Superhero Ethics

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

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  • sophia weasley
    LOVE!!
    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!!
  • Jb.216
    Thought Provoking!
    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.
  • sopranohannah
    !
    These are the sort of conversations my friends and family have about the minutiae of fictional universes. Great podcast that makes you think.
  • Ace de chase
    Must listen!!!
    The stranded panda network is great. They have wonderful content, if you haven’t listened to them yet you need to!!!
  • PC__LOAD__ LETTER
    Superhero Ethics 101
    Just finished listening your What if episode, lots of fun conversation. "WHAT IF Marvel could pull a cohesive story out of this (multiverse, time-traveling) mess." I have one response, in Feige we trust. I am a huge fan of the Stranded Panda Network, and have been meaning to review all your shows for a long time! Five stars all day long!
  • Joe Mcstuffins
    Always interesting
    How much can you say about the ethics of superheroes? It turns out -- so much! These guys are great, and I love the perspective they bring to so many different properties. Part philosophy class, part nerd party, the cast never disappoints!
  • Gingerale270
    Great Podcast!
    This podcast is great and really makes me think about a lot of things that I wouldn’t have if I didn’t listen. Definitely recommend!
  • RangerLG
    Great Concept
    This cast covers a lot of topics with regards to what makes a hero. Matt gives an excellent prospective about the ethics of being a hero. Love this podcast.
  • KonaRiderJGM
    Very insightful
    I have deeply enjoyed this show and the deep questions they bring up about the content I love. Keep up great work
  • NoonienSoong
    SUPER HERO ETHICS!!!
    I just started listening to this show in the last few days and it is becoming a favorite of mine. So many engaging topics are covered. I am excited to go back to the very beginning and work my way through the catalog of episodes. What a great show!
  • stang413
    Very Thoughtful
    Just started listening to this podcast and find it very interesting and thoughtful. Magneto has a point!
  • Allybug21
    Amazing show
    Love from the stranded panda fam 💕
  • Brita 💕
    Superhero Ethics
    Great ethics conversations that make you think on this podcast. Stranded Panda is a great network. I am so glad I started listening.
  • Nifer Newt
    Viewpoint
    I love listening to your viewpoints of sexuality, ethics, and your take on True Blood. I read all the Sookie Stackhouse books and was obsessed with the show when it came out. Long time vampire fan here. When I use these shows as escapism I tend to miss a lot of the underlying tones. But listening to your podcast helps me see different views that I missed but can certainly apply to real life. Thank you for all you do! Keep up the great work. Panda love
  • Benjamin55404
    The Ethics in our Media
    I love all the things you usually talk about on this show, superheros, scifi, etc. But I really enjoyed the Raya/Luca episode. I watched both of these movies with my kids and it was nice to have a higher level discussion about these beautiful children movies.
  • Silentsoze
    #pocsafe
    The pandas that are stranded do it yet again. Ethics are important especially for our favorite heroes!
  • JollyGreenHulkster
    SuperEthics!
    Ethics has never been so interesting! These conversations are fun to listen to. I just started listening to your newest episode about the question of Star Trek being a military. I am interested to hear your take on it. I think they are a military, but in a highly aspirational peace keeping form. Excited to hear your thoughts.
  • SchwingJester
    Mental exercise
    Thanks for the mental exercise and philosophical discussions!
  • MoonGoon5
    SUPERHERO ETHICS
    Superhero Ethics is such a great concept for a podcast. I really enjoyed the episodes breaking down Falcon and the Winter Soldier. I haven't listened to the new True Blood episode yet, but am excited that you are covering it because I enjoyed that show as well! All the Stranded Panda podcasts are excellent and worth your time. If you haven't checked them all out yet, you are missing out.
  • ChinaTeacher0322
    Great show on a Great Network
    I love the stranded panda network.
  • CaptainBoneSpurs
    Ethical Conversations
    I can't get enough of these in depth ethical convos. And with a nice back catalog I will be engaged for a long time to come. Keep it up!
  • BlueMeanie6
    Superhero Ethics Show
    I just started listening from the very beginning and really enjoyed the Batman episodes. He is my favorite DC hero and I enjoyed the ethical discussion about the Batman universe. Looking forward to binging my way through the episodes.
  • SeanJawn
    Thought provoking!
    This podcast always stimulates interesting philosophical discussions in a superhero context.
  • BigNate55
    Thoughtful and Fun!
    I love this show and how constantly they upload and dive deep into all there is to discuss. Keep it up!
  • RatchetRaccoon
    Thoughtful
    This is a show that will really get you thinking about the conversations long after the show has finished playing. Much different than a regular recap show, focusing on the ethical questions is a unique and engaging angle to engage with the material.
