Superhero Ethics
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsExploring ethical questions from Superhero movies and TV shows, sci-fi, and everything else geeks love
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Dune: Part 2 • The Film Board Crossover
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBMatthew recently participated in an in-depth analysis of Dune: Part Two on The Film Board podcast, also part of the TruStory FM entertainment podcast network. We're thrilled to share this discussion here, originally recorded for The Film Board, with our audience.In the vast expanse of cinematic storytelling, few tales grip the imagination quite like Frank Herbert's "Dune." With Denis Villeneuve's vision continuing to unfold in Dune: Part Two, The Film Board, including Pete Wright, Steve Sarme...
Fantastic Four Casting
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe Fantastic Four are finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe! With the recent casting announcement, fans are eagerly anticipating how these beloved characters will be portrayed. Matthew and Jessica explore the significance of this movie and why the Fantastic Four are such an essential part of Marvel's history. Why has it been so challenging to adapt the Fantastic Four for the big screen? Jessica shares her insights on the previous Fantastic Four movies and why they failed to capture ...
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMatthew, Riki, and Paul dive deep into the prequel film Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in this episode of the podcast Superhero Ethics. We explore the complex themes of violence, redemption, and the pursuit of peace in a tumultuous era of Japanese history. Join us as we unravel the moral dilemmas faced by Kenshin, a skilled swordsman grappling with his past as an assassin during the Meiji Restoration.Key Points: Can violence be justified in the pursuit of peace? We examine Kenshin's internal...
Carl Weathers Remembered
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 52.4 MBThe recent passing of beloved actor Carl Weathers was a sad loss that left many fans reminiscing about his storied career. In this episode of Superhero Ethics, host Matthew Fox brought in frequent guests Paul Hoppe and Ashley Coffin to remember Weathers' varied roles across film and TV, and how an actor who almost never was the top star is still so fondly remembered.Some key discussion points from the episode: Weathers left a strong impression and built substantial goodwill through memorable...
Dune on Page & Screen
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBMatthew Fox is joined by Dr. Steven Cox to dive deep into the classic sci-fi novel Dune, and how it is often portrayed on screen and in other media. They analyze the complex themes around religion, politics, colonialism, and the dangers of charismatic leaders that author Frank Herbert weaves throughout his epic saga. Matthew and Steven compare and contrast Herbert's original vision to the various film and TV adaptations, examining how the nuance and messaging has often been lost or skewed ove...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Episodes 7-8
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBMatthew Fox reunites with guests Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to wrap up their deep dive into Netflix's live action take on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Did the last two episodes stick the landing or fall short?In the intro, Matthew notes rising excitement across the four days while Riki felt genuine disappointment. Did Paul land closer to one side or the other?Key Discussion Questions: Does Ken Leung deliver one of the all-time great villain performances as Admiral Zhao? Does condensing Kata...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Episodes 5-6
February 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn this episode of Superhero Ethics, Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe join host Matthew Fox and have an insightful discussion about the latest two episodes of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.We explore questions like: Is the show improving overall, despite ups and downs of individual storylines? How does Iroh’s characterization and backstory differ from the original animated series? Does the portrayal of Princess Azula make sense given her early introduction? Is ...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Episodes 3-4
February 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB"Secret Tunnel," Bumi, Cabbages - the whimsy is back!Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe join host Matthew Fox to talk about episodes 3-4 of Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.Topics we discuss include: The show is starting to capture more of the original's whimsy and charm while still being a bit darker and more "grimdark." Zuko's characterization and his relationship with Iroh. The writers cram a lot of story arcs from multiple episodes into just two. Side characters...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Episodes 1-2
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBThe release of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally arrived. Join hosts Matthew Fox, Riki Hayashi, and Paul Hoppe for a spoiler-filled discussion of the first two episodes.After initial skepticism and comparison to the original animated series, the hosts agree there is promise but an overall different tone, mood and portrayal of some key characters like Aang and Iroh. However, strong performances shine through from actors like ...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Primer, Part 2
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode of the Superhero Ethics podcast, Matthew Fox, Paul Hoppe, and Riki Hayashi continue their in-depth discussion of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. They dive deeper into the complex characters and themes that have made the show a timeless classic, exploring the nuances that have inspired fans for decades, and how they will translate into the Netflix live action version, coming out soon.Key Points: The hosts delve into the character of Sokka and his journe...
