Failure to Franchise

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A bi-weekly podcast devoted to infamous examples of failed film-franchise starters. In a Hollywood landscape dominated by giant tentpole movies, not all attempted franchises can succeed. Many intended first entries of a series fail to generate the planned sequels due to low box office, poor judgement, or, simply put... utter incompetence. This show is a celebration of (or perhaps a memorial for) those failures, as hosts Trev and Chris dissect what went wrong with these cinematic misfires.@F2Fpod on all the socials!Like us there, Like us everywhere!

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 118 - Mile 22 (2018)
    Apr 8, 2025 – 01:21:54
  • Episode 117 - The Italian Job (2003)
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:42:17
  • Episode 116 - Planet of the Apes (2001)
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:59:59
  • Episode 115 - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:37:36
  • Episode 114 - The Sum of All Fears (2002)
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:42:34
  • Episode 113 - Mutant Chronicles (2008)
    Jan 28, 2025 – 01:31:08
  • Episode 112 - The New Mutants (2020) w/ Days of Future Podcast: Examining the X-Men
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:46:37
  • Episode 111 - Power Rangers (2017)
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:49:26
  • Episode 110 - Monster Trucks (2017)
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:33:23
  • Success to Series #5 - Final Destination
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:29:51
  • Episode 109 - The Bone Collector (1999)
    Nov 19, 2024 – 01:48:31
  • Episode 108 - The Saint (1997)
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:31:35
  • Episode 107 - The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:31:06
  • Episode 106 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:26:27
  • Episode 105 - The Road to El Dorado (2000)
    Sep 24, 2024 – 01:12:08
  • Episode 104 - Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:18:45
  • Episode 103 - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:19:16
  • Episode 102 - Child's Play (2019)
    Aug 13, 2024 – 01:28:02
  • Episode 101 - Leon: The Professional (1994)
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:32:47
  • Episode ONE HUNDRED - A Look Back (2020 to Now)
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:29:55
  • Episode Ninety-Nine - Land of the Lost (2009)
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:34:25
  • Episode Ninety-Eight - Get Smart (2008)
    Jun 18, 2024 – 01:23:12
  • Episode Ninety-Seven - Miami Vice (2006)
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:38:51
  • Episode Ninety-Six - The Mod Squad (1999)
    May 21, 2024 – 01:25:26
  • Episode Ninety-Five - The Avengers (1998)
    May 7, 2024 – 01:26:34
  • Episode Ninety-Four - Evil Dead (2013)
    Apr 23, 2024 – 01:35:12
  • Episode Ninety-Three - Evilspeak (1981)
    Apr 9, 2024 – 01:19:16
  • Episode Ninety-Two - Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)
    Mar 26, 2024 – 01:16:12
  • Episode Ninety-One - Godzilla (1998) w/ The Kaiju Transmissions Podcast
    Mar 12, 2024 – 01:57:17
  • Episode Ninety - A.X.L. (2018)
    Feb 27, 2024 – 01:20:17
  • Episode Eighty-Nine - Mac and Me (1988)
    Feb 13, 2024 – 01:17:53
  • Episode Eighty-Eight - Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Jan 30, 2024 – 01:50:57
  • Episode Eighty-Seven - The Punisher (2004)
    Jan 16, 2024 – 01:46:22
  • Episode Eighty-Six - The Punisher (1989)
    Jan 2, 2024 – 01:16:25
  • Episode Eighty-Five - The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
    Dec 19, 2023 – 01:36:20
  • Episode Eighty-Four - The Nice Guys (2016)
    Dec 5, 2023 – 01:20:29
  • Episode Eighty-Three - The Flash (2023)
    Nov 21, 2023 – 01:44:08
  • Episode Eighty-Two - Black Adam (2022)
    Nov 7, 2023 – 01:30:35
  • Episode Eighty-One - Green Lantern (2011)
    Oct 24, 2023 – 01:37:16
  • Episode Eighty - Superman Returns (2006)
    Oct 10, 2023 – 01:51:18
  • Episode Seventy-Nine - Steel (1997)
    Sep 26, 2023 – 01:11:13
  • Episode Seventy-Eight - Supergirl (1984)
    Sep 12, 2023 – 01:26:52
  • Episode Seventy-Seven - Artemis Fowl (2020)
    Aug 29, 2023 – 01:27:01
  • Episode Seventy-Six - The Haunted Mansion (2003)
    Aug 15, 2023 – 01:21:58
  • Episode Seventy-Five - Surf Ninjas (1993)
    Aug 1, 2023 – 01:16:28
  • Episode Seventy-Four - Source Code (2011)
    Jul 18, 2023 – 01:23:36
  • Episode Seventy-Three - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jul 4, 2023 – 01:34:05
  • Episode Seventy-Two - Maximum Ride (2016)
    Jun 20, 2023 – 01:20:30
  • Episode Seventy-One - The Seeker: The Dark is Rising (2007)
    Jun 6, 2023 – 01:24:22
  • Episode Seventy - The Love Guru (2008)
    May 23, 2023 – 01:16:37
Recent Reviews
  • mirrorlink
    Passes the Dredd test
    This is my favorite podcast. The premise is fun and original.
