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,’ Thor offers to tell Jane all he knows in exchange for a ride, but Erik warns her that he’s delusional and dangerous. She turns Thor down, so Thor says farewell and kisses Jane’s hand, which makes her flustered. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane and Erik overhear the townies talk about a satellite and Thor realizes what it is when they say how heavy it is. He takes off and Jane chases after him, stopping him in the middle of the busy street. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Loki calls for the guards after his father collapses. Meanwhile on Midgard, Jane, Erik, and Darcy watch Thor stuff his face. Thor smashes a mug. And Pete and Jake start talking to Izzy about the excitement at the crater. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!
When a pastor and a pastor’s kid delve into Netflix’s Midnight Mass, the conversation is anything but typical. Join Matthew and Matt Carroll as they dissect the ethical dilemmas surrounding church leadership, the manipulation of faith to justify heinous acts, and yes, even vampires. This episode unpacks the profound questions raised by the series, illuminating the shadowy intersection of spirituality and horror.
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Odin tells Loki his reasons for taking him as a baby from Jotunheim, but his reasons don’t make sense to Loki, especially since Odin never told him. Loki presses him and Odin collapses into the Odinsleep. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Loki confronts Odin about his past. Odin reveals that Loki is Laufey’s son, a baby Odin took from Jotunheim after defeating the Jotuns. But why won’t Odin tell Loki why he took him? Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Fandral reacts quite strongly to Hogun’s suggestion that Loki may be the traitor. Meanwhile, Loki gathers the courage to pick up the Casket of Ancient Winters and turns completely blue. Odin arrives and they argue about his heritage. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ we get more Healing Room! Volstagg, Fandral, Sif, and Hogun the Grim wonder how the guard knew that they went to Jotunheim and Loki reveals he told the guard. They argue about Thor’s kingliness and Loki leaves. Hogun wonders about Loki being the traitor. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane’s thirst for Thor continues as she tells him about her ex, Donald Blake. Thor proves himself a rude royal still. And Sif, the Warriors Three, and Loki chat in the Healing Room about what happened with Thor. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!
Let’s talk Cowboy Bebop, episodes 1-5. Are Spike and Jet heroes, anti-heroes, or something else? What’s going on in this post-Earth society? Paul and I jump into these questions and more.