Nietzschean or Christian? Marc Andreessen on Breaking Bad and Saul

I talk to Marc Andreessen about the Breaking Bad universe. Marc explains why he thinks Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have Nietzschean themes – or they at least give us the Nietzschean story we’re allowed to have – while I tend more towards the idea that these are Christian morality tales.Other topics discussed include what makes individuals likable or not, why we would watch a Gus Fring origin story, and the relative absence of sex as a motivating force among the men in the show. For previous conversations on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, seeThe Breaking Bad UniverseBetter Call Saul: S6E7, Plan and ExecutionBetter Call Saul: S6E8, Point and ShootBetter Call Saul: S6E9, Fun and GamesFor articles alluded to in the conversation, seeAnn Coulter, “Breaking Bad’: A Christian Parable.”Ross Douthat, “The Hero of ‘Breaking Bad.’”You can listen here or watch the video on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.richardhanania.com/subscribe