In this episode of Talkin’ Comics, host AJ Reimann and Annakhan sit down with Dez Nunez, a mental health therapist for teens, basketball coach, and passionate comic reader. They talk about Dez’s journey into comics, her love for Daredevil, and how comics helped her find connection and purpose.

Dez opens up about balancing mental health work, coaching youth basketball with her dad, and why empathy is a “superpower.” They also dive into Spider-Man, Batman, indie comics, and how the comic community has welcomed her as a newer reader.

If you love comic book interviews, mental health conversations, or stories about finding your path through pop culture, this episode is for you.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

Guest: Dez Nunez 📸@officialdeznunez

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Talking Comics

03:44 Dez's background and journey into comics

05:20 Dez's work in mental health and basketball

11:08 The influence of mentorship and community

23:57 How comics helped Dez through tough times

33:09 Balancing hobbies, career, and family

37:27 The importance of authenticity and connection

41:11 Comic favorites and fandom

01:10:27 Spider-Man This or That

01:24:19 Dez's future plans and advice for listeners

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