Dean O'Gorman (Iolaus) & Joel Tobeck (Strife / Nysus Gaius) also worked together on Westside (2015) as Evan Lace & Des McEwen respectively.
This episode's title brings to mind "con man" and/or "con artist" both of which pertain to this plot.
At 1 minute, Ares says "My associates will assure that peace is not given a chance". This sentiment is the antithesis of John Lennon's song "Give peace a chance".
At 1:20 after Discord and Strife cause Jason's horses to bolt, Strife says "May the horse be with you". "Always" adds Discord. This phrase is a tribute to the Star War's tagline "May the force be with you."