Season 1
It's time to play the music...it's time to light the lights...it's time to meet the Muppets on the podcast this week! Joining Fred and Tom to help complete the rainbow connection is producer/talent booker (The George Lucas Talk Show, The Chris Gethard Show), Patrick Cotnoir! Together they break down the history, highlights and what could have been with the eccentric cast of characters that came from the mind of Jim Henson. ******************************** 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 try to keep things kosher while talking about the polarizing snack food, pickles.Joining them in the studio to dish on these dill treats is local comedian, Hannah Tähtinen.Together they break down the (surprisingly long!) history, highlights and what could have been with these crunchy creations formerly known as cucumbers. Pop open a jar and tune in! ************************************************************************************************************************* 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 head down to the beach to kick back and discuss your parents' favorite musician, Jimmy Buffett. Together they talk about the music, merchandise, and restaurants that the island singer has concocted over his 50+ year career. Pour yourself a margarita and listen now!* ************************************************************************************************************************ 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.
How you doing? On this week's episode, Fred and Tom get a blue moon in their eyes while talking about the original prestige drama, "The Sopranos". Joining them in the studio to help pass the gabagool is local actor, Christopher Goode. Together they break down all the history, highlights and what could have been from the legendary HBO series. ************************************************************************************************************************* 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 their talents to South Beach to discuss the restaurant formerly known as Miami Subs.Joining them in the studio is Florida native and one-time frequenter of the establishment, Nicole Bishop.Together they break down all the history, highlights and what could have been from the Florida restaurant chain that is famous for its "philly cheesesteak".Let's party (and podcast) in the city where the heat is on!**************************************************************************************************************************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.
On this week's episode, Fred and Tom explore the merchandising ‘space’ by discussing Star Wars merch! Together they talk toys, drinkware, board games and more from the long history of the franchise in a galaxy far, far away. Kick this into hyperdrive and listen now! ************************************************************************************************************************* 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 a snack break to discuss all different kinds of chips.Joining them this week to dish on the popular snack food is co-founder and editor of the Milwaukee Record, Tyler Maas.Together they break down all the history, highlights and what exactly is a chip while tasting new favorites and hard-to-find flavors. Treat yourself to the episode now!**************************************************************************************************************************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.
On this week's episode, Fred and Tom take another trip across the pond to discuss the popular British gameshow, Taskmaster. Returning to the show to dish on all the brilliant tasks to date is local comedian, Mike Schwantz. Together they break down all the history, highlights and what could have been from the odd but hilarious program that stars Greg Davies, Alex Horne, and a slew of the UK's finest comedians. Off you pop! Go take a listen! **************************************************************************************************************************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
On this week's episode, Fred and Tom bark all day, but don't bite, as they discuss the works of eccentric filmmaker, Quentin Tarantino. Joining them to talk about all of the chapters in his filmography is local comedian, Pedro Hernandez. Together they break down all the history (and alt history), highlights, the metric system, and what could have been from Tarantino's 10 movies to date...depending on how qualify every Tarantino "film," okay? Okay? **************************************************************************************************************************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 *** We do not own rights to any music used, for recreational use only. License info: UMG (on behalf of EMI Records Limited); LatinAutorPerf, CMRRA, PEDL, SOLAR Music Rights Management, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Warner Chappell, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 7 Music Rights Societies
This week, Fred and Tom roll out the red carpet once more for their 2nd annual Oscars episode. Together they talk about the year in movies for 2022 and determine which ones deserved to be a prestigious Oscar nominee, and which films and performers could, should, and will win it all. Grab your popcorn and tune in! ********* 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