
Exploring ethical questions from Superhero movies and TV shows, sci-fi, and everything else geeks love
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 403 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTV & Film | |||

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Update 5/27- I still love the content but Matthew needs a new/better mic. It’s incredibly difficult to hear them.
I love this podcast! Always a great, thought provoking discussion about ethics in different movies. I’m a big Marvel fan but the movies deal with such huge ethical quandaries and it’s great t hear smart, nerdy people discuss them.
I’ve been listening to Superhero Ethics since 2020 and absolutely love this podcast. It’s unique from other superhero podcasts in that’s it doesn’t just say “I loved/hated this movie because…” and instead dives into the real world implications behind these pieces of superhero media. It’s insightful and honestly has made me a more thoughtful and overall better person in my day-to-day life. Matthew (the host) and all their guests are great and I would highly recommend!!
VERY interesting content, but not accessible to listeners with misophonia. Host clears throat on mic.
This is the place for deep dives on all your favorite geek media! Awesome hosts, awesome guests, awesome topics!!!
I love this podcast! Always a great, thought provoking discussion about ethics in different movies. I’m a big Marvel fan but the movies deal with such huge ethical quandaries and it’s great t hear smart, nerdy people discuss them.
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A thoughtful, philosophy-forward show that analyzes ethical questions across superhero, sci-fi, and pop culture media. Episodes consistently explore moral trade-offs, power dynamics, representation, and societal impact within familiar franchises, often featuring guests who specialize in comics, film, literature, and media ethics. Notable strengths include a distinctive, nerd-friendly yet rigorous approach, a recurring interest in how narratives shape real-world perspectives on justice, safety, and authority, and collaborations with guests who bring scholarly rigor mixed with fan enthusiasm. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want principled debate about what makes heroes tick and how fiction reflects and challenges real-world ethi... more
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Recent guests on Superhero Ethics include:
1. Becky Allen
2. AK Ahab
3. Pete Wright
4. Matthew Carroll
5. Paul Christopher Hoppe
6. Helen McCarthy
7. Michael C. Bland
8. Reverend Rachel
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