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Franchise Paradiso

by Rowan Wood, Heath Lynch and Foster Harlfinger

While we all wish more original content was being made, we cannot control the major Hollywood studios any more than we can control the weather. Instead, hosts Heath, Foster and Rowan dissect these grand and influential cinematic series and franchises across a wide variety of genres.

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Episodes

  1. Best Original/First Film with Robert Bouffard

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  2. The Social Reckoning

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  3. Movies We Want to Become Franchises with Brady Sanders

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  4. Best Remake/Reimagining Film with Jonathan Watkins

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  5. Resident Evil (2026)

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  6. James Bond Retrospective with Jon Paula (Part III)

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  7. Movie Fantasy League(s) Update

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  8. James Bond Retrospective with Jon Paula (Part II)

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  9. James Bond Retrospective with Jon Paula (Part I)

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  10. Best Action Duo/Group with Chantal Ashford

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  11. Best Performance with Aaron Dicer

    NOTE: Unforeseen technical difficulties hindered the recording of this episode. We apologize for any drops in audio quality this might have caused. Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and...

  12. Best Supporting Character with Alice-Ginevra Micheli

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  13. Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Nick Ferro

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  14. Franchises We Want Resurrected with Aaron Schweitzer

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  15. The Odyssey

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  16. Best Chase Sequence with Jonathan Paula

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  17. Best Henchman/Sub-Boss with Nash Doll

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  18. Supergirl (2026)

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  19. Best Fight Sequence with May Honey (Part II)

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  20. Best Fight Sequence with May Honey (Part I)

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  21. Best of 2026 (So Far) with May Honey

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  22. The Mandalorian and Grogu (and a Star Wars Franchise Ranking) with Robert Bouffard

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  23. Best Visualization & Iconography with Luke Burian

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  24. Mortal Kombat II

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  25. Best Stunt with Shane Conto

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  26. The Devil Wears Prada 2

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  27. Best Score with Mike Hilty

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  28. Best Villain with Jack Grimme

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  29. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Nick Ferro

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  30. Best Hero with Chris Bakker

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  31. 2019 Draft with Shane Conto

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  32. 98th Academy Awards Review + Vulture Fantasy League Results

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  33. Introducing the Knock on Wood Movie Fantasy League!

    Find it at https://knockonwoodfilm.com/fantasy-league Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  34. 98th Academy Awards Preview

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  35. Scream 7 with May Honey

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  36. What We’ve Been Watching Lately/Updates & Hangouts Part 2 (with Foster)

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  37. What We’ve Been Watching Lately/Updates & Hangouts

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  38. Horror Franchises Draft with May Honey

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  39. The Best Movies of 2025

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  40. 98th Academy Awards Nominees Breakdown

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  41. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

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  42. Steven Spielberg Draft with Nash Doll

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  43. MCU Draft

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  44. Anaconda (2025) with Mike Hilty, Nick Ferro, and Emily Lynch

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  45. Avatar: Fire and Ash with Mike Hilty

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  46. Wake Up Dead Man with Robert Bouffard

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  47. Weyland-Yutani Retrospective Part II (Predator + Franchise Ranking) with May Honey

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  48. Weyland-Yutani Retrospective Part I (Alien) with May Honey

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  49. Wicked: For Good with Nick Ferro

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

  50. The Running Man / Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

    Follow FRANCHISE PARADISO on Instagram @franchiseparadiso! You can find also find Heath on Letterboxd (@theoneheathbar), Foster on Letterboxd and Twitter (@fosth101) Rowan on Twitter (@bitsofjoel), Letterboxd and Instagram (@rowan.a.boat).

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

While we all wish more original content was being made, we cannot control the major Hollywood studios any more than we can control the weather. Instead, hosts Heath, Foster and Rowan dissect these grand and influential cinematic series and franchises across a wide variety of genres.

HOSTED BY

Rowan Wood, Heath Lynch and Foster Harlfinger

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While we all wish more original content was being made, we cannot control the major Hollywood studios any more than we can control the weather. Instead, hosts Heath, Foster and Rowan dissect these grand and influential cinematic series and franchises across a wide variety of genres.

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