The Franchise Lives
The Franchise Lives
Being a film critic is not that hard, but writing a script for a quality sequel is a real challenge. Join our hosts, Nolan and Chad, as they discuss cinema’s most beloved and hated franchises, analyzing each installment from a screenwriting perspective, before finally pitching their own original ideas as to how they would structure a new sequel based upon the lessons learned over the course of dissecting an entire franchise. Too many movie podcasts is a bore... but too many movie sequels doesn’t have to be!
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Apr 24, 2026
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Episodes
Major League 4 08.09.2021 3:07:48
The boys are back and competing for the podcasting pennant... or maybe the division... or perhaps the wild card is more realistic. A triple header is all that stands in their way when they take on the Major League franchise and debut two new pitches to add to its arsenal when they throw out their ideas for Major League 4!
Joking In The Boys‘ Room 07.09.2021 17:42
In preparation for their Major League episode, Chad tells of the time he shared an intimate moment with Charlie Sheen, which naturally leads to speculating on celebrity bathroom behavior and how sometimes the action in the men's room at professional sporting events is more interesting than what's on the field.
Jaws 5 06.09.2021 2:40:42
The boys tip their toes into one of Hollywood's most genre-defining films and attempt to reel in the sequels that got away. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cinema, the boys pitch their ideas to raise the Jaws franchise back up from the depths.
Parental Misguidance 05.09.2021 10:30
In the lead-up to their Jaws episode, the boys debate the merit of the MPAA ratings system and then share stories of times when adults ignored ratings that maybe they shouldn't have.
Back To The Future 4 04.09.2021 2:15:33
The boys roll out the red carpet for their premiere episode and try their luck at pitching fourth installments for one of the richest and most complete franchises to ever exist, Back To The Future. If they could go back in time, they'd probably do it over again.
Immature Audiences 03.09.2021 17:53
In this promo episode, the boys try to figure out who the intended audience was for one of Hollywood's biggest successes, Back To The Future, and how that kind of uncertainty can lead to some awkward viewing experiences.
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