Superhero Ethics

In this episode, we’re sprinkling a bit of Disney magic over some substantial topics like family dynamics and generational trauma. Why do the mental health narratives of the characters in Encanto resonate so deeply with audiences?

Join Paul and me as we revisit some of the standout content from 2021 that we didn’t have the chance to discuss earlier. We’re also reflecting on the year overall. Below, you’ll find a list of topics we cover and the timestamps for each, so you can avoid spoilers for the shows and movies you haven’t seen yet.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is swinging through theaters, and it’s packed with ethical conundrums! Joining me are Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell from The Most Excellent 80’s Movies Podcast for the first of several episodes diving into the moral dilemmas presented in the film.

Paul, Ashley, and Matthew reconvene to discuss The Witcher, Season 2! This episode delves into episodes 3-4 of the second season.

Paul, Ashley, and Matthew team up to talk about The Witcher, Season 2! In this episode, we cover episodes 1-2 of the second season. We’ll have three more episodes coming soon, covering the rest of the season.

As excitement builds for Season 2 of The Witcher, join Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe, and Matthew Fox for the second part of our comprehensive primer on Season 1. Originally intended for Pandavision, we’re sharing this essential catch-up here to ensure you’re fully prepared for the adventures that lie ahead in the new season.

Jump back into the world of the live-action Cowboy Bebop with Paul and Matthew as they tackle the ethical questions arising from the latter half of the series. They’ll dissect the moral dilemmas and decisions that the characters face, shedding light on the complexities of this adaptation.

When a pastor and a pastor’s kid delve into Netflix’s Midnight Mass, the conversation is anything but typical. Join Matthew and Matt Carroll as they dissect the ethical dilemmas surrounding church leadership, the manipulation of faith to justify heinous acts, and yes, even vampires. This episode unpacks the profound questions raised by the series, illuminating the shadowy intersection of spirituality and horror.

Let’s talk Cowboy Bebop, episodes 1-5. Are Spike and Jet heroes, anti-heroes, or something else? What’s going on in this post-Earth society? Paul and I jump into these questions and more.

Would you disturb an anthill to build a garden or something else you needed? What if humanity was the anthill? Is it better to force people to do good things, or let them do terrible ones? Eternals raised some great questions, and Pete Wright of The Next Reel joins me to explore them.