  • bebjburd
    Very informative
    A huge fan of the King Arthur 2004 movie so was glad to find an in depth review on it. Enjoyed the episode and look forward to listening to other reviews moving forward.
  • yojimbo65
    Finding Fun in Failure!
    I followed Trev over from the Kaiju Transmissions podcast and I’ve enjoyed every episode so far. It is amazing how many of the films they have covered I had actually ponied up to see in the theater (ULTRAVIOLET). The structure of each episode is similar: Trev’s Intro. Chris gives the budget and box office returns. There follows some background on the film’s development. Then trailer and a brief synopsis are followed by the discussion of the films merits (or lack there of) by the hosts. Chris’ flippancy aside, the pair deliver some very interesting facts about each of the films. They do their research. The age difference in the hosts also offers a unique perspective on what works and what doesn’t. But the best recommendation I can give the podcast is that, with each episode, Chris and Trev manage to pique my interest in the film they covered. Whether it is a rewatch of something I had seen and liked (DREDD or SPEED RACER) or one I had never watched before (SALT or BATTLESHIP). They manage to make even drek like CATWOMAN entertaining. If you are looking for a fresh take on some cinematic misfires and should’ve beens, give these guys a listen. I just wish Chris would ease up on the f-bombs. Then MAYBE I could listen with my kids in the car. ;)
  • jellydonut25
    Stellar show
    A fantastic show that really makes you feel like you’ve learned a little something about an infamous moment in cinema history every time you let it bend your ears.
  • WayToTheDawn
    Baffled
    Found this podcast while trying to find some fresh film takes and was excited to give this one a try! However, the conversations are boring and meandering, a lot of movies they cover were never intended to be franchises to begin with, and don’t get me started on their terrible themed puns. Hard pass.
  • The Grayjedi
    Unique and entertaining
    A fascinating concept for a movie podcast. One of the podcasts I look forward to most. Every movie is thoroughly researched and explored.
  • The Real Luke Skywalker
    Unlike some of the films in this, this franchise is a winner
    Despite the fact that most of the films they cover are failures, this podcast never FAILS to entertain. Trev and Chris have a terrific chemistry and always manage to find entertaining discussions, even if the film they’re discussing is a complete dud. They give the films a fair shake, honest criticism and do it in a way that you don’t hear as much given all the snark in film talk these days. 5/5. Would fully recommend.
  • Ghwriter1976
    Already Hooked
    Was just introduced to Failure to Franchise last week, and I've already labeled it as one of my favorite binging shows. I've been a fan of Trev for years, having written with him on 411Mania.com, and I'm very excited to hear what else he and Chris have to offer.
  • James Riseden
    Amazing concept
    These guys have come up with one of the most original movie podcast concepts of all time! I am really looking forward to listening to them make their way through their giant list of movies that failed to franchise!
  • Christiano B
    Probably the best podcast ever.
    An entertaining look at why movie franchises just cant take off. Trev and Chris are knowledgeable and are no doubt the smartest and most attractive hosts in the history of podcasting. Looking forward to the Johan Hex episode.
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