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.
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Coulson’s agents are secretly monitoring Thor from the rooftop across the street, Loki releases the Destroyer and gives it instructions to destroy Thor, and the Warriors Three and Sif arrive in Puente Antiguo. Miles Stokes and Elisabeth Allie from the podcast Thor: The Lightning and the Storm join us on the show all week. Tune in!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Loki sees the Bifrost opening up and he knows Heimdall’s behind it. The Warriors Three and Sif arrive on Midgard. Agent Coulson finds out there were strange energy readings in the desert and he and his men head out. Meanwhile, Thor and Jane make breakfast for Darcy and a hungover Erik. Miles Stokes and Elisabeth Allie from the podcast Thor: The Lightning and the Storm join us on the show all week. Tune in!
Paul Hoppe and I dive into Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s first venture into Gotham with Batman ’89. Join us as we explore the dark and stylistic world Burton created and debate the moral complexities of Keaton’s Batman.
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Hogun opens his mouth again to say they have to find Thor, and it turns out Heimdall’s been watching as he calls them to his observatory where he reveals they’re on the same side. He then walks out, ‘keys in the ignition’ of the observatory, opening the Bifrost to Midgard. Miles Stokes and Elisabeth Allie from the podcast Thor: The Lightning and the Storm join us on the show all week. Tune in!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor and Jane finish their rooftop chat about the Realms very chastely, and Fandral berates Volstagg for his stress eating. Miles Stokes and Elisabeth Allie from the podcast Thor: The Lightning and the Storm join us on the show all week. Tune in!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor tells Jane she’s right then demonstrates with his art skills, trying to show her Yggdrasil and how the realms connect. He also misprounces Hubble adoringly. Bubbawheat from the Flights, Tights and Movie Nights podcast joins us on this episode!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ it’s romance on the roof! Jane and Thor have a delightfully romantic conversation by the fire pit on the roof of Smith Motors. Thor gives Jane her journal that he retrieved from the SHIELD Crater Base, but Jane mopes about how they’ll never let her research see the light of day. Bubbawheat from the Flights, Tights and Movie Nights podcast joins us on this episode!
There is so much to unpack in this episode—yet, it’s a minefield of spoilers. Suffice to say, Paul, Ashley, and I had an incredible time
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ drunk Erik seems to be friends with Thor again, Jane gets embarrassed with her messy kitchen, and she and Thor retreat to the roof of Smith Motors to sit by the fire, stargaze, and talk. Bubbawheat from the Flights, Tights and Movie Nights podcast joins us on this episode!
In this special episode, we honor the incomparable Betty White and the cultural touchstone that is The Golden Girls. We examine the show’s groundbreaking treatment of social issues that were ahead of its time—racism, sexism, ageism, animal rights, and sexuality—and discuss its enduring relevance in today’s society. How did Betty White and her portrayal of Rose Nylund influence viewers’ understanding of these complex topics? What can we learn from the show’s candid and compassionate approach to issues that still resonate with us?