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,’ Odin and Laufey seem to agree on war, but then Odin takes the Asgardians back to Heimdall’s Observatory while Laufey seethes. Odin and Thor fight while everyone else leaves… except for Loki. Pete Wright from TruStory FM and MMM Season One: Iron Man joins us today!
Could the Jedi have been saved? Was their downfall inherent in their structure, their rules, their repression? Did Anakin just need a good HR officer to take his complaints to? Rob and Jonah join me to talk about the fall of the Jedi, and how we might have rebuilt the order.
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Odin arrives on Jotunheim on the back of Sleipnir, just in time to save the day. He silences Thor then he and Laufey discuss Thor’s actions. Odin asks for diplomacy. Laufey wants war.Steve Sarmento from TruStory FM’s very own Trailer Rewind joins us today!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ the Jotun Beast runs upside down then confronts the Asgardians on a cliff’s edge. Thor flies through its head and lands without a spot of blood on him. He smiles until he sees the Frost Giant army behind him. Will Freeland from Hype Is My Superpower Podcast joins us today!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Volstagg tells everybody to run while Thor hits Jotun after Jotun. He finally uses Mjølnir to bring lightning down, blasting everyone. Unfortunately, it also causes a massive collapse of Jotunheim’s crust and everyone tries to run so as to not fall into the bowels of the planet. Cass Fredrickson from Lord of the Rings Minute joins us this week!
Join Sarah, Riki, and myself as we delve into Star Wars Rebels Season 1, Episodes 10-12!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ the Frost Giant and Loki share a look about the blue skinned revelation when he grabs Loki’s arm. Fandral takes an ice stalgmite to the chest and everyone tries to convice Thor to leave. Laufey, meanwhile releases a Jotun Beast. Cass Fredrickson from Lord of the Rings Minute joins us this week!
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor nearly finds his match in Hailstrum until he takes his head off with Mjølnir. Volstagg learns the hard way that a Frost Giant’s touch freezes the skin. Loki, though, doesn’t experience the same reaction. Cass Fredrickson from Lord of the Rings Minute joins us this week!
Let’s talk multiverses! Paul Hoppe and I dive into the questions raised by telling stories in a multiverse.
In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor begrudgingly agrees to leave with Loki until the Frost Giant Sentry decides to say something snarky, which turns Thor on to ‘FIGHT MODE.’ Everyone jumps into the fray. Laufey sends more troops in, including Hailstrum. Cass Fredrickson from Lord of the Rings Minute joins us this week!