Victims and Villains

Summer time is usually the time for blockbusters, weddings and vacations. Cinemas and beaches remain closed as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Equally, this summer many weddings across the world have been postponed or rescheduled. How does it feel to spend so long on a wedding; only to be forced to reschedule it because of our current circumstances? What type of affect does that have the mental health of the couple preparing to come to the altar? Captain Nostalgia sits down with his sister and his brother-in-law to be discuss these burning questions. If that’s not enough, we’re talking about the quintessential Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer.

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Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

This summer beaches are growing increasingly empty. While recently that reason has been because of social distancing and the coronavirus. For moviegoers in 1975, it was something else completely. Steven Spielberg scared audiences out of the water by birthing the fear of sharks - thanks to Jaws. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this year, we are looking back at a movie that terrified a generation out of the water and its incredible legacy up to this point. Dani Arii (of Dani Arri Cosplay (https://bit.ly/315guest ) joins us to discuss nostalgia, cosplay, stereotypes surrounding the mental health of men & more. Thanks to everyone who voted for this episode on our social media.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

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When you talk about comics in the mid to late 80s, the conversation usually circles around DC Comics. From their landmark titles like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and V for Vendetta. Though, quietly in the shadows loomed a hidden gem from the other half of the “Big Two”. In 1987, writer J. M. DeMatteis wrote a six-issue arc that pitted everyone’s favorite web-slinger against Kraven the Hunter. Though, this wasn’t just a simple battle. This was a character study and a humanizing experience for the hunter turned Spider-Man villain. Kraven’s Last Hunt depicted what happens when the villain finally bested the hero and the aftermath that falls. Captain Nostalgia and BlackNerdMagic are joined by Chris Barcomb (https://bit.ly/314guest ), writer behind the comic series The Amazing Adventures of Superior Sam, to talk about mental health, family values, self-worth and more!

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

IN THIS EPISODE…

What started out as an attempt to bring the video game franchise, Halo, to the big screen became a beautiful Sci-Fi epic that explores the dangers of racism. We’re talking, of course, about Neil Blomkamp’s District 9. Journey with us as we watch, and discuss, Wikus (Sharlto Copley), a product of white supremacy and ignorance, explode into a metamorphosis in which allows him to see the error of his ways. This is a Sci-Fi film for our modern day. Captain Nostalgia and BlackNerdMagic are joined by the coolest ghoul scouts, Gabe and Kat - hosts of the Ghouls Next Door Podcast (https://bit.ly/313guest), to discuss our own one sided history, the media shaping our narrative, the hopes of a sequel and much more.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). Promo by Brew Crime Podcast, which you can find here. (https://bit.ly/bcrimepod) .You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

BONUS EPISODE!!!! Have you caught our episode on The Legend of Zelda and Mental Health? The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises. From its’ humble beginnings on the NES to its’ current juggernaut of Breath of The Wild - Zelda has transcended mediums from video games. Whether it has been the cartoon series, manga series or various merchandise; Zelda has garnered quite the following. In this minisode, we’re sitting down with our friends, Collateral Gaming (https://bit.ly/cac3guest) , to discuss an, often, blind spot of the franchise in Majora’s Mask. The game was released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. Since its’ release, it has garnered praise and respect for its game play and its mental health themes.

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Angelwing. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

Dr. Anthony Bean(https://bit.ly/312guest) & Dan Rockwood discuss Dr. Bean’s book, The Psychology of Zelda: Linking Our World to the Legend of Zelda Series, and how the themes of mental health and growth are addressed in this video game franchise that has spanned over three decades. From Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask to Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild, we touch on our favorite moments, most impactful memories and favorite characters. Join us as we dive deep into the psychological and mental health benefits of the Legend of Zelda series. Listeners get a discount on Dr. Bean’s book now on BenBella Books (https://bit.ly/312book). You can get a discount on either a physical book (Code: ZELDA50) or digital book (ZELDAEBOOK).

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

Back in March, we did a two-part series on the relationship between Marriage & Mental Health (http://bit.ly/Vicep278) & subsequently, divorce and mental health (http://bit.ly/vicep279). Though, the question stands, what happens if we’ve never been married or divorced? How do ordinary relationships affect our mental health? How much time should be allotted for someone to truly grieve the loss of a relationship? How much long term damage can a toxic relationship have on someone’s mental health? How has the growing age of Tinder, and other dating apps, truly changed the way we find soul mates? We’re sitting down with relationship and dating expert, Rick Soeteiber (https://bit.ly/311guest), to answer these questions and more.

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) & Sofia Talvik (https://bit.ly/mg311). Picture by Jakson Martins.

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Spinning out of our GenreBlast Film Festival coverage, of last year, comes the independent superhero film, Zeroes. If that ‘s not exciting enough, this episode is part of a crossover with our friends “You Have to Watch This Podcast.” (https://bit.ly/310guest) Zeroes tells the story of Kenneth, Ray and Gary who take up vigilantism on the streets of Philadelphia to take down a local murderer. If you’re a fan of Kick-Ass, this movie might be up your alley. It speaks You can now stream the movie for free on Tubi, by clicking here (https://bit.ly/310movies).

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller . Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). Do the Right Thing is property of Universal Pictures. We do not own nor claim any rights. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

It’s amazing how little has changed in regards to racism since the late 1970s and subsequently the year, 2000. Some of us that grew up in the 1990s were fortunate enough to know the Disney Channel Original Movie (or DCOM , for short). Sometimes these movies weren’t all goofiness, but rather serious and biographical. Such is the case with The Color of Friendship. This television biopic taught the real life story of a cultures clashing during high racial times, specifically South Africa’s Apartheid. Capt. Nostalgia and Dan Rockwood are joined by Tyree Sterling (https://bit.ly/309guest), from Rock Your Mic, to talk about the international scope of racism. All while sharing their own experiences with the movie, its themes, the history of racism in our country and South Africa - plus much more.

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller . Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). Do the Right Thing is property of Universal Pictures. We do not own nor claim any rights. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!

As Da Mayor told Mookie, Do the Right Thing! Well we’re taking that advice for this episode. Rosemont, himself, Dan Hassel (https://bit.ly/308guest) joins us to talk about this 1989 classic. Get to know Dan a bit better by hearing about his creative process as a musician. Then you can get to know him on a personal level as we continue our discussion on racism, black history and oppression. Spike Lee’s late 80s masterpiece perfectly captured the brotherhood of New York. Plus we’re addressing our favorite pizza place, Capt Nostalgia’s crazy Parasite theory on the film and more!

Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller . Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). Do the Right Thing is property of Universal Pictures. We do not own nor claim any rights. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!