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Franchise Guides

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3 friends discuss the various minutiae of our favourite (sometimes love to hate) movie franchises. One of the hosts usually considers themselves an expert on the FRANCHISE and helps to GUIDE the others through each movie.
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Episodes

5.2 - Grown Ups 2: Weekend At Sandy's

Is this title redundant? So is this movie! We watched the sequel no one asked for of the movie no one asked for! This is the final movie of the Grown Ups franchise, it came and went so fast you'd think Sandler really did get to live out his fantasy of being with Salma Hayek. This franchise was a struggle but what it does have going for it is that it is only 2 movies long! instagram.com/franchiseguides frachiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast...

Jan 27, 20201 hr 49 minSeason 5Ep. 3

5.1 - Grown Ups: Sandy's Boys Weekend!

The gang has a blast hanging with Adam Sandler and his crew-for-hire! We discuss Sandy phoning it in and setting up a vacation that they decided to film, and the general public paid to watch. Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and Rob Schneider are Sandler's devote followers in this turd of a movie and we spend nearly 2 hours watching them debase themselves while Adam Sandler is a rich Hollywood agent/Salma Hayek's husband...One might ask themselves how this movie was sold as a Comedy and not ...

Jan 20, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 5Ep. 2

5.0 - Pre-Grown Ups (Children?)

This week the sun goes down on Twilight and gang says "abbie doobie" to Sandler and the fellas! Franchise Guides decided to tackle its shortest ever franchise with Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. We break down this mess of a series and find out how much Jen remembers having watched these movies many years ago. Get your swim suit on 'cause we're hitting up the pool for a fun weekend with the Sandman and his minions! franchiseguides@gmail.com instagram.com/franchiseguides franchiseguides.wixsite.com/po...

Jan 13, 202041 minSeason 5Ep. 1

4.5 - Twilight: Breaking Dong Pt. 2

Alas the Twilight Saga comes to an end as the gang breaks down the final movie of the series that quite frankly leaves a lot of unanswered questions. GC, Jen & J put on their Stephenie Meyer hats and try to get to the bottom of what makes Twilight such an important franchise for millions of people. Listen in to find out what franchise will be covered starting next week! instagram.com/franchiseguides franchiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast...

Jan 06, 20201 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 6

4.4 - Twilight: Breaking Dong Pt.1 w/Laurel

We're back in Forks for the first half of the Twilight finale with Breaking Dawn Pt.1! There still seems to be a huge gap in knowledge between GC & J and Laurel & Jen but they manage to talk all things Forks town wedding, Brazilian honeymoon, vampire pregnancies, and breaking headboards. You don't wanna miss it and get left and forgotten like Jacob! instagram.com/franchiseguides franchiseguides@gmail.com franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder...

Dec 30, 20191 hr 48 minSeason 4Ep. 5

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE! "We Wish You A Turtle Christmas"

The gang takes a brief break from the Twilight Saga to deliver a holiday themed episode from a previous franchise, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' "We Wish You A Turtle Christmas" and oh my days, this thing is terrible (and a musical). It was however an absolute pleasure to watch together and sit down and have a little turkey talk for you. Twilight will return next week! Happy Holidays from Franchise Guides! We Wish You A Turtle Christmas link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjit0hlj04s insta...

Dec 25, 201940 min

4.3 - Twilight: Eclits w/Laurel

The gang is back with special guest Laurel for the 3rd Twilight movie, Eclipse! Jen & Laurel guide the boys through Bella's decision to string along Jacob while choosing Edward and why that's somehow okay? They also discuss how imprinting works and why Jacob pulled such a dick move. Get your shirt off! It's time to horse around and watch Twilight Eclipse with your wolf pack! *Franchise Guides can be your wolf pack. instagram.com/franchiseguides twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder franchiseguides@gmai...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 48 minSeason 4Ep. 4

4.2 Twilight: New Poon w/Laurel

The Guides tackle the 2nd movie in the Twilight Saga, New Moon! They get some help taking out the trash with special guest Laurel, here to stop the guys from dumping all over this franchise while admitting that New Moon is definitely her least favourite of the series. We listen in on a great clip and experience the raw sexual tension between Bella and Jacob and discuss the complications of babies both Vampire and Werewolf. Also what does New Moon even mean? Find out on this edition of Franchise ...

