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.
Maul: truth-teller, self-deceiver, or both? Podcast host Pete Wright and returning guest AK Ahab join Matthew to debate what Maul: Shadow Lord is really doing with its villain.
This week on Marvel Movie Minute, Nick Fury is dead — probably — and everyone who loved him is handling it. Meanwhile, Alexander Pierce would like five minutes of Steve’s time, which is definitely not suspicious at all.
Erin breaks down Maul: Shadow Lord eps 7–8: peak fight choreography, a brutal dive into Maul’s trauma, and why his inner voice might be more than metaphor.
Published author and comics superfan Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to discuss cops & superheroes, from Cyclops to Green Lantern to Batman, and ask who heroes actually answer to.
This week, Nick Fury — director of SHIELD, the world’s most powerful intelligence organization — attempts to covertly warn Captain America of a massive conspiracy by turning off the lights, displaying a phone with the words “EARS EVERYWHERE” in approximately 96-point font, and then speaking out loud, twice, using his own name, six feet from the agents who are actively monitoring him. It is, to put it charitably, a choice.
Maul: truth-teller, self-deceiver, or both? Matthew, Pete Wright & AK Ahab hit the midpoint of Maul: Shadow Lord and debate what this show is really doing with its villain.
The Empire lands and nobody wanted it — Matthew, Alex & Erin unpack war crimes, passive-voice tyranny, and the Darth Talon question in Maul: Shadow Lord eps 5–6.
Published author Becky Allen joins Matthew to debate the ethics of Project Hail Mary: when one scientist can save billions, can anyone force them to try?
Nick Fury attempts to go off the grid in Washington, DC, which is like trying to disappear at your own birthday party. Meanwhile, someone very dangerous is standing in the middle of the street, and he is in absolutely no hurry.
Maul never lies to Devon — he just listens, prods, and lets her anger do the work. Matthew & Alex break down episodes 3–4 of Maul: Shadow Lord.