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#364: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss traditions, from singing songs at camp, to watching A Christmas Story every year. We talk about why traditions stick around-or don’t. (We didn’t talk about Fiddler on the Roof, but we all thought about it.) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Traditions appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#363: The crew dives into a discussion about Babel: colonization, oppression, propaganda, and wanting to burn down the system. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Babel Babble appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#362: The crew discusses Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Dark Urge origin character, how they can be used as a metaphor for intrusive thoughts, and the severe lack of therapists and social workers in Faerûn. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post The Dark Urge appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#361: The crew discusses the Barbie movie! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Hi Barbie! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#360: Josué, Kayla, and Link discuss using pieces of media to explain our own lived experiences. From extremely specific details to vague emotional similarities, we’re all shouting out “It me!!” Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post The Meme is The Message appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#359: Lara, Link, and Kayla discuss anti-heroes, what they are, why we find them compelling, and provide a couple of examples of our favorites. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Anti-Heroes appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#358: The crew discusses Indiana Jones and getting older. Happy 40th birthday to everyone! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Happy 40th!! appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#357: Marc, Lara, and Josué discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, what canon events are and how we can use them to talk about our own life experiences. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Canon Event appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#356: Link, Lara, and Josué discuss Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love and the particular enjoyment and disgust of watching reality TV. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Queer Reality TV appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#355: Marc, Josué, and Link discuss fitting in, and finding places where you can be your authentic self. We cover several examples of media that conveys the exquisite nuances of navigating real and fictional social spaces. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Finding Your Place appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#354: The crew talks about learning new habits and skills, but sliding back into repeating old ones. What’s the deal with that?? Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Recall Recall appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#353: The crew discusses how we got into certain interests and fandoms, who we have passed them on to, and the unique feeling of pride watching someone go farther and deeper into the hobbies and media we love. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Inherited Hobbies appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#352: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss choice paralysis, how we make decisions, and the anxiety around making choices. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Analysis Paralysis appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#351: Josué, Marc, and Link discuss books, what makes us fall in love with them, or bounce off them completely. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Book Yuck, Book Yum appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#350: Josué and Marc talk about the particular discomfort of realizing you need help, and asking for it. From My Hero Academia to Batman, we love hearing stories about team members realizing the strength and power of actively receiving support. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Asking/Receiving appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#349: The crew talks about characters in media being recast, and apply the metaphor to real life relationships. (Link apologizes for forgetting to mention the extremely good example of Greg from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend until after recording) Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Recast, Refashion, Remake appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#348: The crew talks about adaptations; how they are successful or unsuccessful, what we expect and desire from them, and how they engage new and existing fans. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post The Adaptation of Us appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#347: Marc and Link discuss stories about ‘What if’s and alternate timelines. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Button Mashing Through Life appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#346: Link, Lara, and Marc discuss the particular excitement and anxiety of sharing a beloved piece of media with others. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#345: Lara, Marc, and Link discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, its representations of grief, and how we resonated with the storytelling. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — The post Wakanda Forever appeared first on Geek Therapy.