Superhero Ethics

Holy ethical dilemmas, Batman! Matthew Fox and Paul Hoppe dive deep into the dark alleys of Gotham City to explore the complex morality of Batman: Caped Crusader. This animated series breathes new life into classic characters while tackling timeless questions of justice, vengeance, and what it means to be a hero. Bonus member content on…

Matthew and Riki dive deep into the fascinating world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the entire Planet of the Apes franchise, exploring the many complex themes it tackles.

Matthew sits down with former co-host and professional poker player Paul Hoppe to explore the fascinating intersection of poker, probability, and life lessons.

Matthew, Riki, and guest Paul Hoppe dive into the first part of Cobra Kai, Season 6, unpacking the latest developments and exploring the show’s strengths, weaknesses, and cultural implications.

When should heroes hang up their capes? From aging superheroes to evolving responsibilities, we unpack the ethical considerations behind a hero’s decision to retire.

Matthew and Riki are joined by Superman expert Jessica Plummer to dive deep into the animated series My Adventures with Superman and how this fresh take breathes new life into the Superman mythos.

Riki and Matthew talk about stories like Gundam, Star Wars, Ender’s Game, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Last Starfighter through the lens of child soldiers.

Matthew and Riki take a deep dive into feedback received from listeners, from the complexities of X-Men’s Genosha storyline to the moral implications of child soldiers in Star Wars.

Matthew Fox and Riki Hayashi dive deep into the 2016 Japanese film Shin Godzilla, exploring how it serves as a powerful metaphor for the devastating Fukushima Nuclear Accident of 2011.