The Mandalorian • S2 E3
November 17, 2020
OMG, Bo-Katan is back! We’ve unraveled the mysteries of the Mandalorian creed, learned why our Mando never removes his helmet while others do, and we’re
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.
OMG, Bo-Katan is back! We’ve unraveled the mysteries of the Mandalorian creed, learned why our Mando never removes his helmet while others do, and we’re
With the passing of Alex Trebek, we reflect on the impact of Jeopardy! and trivia contests. While trivia may not be a superpower, these competitions have a significant overlap with our fandoms. In this episode, we explore the show’s importance in our culture. What is the value of objective fact? Why was a show about knowing facts so popular? And just how should we pronounce ‘genre’?
Was “Baby Yoda” a bit unruly this episode? What happens when X-wing pilots are on traffic patrol? And might Moff Gideon have a background as
What does it mean to be a fan with a critical eye? How do we relate to the stories we loved as kids, as we come to see some of their problematic aspects? How do we balance our values with the desire to be entertained in an imperfect world? Logan Grendel returns to the podcast as we talk about these questions and more.
We’re diving into Mando, Season 2, Episode 1, with Jeff Randle, Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe, and Matthew Fox. Will Mando and Boba Fett strike up a
Paul and I talk about tropes in our favorite movies and shows, using the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit as our launch point. What makes a trope annoying or problematic, and where can they be helpful to a story, especially one involving superheroes? How does The Queen’s Gambit both embrace and subvert tropes in ways that make it such an engaging story? And we ponder the question: Is chess a superpower?
Mandalorian Season Two is almost here, and we are pumped! We kick off our coverage by reflecting on Season One, then share our theories and hopes for
Riki, Sarah, and Matthew go deep on the Mortis arc episodes, where Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka meet living embodiments of the Force, who test them.
Season 2 of The Boys has wrapped up, and we’re diving into some of the ethical questions it raised. When superheroes are the product, who holds the real power? How did this season hold up a mirror to questions in our own world? And what role will AOC… I mean Congresswoman Neuman play in season 3—will she be an anti-hero, or the new big bad?
Matthew returns with not just a new marital status and a partner but also a new name—Matthew Davis McCreary Fox—and a renewed zest to delve