Meet Your Host

Matthew Fox

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.

Does the Gatewatch Need a Prime Directive?

November 22, 2017

From the Justice League to the Avengers, we know that heroes work best in teams. And sometimes the obnoxious brilliant guy does have the best idea. But both of those things can also go wrong. Join us as we dive into questions from the Magic: The Gathering storyline, tying them into larger questions that are pervasive in geek literature and culture.

Jacob and I are joined by Lee Henderson. Lee is a Level 2 judge in the Magic: The Gathering world, an avid gamer, and an all-around nerd.

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Avatar: The Last Podbender

November 8, 2017

All three of our hosts, Matthew, Jacob, and Paul, come together to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender. We take a deep dive into a number of characters, including Aang, Toph, and Uncle Iroh, examine the way the show portrayed martial arts and alternatives to violence, and discuss why it is so beloved by many.

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Stark and Carroll

October 26, 2017

This week, I’m joined by special guest Matt Carroll as we take a deep dive into the character of Tony Stark. What responsibility does he hold for Ultron, and what lessons has he learned? Did he have a point in Civil War? And is mentoring Spider-Man his way of working out his daddy issues?

Matt Carroll is one of the co-hosts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast. You can find them on any podcast platform by searching for MCUcast. Matt is also a musician. Check out his band, Matt Carroll and the Browncoats, and keep watch for their first album, coming soon!

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Heroes on the Couch

October 11, 2017

For some time, we have been given villains whose actions need no explanation—they are just “crazy.” The aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting reminds us how strong the stigma against mental illness still is in this country.

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Who Is Your Hero? With an Addendum

September 27, 2017

What can Captain America teach us about Kaepernick, and vice versa? Are heroes just on screen, or can we find heroes in our own world? And what happens when our heroes fall from grace?

Note – we added a brief addendum to address an issue that came up in our discussion. Thank you again to our fans for your feedback, both when we do well and when we stumble.

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The Ethics of Arrows

July 24, 2017

This week’s guest is JP Fairfield, from the Nerdgasm Noire Network and Operation Cubicle podcasts. We’ll dive into the latest season of Arrow, dissecting Oliver’s questionable decisions and advocating for the much-deserved respite of the long-suffering Quentin Lance.

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