The "Puppet Master" Franchise And Favorite German Foods

NOTE: This podcast was rebranded on 5/29/25 as "Horror Movie Franchises".  This episode (which originally aired in 2/20) has been re-recorded. The 2 latest films have been added and some of the trivia and the recipe have been trimmed. This week we're covering one of the biggest franchises in horror history. "Puppet Master" has 15 films total. It includes 5 sequels, 5 prequels, a crossover, a reboot and 2 spinoffs.  The puppets have been everything from protangonists to antagonists to anti-heroes. The reboot "Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich" creates an alternate universe where the puppets are straight up evil. The latest two movies are spinoffs. "Blade: The Iron Cross" again takes place in WWII. "Puppet Master: Doktor Death" has the puppet menacing nursing home inhabitants.  From Expatica.com we have a number of favorite German foods including Rouladen, Kasepatzle, Kartoffelpuffer, Kosee, and Bratkartoffein. Just dont ask me to pronounce them. See details here Photo Credit: here