Rowan Wood, Heath Lynch and Foster Harlfinger
Franchise Paradiso
While we all wish more original content was being made, we cannot control the major Hollywood studios any more than we can control the weather. Instead, hosts Heath, Foster and Rowan dissect these grand and influential cinematic series and franchises across a wide variety of genres.
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Rowan Wood, Heath Lynch and Foster Harlfinger
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Most Consistent Horror Franchise with Luke Burian 12.02.2024 1:16:47
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Best Pop Culture Legacy with Jonathan Watkins 05.02.2024 1:37:27
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Most Underrated Film with Brady and Colby Sanders 29.01.2024 1:44:40
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2023 Awards Season Wrap Up 22.01.2024 1:16:02
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Best Original Film with Shane Conto 15.01.2024 1:09:03
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Best Sequel/Prequel with Shane Conto 08.01.2024 1:05:36
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Best Remake/Reimagining with Shane Conto 01.01.2024 1:04:32
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Home Alone Franchise Retrospective with Davis Mathis 25.12.2023 1:32:52
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Franchises We Want Resurrected with May Honey 18.12.2023 1:40:00
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Movies We Want to Become Franchises with Adam Ritchie 11.12.2023 1:37:23
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The Hunger Games Franchise Retrospective 04.12.2023 1:38:25
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Best Scare with May Honey 27.11.2023 1:39:58
May is back! The gang gets spooked as they count down their favorite scares. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Performance with John Collins 20.11.2023 1:55:26
New guest alert! John Collins joins the gang for a deep dive into the greatest performances in the horror pantheon. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Horror Premise with Jonathan Paula 13.11.2023 1:43:14
Jon Paula joins the crew in a fierce debate over the best premise across the horror franchise board. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Iconography with Nick Ferro 06.11.2023 1:29:41
Nick Ferro joins the gang to decide on the top ten horror franchises with the most recognizable and important iconography! Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Halloween Franchise Retrospective 30.10.2023 2:05:37
For their first franchise retrospective, the crew tackles the decades-spanning Halloween franchise! Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Supporting Character with Diana Gebbia 23.10.2023 1:42:11
Franchise Paradiso welcomes back Diana Gebbia to make the definitive top ten supporting characters in all of horror! Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
2022 Franchise Year in Review / 2024 Franchise Preview 16.10.2023 1:47:11
Foster and Heath take on the monumental task of summarizing the past year in franchises and look forward to another packed year. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Setting with Diana Gebbia 09.10.2023 1:20:18
Diana Gebbia joins Rowan, Foster, and Heath in an undisclosed, secluded location to talk best horror movie settings! Strap in, folks...this one gets heated. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Kill with May Honey 25.09.2023 1:39:04
Prepare to get gnarly! May Honey rejoins Foster, Rowan and Heath to break down the best of the best when it comes to horror movie kills. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Tone and Atmosphere with Aaron Schweitzer 25.09.2023 1:51:42
Aaron Schweitzer stops by to get spooky with a layered discussion about the ambiance of our favorite horror franchises. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
2023 Summer Blockbuster Season Wrap Up 18.09.2023 54:24
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Best Final Girl with Austen Terry 11.09.2023 1:41:13
Foster, Rowan and Heath are joined by Austen Terry to break down the different final girls and protagonists of various horror franchises. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Musical Score with Mike Hilty 04.09.2023 1:34:40
Heath, Foster and Rowan welcome Mike Hilty for an incredibly nerdy in-depth discussion on the subtleties of horror franchise film scores! Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
Best Killer with May Honey 28.08.2023 1:45:09
May Honey joins Heath, Foster and Rowan to discuss and deduce the best antagonists in the grand pantheon of horror franchises. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).
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