{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Issue 183 - Bigby Wolf","description":" Fairytales do come true - we finally bring you the long-awaited issue on Bigby Wolf! So smoke 'em if you got 'em, because things get hairy in this one! Intro Apologies for delay in new episodes Shoutout to new Patron Justin Background Bigby Wolf created by Bill Willingham and Lan Medina in Fables #1 (July 2002) Based on the Big Bad Wolf of stories, he is the Sheriff of Fabletown, a section of NYC populated with characters from folklore and legend Centuries ago, the North Wind fell in love with a wolf named Winter, and they had a litter of cubs - Bigby was the runt, relentlessly teased by his brothers and abandoned by his father When Winter died, Bigby\u2019s brothers left to find their father - Bigby vowed vengeance against his father and his brothers Years later, he confronted his father seven times, and seven times failed to kill him - he eventually gave up and accepted defeat Living in the Black Forest, he served as an uneasy ally of the other Fables against the forces of the Adversary - he insisted on tasting the flesh of anyone attempting to pass through a portal, and determined whether they were worthy After being cut with a lycanthropy-stained knife, he gained the power to change into a human at will, and later mastered the power enough to control the extent of his transition Under the guidance of King Cole, Bigby was hired as Fabletown\u2019s sheriff because of his detective skills and fighting ability, but he remained untrusted by the other Fables Later had seven children with Snow White, and they inherited their father\u2019s abilities - they all stayed at the Farm, where Bigby was forbidden to visit until he was forgiven by Prince Charming - after marrying Snow White, he and the family moved to Wolf Valley and he retired as Sheriff Turned into glass and killed by Prince Brandish as part of Brandish\u2019s fight with Snow White - he was resurrected by witches, but since one of the pieces of glass was missing, his resurrection was tainted and he was under the control of Nurse Spratt until the final piece was returned and he was fully restored Issues - Theme is taming the mind while remaining wild at heart (9:51) Lack of trust by other residents of Fabletown because of his actions prior to the amnesty Hostile relationship with his father Internal dissonance between his animalistic nature and the human side he has to present Break (26:41) Plugs for Play Comics, Scotch N Sports, and Erica Schultz Treatment (28:18) In-universe Out of universe Skit (37:35) Hello Mr Wo -***interrupting*** Bigby. Bigby\u2019s fine.  Hello Bigby, I\u2019m Dr. Issues. -And I\u2019m leaving.  Please don't, or we\u2019re both going to be in trouble.-There won\u2019t be any trouble if you just step aside. You can see I\u2019m fine. I\u2019ve come in like this before, and I tell everyone in the ER that I\u2019m fine, so they let me go. Not this time. -Grrr\u2026why not? Because you\u2019ve come in so many times with unknown injuries, outlandish reports that don\u2019t make sense, and by the time you leave it\u2019s as if nothing ever happened. -Exactly. EXACTLY\u2026that\u2019s why the ER director wants me to do a psychiatric evaluation for decision making capacity. If you refuse, then police will be contacted to do a wellness check on wherever you say you\u2019re going. -That\u2019s\u2026problematic. I agree. So, what\u2019s up? My main point is to determine if you understand the risks and benefits of your decision making, and if you are a danger to yourself, others. Or property. - Look, I\u2019m not a danger to anyone, unless they get in my way. But if you don\u2019t let me out of here, you\u2019re putting others in danger. Can you live with that? Nope, that\u2019s why I have confidentiality on my side\u2026and the only way it\u2019s broken is if I think there is a danger. You\u2019re not the danger and someone else is\u2026prove it. - That\u2019s just it. If I tell you, then you\u2019re in danger. The safest thing for you is to keep you in the dark. You just have to trust me.  Do you trust me? -No. Then it\u2019s mutual. Mexican standoff. I have my regs. You can beat me to a pulp, you can bash your way out of here, you can tangle with the police, but I know my job, and it\u2019s protecting society at all costs. That\u2019s all there is to it for me at this point. - *chuckles* What\u2019s so funny? - You an\u2019 I are a lot more alike than I figured. OK. Fine. Have it your way. I\u2019ll play your game, I\u2019ll answer your questions, but only far enough to get me out of here. We clear? Crystal. - *grunts* Hate that word. Why? - Bad experience. Long story. For once, I ain\u2019t got time for that. Plus, you\u2019re obviously in a hurry. Why\u2019d you come to the hospital? -I didn\u2019t volunteer. Tough scrape, got hit with a truck\u2026what FELT like a truck. I know people don\u2019t survive too many hard shots, and they wanted to check me for a concussion. You look and sound pretty good, all things considered -You should see the other guy. Were there any homicidal threats? -No, not this time. *pause* how often do you get threatened? Is this like a mob thing or -No, I\u2019m actually on the side of keeping things in order. I can\u2019t say more than that. Classified? -Let\u2019s go with that. Ah\u2026I think I\u2019m getting the picture. You weave quite the tale -No kidding. You done? Not quite. Do you know what the typical treatment plan is when you\u2019re evaluated for physical and mental injuries? -I\u2026uh\u2026wait a while and if I\u2019m ok, I leave. Like I said\u2026a million times\u2026EVERY time. Including now. Consistency. I like it. And do you know the risks if you leave without any further medical evaluation? -I get to not talk to you anymore, and get on with my job. My very important job that keeps you and everyone else safe, and none the wiser. Am I making myself clear? *exaggerated* Sir yes sir! -What? I\u2019m picking up what you\u2019re putting down. Tough guy, lots of fighting skill, important work under lock and key\u2026alright, I\u2019m satisfied. You don\u2019t have to tell me what branch\u2026is it CIA? FBI? Secret Service? ATF? DEA? Ooooh, maybe you\u2019re international and it\u2019s MI6 -You read too many novels. Stop. I\u2019m completely off the books *chuckles* damn I wasn\u2019t even trying with that one. Alright, Alright. Look, I\u2019ll make your chart locked and the only way to break the seal is if you or your POA approves. Is that a deal? -What\u2019s a POA? Power of Attorney\u2026or, if you don\u2019t have the ability to share such a legal document, you would need a listed next of kin -Not a chance, too much of a blowhard. And the missus, well\u2026 if she found out I\u2019d gotten into a scrape like this, it wouldn\u2019t end well for me. Suit yourself. I\u2019ll be as vague as possible with details. But I can\u2019t keep this up forever. If you do anything to compromise yourself, I won\u2019t be able to hold back what\u2019s in store for you. You\u2019re going to get yourself killed at some point. - Wouldn\u2019t be the first time\u2026 I, uh, came really close. I\u2019m sorry to hear that. You know, I see more people like you than you realize. I know your type. -*startled* Grrr.WHAT?!! Calm down. I mean the facade. You come off like a grizzly, but I know underneath that, you\u2019re really a teddy bear. That\u2019s all. I work with some people like that. And I can\u2019t change them, so I ride the wave. I hope you let the people close to you see the softer underbelly instead of the claws. - Damn, Doc, you\u2019re a lot closer than you realize. Not bad for a mundie. *confused* But it\u2019s Wednesday. - *sigh* Can I go now? Ending (44:04) Recommended reading: The Wolf Among Us Next episodes: Eobard Thawne, Aquaman, Echo Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord ","author_name":"Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling","author_url":"https:\/\/www.capesonthecouch.com","html":"