Matthew and Riki dive deep into Indigenous representation in media, using the 2022 film Prey as a launching point for a discussion about the evolution of Native American portrayals in Hollywood.
Matthew and Riki analyze Netflix’s Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance through the lens of ethics, narrative responsibility, and the implications of telling stories from the villains’ perspective.
Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi explore the profound philosophical themes and controversial endings of the influential anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Drew Maxey, aka @drewxdeficit, joins Riki and Matthew to discuss the political messaging of Watchmen, what it means for us today, and why it is so often misunderstood.
Paul Hoppe joins Riki and Matthew to explore the intersection of professional sports, fandom, and ethics, what makes us care deeply about “25 people playing with a ball hundreds of miles away.”
Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi explore the fascinating world of Terminator: Zero, a new anime series that breathes fresh life into the iconic Terminator franchise.
What makes Mike Flanagan’s horror so uniquely captivating? Matthew Fox, Riki Hayashi, and guest Danielle aka WrittenintheSW explore Flanagan’s horror lens to examine human experiences.
From James Earl Jones – the iconic voice of Darth Vader – to ethical implications of AI-generated performances, we tackle pressing questions at the intersection of technology and entertainment.
Dive into the mind-bending world of Neon Genesis Evangelion with hosts Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi. Unravel the complex themes and iconic characters that have
Matthew and Riki dive deep into the fascinating world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the entire Planet of the Apes franchise, exploring the many complex themes it tackles.