Superhero Ethics

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Sinopsis

Exploring ethical questions from Superhero movies and TV shows, sci-fi, and everything else geeks love

Episodios

  • Ep 206 - Black Adam

    22/11/2022 Duración: 58min

    Jessica Plummer joins me to talk Black Adam! We talk about the ethical questions and international political issues the movie comments on, and whether any of it was intentional!Here are the links Jessica mentioned during our episodeHawkman: https://bookriot.com/hawkman/Black Adam's first appearance: https://bookriot.com/first-appearance-flashback-black-adam/Adrianna/Isis's history: https://bookriot.com/who-is-isis/

  • Kevin Conroy Memorial

    15/11/2022 Duración: 37min

    Jessica Plummer and Paul Hoppe join me to mark the passing of a superhero acting legend by talking about what made Kevin Conroy's portrayal of Batman so iconic, and some of our favorite moments of his work.Jess mentioned a number of articles worth checking out, and here are the links.Kevin Conroy Obituary: https://bookriot.com/kevin-conroy-iconic-voice-of-batman-has-died/Hawkman: https://bookriot.com/hawkman/Black Adam's first appearance: https://bookriot.com/first-appearance-flashback-black-adam/Adrianna/Isis's history: https://bookriot.com/who-is-isis/

  • Ep 205 - House of the Dragon

    08/11/2022 Duración: 01h01min

    Ashley Coffin joins me to talk all things House of the Dragon.

  • DC Superpets

    01/11/2022 Duración: 01h32s

    Its a bird! Its a plan! Its... an animated movie about superpowered animals that raises a lot more questions, and a lot more laughs, than you might think. Matthew and Paul discuss DC Superpets, with a side of Appa's Lost Days.

  • Ep 204 - She-Hulk with Jess Plummer

    25/10/2022 Duración: 56min

    Jess Plummer joins us to talk season 1 of She-Hulk!

  • Ep 203 - Ms Marvel & MoonKnight on Page & Screen

    18/10/2022 Duración: 01h07min

    Will & Steve of the Hype is my Superpower Podcast join Paul and myself to talk about Ms. Marvel, Moonknight, and the way they are portrayed in comics vs on screen. You can hear more of Will and Steve on their podcast, Hype is My Superpower - https://hypeismysuperpower.podbean.com/

  • Ep 202 - Cobra Kai 5

    04/10/2022 Duración: 01h39min

    Paul & I's conversation on the latest season of Cobra Kai can be summed up as follows:Matthew: ok, this season really jumped the sharkPaul: Look at all this cool stuff on the other side of the shark!Plus a stinger about training montages.

  • Ep 201 Wargames & the Ethics of AI

    27/09/2022 Duración: 01h45min

    We continue our series on the ethics of AI by diving into Wargames, game theory, machine learning and the ethics of treating warfare as a game.

  • Ep 200 - Rounders - Poker as a Superpower

    20/09/2022 Duración: 01h55min

    Rounders has long been one of Paul and I's favorite movie, so its fitting we're covering it for our 200th episode! We talk about poker itself, why this movie represents it so well, and all the ethical questions poker and the movie bring up. Never seen the movie, don't know anything about poker? No worries, we explain it all as we go.

  • Ep 199 - Finding Nuance in Noise

    13/09/2022 Duración: 48min

    Sometimes our podcast episodes are born out of careful planning and deliberation- and sometimes the stinger of one episode shift into a whole new conversation and we're recording a new episode (while continuously saying we just want to make one more point, then we'll stop.)At the end of a different episode we got into a discussion of how we can talk about topics that have become the targets of attacks and hate, and it turned into a new episode all of its own. We're a bit punchy, but hopefully that just adds some humor to a serious subject.As always we love feedback. TheEthicalPanda.com has all the ways to contact us and join in the conversation. And don't forget to check out our week by week coverage of Star Wars: Andor, starting with a no spoilers primer episode this Wednesday at 8:30 pm, and continuing till the last episode airs. Live stream on twitch.tv/zenmadman and episodes will go up Thursday mornings on the Star Wars Universe Podcast.The book Paul mentioned is called Shijak: To Begin: A Modern Martial

  • Ep 198 - Ethics of the Final Frontier

    06/09/2022 Duración: 01h21min

    Space: The Final Frontier. The Frontier has been an essential part of America's mythology from the beginning. It has led to exploration, adventure- and all the problems wrapped up in seeing 'undiscovered country' as a land where no white man has been. Prof Matthew Wilhelm Kapell joins Paul and myself to talk about the idea of the frontier, and the way Star Trek has engaged with it over so many decades. (Note: We had some problems with the sound quality on this episode, for which I apologize. We'll continue working to make our episodes better and better)|Matthew Wilhelm Kapell has taught everything from human genetics to film studies at universities and colleges in California, Michigan, the UK, and now New York City at Pace University. Currently he edits an academic book series on the study of digital and tabletop games. You can find out about his books and other stuff at matthewkapell.com. He never forgets that too many “Hero’s Journeys” are also “Heroine’s Ordeals.”We love feedback! To ask questions or le

