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 part two of our history of comic book superheroes, we round out the golden age with a discussion of the Comics Code Authority, which sought to rescue America’s youth from the “10 cent plague!”
It’s time for the Night Witches! Riki, Sarah, and Matthew dive into one of the best plot arcs of the whole show as we look
Jared Sylva and Matthew Westfox use an interview with John Boyega as a jumping-off point to discuss how Finn wasn’t fully realized.
We’re delving into what is often hailed as one of the greatest Star Wars properties of all time—The Empire Strikes Back! We’ll explore what cements this film’s
Matthew invited OG Time Lord Rob McKenzie to explain it all. We look at different theories of time travel, and what make the most sense.
Do Not Market a Black Character as Important and Then Push Them Aside – John Boyega, British GQ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/john-boyega-interview-2020 In a recent interview, John Boyega, the actor
Paul and Matthew dive into the Karate Kid ‘verse with the hit TV show Cobra Kai. What does it mean to be a bully or a hero, and how do we lock ourselves, and others, into those boxes? What happens when the victim gains enough power to become a bully themselves? Is physical violence an ethical response to verbal bullying?
Jeff and Matthew return to the very start with the film that launched an epic saga – A New Hope. They discuss how the original movie
You’ve killed the evil queen—but what happens to the kingdom? Does the evil gang/company/movement just go away when you kill their leader? And if your goal is to kill that leader, is it your responsibility to come up with a plan for what happens next?
Paul joins Matthew to dive into these questions and more. We use Avatar: Legend of Korra as a jumping-off point and look at how the questions are addressed in a number of ‘verses.
Intergalactic politics, war profiteering, and a chance to find friends on the other side. Plus, the tragic romance of a Hutt gangster and his Pa’lowick