  • Inusha
    A smart, fun and timely show.
    Love the idea of ethical conundrums in the superhero universe. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about these things, and having two smart guys talking through these fun movies in a completely different way, is such a novel idea. It also applies to real life, which is kind of the point. It’s a way of understanding people and characters who don’t all think the same way. These guys are great to listen to. They know their stuff and are both surprising and funny.
  • SpideyGuyNYC
    Great Show!!
    I have listened to a few episodes and I am hooked. I can't wait to go back and start binging from the beginning. Thanks for such an entertaining and thought provoking show!
  • Appnewby
    Fun Philosophical deep Dive
    I love listening to this podcast! This show makes you think deeper about the content you love to watch or read. The hosts are masterful in their discussion topics.
  • CapsicleAmerica
    Ethical Conversations
    The Shang Chi episode was really fun. Looking at the dynamics of an underrepresented group of people finally getting their own Hollywood superhero. I enjoyed the conversation.
  • Mork the chicken
    It will make you think
    I like how the hosts share different points of views on topics I never really thought about before. I find myself thinking about their conversations long after I’m done with the podcast.
  • Give Podrick More Love
    Great show
    Great network and podcast
  • Underoos616
    On Page and Screen
    I really enjoyed the Daredevil episode when you took a look at his origin and the ethics of that character. It was an interesting conversation looking at the mix of his superpowers, disability, religion and lawyer career.... and how all those things work together within his character.
  • UnofficialAvenger
    Superhero Ethics
    I love this show! It really makes me think. I really enjoyed todays episode digging into the Purple Man from Jessica Jones. The recent Shang Chi discussion was excellent as well.
  • VPatel784
    Thoughtful conversation
    This pod is always a smart and thoughtful conversation. Always a fan to push deeper thought.
  • Melody1234567890$&@
    Makes you think
    I’ve just started listening, but it does really gives you some different perspectives
  • owen slattery
    Great podcast
    I enjoy the all of the deep ethical conversations
  • Abigail65757
    Makes you think
    This show really makes you think about all the ethical questions in superhero media!
  • Sack pack ball
    Thoughtful Discussion
    I love the way that Matt never fails to bring issues to my attention that I had never even considered when watching myself. It’s eye opening to hear all of their takes, and it’s inspiring to hear Matt standing up for what they care about! Great listen, give it a go if you love Marvel!
  • Jamin1021
    Ethical Questions Explored
    All of the ethical dilemmas of my favorite movies explored. The Shang Chi episode was great.
  • Jc3187
    Intriguing and thought provoking
    This show is really interesting to me a lot of the times and is often a great listen because they always touch on those questions that normally you would just ignore because you want to enjoy these superhero shows or movies for what they are. Sometimes it is nice to dwell a little deeper and think about the ramifications of certain actions that superhero generally cause and what those consequences would be. Love this show!
  • Mcmcbeanbean
    the humanity behind the superhero
    How can superhero movies teach us about morality and ethical decision making in our own life? Why are characters that can shoot laser beams out of their eyes and break the laws of physics still very relatable? this show discuss universal truths of human behavior and how they guide our understanding of the characters we have so much fun with.
  • Klbux
    This show is Great!
    If you want to listen to a great host and great content look no further. 🙂
  • Dcrear
    Changed my perceptions
    This show really makes you think about the things we take for granted. The episodes have made me thing critically about pop culture. They’ve touched on a little of everything race, culture, identity, ability. The episodes where they talk about the ability issues in FATWS were great.
  • Krysta16
    This podcast surprised me
    I did not think a discussion about superhero ethics would be fun but now I love it. I love that this podcast really deep dives into my favorite movies, shows and characters. I may not always agree with what’s said here but that’s what makes me want to listen. I hear perspectives that I may not necessarily agree with that allow me to view the world differently. The hosts do a really great job at dissecting the content they’ve consumed and I look forward to listening every week. Thanks for the great podcast guys!
  • Mr.R156
    Great!
    This is a great podcast!
  • IronDude3000
    I Love Superhero Ethics.
    This show really gets you thinking in a philosophical way about our world and the fictional world of superheros. Another excellent show from The Stranded Panda Network.
  • ari-yell
    Love you guys
    Great concept for a show and well executed
  • LoveAndThunder
    Podcast Review
    This is a ding, dang, delight of a podcast to listen to! People should be listening to this podcast asap!
  • 👎👎👎👎👎👎🦾
    Great podcast
    I have found that this is the stranded panda show that leaves me thinking about moral questions, which I think is very important. Just wanted to say I love this podcast and hope you keep it up.
  • minizebra5
    Makes me think
    This show is great if you like philosophical conversations about marvel movies. They make you think deeper and ask the hard questions. It’s the podcast I never knew I needed
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