Meet the Hosts

Matthew Fox

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.

Those Darn Kids

Paul and I delve into the complex valuation of human life across various ages, both in reality and within the narratives we cherish. We contemplate whether the demise of a child holds greater tragedy than that of an adult and discuss whether the peril faced by children is necessary to heighten emotional stakes in storytelling. Additionally, we explore the prevalent trope of orphaned protagonists and its significance in shaping heroic characters.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi • S1 E5

Paul and Ashley join Matthew to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episode 5! The discussion delves into the episode itself, examines the nature of the dark side, debates

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The Boys • S3 E1

Join us as we discuss the explosive first episode of The Boys Season 3, featuring insights from Matthew Carroll and Ashley Coffin. For an in-depth analysis of each episode in Season 3, be sure to tune into the PandaVision podcast.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi • S1 E3

Paul and Ashley join Matthew to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episode 3! They delve into the details of the episode, explore various perspectives on the importance of

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Celebrity Culture and Fandom

Let’s dive into the discourse surrounding celebrities, specifically examining the public’s fascination with them. We ponder whether current trials should affect our perceptions of films like Aquaman 2. We also explore the strong reactions generated by Kathleen Kennedy within certain segments of the Star Wars fandom and consider the influence of misogyny, racism, and other societal issues on the stories crafted about celebrities in these fan communities. Paul and I discuss these topics, as well as the experience of revisiting our episodes from five years ago featured in the Poker & Podcasts series on YouTube.

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