REBROADCAST: Professor Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and Paul Hoppe join Matthew to discuss the significance of the frontier and how Star Trek has interacted with this theme throughout its many iterations.
Matthew dives deep into the world of Dune: Part Two with guest Matthew Kapell, exploring the complex themes of religion, destiny, and the power of myth in the novel and movie.
Ahsoka’s fall leads to a live-action reunion with Anakin. Matthew Fox, Erin McGowan and professor Matthew Kapell share their excitement and disagreements over this monumental Star Wars moment.
Professor Matthew Kapell joins me to discuss superheroes, mythology, and the American Monomyth.
My partner and I played through The Last of Us Part II, and Danielle and Matthew joined me to discuss the profound ethical questions the story raises. We’ve detailed the issues and story for anyone to follow along, but be warned: this conversation contains spoilers!
Danielle (WrittenintheSW) attended Celebration, and she joins Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and me to discuss the event, along with all the future plans that were announced!
Prof. Dr. Mr. (not a Rev.) Matthew Kapell joins me to dive into some of the larger issues in this show and its connected video game. We’ll talk about the big ethical choices at the end of the story, zombies vs vampires, why Americans in particular are so drawn to dystopian stories, and more!
What happens when you mix Hebrew & Greco-Roman ideas of divinity into a single mythology? How does a story of a blessing for all become a centerpiece of consumerism? Professor Matthew Kappel joins me to talk about the Jesus birth narrative through the lens of mythology.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the Andor finale has arrived! To give this episode the send-off it deserves, we’re once again joined by the insightful
We’re thrilled to announce that Prof. Matthew Wilhelm Kapell is rejoining Paul and me for a deep dive into Andor Episode 11. Prof. Kapell, with his diverse