Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise

Anne Hathaway is back, with more political power than ever. In this sequel, Queen Mia travels from Genovia back to her home country of America on a dangerous diplomatic mission. Mia must convince the United Nations to broker a deal to prevent Gen-exit. The escalating tensions are not helped by the sexual tension between Mia and her headstrong political adversary. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and specia...

"In Max Landis' Bright-est day, in Christopher Nolan's Darkest Knight, I wish I may, I wish I might..." Before the Gunnverse and the Snyderverse, there was the short-lived Campbellverse from 2011-2011. Now, Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan is back, armed with willpower and many different business ventures. Join Spencer, Ian, and Jimmy Cork (filling in for Sam Purdell) and return to Oa. What prop comedy c...

We'd love for you to be a part of our world, and join us under the sea, where we have all of Harry Belefonte's records, and many other thingamabobs. Join singing sisters Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Shira Wilson (The Groundlings) as we plot out an animated Little Mermaid sequel that will make Hans Christian Anderson roll over in his watery grave. Find out Disney's secret obsession with but...

You didn't watch The Fugitive? I don't care! This time we have a bigger dam, bigger boats, and extra arms. We're taking a look at the two movies adapted from the 60's TV show; one is an Oscar winning classic, and one has Tommy Lee Jones in a chicken suit. Join deputies Sam, Spencer, Ian, and special guests Eli Christopher and Jimmy Cork. How many Chicago-based jokes will there be? What is Joe Pant...

Two stars of "Shameless" in the most shameless movie ever made. If you are looking for a lore-accurate live-action Dragon Ball movie, then keep looking. In this episode, we're taking a look at the disastrous 2009 movie Dragonball (no space) Evolution (no colon). Join Saiyans Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest/ Dragon Ball expert, Greg Jones Jr., as we look at late aughts fashion, whitewashing, a...

It's hard to one-up a Roger Moore Bond film, but somehow we found a way. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and our honored guest, Woody Dismukes, as we craft story dialogue and character to rival free heroin, "a third nipple, sir", and the incomparable J.W. Pepper. Find out if Bond can save the IRA, defeat the president of the United States, and find a frilly shirt. Where does Baron Samedi fit into all of t...

The name's Bond, Family Bond. In our first James Bond episode, we take a look at the four Brosnan films (and additional video game). Join the writers' room—conveniently located at MI6 Headquarters—where Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Jimmy Cork ( @jimmy_cork ) write a legacy sequel with classic Bond villains, gadgets, invisible cars, double triple quadruple entendres and a yet to be produc...

Look away, because you only need ears for this podcast. We are covering the 2004 film adaptation of the books "A Series of Unfortunate Events" starring Jim Carrey, Jim Carrey, and Jim Carrey. Join the cakesniffing orphans, Ian, Sam, and Spencer, and returning guest Jesse Jae Hoon (The Public Theater), as we write three new relatives in strange locations doomed to be killed by Olaf in a disgusting...

We're breaking into the Disney vault and stealing the formula to "The Lion King" (the 2D one, not the CGI one). If you are a millennial, let us take you back to your childhood and the magical time that was the Disney Renaissance. (If you are a zoomer, sorry about the world. Enjoy this piece of ancient history.) Join the circle of life with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Kahlil Maskati (write...

Yub nub! Sequels 2 turns 2 years old and tackles 2 great Star Wars movies: The Ewok Adventures. Have you ever wished that there was more backstory for diner owner Dexter Jettster? Have you hoped to see a wicked Wicket heel turn? Have you prayed for the return of deathstick dealer Elan Sleazebaggano? Do you want to join the Joe Johnston fan club? Congrats, nerd! You are in the right place. Hop on t...

Wake up, Donnie. In this episode, we look at the cult classic Donnie Darko and its straight to DVD sequel, S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale. Join troubled young minds Ian, Sam and Spencer, along with comedian and script doctor Kana Felix, as we explore the 2000 presidential election, different scary animals, Taylor Swift's relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal, and chest spears. Can the Darko family save...

Dear Listener, If you have a Netflix account, a fondness for lamps, or a relationship to New York University's Bobst Library then do we have an episode for you. Join our polycule, with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Shannon Brown (Hitpig, Netflix's Leo), as we try to rationalize Lara Jean's long distance relationship, recast John Ambrose again, and investigate the mysterious death of Lara J...

