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Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise

By: Ian Deming Sam Purdell and Spencer Sapienza
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Somehow Shrek returned. In Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise, three intrepid writers get their big Hollywood break the only way you can these days—reviving stagnant IP. Join Ian, Sam & Spencer every other week as they oversaturate 2 markets simultaneously with reboots of everything from Alien to Zoolander.Ian Deming, Sam Purdell and Spencer Sapienza Art
Episodes
  • Top Gun 3: Great Balls of Fire (with Erik Scott)
    Mar 25 2026

    Highway to the sequel zone! What a great time to do another Top Gun movie! Join pilot (writers) Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Erik Scott (@erikscottcomedy) as we make some manly military propaganda that will speak to the youths. What nameless country will be bombed? What shirtless sport will be played? What song will every naval pilot sing at the bar? Goodness, gracious, you don't want to miss this one.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Chronicle: Chronically Online (with Saidah Russell)
    Mar 11 2026

    Long live the Dane DeHaan-aissance! We're looking at the apex predator of cinema, Chronicle. Join telekinetic teens Ian, Sam, and Spencer, along with special guest Saidah Russell (Rooftop Films) as we peer into a dark hole in the ground and discover a perfect sequel. What does brooding Superman Matt do in Tibet? How is Casey's vlog doing? What is Martyr? Tune in to discover a sequel that Max Landis would hate, and film nerds would love. If you are unfamiliar with MOGO...you will be.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Two Glups (Plus: Anniversary Awards!)
    Feb 25 2026

    "Double the trouble, twice the fun."

    Happy third anniversary, aka, Star Wars Day. This time around we're looking at the 2008 movie that was the real beginning of modern Star Wars and the Filoniverse. Join the council of writers, Ian, Sam, and Spencer, as we quietly meditate on the things that make the Clone Wars great. We're bringing back Durge, we're killing off Bossk, we're giving everyone a love interest, and we're stinking up a storm. After a great starting point from Star Wars expert @nude_gunray, things get wild. Will Obi-Wan find peace on Stewjon? Where did Anakin get that cool scar? And who is this Glup Shitto? Stick around after the episode, for an anniversary celebration, hosted by Spencer, featuring special guests!

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
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