Superhero Ethics

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Ep 150 - Hollywood Labor and Ethical Fandom Oct 12, 2021

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Hollywood Strike? ScarJo vs. DIsney? What's a fan to think and do? I'm joined by 3 friends from the The Next Reel podcast network, all of whom are industry professionals, to discuss what is happening and how it effects what we choose to watch.
Here is the petition we discussed during the show: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-amptp-to-make-a-deal-with-behind-the-scenes-workers
Mandy Fabian was named "Best New Filmmaker of the Year" by NewFilmmakers LA, co-created/directed Lifetime's first digital series "The Young Hillary Diaries" and her Amazon digital series “Dropping the Soap” won Jane Lynch an Emmy for Best Actress in a Short Form Original in 2017. Currently, Mandy is the prettier half of the podcast "Mandcave" is in post-production on her first feature "Jess Plus None," a dark comedy starring Abby Miller, Rory O'Malley and Matt Walsh.
http://www.instagram.com/mandyfab/
https://www.instagram.com/jessplusnone/ (indie film I directed in April, where we were NICE TO THE CREW!)
https://mandyfabian.com/
https://trustory.fm/mandcave/
Hailing from nearly 25 years in the world of film, television, documentary, and commercial production, Andy has always had a passion for storytelling, no matter the size of the package. That passion for storytelling led Andy to podcasting 10 years ago, with which he immediately fell in love. Now, as partner at TruStory FM, he’s enjoying storytelling and conversation through their wide variety of shows, including The Next Reel and Marvel Movie Minute.
https://trustory.fm/the-next-reel/
https://trustory.fm/marvel-movie-minute/
https://www.instagram.com/sodacreekfilm/
Pete is a founder of TruStory FM and a producer and host of podcasts across the spectrum of education and entertainment. From movies to mental health, Pete has produced over 3,000 podcast episodes and lives for helping others tell the next great story.
- https://trustory.fm
- https://twitter.com/petewright

Ep 149 - Krakoa and Mutant Separatism Oct 05, 2021

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A homeland for the X-men and all mutants? Should mutants be thought of as their own nation? Does this mean Magneto won? Will and Steve from Hype is my Superpower Podcast join me to discuss these questions and more as we talk about the Krakoa story line in X-Men comics.
Never read the comics- neither have I! We use them as a jumping off point to discuss the characters and issues on both screen and page.

Ep 148 - Is Star Fleet a Military Sep 28, 2021

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What are the questions that come up when we militarize space? Is there a problem when you show up to a first contact in ship loaded with weapons? Who makes decisions when messages to the civilian oversight back home take days or weeks to be delivered?
Rob McKenzie is back to talk about these issues and more in Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate and sci-fi fiction.
We recommend a number of books in this episode and you can buy many of them through The Ethical Panda affiliate! You get a lower price, you ensure that your money is going to a local bookstore and you help support this podcast!
https://bookshop.org/shop/theethicalpanda

True blood S1E1-4 Sep 27, 2021

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Welcome to our first episode of Superhero Ethics After Dark! 18+ only please..
Ashley and I are discussing True Blood, the HBO series about Vampires coming out of the Coffin in rural Louisiana, starting with Season 1, Episodes 1-4. We talk about the ethics of Vampires, is Sookie compassionate or naïve, all the ways this show is a metaphor for issues in our own world, and can Ashley talk about anything BUT her thirst for ER.
Superhero Ethics After Dark is a new series where Ashley and I will discuss shows that deal frankly with topics like sexuality or other themes the podcast gods will get at mad at us if we don't make it 18+. , We will continue to bring the same ethical focus and format, while diving into all the different issues the show brings up, including the way sexuality is used in the show, along with a healthy dose of thirst.

Ep 147 - Purple Man, Empath, and the Ethics of Total Control Sep 21, 2021

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What morality do you develop if no one ever tells you no? Do you learn not to hurt people, when you can always change their emotions? Will and Steve of Hype is my Superpower join me to discuss these issues on page and screen with a focus on Purple Man from Jessica Jones and Empath from the X-Men.
Check out Will's twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/sylverdreamer

Ep 146 - Ethics of Shang Chi Sep 14, 2021

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We dive into the ethical questions from Shang Chi! Is Wenwu a villain, an antagonist or just the best Anakin Skywalker ever?

Ep 145 What if we Talked about What If Sep 05, 2021

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What if raises so many great ethical questions and we're here to explore them! With Will and Steve of the Hype is my Superpower Podcast!
https://hypeismysuperpower.podbean.com/

Ep 144 - Comics in the Classroom Sep 01, 2021

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Batman may face down the Joker, Cap was ready to take on Thanos by himself- but no hero is braver than the middle school teacher! Social Studies teacher and long time Panda Emily Cissell joins us to talk about how she uses comic books in her classroom.
Emily 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. You can find her at: Instagram/Twitter: @emilyorlou
Some of the links she mentioned on the cast were:
www.historycomics.net
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ComicBookTeachers/

Ep 143 - When Robins Leave the Nest Aug 25, 2021

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What happens when Robin goes out on their own? Jessica Plummer joins me to discuss Tim Drake coming out as queer, Dick Grayson wrestling with the effects of growing up Robin and Jason Todd trying to find his way out of Dick's shadow.
Jess has a new book out, and if you buy it through this link you get a discount, and help support the podcast!
https://bookshop.org/books/sword-stone-table-old-legends-new-voices/9780593081891?sscid=71k5_dqqyo&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=2805314&utm_term=1535322&fbclid=IwAR3hbVPAI_cVvXhwdBlmmM-HBtdWQu1PGYRQjQzzzDjWxyiU_y7mizzmv3U

Ep 142 - The Suicide Squad Aug 17, 2021

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Paul Hoppe and Jessica Plummer join me to discuss ethical questions in The Suicide Squad!
Jess has a new book out, and if you buy it through this link you get a discount, and help support the podcast!
https://bookshop.org/books/sword-stone-table-old-legends-new-voices/9780593081891?sscid=71k5_dqqyo&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=2805314&utm_term=1535322&fbclid=IwAR3hbVPAI_cVvXhwdBlmmM-HBtdWQu1PGYRQjQzzzDjWxyiU_y7mizzmv3U

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