Matthew Fox has been passionate about deep conversations about genre media since childhood, when watching the original Star Trek series with their mother often led to discussions about the ethical questions it raised.
Beyond podcasting, Matthew helps run a small nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to computer science education for youth and also provides consulting services for nonprofits and small businesses.
Over time, their podcasting interests have expanded, launching a Star Wars-focused podcast in 2019 and frequently appearing as a guest or co-host on PandaVision and other shows. While ethical questions are not always the primary focus of their work, Matthew has a knack for finding them in nearly everything they watch.
They are the host and founder of both Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics, and co-host of Once and Future Parent on TruStory FM.
Maul: truth-teller, self-deceiver, or both? Matthew, Pete Wright & AK Ahab hit the midpoint of Maul: Shadow Lord and debate what this show is really doing with its villain.
The Empire lands and nobody wanted it — Matthew, Alex & Erin unpack war crimes, passive-voice tyranny, and the Darth Talon question in Maul: Shadow Lord eps 5–6.
Published author Becky Allen joins Matthew to debate the ethics of Project Hail Mary: when one scientist can save billions, can anyone force them to try?
Nick Fury attempts to go off the grid in Washington, DC, which is like trying to disappear at your own birthday party. Meanwhile, someone very dangerous is standing in the middle of the street, and he is in absolutely no hurry.
Maul never lies to Devon — he just listens, prods, and lets her anger do the work. Matthew & Alex break down episodes 3–4 of Maul: Shadow Lord.
Former co-host Paul Hoppe joins Matthew to interrogate baseball’s billionaire cartel, stadium blackmail, and whether being a fan is an act of complicity.
Five minutes, two scenes: Steve Rogers’ most honest conversation and Nick Fury’s worst commute. Kyle, Pete, and Matthew figure out why they’re making the same argument.
TruStory FM’s Pete Wright joins us to dig into Maul Episodes 1–2: noir world-building, the sandwich prequel problem, and why Palpatine is playing Candyland.
Maul is back, broken and dangerous — Matthew and Erin react to Maul: Shadow Lord episodes 1–2.
Star Trek Universe Podcast co-host Matt Carroll joins Matthew to debate whether Starfleet Academy puts the Federation on trial and what its future says about our current media economy.