Dec 09, 20191 hr 47 minSeason 4Ep. 3

4.1 - Twilight: Lady Boners w/Laurel

The gang tackles the first film in the Twilight series with help from special guest Laurel! The group have some conflicted feelings on this movie, and struggle to find something nice to say about K-Stew's acting and Robert Pattison's O face. Jen and Laurel guide GC & J through the first movie and help shine some light on the questions the guys have. This episode is brought to you in part by Rainier, Charlie Swan's choice in alcoholic beverage. instagram.com/franchiseguides twitter.com/FG_Har...

Dec 02, 20191 hr 57 minSeason 4Ep. 2

4.0 - Twilight: Precum

Get out that body glitter! Franchise Guides gets set to dig into the Twilight Saga, GC and J have so many questions for Jenn about how this whole thing works. The gang experiences varying levels of excitement as they prepare to dig into this supernatural love triangle. There may just be a special guest along the way! Join Franchise Guides as they enter the magical town of Forks for 5 movies! franchiseguides@gmail.com instagram.com/franchiseguides twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder franchiseguides.wixsit...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 1

3.4 - Scream 4: Still Screaming

Join the gang as they wrap up the Scream franchise with the final instalment, Scream 4! They have a blast breaking down the millennial scream, filled with all sorts of fun murder live streams and fame obsession. And not to bury the lead but...someone gets their dick shot off! It's really exciting, hear what GC thought of his first horror series and what movie franchise we will be guiding you through next! franchiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder instagram.com/franchiseguides franchis...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 4

3.3 - Scream 3: Scream Hardest w/John

Franchise Guides welcomes special guest and friend, John to the podcast as they dissect the third instalment of the Scream franchise and discuss the seedy Hollywood portrayed in the movie, Courtney Cox's bangs, and whether or not the death of David Puddy served the plot. GC manages to guess the entire ending, however he also thought that Martha Meeks was involved some how. We also discuss possible plot lines for Scream 4 and a little teaser of what's to come with our next franchise. Turn up the ...

Nov 11, 20191 hr 44 minSeason 3Ep. 3

3.2 - Scream 2: Scream Harder

The gang is back together again, but this time they've left Woodsboro and it's off to college! J and Jenn guide GC through the second instalment of Scream and discuss all the fun fraternity and sorority hijinks that Woodsboro's finest get up to! They theorize why Dewey has been able to survive 2 separate attacks and dig into just what a harmonica-style blow job entails. Get ready to pledge to betas at Franchise Guides with episode 2 of Scream! franchiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder...

Nov 04, 20191 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 2

3.1 - Scream! It's Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Franchise Guides turns the page to a new spooky series, and it's sexy. It's GC's turn in the idiot chair as J & Jen guide him through the film that kicks off the franchise, Scream (1996). The gang breaks down their respective relationships with horror movies in general and we find out just how well GC handles watching a slasher flick. Will we even make it to Scream 2? Just how teenaged are these high school students? Was Billy really just hanging out in the Ladies bathroom a...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 59 minSeason 3Ep. 1

2.3 - That Time The Turtles Went Back In Time

We made it! The final instalment of the Ninja Turtles franchise, and it is some kind of strange departure. What happened to our lovable turtles? why do they look so strange? and what are they doing in my 1600s Japanese soap opera? The gang tackles the physics of sceptre-based time travel, and just what was that piece of ancient history doing in April's favourite flea market? Find out all this and more as Franchise Guides brings Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a close! franchiseguides@gmail.com i...

Oct 28, 20192 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 4

2.2 - Oozy Secrets

J & GC guide Jen through the second instalment of Ninja Turtles, and it's a doozy. The turtles have been neutered and are now using cold cuts as weapons? Just how bad does Shredder stank from his time in the junk yard? Are Tokka and Rahzar as scary as I remember them? Is Keno a pervert or just stupid...or both? Listen to find out on Franchise Guides. A CAPPELLA Motherfuckers! franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast franchiseguides@gmail.com instagram.com/franchiseguides twitter.com/FG_HarryPodde...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 3

2.1 - T.U.R.T.L.E. POWER!

