After spending too much time online Sarah finally snaps and coerces Ethan into talking about whether or not the 2023 PS5 game "Spider-Man 2" is woke. With empathy, care, and a wealth of comic book knowledge the hosts have a wide-ranging discussion. What is "woke"? Why does comic-adjacent media need diverse versions of classic heroes? Why is it okay to "race swap" white heroes but not minority heroes? Are disabilities woke? Is caring for planet Earth woke?

Is Spider-Man 2 woke?

Content Warning: Strong language, discussing representation of disabilities and mental illness, repeated use of the word "woke", two white people talking about diversity and trying their best

This episode does NOT contain major spoilers for Spider-Man 2.

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Attributions

Intro Theme: Game Boy | Written by Andrew Stanton | Produced and Performed by Ender

Outro Theme: Faxel-Hecked | Written and Performed by Matteo Galesi