In 2017, Luc Besson made an ill-advised attempt to adapt a sci-fi graphic novel (most of Luc Besson's choices are ill-advised). We've returned to give justice to Rihanna, and exact vengeance on Dane Dehaan. Is this Star Wars? Is this the Fifth Element? Is this Twilight Imperium? Is this anything? Nope. Join the trio of short, long-snouted podcast bros, Ian, Sam, and Spencer, as we discuss David Bo...

Finally, we get to watch good movies. We're making another sequel to the Akira Kurasawa duology of Yojimbo and Sanjuro. New town, new mulberry field, same curmudgeonly yet honorable ronin who is still 30 years old. What will the dog carry into town? What westerns and Star Wars films will this inspire? And what townsperson is actually secretly a robot. Join the writers room of Ian, Sam, and Spencer...

Happy new year! In this installment of Sequels 2, we're going back to the origins of the buddy cop genre with 48 Hrs. (not "Hours"). Join foul-mouthed detectives Ian, Sam, and Spencer, along with special guest, Christopher Reed Brown, as we figure out how "Sexist Man of the Year" is decided, what Eddie Murphy characters will make a special appearance in this sequel, and where "Roxanne" fits into a...

Merry Christmas to all! Everyone's favorite Santa and smuggler, Tim Allen, is back to deliver presents–no matter the cost, no matter the verdict, no matter the bodies left in his wake. Join the elf work force of Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest, Peter Liu, as we assemble the perfect Santa Clause sequel (batteries not included), by diving into the full contract text, discussing Santa's licens...

It's finally happening, we're covering the greatest movie ever made and the worst sequel ever made.* We're putting together an athletic team to fight for the future of sequels. If you grew up in the 90's, you probably have some strong feelings about these films, commercials, cartoons, and merchandise that make up this franchise (and some strong feelings about Lola Bunny). Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, a...

We live in yet another society. Todd Phillips has done it again (though what "it" is, we can't say because of our NDA). We are in court to discuss the many crimes of these films, and try to find a way for Arthur Fleck to put on a happy face. Join the jury of Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Connor Donahue, as we figure out what Martin Scorsese film to copy, what Batman villains can kind of be...

Happy Election Day! Feeling stressed? Then celebrate America with its greatest president: Jack Ryan. Join the PSYOP team of Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Coby Dominus ('Horizon: An American Saga - Part 3') as we plot out an intricate multiverse of Ryans, Meullers, Clarks, hawks, doves, cheeses, and chocolates.

Say it. Out loud: More vampire romance! In this spooky episode, we're looking at perhaps the most culturally influential IP of the 2000's. Join the love triangle of Ian, Sam, and Spencer, with special guests and Twilight Experts, Emi Schaufeld (Rockstar Games) and Laura Tuccienza (Hysteria on Peacock), as we explore what new interspecies love stories, high school drama, and blood ritual antics tha...

"Zoinks! Like–it's another Scooby-Doo movie!" For the first of our episodes in the month of spooky, we're traveling to Coolsville High, and investigating the murder of the mean lunch lady at the hands of a g-g-g-g-ghoooost?! Jump into the Mystery Machine with paranormal investigators Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Netflix's Vincent Salvano (because the Harlem Globetrotters were unavailable)...

Goofy Goof and his son, Max, have been through a lot together. Now, as Goofy prepares for retirement, a middle-aged Max and his pregnant wife Roxanne return to their hometown and discover that life as an adult, post-American Dream, is anything but goofy. Join the family of writers Ian, Sam, and Spencer, with special guest, animator and artist, Christina Faulkner, as we ask the most important quest...

"Daylight come, and me want to stay home for vacation." Right after seeing "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", we decided to do a third entry in the franchise. Join the Deetz family: stoic daughter, Ian Deming, paranormal investigator, Sam Purdell, and self-obsessed "artist" grandmother, Spencer Sapienza, as we bust some ghosts, and drag the living and the dead into this movie. Where else will you find a q...

"Get away from my black goo, you panda." We review the latest entry in the Alien franchise, rank the films, rank the inept people in charge in each movie, discuss the fine line between fan service and disservice, and pitch a sequel that, much like Alien: Romulus, combines ideas from every Alien movie before. You may think to yourself: "Well, there's no way this will relate to the upcoming presiden...

Come out to the coast for the Gennero-Gruber wedding, we'll get together, have some laughs... In this perfect sequel to the Die Hard saga, we bring the whole gang back together for a lovely ceremony. There will be so much shattered glass, walkie-talkie convos, and dirty tank tops. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Bradley Alsop (The Majority Report with Sam Seder) as we decide that the th...