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We start on a riff about food trends. Ali goes on a rant about kambucha and sushi while Diz betrays us all with his kale. We then talk about the remakes and trailers of San Diego Comic Con. We discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the idea of remaking the series. We ask if there is a better option to remakes like exploring the world of Buffy. We link this to Amazon’s attempt to remake Lord of the Rings. We debate how the entertainment industry incentivizes remakes. We then talk about Godzilla and monster movies. We discuss whether Godzilla translates as a cultural phenomenon and the nature of monsters shaped by our societal fears. Finally we talk about streaming services and how they change the entertainment industry.
