Milking the Franchise: The Cash Cow Chronicles Podcast

Milking the Franchise: The Cash Cow Chronicles Podcast

Chris and Tanner watch and break down every movie in a franchise, along with TV show spin-offs, video games and other I.P. Using our patented Post-Movie Survey's, we will get our audience involved by making jokes and critiquing these franchises one movie at a time. Let's take a deep dive into the cash cow that is Hollywood Intellectual Property and milk these franchises for all they are worth!

Episodes

May 14, 2024 108 mins

 Chris and Tanner watch the 2024 streaming reboot Road House.  Join us as we talk about shaving on a moving boat, unhinged Conor McGregor, and artificial intelligence.

Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/uuaaaaFiZ4Xzh2i87 and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week!   

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 Chris and Tanner watch the 2006 direct-to-video sequel Road House 2: Last Call.  Join us as we talk about having slot machines in your living room, a severe lack of throat rips, and tramp stamps.

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May 4, 2024 103 mins

Chris and Tanner watch the 1989 classic Road House.  Join us as we talk about rippin' throats, sexy Swayze, and Shipoopi.

Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/pF9VgjRTeZ8bVFhc8   and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week! 

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April 24, 2024 112 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 1997 direct-to-video sequel Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves.  Join us as we talk about glowing construction workers, Allison Mack before NXVIM, and green screen hell.

Plus we watch more Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show and a German knockoff movie called Help, I Shrunk my Friends!

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April 17, 2024 103 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 1992 sequel Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.  Join us as we talk about comic fainting, difficult baby actors, and sweating to the oldies.

Plus we watch Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show and Chris takes us along for the theme park ride for Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!

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April 10, 2024 98 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 1989 classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.  Join us as we talk about questionable parenting, kid movie nightmares, and microscopic bug hairs.

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April 3, 2024 123 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the new 2024 sequel Ghostbusters; Frozen Empire.  Join us as we talk about expanding cinematic universes, bloated casts, and our incredibly divisive Ghostbusters movie rankings.

Plus, we play Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Chris reads a Ghostbusters inspired XXX rated "romance" novel!

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March 20, 2024 139 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 2021 legacy sequel Ghostbusters; Afterlife.  Join us as we talk about mini marshmallow men, endless fan service, and the pitfalls of re-launching a franchise. Plus we play Ghostbusters: The Video Game and read the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ghostbusters comics!

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March 13, 2024 104 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters AKA Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.  Join us as we talk about endless cameos, lady slimers, and the gender-swapping controversy from this movie. Plus, we explore the animated show Extreme Ghostbusters and its' video game counterparts!

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March 6, 2024 117 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 1989 sequel Ghostbusters II.  Join us as we talk about good vibes, making this movie PG, and naked ghost cars. Plus, we play more Ghostbusters video games and Chris gives us an oral history of the franchise!

Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/pbBwWb4UNpy8HAVz7  and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week!  

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February 27, 2024 98 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 1984 classic Ghostbusters.  Join us as we talk about scientific techno-babble, crossing streams, and how bustin' makes us feel good. Plus, we play multiple Ghostbusters video games and find out the crazy story of why the animated show was called The REAL Ghostbusters!

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February 20, 2024 87 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 2013 sequel Riddick.  Join us as we talk about immunizing yourself to venom, pet jackals, and jinxing our janx. Plus, we watch a pointless motion comic and briefly talk about the Assault on Dark Athena game!

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February 13, 2024 94 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 2004 sequel The Chronicles of Riddick.  Join us as we talk about the what makes something a chronicle, Ghost-Dames, and a VERY hot prison planet called Crematoria. Plus, we learn varying origins of Riddick's eyesight by watching Slam City and playing the 2004 video game The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/3YUgub1kJwzPAF6v5  and enga...

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February 7, 2024 72 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 2000 franchise starter Pitch Black.  Join us as we talk about the animal side of our brain, shine jobs, and smelling blood. Plus, we watch the animated sequel bridge short film The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/g4xi1Kejvr9jfP6E7  and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week!  

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We cap off 2023 with a trip down memory lane. Join us as we rank our favorite and least favorite movies from Season 1, talk about our favorite moments, and talk about what our next franchise will be! Also, we read the results from our Wonka episode from the end of last season.

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December 20, 2023 111 mins

Season Finale! Chris and Tanner break down the brand new 2023 origin story Wonka.  Join us as we talk about probably loving Paddington, struggling with wanting to hate something, and naked Oompa Loompas. Plus, we discuss the sequel book Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, the 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory video game for the Nintendo Gamecube and Tanner takes another bite out of the IHOP Wonka menu! Please take our survey...

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December 13, 2023 112 mins

Chris and Tanner break down the 2005 re-imagining Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Join us as we talk about the Burton/Depp/Elfman connection, Johnny Depp's inspiration for Wonka, and the updated Oompa Loompa songs. Plus, we discuss more of the original Roald Dahl book and the 1985 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory video game for the ZX Spectrum! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/jzJ1Tgitbvg9tQyy9  and engage w...

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December 6, 2023 112 mins

  Chris and Tanner break down the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Join us as we talk about lazy Joe Bucket, Wonka-inspired real world candy, and vermicious knids. Plus, we discuss the original Roald Dahl book, a Tom and Jerry Wonka cash grab, and Tanner goes to Ihop to eat purple Wonka pancakes! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/Cg63evDtRdXnrzf97  and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We wil...

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November 29, 2023 120 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 2014 reboot of RoboCop .  Join us as we talk about car bomb cock-blocks, likeable evil CEOs, and questionable design choices. Plus, we discuss the ramifications of my choices in the game RoboCop: Rogue City! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/kvNcy5v9xhBwt16C9  and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week! 

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November 21, 2023 105 mins

 Chris and Tanner break down the 1993 sequel RoboCop 3.  Join us as we talk about splatterpunk dialogue, samurai robots, and jetpacks. Plus, we dive into another Frank Miller comic and talk about the new video game RoboCop: Rogue City! Please take our survey here: https://forms.gle/uUeTWAgLK4Q6k71w6  and engage with us as we watch more movies!  We will read our favorite responses on the show each week!     

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