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Oct 2024
1h 51m

Addams Family Values: Stunted Developmen...

Popcorn Psychology
About this episode
Happy Halloween! We are excited to join force with Dr. Benjamin Taitz of MyHeroTherapy once again to bring you this Mysterious and Ooky Sequel on Addams Family Values! We will be covering the stunted development of Fester due to being infantilized, the predatory and criminal behavior of Debbie, and the family dynamics of the Addams family on display!  Duh duh de Dun!! Snap snap!!

*Note Technical issues impacted us during this recording due to weather.

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