#156: Superheroes are often portrayed as being so powerful that they can knock a villain unconscious with a few punches. But should they? What effects does beating up and hurting bad guys have on them? And how does the brutality carried out by our favorite heroes compare to the brutality we see from our real-life heroes on the news?

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• GT Network on iTunes – geektherapy.com/itunes
• Is Batman’s Crusade Outdated in the Age of Mental Health Awareness? – http://bit.ly/2xpAJWR
• Spider-Man’s Take On Police Feels Out Of Touch – http://bit.ly/2xpANWB
• Extra Life: Team Rare Candy – geektherapy.com/extralife

00:00:00 – Intro / Community Catch-Up

00:01:09 – Hero-Induced Trauma

00:28:35 – iTunes Ad

00:29:26 – Media Matters

00:48:25 – Geek Therapy

00:53:54 – Plugs / Wrap-Up

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