The gang digs into the first of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! From the sewers of New York City, we discuss everything from pizza hijinks to 12 year old gambling cigar smokers. How did these turtles come to be teenaged? how did Splinter learn to fight before he was even in contact with the ooze? And just where is April at in her private life to be feeling so comfortable with these walking, talking turtles...and Casey Jones (who really wants you to know he isn't gay). Cowabunga motherfucker, i...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 2

2.0 - Baby Turtles

The time has come! Franchise Guides moves on from Harry Podder with a doozy, it's time to talk all things turtles as they dig into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. J & GC are now in the expert chair and run Jen through the ins and outs of what these turtles are all about. They discuss what turtle has what personality, weapon and color of bandana, they play a game of Bad Guy or Good Guy? and they get to the bottom of just what makes these turtle teenaged. Get your anchovy pizza out...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 1

1.8 - Deathly Hallow Testies Part 2

The gang finally calls it a wrap on the Harry Podder series and special guest Laurel joins in the festivities! GC and Jen try to jog J's memory of this series as they discuss the various details of Harry's triumph over Lord Voldemort or whatever the fuck creature was under that bench. Does J leave the series with an understanding of just what makes the Harry Potter so great? Do GC and Jen enjoy this franchise as much as they remember? Is Laurel still broken up about Cedric Diggory? Have a listen...

Sep 11, 20192 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 8

1.7 - Deathly Hallow Testies Part 1

J, Jen and GC struggle their way through the front half of the epic ending to the Harry Podder franchise as J wonders whether or not this really needed to be in 2 parts. He also seems to remember nothing from the franchise. Jen & GC try to jog his memory as the gang gears up for the final instalment of HP and tease the next franchise they will be covering. Listen in and find out! franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast franchiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder instagram.com/franchiseg...

Sep 02, 20191 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 7

1.6 - The Half Chub Prince

Welcome to episode 6 of the Harry Potter franchise, "The Half Chub Prince." GC & Jen have a tough time talking J out of rooting for Slytherin, this movie is drenched in horniness and we get word of a new Weird Sisters album dropping with a special guest! Listen in as they gear up for the franchise's coverage of the final book! franchiseguides@gmail.com franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder instagram.com/franchiseguides

Aug 19, 20192 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 6

1.5 - A Quarter of the Penis

Franchise Guides hits play on the 5th instalment of Harry Potter with "The Order of the Phoenix." Jen and GC are really starting to get this franchise straightened out for J to wrap his tiny mind around. Is Dudley Dursley quite possibly the worst piece of human trash in cinema history? Do Fred and George enjoy one another in a masturbatory fashion? Who has a big box for Ron? Find out on this episode of Franchise Guides! franchiseguides@gmail.com franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast twitter.com/FG...

Aug 06, 20191 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 5

1.4 - The Gobbling of Fire Crotch

J, Jen & GC welcome guest Laurel and dive into this pseudo teen high school movie. J and GC have a difficult time feeling the weight of Cedric Diggory's death but everyone has a great time jamming out to some Weird Sisters! Get your dancing shoes on! It's time for episode 4 of Franchise Guides! franchiseguides@gmail.com franchiseguides@wixsite.com/podcast twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder instagram.com/franchiseguides

Aug 06, 20191 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 4

1.3 - The Prisoner of Ass Cabin

GC, Jen and J are back for the third movie of the Harry Podder franchise, Prisoner of Azkaban! J sounds like he's starting to enjoy this franchise now that we've entered Harry's angsty teenage years. GC and Jen continue to guide him through various additions to the series and make sense of the Knight Bus, Sirius Black & Harry's love interest for this episode (It isn't Ginny!?) franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast franchiseguides@gmail.com instagram.com/franchiseguides twitter.com/FG_HarryPodd...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 3

1.2 - Chamber Pot of Secrets

GC, J & Jen return to Hogwarts with Harry and the gang to discuss all things "Chamber of Secrets" on this edition of Franchise Guides. GC and Jen continue to guide J through the Harry Potter series, is J slowly becoming a fan of the series? Can he suspend his disbelief and enjoy the ride? Find out on episode 2 of the Harry Podder series, "Chamber Pot of Secrets" franchiseguides.wixsite.com/podcast franchiseguides@gmail.com twitter.com/FG_HarryPodder instagram.com/franchiseguides...

Jul 17, 20192 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1.1 - Harry Podder

Welcome to the first episode of Franchise Guides! Join the gang as they dive into their first franchise, Harry Potter! As is the case with each franchise covered in this podcast, a host(s) that consider themselves an expert on the series, and an ignorant party that has never seen the movies, discuss the franchise in detail. Co-hosts GC & Jen take fellow host, J on a journey to Hogwarts, having grown up with this series and read all the books, they expose J's embarrassing lack of knowledge th...

Jun 12, 20191 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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