Avatar: The Last Airbender • Primer, Part 1
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which originally ran from 2005-2008, captured the hearts and minds of viewers around the world with its groundbreaking storytelling. With the live-action Netflix adaptation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit the original series and rediscover what made it so special, as well as discuss hopes and concerns about how those aspects will translate to live-action. Riki and Paul join Matthew in exploring the show’s profound redemption a...
Frankenstein & the Making of Monsters
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWho is the true monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? Who was Mary Shelley, what was she saying in this novel, and why is the novel so different from how it is remembered and portrayed in popular culture? 19th-century English literature student extraordinaire Danielle WrittenInTheStars joins us to dissect the book, the author, and how to understand it in the context in which it was written. Plus, we debate which film adaptation we think is most faithful.Member Bonus content: Danielle and I ...
Percy Jackson on Screen & Page
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe final episode of the Disney+ TV show Percy Jackson and the Olympians is out, and we're discussing it. We talk about what we loved about the books and what did and didn't work in the show.Topics covered include: Was Luke right? Was Luke a Magneto/Killmonger-style villain with a valid point? How were the gods portrayed in the show compared to the books? Is Percy right to want the gods a chance to be better parents? How was Medusa portrayed in the show versus the books? Which actors work...
Echo & the MCU
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBMatthew Carroll of the MCUCast joins me to talk Marvel's Echo TV series and its connections to the wider MCU. We dive deep into the characters, the morality, the show's groundbreaking representation, and the implications for upcoming MCU stories.Topics we cover include: Where Echo and Kingpin each fit on the scale of heroes and villains Connections to the Netflix "Defendersverse" shows and debates around canonicity Hopes for the future of the Echo character and MCU's approach to interconne...
Godzilla Minus One
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHow does a Japanese pilot—and his nation—come to terms with survivor's guilt after WWII? What is the legacy of the kamikaze in Japanese culture, and how is it seen in America? And can these issues and more be explored in Godzilla Minus One, a movie about a fire-breathing monster directed by Takashi Yamazaki? Riki Hayashi joins me to discuss these questions and more! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with wh...
Echo, Amputees, & Intersectionality
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBAs an amputee, Echo holds a special place in my heart, so I’m excited to have comics expert Will Freeland join me to discuss this meaningful new MCU show.Seeing a superhero who shares some of my experiences is incredible. Maya Lopez immediately enters the pantheon of disabled representation done right.In this episode, Will and I analyze the show’s triumphs. We discuss Maya’s thoughtful portrayal as a deaf, Indigenous American amputee. We appreciate the respect given to Choctaw culture. And of...
In the Garden of Contemplation
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBWhat are the different ways we can find meaning in the midst of suffering? What is the nature of myth, and can we find it in the most mundane of places? And how did Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and a Thanksgiving podcast tradition of the McElroy brothers and friends lead us to these topics? We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Email: ✉️...
2023 Year in Review
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBPaul and I look back on the themes that emerged during 2023 as we reflect on a year of ethics in genre media. We discuss the strike, people and communities being heard and speaking in their own voices, relatable villains, video games as interactive novels, and other topics. And somehow we manage to tie almost all of it back to Blue Beetle, which we both recently viewed. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree wit...
What Is a Christmas Movie?
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWhat is a Christmas movie? Does it have to have a specific message or aesthetic feel? What is the Christmas romance, and why has it become so popular? Andy and Abby join me to dive into these questions, share each of our own favorite Christmas movies, and settle that age-old debate — is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve g...
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHow did Snow become the villain he was? What role does nature versus nurture play in shaping our moral choices? What connections to our own world does this Hunger Games prequel highlight that give us insight?Fan-favorite Danielle (WrittenintheStarWars) returns to discuss The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the Hunger Games prequel, in both book and movie form!Danielle is a PhD researcher who spends too much time thinking about Star Wars and The Last of Us and the rest of her time working throug...
