Franchise Fanatics

Dec 06 2023 27 ep. 43 mins

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Welcome to Franchise Fanatics, where 2 friends and comedians, Cody and Ryan, take a deep dive into your favorite movie franchises. Each episode focuses on a single film within the franchise, but the hosts discuss it in the broader context of the entire series. From Scream to Back to the Future, Cody and Ryan bring their unique perspectives and comedic flair to break down the characters, plots, and direction that make these franchises so beloved. They discuss whether the film helps or hurt the franchise, whether or not the franchise needed the film, and how they rank it in the franchise.

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Home Alone W/ Christine Wines

Dec 06 2023 49 mins

This week we're joined by our good friend Christine Wines to talk about the holiday classic, Home Alone. We discuss how the plot leaves no stone unturned, some of our favorite actors, and the joys of rewatching this movie every holiday season.

Poltergeist 3 W/ Andrew Robinson

Nov 08 2023 40 mins

We wrap up season one with the final installment of the Poltergeist. We discuss how this movie bounces back a little bit after an inadequate follow up to the first movie, practical effects, crude kids, fleeting plot lines, and the Poltergeist curse.

Poltergeist 2 W/ Josiah Robinson

Nov 01 2023 39 mins

This week we're joined by fellow podcaster Josiah Robinson. We discuss confusing plot lines, growing child actors, and Josiah recasts some main characters in a wild way. We also take a moment to discuss which horror movie villains we think we could escape, and which would get to us quickest.

Horror movie recs

Oct 29 2023 21 mins

Quick little episode on some horror franchises that we couldn't get around to reviewing. Cody and Ryan recommend some classically scary movies and some campier ones. Enjoy!

Poltergeist W/ Esteban Reyna

Oct 25 2023 42 mins

Joined again by one of the greats, Esteban Reyna to continue discussing horror movies we kick off the Poltergeist franchise. In this episode we discuss practical effects, a horror movie with some heart, and some of the horrific real life things that happened on the set of this movie.

Scream 6 W/ Spencer Kovacevich

Oct 11 2023 75 mins

We're joined this week by fellow podcaster and one of our oldest and dearest friends, Spencer Kovacevich. We discuss the latest installment of this franchise, get Spencer's unique perspective from having only seen the first and last Scream movies and rank all 12 ghost face killers.

Scream (2022) W/ Lauren Williams

Oct 04 2023 63 mins

This week we're joined by great friend and comedian Lauren Williams. We discuss the on going evolution of the franchise, the passing of the torch to the new cast and how after all these years this movie still gives us what we all love about a Scream movie

Scream 4 W/ Marley Mandelaro

Sep 27 2023 47 mins

This week we're joined by good friend, amazing social worker and former comedian to the stars Marley Mandelaro. We talk about child actors, why this is Marley's favorite of the franchise, the attitude of the new characters and how this movie brought back what we all love about Scream.

Scream 3 W/ Lauren Gutierrez

Sep 20 2023 53 mins

Joined this week by dear friend and lover of terrifying golden retrievers Lauren Gutierrez we discuss haircuts, living off the grid, underutilized characters, our love for Parker Posey, and how and why the script for Scream 3 changed so much.

Scream 2 W/ Damon Royster

Sep 13 2023 50 mins

All the way in from Los Angeles, we're joined this week by Cici super fan Damon Royster. We discuss red herrings, 60 minutes, the cast members we love and why Damon loves this one for than the first. Thanks as always for tuning in and don't forget to check out Damon's podcast Podcast 616.