Could the Jedi have been saved? Was their downfall inherent in their structure, their rules, their repression? Did Anakin just need a good HR officer to take his complaints to? Rob and Jonah join me to talk about the fall of the Jedi, and how we might have rebuilt the order.
Listen NowLet’s talk multiverses! Paul Hoppe and I dive into the questions raised by telling stories in a multiverse.
Listen NowCan there ever be such a thing as benevolent colonialism, as Duke Leto attempts in Frank Herbert’s Dune? How does the novel dissect the concept of a messiah and its effects on and interactions with characters like Paul, the Bene Gesserit, and the Fremen? Join me and my friend, former colleague from my pastoral days, Chris McArdle, as we delve into these topics and more.
Listen NowSink your fangs into the next installment of Superhero Ethics After Dark as Ashley and I dissect episodes 5 through 8 of True Blood’s first season.
Listen NowIn the midst of a potential Hollywood strike and high-profile disputes like ScarJo vs. Disney, fans are left wondering how to navigate the current landscape. I’m joined by three industry professionals from the TruStory FM entertainment podcast network to discuss the impact of these events and how they influence our viewing choices.
Listen NowA dedicated homeland for the X-Men and all mutants—Krakoa. Should we consider mutants as a sovereign nation? Does this validate Magneto’s vision? Join Will and Steve from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast as we delve into these intricate topics, inspired by the Krakoa storyline in the X-Men comics.
Listen NowRob McKenzie rejoins us to explore these dilemmas within the universes of Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate, and other sci-fi franchises.
Listen NowJoin Ashley and me as we sink our teeth into True Blood, the HBO series where vampires make their public debut in rural Louisiana. We’re starting off with a discussion on Season 1, Episodes 1-4, analyzing the ethical quandaries of vampire existence. Is Sookie’s approach to vampires compassionate or naïve? How does the show serve as a metaphor for real-world issues? And will Ashley be able to focus on anything other than her intense attraction to Eric Northman (ER)?
Listen NowWhat sense of morality emerges when you’re never denied anything? Can one learn the importance of not causing harm when they have the power to manipulate emotions at will? Join us as Will and Steve from Hype is my Superpower delve into the complexities of these questions. We’ll discuss the portrayals of Purple Man in Jessica Jones and Empath from X-Men, examining the ethical dimensions of characters with the ability to exert total control.
Listen NowJoin us as we plunge into the ethical quandaries presented in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! We’ll dissect the complex character of Wenwu. Is he truly a villain, merely an antagonist, or perhaps the most compelling Anakin Skywalker archetype we’ve seen to date?
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