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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 40 MIN

Oh Superman - Man of Steel in Turbulent Times

from What Kind of Man Are You

Identity, heroism, and what it means to do good. In this episode, we review the new Superman movie and explore the superhero's symbolic evolution over the years from a Depression-era champion of the oppressed to a modern-day figure wrestling with the public perception of him as an 'alien.' The episode also delves into broader themes of loneliness, heroism, and the complicated idea of the "maverick" making his own decisions without regard for anyone else's point of view.What other movies should we see?We would love to hear from you! Email Chris or Degan if you have any comments or suggestions!Our cover art was poorly designed by Chris. What Kind of Man Are You is a production of VQC Media.Join the mailing list for our newsletter where we will provide updates on our progress.Help us grow our podcast by buying us a coffee so we don't have to buy our own! We'll put that money towards a new computer which we desperately need!Degan is the author of the poetry collection of the same name, What Kind of Man Are You, available from Brick Books.

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