Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise

Dust off your floral button down shirt and your William Shatner impression, because we're writing a sequel to the most 90's movie ever made: Ace Ventura, colon Pet Detective. Join Ian, Sam and Spencer as we figure out why Jim Carrey is, why these are seen as kids movies, and what we can do to course correct from all of the Floridian transphobia and mean-spirited jokes. Alt-righty then!   Follow us...

Mamma mia, today we're covering a film franchise much worse than "Mamma Mia!". Ian, Sam and Spencer discuss Dennis Hopper, 9/11, and (ugh) AI as they attempt to tie together the 1993 and 2023 Super Mario movies. Let's-a go meet the lizard people living in our hollow Earth with everyone's favorite Brooklyn small business owner. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sequels2Pod Listen on Podbean...

Our good friend Steven Spielberg has tasked us with making a perfect Jaws movie, and after scratching a chalkboard and monologuing, we have agreed to take on his request. Join the crew of the H.M.S. Writer's Room, with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Sean Keeley (The Dispatch), as we give Amity Island some Massachusetts accents, some Dunkin', some romance, and some EPA violations. How do you...

After making the perfect sequel, it seems unfair to judge someone else's attempt, but that's exactly what we did. We saw Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and had many conflicting ideas. Join the gang for this special bonus episode. 

Behold the perfect sequel, placed atop a pillar with a weighted sensor. We will toss you the sequel if you toss us the whip. Hop on horseback and join the gang of de-aged professors through the cinematic desert: Ian Deming, Sam Purdell, and Spencer Sapienza, with the "help" of special guest, Spencer's brother Ethan. We will ponder what animal Mutt is afraid of, what vehicle Harrison...

Want to get nuts? Wait till they get a load of these nuts! We're making a Tim Burton Batman sequel, or the movie that would have been Batman Forever if Joel Schumacher was not brought on board. Join the rogue's gallery of Ian, Sam, and Spencer, as they discover not only what makes a Batman movie, but a zany, spooky, mid-90's, Tim Burton Batman movie. This movie, like our heroes, acts a...

At Sequels 2 Pod we've always loved dogs, so this episode we're thrilled to travel to the far reaches of our galaxy with Caine Wise, Jupiter Jones, and those wily Abrasax kids! Are there good performances in this movie? Does it deserve a sequel? Much like Stinger Apini's DNA, our opinions are split. Is this a furry movie? On that there is agreement. Join us as we create and destroy lif...

We're back! Now human, you must listen to this episode of Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise. Humans cannot say no to apes. Join the Simian alliance with co-hosts Ian, Sam, and Spencer, as we make a sequel to a series of movies that have done nearly every kind of possible sequel. Will this one contain bomb-worshipping mutants singing "All Things Bright and Beautiful"? Will this one be...

Look closer–no, not that close! We're going to make not just one, but TWO sequels magically appear for the "Now You See Me" franchise. See hundreds of Woody Harrelsons hacking your brain! See J. Daniel Atlas shrug! See Jack Wilder and his very best New York spoon! Join the podcast horsemen: Ian, Sam, and Spencer, with special guest Kevin Palermo (PIT Theater), as we make you believe...

And now a reading from the Book of Jiggawatts, chapter 1, section 22: “Lo, He takes you aboard His flaming chariot thru the skies for where thou art going thou does not require a road…” This week, Ian, Sam and Spencer travel Back to the Future. Hop on your makeshift skateboard as we explore manure hatred, time traveling assassinations and ultimately rewrite the Bible. Follow us on Twitter and Inst...

Heeere's Ewan! We're traveling to the Overlook Hotel for the winter, where we will have time to pen the perfect sequel to Stephen King's "The Shining" and "Doctor Sleep". Help stave off the madness from your hosts Ian, Sam and Spencer, as we build a boat, and sail it past the Trade Federation, past the icebergs, and into salvation. Dress in your finest top hat, hop...

We are bringing the 2003 blockbuster to an African gravesite where our personal witch doctor/executive producer has promised to resurrect the "would-be" franchise, and the careers of all involved. Join the League of Really Good Joke Writers, Ian, Sam, and Spencer, with special guest, Kyle Deming, as we pick out literary characters to join the team, create a space jam, and brainstorm a li...

You got a friend in me, because I am a Russian nesting doll! We're doing a sequel to Toy Story, a franchise that has never missed, and now we too are going to easily build a Toy Story story that will get a 100% certified fresh tomato rating. Enter the playroom turned work room with Ian, Sam, and Spencer as we are guided by the wise words of Randy Newman, and the cruel vindictive nature of Sid,...

Welcome, webslingers. We're returning to Spider-Man, post-Raimi; this time armed with special guest and comic book expert Nick Rizzo to provide canonical context as we assemble the Sinister Six, and put Peter Parker through the grief gauntlet. Join Ian, Spencer and Sam as we try to unmask fedora man, improve Harry's goblin mode, and discover all of Dr. Richard Parker's secret vlogs. Al...

Greetings, Earthlings! You may be wondering why we covered the franchise known as Paul Blart: Mall Cop. We don't have a good answer for you, but we do have a good sequel for you. Don't worry about not seeing the Blart movies, as you aren't missing much. All you need to know is our hero, Paul Blart, will be redeemed through blood for his many sins, as he walks out of the darkness, into...

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Ian, Sam and Spencer welcome their first guest to the podcast: Emi Schaufeld (Rockstar Games). Together, this family of fathers and their collective surrogate daughter will plot out the perfect sequel that dives into the past, tells the story of love, war, and dads, all set to the music of bizarro ABBA, known as BAAB. This one is a spicy meatball.  Follow us on Twi...

As Tubular Bells plays in the background, and the fog dissipates, we journey to the scariest place known to humanity: Georgetown. Join the writers' room with co-hosts Ian, Sam, and Spencer (known collectively as Legion) as we turn the beloved horror franchise into a political thriller; one part Iron Man, one part Bulworth, all parts goo. The power of Christ compels you to listen to this episod...

Yeah, baby! We're making the perfect sequel to the Austin Powers franchise, with returning franchise champion, Mike Myers. Sit quietly in the writers' room and take notes as co-hosts Ian, Sam, and Spencer dive into the stupidest bits imaginable, including a high-stakes Uno game, dozens of niche villains, and convoluted time travel being used to steal music from modern times. Shagadelic! Ge...

In this episode, Ian, Sam and Spencer beg to be avenged. They dance down the streets of New York/LA/Abington, Mass seducing everyone. They discover that it was actually someone else who killed their uncles. They get medicine for their daughters. They imagine Spider-Man's fiercest nemesis yet, gambling addiction. No- wait, I mean- Dylan Baker as a giant reptile pretending to be a normal guy. On...

Yo-ho! On this episode, co-hosts Ian, Sam, and Spencer dive into the rocky waters below to cover the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Will Davy Jones be back from the dead? Will Barbosa get apples in pirate heaven? Will Jack Sparrow even be in this one? Join the writer's room of the perfect sequel to find out what's next for this blockbuster adaptation of an old theme park ride. Follow...

Welcome to Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise. In the first episode of our podcast, we create the perfect story for a Shrek sequel. Join the writers' room, with co-hosts Ian Deming, Sam Purdell, and Spencer Sapienza, as we help continue the legacy of all your most beloved film franchises. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Sequels2Pod