  • Ep 197 - She-Hulk Kickoff

    30/08/2022 Duración: 01h50s

    Comic book nerd extraordinaire Jessica Plummer joins us to talk about ethical questions in She-Hulk, episodes 1 and 2. Does Abomination have a case? What's the importance of Jennifer having such a different relationship to being a Hulk than Bruce has? We dive into those questions and talk about She-Hulks origins in the business of comic books and how that effects her stories today.Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights (http://flightsandtights.libsyn.com/). She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com (https://bookriot.com/author/jessica-plummer/). Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer.Lastly, check out the story Jessica wrote in an awesome anthology titled Sword Stone Tablet!

  • She Hulk & Uncle Ben

    25/08/2022 Duración: 01h44min

    What would Uncle Ben think of She-Hulk not wanting to be a hero? Does she prove him wrong? Matthew Carroll on the MCUCast talked about an episode of this podcast where we discussed the question of great power and great responsibility and asked I repost it, so here it is, with a short discussion at the top of how She-Hulk continues this discussion.Enjoy, and stay tuned for our full episodes on She-Hulk coming next Tuesday!

  • Ep 196 - A Canon is not a Weapon

    16/08/2022 Duración: 01h37min

    Where is the line between Canon and Continuity? Who defines canon, and what role does headcanon play? Paul and I dive into these questions.

  • Ep 195- Thor & the Theology of Killing God(s)

    09/08/2022 Duración: 01h21min

    PopCultureRabbi joins me to discuss the theology of Thor: Love & Thunder. What makes Gorr so relatable? Can a God who allows suffering be called good? What is theodicy, and how does this movie approach that question? No religion or theological background necessary to enjoy our discussion!My guest is Pop Culture Rabbi, who talks about Marvel, Star Wars, comics and pop culture on TikTok. You can also find him at nerdinitiative.com where he contributes articles, and pop culture rabbi on Twitter and Instagram.

  • Ep 194- Harley Quinn S3

    02/08/2022 Duración: 51min

    Can we find ethical questions to discuss in HarleyQuinn Season 3? Hells yes! Emily Cissel joins us, and Abby Neiman makes her first podcast appearance!

  • Ep 193 - Champions! Ip Man 4 & Cobra Kai 4

    26/07/2022 Duración: 01h16min

    Does a single champion define a martial arts style? Do the high school, we have to fight it out, antics of Cobra Kai make more or less sense among adults? And can Paul and Matthew really find a way to connect Ip Man 4 and Cobra Kai 4?We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!

  • Ep 192 Ms Marvel & Representation

    21/07/2022 Duración: 01h21min

    Stranded Panda regulars Emily Cissel and Zuhair Ali join me to talk Ms. Marvel & Representation.Zuhair Ali is one of the hosts of the Animation Deliberation Podcast, podcast dedicated to discussing and celebrating the best action focused animated series, cartoons and films. https://www.spreaker.com/show/animation-deliberationEmily Cissell is a middle school social studies teacher also known as a real life superhero. She has a borderline obsession with Captain Marvel, Loki, and her dog Hemingway.Emily Cissell Asks What If….?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emily-cissell-asks-what-if/id1595748844323 Network Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-323-with-reid-murphy/id1573067697Instagram/Twitter: @emilyorlou

  • Ep 191 Thor- Love and Thunder Thoughts

    19/07/2022 Duración: 01h03min

    Andy Nelson, of the Next Reel and Marvel Movie Minute joins me to discuss Thor: Love & Thunder. We get into the questions the movie raised, the ones we wish it explored further and why one of us really enjoyed it, and the other- not so much.We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!Andy started podcasting about movies 11 years ago and immediately fell in love with the format. Now, as partner at TruStory FM, he continues exploring his passion for everything in the world of film as well as his love of podcasting. Aside from his movie podcasts The Next Reel Film Podcast, Marvel Movie Minute, and The Speakeasy, Andy produces a variety of other shows including How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships, It’s All Your Fa

  • Ep 190 Stranger Things Four Point Two: Pastor of Muppets

    12/07/2022 Duración: 01h15min

    Matthew takes a rare day off as Ashley, Paul, and Mark talk about the final two episodes of the penultimate season of Stranger Things. (Season 4, episodes 8 and 9.)Mark Garkusha is a podcaster and voice actor, including on Cast Die Podcast "if you need more D&D in your life." @MarkDmitri on all the social media things.Ashley Coffin has her own brand-new podcast, Bill & Ashley's Terror Theater (@BATTpod on Twitter and such), co-hosts the Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast, and so many other casts of podliness.Paul Hoppe AKA ZenMadman is found @ZenMadman on all the things and is usually a guest on this here podcast, along with Star Wars Universe Podcast, and wrote and performed the theme music to this here podcast with Villain's Lament.We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact inf

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