Superhero Ethics Podcast
1) Ep 31: The Psi Corp- Babylon 5 and Telepathy
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.
2) Fantastic Four: Reed as Villain?
Could the smartest man in the Marvel Universe become its greatest threat? Matthew and Riki explore, and disagree on, whether Reed Richards' cold logic in the new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie reve...Show More
3) Superman 2025 • A Special Hiatus Episode
Superman (2025): Ethics, Hope, and the Power of Choice • A Special Hiatus EpisodeMatthew and Riki welcome frequent guest Jessica Plummer to a discussion of James Gunn's take on Superman, exploring how...Show More
4) Thunderbolts* and Mental Illness
Hosts Riki and Matthew welcome returning guest Jessica Plummer to dive deep into Marvel's Thunderbolts* and its bold attempt to explore mental illness within the superhero genre. The discussion examin...Show More
5) Syril and Authority Under Fascism
Star Wars Andor: How Fascism Creates Its Own SupportersWhat drives someone to become complicit in fascism? We explore Syril Karn's arc in Star Wars: Andor and what it reveals about how authoritarian s...Show More
6) Severance • Season 2
Matthew and Riki dive into Severance Season 2, exploring the philosophical questions raised about identity, consciousness, and corporate culture while examining where the show succeeds and falls short...Show More
7) Star Wars Generations: Andor Season 2 Special • Episodes 1-3
Star Wars and Superhero Ethics Crossover Episode: Andor Season 2While I try to keep the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics podcasts separate, with Andor hitting so many of the themes we talk a...Show More
8) The Making of a Nerd
Matthew and Riki welcome special guest Mandy Kaplan, comedian and host of the Make Me a Nerd podcast. They explore the journey of discovering nerd culture later in life, breaking down stereotypes abou...Show More
9) Fridging
"Women in Refrigerators": Understanding Fridging in Superhero MediaIn this eye-opening episode of Superhero Ethics, hosts Matthew and Riki tackle the controversial topic of "fridging" with special gue...Show More
10) Remakes, Reboots, & Adaptations
Finding the Balance Between Innovation and AuthenticityMatthew and Riki dive into the complex world of remakes, reboots, and adaptations. The discussion was inspired by Matthew's disappointment with t...Show More