Franchise Fanatics

About Franchise Fanatics

Welcome to Franchise Fanatics, where 2 friends and comedians, Cody and Ryan, take a deep dive into your favorite movie franchises. Each episode focuses on a single film within the franchise, but the hosts discuss it in the broader context of the entire series. From Scream to Back to the Future, Cody and Ryan bring their unique perspectives and comedic flair to break down the characters, plots, and direction that make these franchises so beloved. They discuss whether the film helps or hurt the franchise, whether or not the franchise needed the film, and how they rank it in the franchise.

Publisher

Ryan Kappmeyer

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 May 2023

Latest episode

6 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Dec 2023

   Home Alone W/ Christine Wines

   This week we're joined by our good friend Christine Wines to talk about the holiday classic, Home Alone. We discuss how the plot leaves no stone unturned, some of our favorite actors, and the joys of rewatching this movie every holiday season.

2. 

   8 Nov 2023

   Poltergeist 3 W/ Andrew Robinson

   We wrap up season one with the final installment of the Poltergeist. We discuss how this movie bounces back a little bit after an inadequate follow up to the first movie, practical effects, crude kids, fleeting plot lines, and the Poltergeist curse.

3. 

   1 Nov 2023

   Poltergeist 2 W/ Josiah Robinson

   This week we're joined by fellow podcaster Josiah Robinson. We discuss confusing plot lines, growing child actors, and Josiah recasts some main characters in a wild way. We also take a moment to discuss which horror movie villains we think we could escape, and which would get to us quickest.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Contact Franchise Fanatics

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.