The Redundant, Repetitive Repetition

Watching from the beginning.

Have any of the cast or people associated with the show ever confirmed that the incessant and unnecessary repetition of well established story elements is just for filler like we all suppose it to be?

Extra points to Craig in the totally unnecessary 5 minute flashback right at the beginning of this week's show where he exclaims "That's BIG wood!". Lol #mildlypenis