The Clone Wars • S2 E12-14
June 23, 2020
This week, we’re diving into the first Mandalorian arc of The Clone Wars. We’re exploring the complex notion of neutrality during a galactic civil war: What
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.
This week, we’re diving into the first Mandalorian arc of The Clone Wars. We’re exploring the complex notion of neutrality during a galactic civil war: What
Why does James Bond have a dangerous pattern of involving women in his missions, often leading to their harm? Can one truly engage in the art of espionage without causing collateral damage? Paul Hoppe rejoins us to delve into the ethics of espionage, this time through the lens of the TV show, Burn Notice. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, we explore universal questions pertinent to the genre: What are the moral implications of having others carry out your covert deeds? How does one navigate the conflict between serving a client or mission and adhering to a personal sense of ‘right’? And at what point does one’s secret identity begin to erode their true self?
Jeff and I have embarked on a cinematic journey through the Star Wars saga, watching every movie in the chronological order of the story, starting with The Phantom
The beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender has made its return to Netflix, and it’s time for a deep dive. This episode, we’re focusing on the Ba Sing Se story arc and its incredible resonance with the world we live in. Why is denial so appealing, and what drives people to close their eyes to the problems around them? How do you reach someone who believes any contradicting information is a lie? And most importantly, how does this storyline mirror the issues we face today, especially in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death?
This episode is our Goldilocks analysis—we’re discussing one Clone Wars episode that’s pretty bad, one that’s okay, and one that might be among the best in the
Matt and Jeff are back, and we had a great episode on the ethics of Star Wars planned. However, with all that has happened in our world in the last week, including the killing of George Floyd and the events that followed, we felt it was important to address current issues. So today we’re talking about what it means to be a fan and a content creator in difficult times, and how the stories we love help shape our understandings of violence, authority, racism, cops, and everything else.
We’ve reached the conclusion of Season 1, and there’s plenty to unpack! Does Moff Gideon wield the Force? Has Mando overcome his distrust of droids?
Today we cover Episode 11 of the final season, Season 7, of The Clone Wars. Note: This contains spoilers for the entire run of The Clone Wars up
Today we’re diving into Episodes 9 and 10 of the final season, Season 7, of The Clone Wars. Note: This discussion contains spoilers for the entire
Today we’re discussing Episodes 7 and 8 in our series on The Clone Wars new/last season! Note: This contains spoilers for the entire run of The Clone Wars up