Do The Franchise!

Feb 02 2024 58 ep. 64 mins 3
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Do The Franchise is a fun satirical podcast where the hosts Jake & James review movie franchises. The first franchise chosen for Series 1 is the Harry Potter franchise. The pair discuss everything from themes, storylines, actors, directors, writers, inspirations, fun facts, stupid nerdy trivia and more. if its worth watching, and has a cult following, James & Jake will Do The Franchise!

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The Burley Man

Feb 02 2024 66 mins  
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) it’s time for the sequels that James was so sure did not exist, this time we dive into Neo dreaming of electric squids, we meet lots of new forgettable characters and then spend 2 hours trying to find a guy who works at Timpsons. enjoy!

There is No Spoon!

Jan 04 2024 71 mins  
THE MATRIX (1999) We are back, and starting off 2024 with a green tint. Do The Franchise are finally doing the Matrix franchise and will talk all things green and sci fi, robot squids, kung fu in leather and, according to Jake’s Mum, Keanu Reeves turning into an alien.

“Game Over!” - Halloween Special 2023

Oct 31 2023 57 mins  
We are back for Halloween and starting a new chapter of Do The Franchise! this week we will be discussing our favourite spooky pics for Halloween night and revisiting a cult classic.

A Tale of Two David’s

Apr 09 2023 58 mins  
Alien Covenant (2017) This is the long awaited prequel sequel remake thing that is Alien Covenant, working title "Prometheus II" We discuss all things alien and sci fi, how many Fassbenders is too many, and whether or not Ridley Scott is trying to build a shared universe out of all his movies.

Promethequal Prequel Sequel

Feb 20 2023 53 mins  
Prometheus (2012) This time, we are reviewing an absolute classic, we discuss what makes a true prequel, poor choices by ignorant scientists, and the Prometheus school of running away from falling spaceships!

It’s just in time for Christmas 2022!

Dec 23 2022 70 mins  
The Christmas special is here, this time we put to bed an argument on what defines a Christmas film, we discuss how many movies have other Christmas movies within them, and James shares his disappoint with modern franchises! Merry Christmas Everyone

Deep Blue Sea in Space

Nov 26 2022 50 mins  
Alien: Resurrection (1997) Do not watch this movie! listen to this podcast, it’s much shorter We discuss how resurrecting a franchise isn’t always good for the franchise, comparisons to Jaws the Revenge and we are sure that Apple wishes they had patented Breath ID. Enjoy!

Halloween Special 2022

Oct 29 2022 112 mins  
This Halloween we have decided to take a different route, rules are simple enough... 1 horror/thriller that has won a major award. 1 horror/thriller that is underrated and never won any awards (but probably should have) let us know your choices in the comments! Enjoy.

Alien Cubed

Oct 05 2022 53 mins  
Alien 3 (1992) in this sequel, no one can hear you yawn, because the soundtrack is really loud. This time we discuss the darker tones, literally. The director who never wants to talk about his film ever again, and comparing the theatrical cut v the assembly cut.

Assholes & Elbows

Aug 06 2022 77 mins  
(Aliens 1986) We are back with Aliens, the long awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. We discuss the significant “dollar value”, The crazy perfectionist James Cameron, and quotes quotes, quotes, this movie is SO quotable… “Game Over Man! Game Over!”