In this episode, we dive into the latest San Diego Comic-Con news, including Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doom in the upcoming Avengers film. We debate whether this decision is a clever move or just a lazy reliance on nostalgia. Next, we review Deadpool Wolverine and discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressing our concerns about its future.

We also take a look at Kevin Costner’s career through the lens of the movie No Way Out and review a documentary on Lou Pearlman, the man behind boy bands like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. Our conversation then shifts to the latest episode of House of the Dragon, exploring themes of lineage, dragon-riding, racism, and classism.

To wrap up, we share our thoughts on the album Faith of a Mustard Seed by Mustard and discuss the importance of good production in both music and TV shows. Don’t miss our speculations on the future of House of the Dragon and the Marvel franchise!