Fanchise Fatigue

FF: 094: Mad Max 2

Brandon and Zach discuss the film better known as The Road Warrior, Mad Max 2! They talk the improved production values for the sequel, car chases, "dog," the surprise reveals, and more!CAR CRASH COUNT15FRANCHISE CAR CRASH COUNT32RATINGSBrandon: 5/5Zach: 5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! David WillettTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVera BibleVictor GamboaJim StoffelTom Van ScotterGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesTom ElliotVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonPeter H.William J. JacksonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 093: Mad Max

Brandon and Zach get together a few years from now to discuss Mad Max! They talk the clever resourcefulness of setting the story in the post-apocalypse, how it feels like a prequel despite being made first, the "out of order" climax, and more!CAR CRASH COUNT17RATINGSBrandon: 4/5Zach: 3.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! David WillettTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVera BibleVictor GamboaJim StoffelTom Van ScotterGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesTom ElliotVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonPeter H.William J. JacksonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 092: King Kong Recap

Brandon and Zach recap their coverage of the King Kong franchise. They rank the films, review their ratings, discuss their favorite human characters, fights, and talk about what direction they would like to see the franchise to take in the future.United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! David WillettTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVera BibleVictor GamboaJim StoffelTom Van ScotterGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesTom ElliotVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonPeter H.William J. JacksonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 091: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

Brandon and Zach travel deep into the Hollow Earth to discuss 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. They talk the kaiju fights, returning characters and dropped plotlines from the previous Monsterverse films, Mechagodzilla, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT0FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT231RATINGSBrandon: 2/5Zach: 3.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperDavid WillettJustin OserCasey PettittChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiJim StoffelMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVictor GamboaVera BibleTom Van ScotterGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersTom ElliotThad HaitJoe MignoneAnn MarieJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 090: Kong: Skull Island

Brandon and Zach return to a different 1970s Skull Island to discuss...Kong: Skull Island. They talk its place in the Monsterverse, shallow characters, the non-dinosaur inhabitants of the island, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT5FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT231RATINGSBrandon: 4/5Zach: 4/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVictor GamboaVera BibleJim StoffelGreg MolumbyTom Van ScotterKevin ScharfTom ElliotAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 089: King Kong (2005)

Brandon and Zach are joined by The Nerd Party's John Mills for their longest journey yet to Skull Island to discuss the 2005 remake of King Kong! They talk the expanded story and cast of characters, the portrayal of Skull Island's inhabitants, the Peter Jackson of it all, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT114FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT226RATINGSBrandon: 2/5Zach: 3/5John: 1/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: YESJohn: YESCheck out John on his other podcasts!House Lights: https://www.thenerdparty.com/houseoffincherAggressive Negations: https://www.thenerdparty.com/aggressive-negotiationsUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVictor GamboaVera BibleJim StoffelGreg MolumbyTom Van ScotterKevin ScharfTom ElliotAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 088: King Kong Lives

Brandon and Zach travel to Georgia with The Twilight Zone Podcast's Tom Elliot to discuss King Kong Lives! They talk the absurdity of King Kong's resurrection, if there's a place for B movie Kong, Linda Hamilton, and more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT0FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT112RATINGSBrandon: 3/5Zach: 2/5Tom: 2/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOTom: NOCheck out Tom on his other podcast!The Twilight Zone Podcast: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVictor GamboaVera BibleJim StoffelGreg MolumbyTom Van ScotterKevin ScharfTom ElliotAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 087: King Kong (1976)

Brandon and Zach once again travel to Skull Island to discuss the first remake of King Kong, this time joined by The Twilight Zone Podcast's Tom Elliot! They talk updating Kong for the 1970s, a severe lack of dinosaurs, the extended television cut, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT12FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT112RATINGSBrandon: 4/5Zach: 3.5/5Tom: 4/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: YESTom: YESCheck out Tom on his other podcast!The Twilight Zone Podcast: http://thetwilightzonepodcast.com/United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittJustin OserVictor GamboaVera BibleJim StoffelGreg MolumbyTom Van ScotterKevin ScharfTom ElliotAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 086: King Kong Escapes

Brandon and Zach travel to Mondo Island to discuss King Kong Escapes! They talk its unique place in the King Kong mythos, influences from the 1933 original film, Japanese/American co-productions and voice dubbing, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT12FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT100RATINGSBrandon: 3/5Zach: 2/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittVictor GamboaJustin OserVera BibleGreg MolumbyTom ElliotKevin ScharfTom Van ScotterAlexander GatesJim StoffelFit RogersVanessa VaughanChris TribuzioThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 085: King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

Brandon and Zach travel to Faro Island to discuss 1962's King Kong vs. Godzilla! They talk the complicated story of how this film came to be, the lackluster look and new abilities of Toho's King Kong, new scenes created for the American version, and much more!SCREAM QUEEN COUNT19FRANCHISE SCREAM QUEEN COUNT88RATINGSBrandon: 2/5Zach: 3.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperBill SmithSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonCasey PettittVictor GamboaVera BibleJustin OserTom ElliotGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersJim StoffelVanessa VaughanTom Van ScotterChris TribuzioThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneJosh BrewingtonYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth