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Listeners...ASSEMBLE! In this week's episode, Fred and Tom suit up to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or is it the multiverse?) and draft all their favorite things from the MCU movies and TV series to date. Returning to the podcast to provide a little bit of his 'comic' wit is local comedian, Vince Figueroa! Together they discuss the history of the blockbuster franchise, and highlight their favorite movies, heroes, villains, moments, and wild card picks. ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
State of the Franchise says hello to a new month as Fred and Tom get in touch with their deepest, darkest feelings while discussing the films of Ari Aster. Returning to the podcast to break down the twisted family values is horror aficionado, Nick Kaldunski! Together they talk about the folklore, deeper meanings, and what could have been from his three feature-length films: "Hereditary", "Midsommar", and "Beau Is Afraid". ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE!!! To help celebrate the milestone, Fred and Tom wrap up their theme month dubbed "Scream of the Franken-chise" by discussing scary sequels in their second annual Halloween special. Together they dive into the the highlights and history of the great (and not-so-great) sequels to some classic horror-themed movie, book, and video game franchises. Happy Halloween! ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar.You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
Hello, listener...."Scream of the Franken-chise" continues as Fred and Tom talk answer the call to talk about the meta-horror franchise, "Scream". Joining them this week to talk about their favorite scary movie is comedian Robby McGhee! Together they talk about the rules for surviving a horror movie, as well as all the highlights, history, and what could have been from Wes Craven's iconic slasher series. ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
In honor of spooky season, Fred and Tom are celebrating their first ever theme month: "Scream of the Franken-chise"! To kick off the festivities, they navigate through haunted houses and zombie-infested streets while discussing the video game series, "Resident Evil". Returning to the podcast is local comedian and unofficial Capcom ambassador, Joe Francisco! Together they to try to make sense of the (complicated) lore while revisiting of all the highlights, history, and what could have been from groundbreaking survival horror franchise. ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
This week, Fred and Tom raid through the pantry while they discuss popular Food Network personality, Alton Brown.Returning to the podcast is local comedian and the head chef for this week, Scott Vollmer.Together they cook up a riveting discussion of all the highlights, history, and what could have been from the host of "Good Eats," "Cutthroat Kitchen," and more.********************************Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links. Visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to contribute to our virtual tip jar.You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.comOpening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
This week, Fred and Tom go to the movies to pay tribute to the life and works of the late film auteur, William Friedkin.Together they reflect on the highlights, history, and what could have been from the director of "The Exorcist," "The French Connection," "To Live and Die In LA," and a number of other classic Hollywood features.********************************Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links. Visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to contribute to our virtual tip jar.You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.comOpening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
This week, Fred and Tom head back to the world of metal while jamming out to the music genre Frankenstein known as nü metal. Returning to the podcast is local comedian and resident metalhead, Josh Randall! Together they reflect on their earlier metalcore journey and continue on by discussing all of the highlights, history, and what could have been from popular early aughts bands such as Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Korn, and more! ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links. Visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
To pod, or not to pod? On this week's episode, Fred and Tom learn that all the world's a stage while discussing the adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare. Joining them are local comedians from Schmitz n' Giggles, Beth Ann and Patrick Schmitz! Together they break down the rich history, highlights and what could have been involving the works of the infamous English playwright. ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links. Visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.
On this week's episode, Fred and Tom take an arrow to the knee while discussing the video game RPG series, “The Elder Scrolls.” Joining them to help bring order to the realm is local comedian and an owner from the Interchange Theater Co-Op, Erik Koconis! Together they break down the history, highlights and what could have been from the lands of Skyrim, Morrowind, and other mystical Tamriel provinces. ******************************** Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links. Visit our Buy Me a Coffee page to contribute to our virtual tip jar. You can email the podcast at: stateofthefranchisepodcast@gmail.com Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza. Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.