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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 2H 23M

MIDMEN - Episode 15: The Future of (Original) Hollywood and The Comic Books That Changed Us

from MidMen · host Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle

Paul and Sean are back with a new MidMen episode!This week we’re diving into The Future of Hollywood: why studios keep betting on sequels and existing IP, whether we’re really out of original ideas, and what today’s audiences (especially the next generation) actually want from their stories.We also share Art That Changed Us: Comic Books Edition—the issues, runs, and creators who shaped our worldview, inspired our creativity, and made us think in panels and splash pages forever.Plus: Covid updates, travel chaos, our movie speed round, a rapid-fire word association game, and our weekly advice.Give it a listen and join the conversation!Don’t forget to subscribe—next week we’re joined by film critic Zaki Hasan for our GI JOE episode!

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