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 on TruStory FM.
What happens when you mix Hebrew & Greco-Roman ideas of divinity into a single mythology? How does a story of a blessing for all become a centerpiece of consumerism? Professor Matthew Kappel joins me to talk about the Jesus birth narrative through the lens of mythology.
In this episode, Erin McGowan and I delve into the first season of Star Wars Resistance. We discuss the main characters and their transformative journeys, as
What exactly is critical theory, and how can it serve as a lens through which we examine the superhero and science fiction narratives that captivate us?
Join Matthew and Paul on a comprehensive journey through all things Star Wars from the year 2022. In Episode One of this two-part series, we dive into
As we eagerly anticipate the release of the new Willow series, we turn back the clock to the 1980s to revisit the original fantasy classic, Willow. Joining me are Mark Garkusha, Ashley Coffin, and first-timer Katy O’Leary Brennan. Together, we reminisce about the film’s epic storytelling, Val Kilmer’s memorable wardrobe choices, and the reasons Willow holds a special place in our childhood memories.
We’re excited to welcome Ahsoka cosplayer and Star Wars superfan Erin McGowan to join Paul and myself for an engaging discussion on Andor and Ahsoka, as well as
Matthew and Paul discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and possibly write a better description at some point.
Join us for a special retrospective on Andor as we gather with Danielle from Written in the Star Wars and AJ, known as Jedi_Starkiller, for an in-depth
Ashley Coffin and I discuss Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, dissecting the intricate tales of Dream, Desire, and the rest of the Endless. Ashley shares her affection for Gaiman’s somber goth boys, while I come to the realization that, as much as I might yearn to be the brooding hero, I’m more akin to the companions who keep them grounded.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the Andor finale has arrived! To give this episode the send-off it deserves, we’re once again joined by the insightful