Paul and I look back on the themes that emerged during 2023 as we reflect on a year of ethics in genre media. And somehow, it all circles back to Blue Beetle.
For our last hiatus episode, we’re bringing back our coverage of that Christmas classic — Batman Returns.
Another blast from the past during the hiatus. Enjoy this conversation with Paul, Riki, and myself, and stay tuned for new episodes, starting in December!
Another blast from the past, as we prepare for the podcast relaunch with our new podcast hosts! Enjoy this great episode of Paul and I discussing our favorite moments from Star Wars Animation, and stay tuned for our new episodes on Dec 7th!
Update on when we’ll return with new episodes, followed by an old favorite – our episode on Darth Plagueis. We explore Palpatine’s path to the Sith, Dooku’s split from the Jedi, and Plagueis’ role in the saga as we dive into the novel.
What happens when you combine Japanese reflections on the use of nuclear weapons, hard questions about what weapons to use in moments of crisis, stirring music, and a guy in a rubber suit?
The Hidden Fortress, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is renowned for its profound influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars. Paul Hoppe, widely recognized as ZenMadman, joins me
In the gripping narrative of Batman: Under the Red Hood, we’re compelled to question the impact Batman has on the young individuals he brings into the fold as Robins. Does his tutelage ultimately protect or endanger them? Could the Joker’s theory of “One Bad Day” be more catastrophic for one of the Robins than for Bruce himself? And where does justice end and vengeance begin? Paul and I explore these themes, taking cues from Batman: Under the Red Hood and Death in the Family Part I as our starting points for this complex discussion.
The wait is over—we’re talking about the last four episodes of Season 7 of The Clone Wars. We discuss a wide range of characters, but Ahsoka
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 sparked important discussions on animal treatment, and Paul Hoppe joins me to delve into these topics. This episode was inspired by listener feedback, and we also tackle a listener’s question regarding the adage “with great power comes great responsibility,” especially as it pertains to the dynamic between podcasters and their audience.