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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · 22h

This week, we crack a couple cold ones with Tyler Maas of the @milwaukeerecord.bsky.social while we discuss what is perhaps Milwaukee’s greatest legacy: Domestic beers.

So, enjoy a cool refreshment of your choicce and listen now:

Hosts of Show Me the Franchise podcast holding Miller High Life cans with guest, Tyler Maas.

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · 22h

This week, we crack a couple cold ones with Tyler Maas of the @milwaukeerecord.bsky.social while we discuss what is perhaps Milwaukee’s greatest legacy: Domestic beers.

So, enjoy a cool refreshment of your choicce and listen now:

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · 14d

This week, we put the “spring” in Springfield as we discuss that notorious animated family: The Simpsons!

Kyle Pacynski stops in the studio to help us dive deep into all the best moments, media tie-in’s, and more from the record-breaking TV series.

Listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Hosts of “Show me the Franchise” podcast with special guest Kyle Pacynski

Fred Dakin standing with a cup next to a life size statue of Barney Gumble holding a mug of beer

Original animation of The Simpsons family

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · 18d

Fall is in the air! And what better way to celebrate than enjoying a new Patreon episode about another crisp, cool classic: Ecto Cooler!

Sign up today and listen now:
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Homemade “Ecto cooler” in a Juicy Juice bottle next to two cans of Eagle Park Brewing’s “Spekto Cooler” and “Rocket Cooler”

Variations of actual Hi-C Ecto Cooler in both juice boxes and cans.

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · 29d

We had a radical time this week talking about those heroes in a half shell, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 🐢

Grab some pizza and listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

The hosts of Show Me the Franchise podcast, Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler

The hosts of Show Me the Franchise podcast, Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler, each holding a pizza

Actors of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and April O’Neil from 1990’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie standing against a dark background

Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello from the 1980’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated series all sitting and eating pizza

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Aug 29

GREAT SCOTT! Our newest episode is out today on the “Back to the Future” movie franchise!

We welcome back Mike Schwantz to help us talk through this “heavy” topic, including all the best moments and fan theories.

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The hosts of “Show Me the Franchise” podcast with guest Mike Schwantz reenacting the poster for Back to the Future

A dehydrated pizza in a pan sitting in front of Back to the Future related merchandise

A baked pizza in a pan sitting in front of Back to the Future related merchandise

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Aug 22

This is an encapsulation of the mood in the studio throughout the recording of our newest Patreon episode on Ari Aster’s modern western, “Eddington”.

If you think you’re ready for some tense discussion, sign up for the Patreon and tune in! www.patreon.com/posts/136950...

Still photo of Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in the movie “Eddington”

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s Adam Sandler week!

On our newest episode, we rank our top 5 favorite films of the Sandman himself while briefly discussing his career history, highlights, and what could have been.

Listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Hosts of “Show Me the Franchise” podcast standing with a poster for Happy Gilmore 2 starring Adam Sandler

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Aug 3

Let’s-a-go!

In addition, they got a little something special cooking in the pizza oven as some bonus content.

Join us for some high speed fun! www.patreon.com/posts/show-m...

Patreon-sponsored Mario Kart episode card for Show Me the Franchise podcast

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s time to finish the mission…

We’re back this week with part 2 of our “Mission: Impossible” episode featuring @mikethehuman_ to discuss the latter half of the franchise.

Time is off the essence, so listen now! linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning”

Henry Cavill in “Mission: Impossible - Fallout”

Tom Cruise and Vanessa Kirby in “Mission: Impossible - Fallout”

The hosts of Show Me the Franchise podcast with guest Mike Durante

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jul 11

On the first part of this special 2-part episode, we welcome comedian Mike Durante to help perform the heart-pounding stunt of breaking down the Mission: Impossible film series!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode today: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Tom pointing to the words “part one” on a poster for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jun 27

On this week’s newest Patreon, we finally taste test the Taco Bell chicken nuggets!

We welcome back Jasmine Gonzalez and Joe Francisco to help weigh in on whether they stand up to Wendy‘s, our tournament winner.

Check out the Patreon to sign up and listen today! www.patreon.com/posts/show-m...

Episode track listing for “Show Me the Franchise Patreon Episode 10 - Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets”

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jun 27

On this week’s newest Patreon, we finally taste test the Taco Bell chicken nuggets!

