Babylon 5 is almost 20 years old, but the questions it raises about telepathy, fear, and how we treat the ‘other’ are still relevant. Jacob Milicic is our guest.
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Babylon 5 is almost 20 years old, but the questions it raises about telepathy, fear, and how we treat the ‘other’ are still relevant. Jacob Milicic is our guest.
Listen NowThe Hero’s Journey is one of the strongest tropes in literature, and Star Wars its clearest example. How does this trope limit our stories, and the messages we can take from it?
Listen NowThis week’s guest is JP Fairfield, from the Nerdgasm Noire Network and Operation Cubicle podcasts. We’ll dive into the latest season of Arrow, dissecting Oliver’s questionable decisions and advocating for the much-deserved respite of the long-suffering Quentin Lance.
Listen NowKrystal Kara joins us to discuss Wonder Woman, the Be Super project, and how we can use Superhero stories to teach about justice in our own world.
Listen Now“First, you have to realize that it’s not merely a game; it’s a community. In the end, it’s each of us making the choice—not the character—about what’s going to happen; what we’re going to say, and how we’re going to do it.”
Listen NowWhat is the value in fighting fair? Paul and Matthew explore the trope of the “Fair Fight,” looking at its value and its problems. What does a hero do when the opponent refuses to follow the rules?
Listen NowIf aliens and superpowers were real, would we need S.H.I.E.L.D.? Are Lex Luthor and Amanda Waller justified in their fear of Superman? And why do government agencies tasked with managing powered individuals often operate in secrecy?
Listen NowLogan, the guest, returns to discuss Logan, the movie! He joins Matthew for an in-depth conversation about the portrayal of violence, the importance of recognizing flaws in our heroes, and the film’s reflections on our own world.
Listen NowPaul and Matthew delve into Iron Fist, exploring questions of identity, the role of martial arts in storytelling, and the complexities of accountability within an extended universe when things don’t go as planned.
Listen NowIs Magneto a villain or a hero? Can we agree with his goals, even if we don’t condone his methods? How does the fight for mutant justice resonate with similar discussions in our own world? Paul and Matthew discuss Magneto and the X-Men in this thought-provoking episode.
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