min
June 18, 2025 Episode 244 "Harley Quinn: Devil's Snare"
Just when Harley begins to repair her relationship with BFF Poison Ivy, the city of Gotham is attacked by an army of murderous anthropomorphized trees. And Ivy can't control them! Or Harley's narcissim!
48 min
June 02, 2025 Episode 243 "Harley Quinn: Harley Quinn Highway"
Harley Quinn's chronic flightiness, selfishness, and impulsivity catch up with her when her best friend Poison Ivy is kidnapped by one of Batman's most sinister rogues: The Scarecrow.
1 hr
May 14, 2025 Episode 242 "The Thunderbolts*"
Taking a minor step away from HARLEY QUINN to check out Marvel's THE THUNDERBOLTS*, which is in theatres now!

They're argumentative. Disorganized. Unhinged. But the group of superhero rejects known as the Thunderbolts prove to be more than mere moody assassins.
1 hr 22 min
April 21, 2025 Episode 241 "Harley Quinn: Bensonhurst"
Feeling abandoned by her friends, Harley Quinn decides to visit her parents in her hometown. Though Harley's mom and dad seem welcoming and loving, glimpses into her childhood memories reveal a highly stressful upbringing and a toxic home environment.
1 hr

About The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More

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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.