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Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco

Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco

By: Ken Franco
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Get ready to dive into the latest flicks and shows! Join host Ken Franco and his hilarious co-hosts as they dive deep into the world of film, TV, and beyond. From blockbusters to hidden gems, we're grading it all: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and let's get this party started! At the end of each segment a grade is given:

Pass: No need to see this thing at all
Pirate: See it, but don't spend your hard earned money on it
Pay: Go see this and pay for it, you cheap bastard

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  • Oscar Night 2025
    Mar 12 2026

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    It’s Hollywood’s biggest night, and Ken and Andy are here with their own ballots. In this special Oscar episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay, the guys break down the year’s biggest nominees and debate who should win, who will win, and which films and performances were completely snubbed by the Academy.

    Then the awards talk continues as Ken and Andy each reveal their Top 10 movies of the year, comparing lists, defending their picks, and probably arguing about a few along the way.

    Whether you’re filling out an Oscar pool or just love talking movies, tune in for a lively rundown of the best (and most overlooked) films of the year—Pass, Pirate, Pay style.

    Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

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    55 mins
  • I Swear
    Mar 10 2026

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    This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy take a look at I Swear (2025), the biographical drama about John Davidson, a man living with Tourette’s syndrome whose life story mixes humor, hardship, and resilience. The film follows Davidson’s journey navigating relationships, work, and the everyday challenges of a condition that people often misunderstand.

    Does I Swear succeed as an honest and compelling portrait of Davidson’s life? Or does it struggle to balance drama and comedy while telling such a personal story?

    Ken and Andy break it all down and decide the only thing that matters in the end:
    Is it a Pass, a Pirate, or a Pay?

    Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

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    21 mins
  • Trapped on a Desert Island and I F**king Hate You!
    Mar 5 2026

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    This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken Franco and the gang are stranded far from civilization with nothing but sand, suspicion, and a growing urge to strangle their fellow castaways.

    We’re diving into desert island survival movies where the real danger isn’t the island — it’s the other guy. First up is the WWII odd-couple standoff Hell in the Pacific, where an American pilot and a Japanese officer find themselves marooned together with a war still raging between them. Then it’s the unlikely interstellar buddy drama Enemy Mine, where a human and an alien soldier crash-land on a hostile planet and discover that cooperation might be the only way off the rock. Finally, the guys check out Send Help, a modern take on the “two people stuck together and losing their minds” formula.

    Are these tales of survival, rivalry, and reluctant friendship worth your time… or should they be left buried in the sand?

    At the end of the episode, Ken and his cohost render the only verdict that matters: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. 🎬🏝️

    Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

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    49 mins
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