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The hosts delved into industry politics, including James Gunn's strategy as a franchise showrunner, the impact of studio decisions, and the challenges of balancing artistic vision with commercial demands. They teased potential plot ideas—for example, the possibility of clone Superman being used for a "false flag" attack—and commented humorously on the tendency of studios to add layers of satire or subversion even when straightforward storytelling would suffice.
They expressed frustration with the frequent late-stage revisions and the culture of "subversion" that often renders simple stories boring or inaccessible. The conversation touched on failed projects like the Zelda movie and how studios might be overly focused on spectacle at the expense of narrative depth.