Psychology of The Boys with the Editors of Supes Ain't Always Heroes
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThe Boys: Superheroes, Villains, and the Complex Psychology Behind Their MoralityIn this fascinating discussion, host Matthew Fox is joined by psychologists Dr. Lynn Zubernis and Dr. Matthew Snyder, editors of the new book "Supes Ain't Always Heroes: Inside the Complex Characters and Twisted Psychology of The Boys."They dive deep into the psychological themes and moral complexities of the hit Amazon Prime show The Boys, analyzing topics like: The appeal of antiheroes like Butcher and flawed ...
Batman Returns • Rebroadcast
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBNew content returns next week! Until then, we’re kicking off the season with a rebroadcast of our episode on that classic Christmas movie — Batman Returns!Can a Tim Burton movie be TOO Tim Burton? Would Ashley Coffin have discovered blue eyeshadow if it weren't for this Catwoman? And why, oh why, does Bruce think you should bring up your ex on a first date? Paul and Ashley join me to discuss these questions, and ask, “Is this our Batman?” as we talk about Batman Returns!Member note: no bonus ...
Kenshin! First Movie & Anime S1 • Rebroadcast
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAnother blast from the past during the hiatus. Enjoy this conversation with Paul, Riki, and myself, and stay tuned for new episodes, starting in December!Can a sword bring about a new era? Can a former assassin find peace? Can a beloved anime translate to live action? Whether you've seen all or none of the Kenshin movies or shows, the discussion focuses on ethical and historical questions with relevance today. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the ...
Update and Ethically Wrastlin’ • rebroadcast
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. An update on our hiatus, and a favorite episode from years past—The Ethics of Professional Wrestling.In this episode, we're talking about the ethics of professional wrestling—both the stories themselves, and the meta questions about wrestling as entertainment. How far can or should a heel go before it becomes a problem? Can wrestling storylines be cathartic for the performers? What role do perf...
The Writers Strike Is Over: What It Means for Hollywood... and Fans
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. The historic Hollywood writers strike rocked Tinseltown, but it has come to an end. In this episode, I discuss the outcome with my guest Andy Nelson from the TruStory FM podcast network.We break down how the Writers Guild of America (WGA) won big at the bargaining table, gaining major concessions like pay increases and AI protections. But the actors strike continues as SAG-AFTRA pushes for simi...
Disability Representation in Sci-Fi and Fantasy: A Conversation with AK Maiden
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBBionic arms, hearing so good it makes up for a loss of eyesight - AK Maiden is back to talk with me about disability representation in the stories we love.A big-time nerd, big-time philosopher, and big-time lover of all things sci-fi and fantasy, AK Maiden is a 21-year-old with a philosophy degree and a focus on disability studies and rhetoric. She creates D&D art and content about a wide variety of nerdy topics on TikTok. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to ...
Conversations Between the Punches • Superhuman Public Radio Season Two
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWhat stories emerge when superpowers enter the audio format? How can superheroes reflect real-world problems, and what would an NPR-style broadcast sound like if it existed in a world where superhumans were real? Max and John of Superhuman Public Radio join me to explore these questions and discuss Season 2 of SPR, with new episodes releasing weekly!Superhuman Public Radio (aka SPR) is an award-winning audio drama telling the best original superhero stories you've ever heard. These are the st...
Remembering Sheldon Menery and His Rule Zero Philosophy for Building Community
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIn honor of the passing of Sheldon Menery, we’re talking about his concept of Rule Zero – the idea that the first step for any game should be making sure all players share the same expectations – and the way it contributed to building community in Magic: The Gathering, and what we can all learn from it.Nile JoanRivers streams MtG content on Twitch! Her content is focused on highlighting queer voices and lowering the barrier to entry for new players. If that sounds like something you’re into, ...
Blerds & Fandom with Caged Bishop Cosplay
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBEach person brings their own experiences and perspective to how they view the stories we love. Caged Bishop Cosplay joins me to talk about his experience as a blerd (black nerd), intersectionality in fandom, and our shared love as masculine folks for Barbie. ABOUT OUR GUESTCaged Bishop Cosplay has been cosplaying for the better part of a decade and podcasting for about half as long. He does this for spreading the love of all things geeky, nerdy and blerdy (Blerd = black and nerdy). Caged Bish...
