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Sep 26, 2025 17 min

Spaceballs 2 and Franchise Overkill

from Nerdy Folks Podcast Hosted by Matthew Seipel-Anderson

The internet was abuzz when Mel Brooks and company released a trailer for Spaceballs 2. The opening crawl skewered the current Hollywood penchant for spinoffs, sequels, prequels and remakes. Is it time to sunset some of these franchises that continually crank out rehashed content? Maybe. Is it time to put a spotlight on creators who are writing fresh stories? Definitely! Today's episode discusses two franchises: Star Wars and Jurassic Park. We talk about the pros and cons of continuing to create stories for these two world. We also intersperse interviews with creators who are laboring away to create beautiful, new world for reader and moviegoers to enjoy. Authors and Artists: Z. S. Diamonti - https://zsdiamanti.com Laura VanArendonk Baugh -https://lauravanarendonkbaugh.com Mollie Reader - Fearless Indie Film Maker - https://fearlessindiefilmmaker.com Please consider supporting our show: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/nerdyfolks Website: https://www.nerdyfolks.com Tax Deductible Gift: http://www.globalstudentinc.com/seipel-anderson Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U8AU6JNDRH6KN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdyFolks

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