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.
Matthew and Riki analyze Netflix’s Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance through the lens of ethics, narrative responsibility, and the implications of telling stories from the villains’ perspective.
In this spirited discussion of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, hosts Matthew, Alex, and Erin dive deep into the controversial conclusion of the Skywalker saga.
Matthew Fox and guest Paul Hoppe dive deep into Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2, discussing how the hit series continues to raise the stakes – sometimes to absurd levels.
Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi explore the profound philosophical themes and controversial endings of the influential anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Drew Maxey, aka @drewxdeficit, joins Riki and Matthew to discuss the political messaging of Watchmen, what it means for us today, and why it is so often misunderstood.
In this timely episode, Matthew welcomes back Paul Hoppe for a deep dive into the themes of rebellion, resistance, and the ongoing fight against oppression through the lens of Star Wars storytelling.
We return for a deeper dive into The Last Jedi, tackling questions from listeners and exploring overlooked aspects of this controversial Star Wars film.
REBROADCAST: Professor Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and Paul Hoppe join Matthew to discuss the significance of the frontier and how Star Trek has interacted with this theme throughout its many iterations.
REBROADCAST: J. Scotty and I are getting spoooooooky as we dive into the newest Star Wars Lego Team Up – Terrifying Tales!
Paul Hoppe joins Riki and Matthew to explore the intersection of professional sports, fandom, and ethics, what makes us care deeply about “25 people playing with a ball hundreds of miles away.”