Mythology & Superheroes: The American Monomyth
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBProfessor Matthew Kapell joins me to discuss superheroes, mythology, and the American Monomyth. What is a myth? Are superhero stories considered myths? Does America have a central myth, and how do superheroes contribute to it? Matthew Kapell has taught a wide range of subjects, including film studies and human genetics, at colleges and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. He recently began teaching anthropology at Montclair State University in New Jersey. He serves as the...
X-Men & Activism
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWhy is it the X-Men that are so often brought up as metaphors for social issues? Steve Stormoen of the Hype Is My Superpower podcast joins me to talk about the X-Men in comics through the lens of activism and social movements. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Email: ✉️ [email protected] 𝕏: EthicalPanda77 Facebook: ...
The Hunger Games
August 22, 2023 13:10 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBWhat is it about the Hunger Games novels that captured so much attention and love? Frequent guest Danielle- Written in the Star Wars joins me to talk about these books, covering everything from the writing style, to the twist they put on the love triangle trope, to the decisions of the rebels. Danielle (she/her) spends her days talking too much about Star Wars, MCU, and The Last of Us. She’s also a PhD researcher in Text & Image Studies, which basically means she gets read lots of comics and...
Sharpe's Rifles
August 15, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSometimes heroes wear capes- sometimes they carry rifles in the Napoleonic Wars. One of Sean Bean’s first roles was playing Richard Sharpe in this British Series and Paul joins me to talk about it! Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us at Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPand...
Sharpe's Rifles
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBSometimes heroes wear capes, sometimes they carry rifles in the Napoleonic Wars. One of Sean Bean’s first roles was playing Richard Sharpe in this British series and Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about it! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Email: ✉️ [email protected] 𝕏: EthicalPanda77 Facebook: TheEthicalPanda Instag...
Gojira, aka Godzilla, the 1954 Japanese original
August 08, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWhat happens when you combine Japanese reflections on the use of nuclear weapons, hard questions about what weapons to use in moments of crisis, stirring music, and a guy in a rubber suit? Paul joins me to talk about the 1954 classic, Gojira, aka Godzilla. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know w...
Ep 229 - Moby Dick - Even if you Never Read it
August 01, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 72 MBSo many of the stories we love use Moby Dick as the example of an obsessive focus on a goal, but do you know the actual story? Moby Dick expert and all around geek Ilse joins me to talk about this book and what it has to say about disability, queerness, race, class, and so many other topics that remain relevant today. Ilse, aka AK, (she/her) is an all around nerd who loves Star Wars, Heavy Metal, and Dungeons and Dragons. She has a degree in philosophy and a background in debate and likes to...
Ep 228 - Discworld, The Watch
July 25, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 81 MBDo you like your hilarious medieval satire mixed with some biting social commentary? Want to know what this Discworld thing everyone keeps talking about it is? Want to know the Boots Theory of Economics from Sam Vimes? Rob McKenzie joins me to talk about Discworld, focusing on The Watch series of books. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda We lo...
Ep 227 - Newsies - Dancing on the Picket Line
July 18, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWhat can an 1899 newsboy strike teach us about the WGA & SAG strikes today? What can be done when the corporations you’re fighting control your ability to get your message out? And what place do singing and dancing play on a good picket line? Becky Allen and I dive into these questions and more as we discuss 1992’s Newsies. Note - We recorded this episode the day after the strike started. Since then, a number of content creators, including myself, have decided to support the strike by no lon...
Ep 226 - Nimona Says Trans Rights
July 11, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBNimona is a beautiful story about the danger of fear and trusting establishments, and the power of living your truth. Beau joins me to talk about the power of this story, its meaning as a queer and trans allegory, and the value of trusting our own wisdom and experience over dogma and tradition. Beau uses any pronouns and prefers when people mix-and-match! She is a former Magic Judge and scorekeeper, now turned "kitchen sink" freelancer - primarily working as a personal assistant and game de...
