
A podcast about movies that couldn't be left at one.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 573 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyTV & Film | |||

It's a We Love Kids Movies redux here as we reenter the Schneiderverse.
Tim Ahlin's back for more Muniz Month, as we discuss his very horny foray into the spy genre. This week on The Franchise, Hilary Duff's mom pulls off a coup d'etat.
Shut Up Tim Ahlin is back to discuss Blue Giamatti and a remake masquerading as a sequel. Welcome to Muniz (slash Dan Schneider I guess?) Month.
Matty joins Daniel to catch up with a tiresome new Mortal Kombat entry and the occasionally delightful new Toy Story. Bonus interview with Fiona Smyth and Zoey Smyth, Daniel's twin nieces.
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A great podcast by two very funny and very knowledgeable hosts. Throw away lines and deep dives into movie franchise history, keep up the top work. Listener from South Wales, UK.
on super mario bros
you comment on older games you dont play a female character because of woke which that word did not exist in 1988
which super mario bros 2 game you can play as peach so you were wrong
Great film podcast with a very funny, extremely clever, and bluntly honest duo of dudes trying to find needles in this haystack we call life. I don’t know why one of the podcasters, Logan, thinks he’s Marty Supreme (he never gave any reasons why they’re similar and I know he’s not a Jewish New Yorker from the 1950s who loves conning people and playing ping pong so Logan can you please clarify). Love if you did the Strangers but Greenland is okay too I guess.
I stopped listening to the pod over three years ago due to the change of host from Henry to Logan. I found Logan to be very naive about movies and seemed to side with Daniel on how to rate and rank movies. I spent the last six months catching up on what I had missed, and while Logan does still seem to agree with Daniel or kowtow to Daniel’s every whim, I do think Logan has learned more about movies than he used to and is better at hosting than how it was at the beginning. It also does seem like ... more
As someone who listens to way too many podcasts, this one stands out as my absolute favorite. I’ve been a loyal listener for years, and whether it’s an OG, reboot, or even a ‘requel,’ these guys have every movie franchise covered. The hosts are entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable—without ever slipping into the pretentious movie-snob vibe that turns me off in other shows. They just come across as genuinely good people who love what they do. I also highly recommend their Patreon: for just $5 a ... more
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This show digs into a wide array of film franchises, from iconic lighthearted comedies to genre blockbusters, with a mix of nostalgia, trivia, and sharp critique. Episodes frequently explore production histories, casting shifts, tonal changes across installments, and how franchises evolve in response to culture and politics, often weaving personal anecdotes with industry analysis. A standout trait is the hosts' banter—informal, opinionated, and deeply informed—paired with guest appearances and deep dives into streaming-era franchise dynamics and Patreon-driven extended content.
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Recent guests on The Franchise include:
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