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.
From 1950s paranoia to modern AI fears, we explore why Body Snatchers’ tale of replacement resonates across generations. Analyzing four adaptations and ancient changeling myths.
Loki steals the spotlight—again—turning a nonsensical jailbreak into some of the most fun minutes of Thor: The Dark World. Come for the Captain America gag, stay for the Jane Foster slap.
The first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has dropped, and we dive into every frame, from Zeb’s live-action bow staff combat to Rotta the Hutt’s surprising return and more.
Three parents at completely different stages—newborn chaos, teenage hostage negotiations, and adult children who’ve achieved independence except financially—tackle the parenting questions nobody warns you about. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and funny, because raising humans means getting raised right back, and none of us know what we’re doing.
We explore horror as a vehicle for ethical discussion and social commentary. From urban-rural tensions to AI anxieties, we examine how horror reflects society’s deepest fears across decades.
Odin readies Asgard for war, Thor asks how he’s any different from Malekith, and Loki finally drops the illusion to show his grief. These five minutes could have been the film’s heart—so why do they feel like missed opportunities?
We examine the 2024 satirical film The American Society of Magical Negroes, a provocative comedy that blends social commentary with romantic comedy.
A funeral, a chalkboard lecture, and a very bad plan—Thor’s not doing himself any favors in these five minutes. We unpack the mythological confusion, the emotional void, and the mounting narrative chaos in minute 51–55 of Thor: The Dark World.
We discuss the Second Battle of Geonosis and moral costs of warfare as Jedi face mind-controlling parasites. When Anakin tortures for information while Obi-Wan seeks understanding, their choices expose deeper rifts.
We dive into the psychology and ethics of sports fandom through the lens of the British film Fever Pitch, exploring how sports shape our social connections, teach us about loss, and hold the potential to become obsessions.