We welcome back Jasmine Gonzalez and Joe Francisco to help weigh in on whether they stand up to Wendy‘s, our tournament winner.

Check out the Patreon to sign up and listen today! www.patreon.com/posts/show-m...

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jun 20

Don’t panic! This week, we welcomed in Aaron Kohlbeck to help provide all the best tidbits, facts, and chapters from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”.

Join us on our journey today: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

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The hosts of “Show Me the Franchise” podcast with guest Aaron Kohlbeck

An arm tattoo inspired by “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Jun 6

In the words of Freddie Mercury: 🎵 It’s a kind of magic 🎶

Magic: The Gathering, that is. And this week, we welcomed in Jesse Skewes to help shine some light on the trading card game that started them all.

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Hosts of Show Me the Franchise podcast with guest, Jesse Skewes

Magic: The Gathering cards set upon a card holder

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · May 30

ACTION! ADVENTURE! ROMANCE! LAUGHS!.

We've got it all in our new Patreon episode where we draft the best summer blockbuster movies EVER!

Still not a member? Sign up for just $1 per month to listen today!

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Show Me The Franchise - Bonus Episode 9: Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft | Show Me the Franchise with Fred & Tom

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · May 23

“…And what’s the deal with podcasts?”

Here’s the deal: This week, we welcomed in comedian @richarddoniker to talk all things “Seinfeld”. Every episode, every side character, and more!

Listen now to hear us talk about the show that’s “about nothing”: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Promo photo for Show Me the Franchise podcast episode on “Seinfeld” where hosts and guests faces have been superimposed on a “Seinfeld” poster

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · May 9

On this week’s episode, Fred and Tom “play the hits” as they discuss the legendary film composer, John Williams.

Join us on a musical trip through movie history: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Film composer, John Williams, with director Steven Spielberg

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Apr 25

This pod you’re gonna play, play, play, play, play…

On our newest episode, we welcome in comedian @ketsybatschke to take us on our own version of an “Eras Tour” as we discuss all things Taylor Swift!

Listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Promo photo for “Show Me the Franchise” podcast featuring hosts Tom Stadler, Fred Dakin, and their guest, Betsy Katschke.

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Apr 18

America may be built on Dunkin', but what about Dunkin' Spiked Iced Coffee?

Check out our new monthly bonus episode where we review Dunkin' Donuts's attempt at a boozy beverage over on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/show-m...

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Show Me The Franchise - Bonus Episode 8: Dunkin' Donuts "Dunkin' Spiked Iced Coffee" | Show Me the Franchise with Fred & Tom

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Apr 11

Time to ‘dip’ into another new episode! And fittingly, that’s exactly what we’re talking about this week: Dips!

We welcome back Pedro Hermandez to talk about our favorite dipping sauces and some more snack-friendly conversation.

Listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

A photo of the hosts of “Show Me the Franchise” podcast, Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler, with their guest, Pedro Hernandez, standing in front of an array of dips on a table.

A spread of different chips and dips sitting on a table.

A cannoli dip and spinach artichoke dip on a table.

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Mar 30

James Bond is BACK!

In the final installment of this 2-part extravaganza, Tony R Tenaglia returns to talk to the guys about the latter half of Sean Connery's run as James Bond.

Listen now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Promo photo for Show Me The Franchise podcast for episode on movies featuring Sean Connery as James Bond.

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Mar 21

Enough playing games...because right now, we're just talking about them!

Check out our new monthly bonus episode on the best games we played in 2024 over on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/show-m...

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Show Me The Franchise - Bonus Episode 7: Best Video Games of 2024 | Show Me the Franchise with Fred & Tom

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Mar 14

"Do you expect me to talk?"

“No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to LISTEN!"

That's right, it's our first ever 2-part episode! We talk to Tony Tenaglia about Sean Connery's run as James Bond, and why the spy series has persevered for over 60 years.

Tune in now: linktr.ee/showmethefra...

Parody poster of “Goldfinger” movie promoting the podcast “Show Me the Franchise”

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Show Me The Franchise with Fred & Tom @showmethefranchise.bsky.social · Mar 8

We got a new Patreon episode of hot off the presses!

Not a member yet? You can sign up for just $1 per month!

Learn more here and join today! www.patreon.com/posts/123869...

Patreon episodes “Best TV Shows of 2024” from Show Me the Franchise podcast

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