The podcast episodes on 'Back to the Future Part II' and 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' delve into the complexities of creating successful sequels and sustaining popular franchises.

The 'Back to the Future Part II' episode 'Back to the Future Part II' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Cousin Sal examines how the film navigated the tricky task of expanding the original story in innovative ways while preserving the essence of the beloved characters and world.

Similarly, the 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' discussion on Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes And What's Making Us Happy touches on the challenges of evolving a long-running franchise, balancing spectacle and character development, and setting up future installments.