Ep 225 - Under the Red Hood
July 05, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBDoes Batman help or hurt the children he recruits to be Robins? Could one of them be more vulnerable to Joker's One Bad Day than Bruce is? Where is the line between justice and vengeance? Paul and I dive into these questions, using Batman: Under the Red Hood, and Death in the Family Part I as our jumping off point. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethical...
224 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
June 20, 2023 13:05 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBI'm reviewing all of the Indiana Jones movies over on the Bingers Assemble episode, and wanted to share the first of those episodes with you here! Once the new movie comes out at the end of June we'll do an episode here on Superhero Ethics about Indiana Jones and the ethics of archeology. For now, go to Bingers Assemble to find all our movie coverage.
Ep 223 - Robots & Ethics & AI oh my!
June 13, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBLets talk Robots! We started the conversation with the Micro SF quote and that led to a discussion of AI in our own world. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us at Email: [email protected] Twitter: @EthicalPanda77 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalP...
Ep 224 - Across the Spiderverse
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBLet's talk Spiderverse! Among all the incoherant screaming about how good this movie is we get into ethical questions like Miguel vs Miles, the way this movie handles representation, and all the comic book connections to the movie. You can find his comic book thoughts on his podcast, Hype is My Superpower, https://hypeismysuperpower.podbean.com/ See him build Lego and talk all things geeky at - https://hypeismysuperpower.podbean.com/https://www.twitch.tv/sylverdreamer Patrons get access to...
Ep 222 - Guardians 3, Animal Rights & Feedback
May 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBGuardians 3 raised some important questions about how we treat animals, & Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about them. This episode came out of listener feedback and we also address a listener question about great power, great responsibility, and the relationship between podcasters and listeners. Bonus content for patrons about Batman & the Flash movie. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at...
Ep 221 The Last of Us Part 2 - Video Game
May 09, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBMy partner and I played through The Last of Us part 2, and Danielle and Matthew joined me to talk about all the great ethical questions this story raises. Whether or not you've played the game, we lay out the issues and story details so you can follow along- but there will be spoilers! Danielle (she/her) spends her days talking too much about Star Wars, MCU, and The Last of Us. She’s also a PhD researcher in Text & Image Studies, which basically means she gets read lots of comics and call it...
Ep 220: Severance
April 25, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIf you could turn off your brain at work, create an entirely different version of yourself to get through the day, would you? Would that work version you create have its own rights? Can the body be severed from the body? The TV show Severance explores these questions and more, and Rob McKenzie joins me to dive into them. We walk through the show so whether you've never seen it or rewatched half a dozen times, this episode is for you. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To...
Ep 219 - Shadow & Bone S2
April 10, 2023 19:44 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBecky Allen joined me to talk Shadow & Bone, season 2! Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and its sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. They grew up outside Ithaca, New York, graduated from Brandeis University, and now work in tech and live in New York with their sister and two little black cats, Jinx and Hex. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/...
Ep 218 - TLOU - Philosophy, Theology, & Ethics w Dr. Matthew Kapell
March 28, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 75 MBSeason 1 of The Last of Us is over, but we've still got a lot more to say! Prof. Dr. Mr. (not a Rev.) Matthew Kapell joins me to dive into some of the larger issues in this show and its connected video game. We talk about the big ethical choices at the end of the story, zombies vs vampires, why Americans in particular are so drawn to dystopian stories, and more! Matthew Wilhelm Kapell has taught everything from human genetics to film studies at universities and colleges in California, Michi...
EP 217 - The Last of Us
March 20, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDanielle and Erin join me to talk about The Last of Us: the choices made by the characters and what the show (and game) says about our conception of heroes & villains. Erin McGowan is a Twin Cities based cosplayer. she/her, who is new to cosplay and LOVING it. You can find her on Tik Tok & Instagram: ladytanocreates Danielle (she/her) spends her days talking too much about Star Wars, MCU, and The Last of Us. She’s also a PhD researcher in Text & Image Studies, which basically means she gets...
Ep 216 - DCs New Slate
March 07, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBComics Guru Extrodinaire Jess Plummer joins us to talk about DC's upcoming slate of new TV shows and movies. Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights. She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com and contributed a short story to an anthology of modern Arthurian fiction called Stone, Sword, Table. Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer. Her article on What's next for DC St...