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  • Theodicy & Thor: Love and Thunder

    Theodicy & Thor: Love and Thunder
    Jan 6 2026
    Thor: Love and Thunder opens with one of philosophy's oldest questions: if gods exist and have the power to prevent suffering, why don't they? But does the film actually engage with this theodicy question, or does it abandon the premise for jokes and spectacle? We compare the movie's treatment of Gorr the God Butcher to the comics' more sustained exploration of divine accountability.Questions we explored:
    • What is theodicy, and why does it matter to Gorr's story?
    • How does the comic version of Gorr differ from the film's portrayal?
    • Does Thor: Love and Thunder set up the theodicy question well but then fail to follow through?
    • Is Thor innocent of Gorr’s accusations of other gods, since Thor doesn’t cultivate the worship of mortals?
    • Why does the film version of Gorr lack encounters with other cruel or indifferent gods?
    • How does comic Thor resolve the God Butcher arc by becoming a god who suffers alongside humanity?
    • Has Thor regressed to his character from the first movie, undoing his growth from previous films?
    • Is Thor: Love and Thunder's tonal inconsistency its biggest weakness?

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    This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.
    • Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
    • Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
    • Instagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcasts
    • Twitter: EthicalPanda77
    • Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.

    Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page. You can even give membership as a gift!
    You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:
    • Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan
    • Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.
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    58 Min.
  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery • Theology, Patriarchy, and the Church's Sins

    Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery • Theology, Patriarchy, and the Church's Sins
    Dec 30 2025
    What happens when a murder mystery becomes a theological reckoning? In Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson delivers a Knives Out film that confronts Christian nationalism, toxic masculinity in the church, and the possibility of authentic faith beyond institutional corruption. Rev. Rachel Kessler, aka The Nerdy Priest, joins Matthew to unpack Father Jud's journey from failed boxer to priest, the film's sharp critique of religious authority, and why Benoit Blanc's turning down Jud’s invitation to mass is essentially the message of the movie.Questions we discussed:
    • How does the character of the Monsignor embody Christian nationalism and toxic masculinity within church leadership?
    • What does Father Jud's struggle with his violent past reveal about redemption and the nature of calling?
    • How does the film parallel Rian Johnson's themes from The Last Jedi about institutional failure and who gets to own sacred stories?
    • How does the movie distinguish between authentic Christianity and the church as an instrument of patriarchal control?
    • What's the significance of Benoit Blanc experiencing a "road to Damascus moment" but still declining to stay for Mass?
    • Why does the film end with the church renamed "Our Lady of Perpetual Grace" while the pulpit—and its temptations—remains?

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    This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.
    • Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
    • Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
    • Instagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcasts
    • Twitter: EthicalPanda77
    • Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.

    Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page. You can even give membership as a gift!
    You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:
    • Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan
    • Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.
    • Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.
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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • Rob Reiner and the Rom-Com

    Rob Reiner and the Rom-Com
    Dec 23 2025
    How did Rob Reiner redefine rom-coms and the role of romance in action adventure movies? In light of the recent tragic death of Michele and Rob Reiner, Mandy Kaplan joins Matthew to talk about his legacy and then examine two defining films from the director: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and The Princess Bride (1987). One asks whether men and women can be friends; the other explores what “true love” actually means. Together, they reveal Reiner’s unique approach to romantic storytelling and the moral questions embedded in how we connect with others.We explore how When Harry Met Sally... uses Sally’s rigid control and Harry’s defensive cynicism to examine self-deception and emotional availability, while The Princess Bride employs fairy tale structure to investigate devotion, sacrifice, and the nature of romantic commitment. Both films challenge conventional rom-com formulas to ask deeper questions about authenticity, vulnerability, and what we owe each other.Questions We Discussed
    • Can men and women actually be friends without sex complicating things, and how does When Harry Met Sally... answer this question?
    • How does The Princess Bride define “true love” differently than typical romantic stories?
    • How does Westley and Buttercup’s relationship in The Princess Bride model devotion and sacrifice?
    • What makes Rob Reiner’s approach to romantic comedy distinct from other directors in the genre?
    • How do both films explore the relationship between friendship and romantic love?
    • Does The Princess Bride’s fairy tale framework allow it to examine love more honestly than realistic rom-coms?
    • What role does vulnerability play in the ethical transformation of characters in both films?

    **************************************************************************
    This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.
    • Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
    • Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
    • Instagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcasts
    • Twitter: EthicalPanda77
    • Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.

    Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page. You can even give membership as a gift!
    You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:
    • Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan
    • Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.
    • Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
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