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Superhero Ethics

Exploring ethical questions from Superhero movies and TV shows, sci-fi, and everything else geeks loveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podc... Read more

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Ep 21: Punching Nazis

Ep 21: Punching Nazis

Captain America punched a lot of Nazis - does that mean we should too? We are pretty pro Nazi punching, but we want to e... Read more

7 Feb 2017

1hr 28mins

Ranked #2

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Ep 11: What Else Could They Do?

Ep 11: What Else Could They Do?

Is fighting crime the best use of a superhero's powers? Is there a better way Bruce Wayne could spend his money to make ... Read more

3 Nov 2016

1hr 5mins

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Ep 14: V for Dystopia

Ep 14: V for Dystopia

This week, Paul and Matthew are joined by Logan Grendel, who talks with them about V for Vendetta, dystopian stories, an... Read more

15 Nov 2016

1hr 32mins

Ranked #4

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Ep 60: Batman AND Superman

Ep 60: Batman AND Superman

The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. Why do we tell so many stories about the two of them together? How do their approa... Read more

12 Dec 2018

1hr 31mins

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Ranked #5

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Ep 64: The Jedi, the Sith, and good ol' Palps

Ep 64: The Jedi, the Sith, and good ol' Palps

Are the Sith the mustache twirling villains the initially appear to be, or is there a method to their madness? Where did... Read more

4 Mar 2019

1hr 22mins

Ranked #6

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Ep 18: Chosen Ones, with Rebecca Rose Vassey

Ep 18: Chosen Ones, with Rebecca Rose Vassey

This week, Rebecca Rose Vassey joins Matthew for a discussion of the Chosen One trope in superhero media.Does a hero nee... Read more

20 Dec 2016

1hr 15mins

Ranked #7

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Ep 65- The Angry Hero

Ep 65- The Angry Hero

Ep 65: The Angry HeroIs anger a righteous trait in a hero, or a dangerous one? Who gets to be angry, and who how does ra... Read more

14 Mar 2019

1hr 32mins

Ranked #8

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Ep 73 - Into the Ethicsverse

Ep 73 - Into the Ethicsverse

How many kings could a kingpin king, if a kingpin could king pins?Jacob and Matthew are talking Spiderverse! What are th... Read more

22 Aug 2019

59mins

Ranked #9

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Ep 69 - Punisher, Season 2

Ep 69 - Punisher, Season 2

Ep 69: A Punishing Take on Heroism, & Moral AgencyIn Season 1, Punisher raised some hard questions about vengeance, ... Read more

16 May 2019

1hr 22mins

Ranked #10

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Ep 20: Rogue Ethics

Ep 20: Rogue Ethics

Did Galen Erso make the right choice, helping to build the Death Star, but adding a fatal flaw? What lessons can Rogue O... Read more

18 Jan 2017

1hr 20mins

Ranked #11

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Ep 37: Avatar, the Last Podbender

Ep 37: Avatar, the Last Podbender

All three of our hosts, Matthew, Jacob, and Paul, come together to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender. We take a deep... Read more

8 Nov 2017

1hr 13mins

Ranked #12

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Ep 71: The Knights Radiant of the MCU

Ep 71: The Knights Radiant of the MCU

One returning and one new guest join besieged host Jacob Milicic to discuss the Knights Radiant, from Brandon Sanderson'... Read more

28 Jun 2019

1hr 56mins

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Ep 50 (ish): What Makes a Hero?

Ep 50 (ish): What Makes a Hero?

What makes someone a hero? Does it matter if they choose their path is chosen, or it is assigned to them? Does a hero ha... Read more

6 Jun 2018

32mins

Ranked #14

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Ep 63: The Orville's Prime Directive

Ep 63: The Orville's Prime Directive

Is Star Trek’s concept of the Prime Directive the only ethical way for one culture to act toward a less developed one? W... Read more

15 Feb 2019

1hr 20mins

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Ep 56 - OMG, Daredevil Season 3

Ep 56 - OMG, Daredevil Season 3

Jacob and Matthew are just a little excited about the upcoming new season of Daredevil. They dive into some of the quest... Read more

11 Oct 2018

1hr 18mins

Ranked #16

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Ep 72- Who Teaches Ethics at Hogwarts?

Ep 72- Who Teaches Ethics at Hogwarts?

Jacob and Matthew put on their house robes, pick up their quills and talk Potter! We’re talking Wizard-Muggle relations,... Read more

31 Jul 2019

1hr 32mins

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Ep 35: Heroes on the Couch

Ep 35: Heroes on the Couch

For some time, we have been given villains whose actions need no explanation-- they're just "crazy." The aftermath of th... Read more

11 Oct 2017

1hr 15mins

Ranked #18

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Ep 23: Iron Ethics

Ep 23: Iron Ethics

Paul and Matthew discuss Iron Fist, exploring questions of identity, martial arts, and who to blame when a piece of an e... Read more

6 Apr 2017

55mins

Ranked #19

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Ep 59 - Thankful for Luke Cage

Ep 59 - Thankful for Luke Cage

Need something to listen to on the long car trip home? Want a distraction from talking to your racist uncle or having to... Read more

20 Nov 2018

1hr 18mins

Ranked #20

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EP 57 - KHAAAAANNNNN

EP 57 - KHAAAAANNNNN

What can you learn from the no-win scenario? Is Star Fleet a military organization? And are those REALLY Ricardo Montalb... Read more

25 Oct 2018

1hr 42mins

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