Superhero Ethics

"First you have to realize that it's not just a game, it's a community... In the end it’s each of us making the choice, not the character, of what’s going to happen; what we’re going to say, how we’re going to do it." ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Ent...

What 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?  ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast N...

If aliens and superpowers were real, would we need SHIELD? Are Lex Luthor and Amanda Waller right to be scared of Superman? Why do government agencies dealing with powered people have to work in secret? ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podc...

Logan the guest comes back, to discuss Logan the movie! He joins Matthew for a discussion of violence, the value of seeing the flaws in our heroes, and the movie's implications for our own world. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Net...

Paul and Matthew discuss Iron Fist, exploring questions of identity, martial arts, and who to blame when a piece of an extended universe goes wrong. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more a...

Is Magneto a villain, or a hero? Can we agree with his goals, even if not his methods? How does the fight for mutant justice echo similar discussions in our own world? Paul and Matthew talk about Magento and the X-men. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM En...

Captain America punched a lot of Nazis - does that mean we should too? We are pretty pro Nazi punching, but we want to explore the questions around it. On this episode, Paul and Matthew explore the ethical issues involve ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM...

Did Galen Erso make the right choice, helping to build the Death Star, but adding a fatal flaw? What lessons can Rogue One teach us about rebellion, and what it means to find your own way to combat tyranny. Paul and Matt ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM...

Paul and Matthew talk about Gotham's Clown Prince of Crime. Does he need Batman, or does Batman need him? And who was the best Joker? ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show...

This week, Rebecca Rose Vassey joins Matthew for a discussion of the Chosen One trope in superhero media. Does a hero need to be chosen? Who gets to choose and who gets to accept or reject being chosen? ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podc...

This week, special guest Robin Gee joins Matthew to discuss balancing ethics with story as a writer. They talk about Robin's webcomic, Pin Porter, as well as Supergirl, Calvin & Hobbes, and Lord of the Rings. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertai...

Paul is back and joins Matthew for a discussion of the new Dr. Strange movie. They dive deep on the nature of identity, the emergence of magic in the MCU, the nature of hubris, and the power of nonviolent confrontation. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM E...

What does it take to be considered a hero? How have our perceptions of heroes evolved, and does portraying a hero on screen confer real-life heroism? This week, special guest Adam Hulse joins Matthew to delve into these topics and more. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of...

This week, Paul and Matthew are joined by Logan Grendel, who talks with them about V for Vendetta, dystopian stories, and the ethics of violence. (It all ties together, we promise!) "Dog man" Logan Grendel is a writer ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Ent...

Paul and Matthew talk about the Luke Cage series in its entirety, diving deep on Cottonmouth vs. Diamondback, what it means for a comic book show to comment on real world situations, and portrayal of the police in the MC ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM...

This week, Matthew talks with special guest Dr. Katy Valentine about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the idea of apocalypse in the stories we love. We talk about the show and some of the questions it raises, especially in ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM E...

Is fighting crime the best use of a superhero's powers? Is there a better way Bruce Wayne could spend his money to make Gotham a safer place? And who is the superhero for the people in the suburbs? ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast N...

Should Superman kill President Lex Luthor? What should superheroes do when the villains are elected by the people? Tune in as Paul and Matthew explore these questions and more- along with a surprise guest appearance half ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM...

Was Astra, from Supergirl Season 1 right, that some terrible acts can be justified in order to save the world? Is there some value to authoritarism if it leads to solving our problems? Should we just put the scientists i ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM...

More on Luke Cage & Identity, along with the upcoming Iron Fist and Dr. Strange. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations . We...

With the launch of Luke Cage, we talk about identity politics, and the signifcance of a black bulletproof hero for today's world. We had a lot to say on the topic, so this is part 1 of 2. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . C...

Dr. Greg Haley, a lifelong fan with a doctorate in rhetoric and identity construction, joins us this week to talk about the ethics of mind-reading. Focus on Prof. X, the Jedi, and Babylon 5. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network...

Do Chitari lives matter? Analyzing how superhero movies/TV shows justify who the heroes can kill, and how it relates to our own world. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show...

This week Paul returns to talk about revenge. Why do we cheer when Inigo Montoya finally gives the six fingered man what he deserves, yet think Frank Castle is wrong in Daredevil? Major spoilers for Daredevil, Princess Bride and more. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of th...

A deep dive into the new Suicide Squad movie, and how it breaks down the good guy/bad guy binary. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Gen...