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FrankPodcasts
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In this season of FrankPodcasts, Frank (Twitch's @FrankBroadcasts) and some of his friends (including YouTube's @pat_mgroyn) look back on Universal Studios' failure to launch a reboot of their classic shared universe of cinematic monsters. Though it officially ended with just one release, 2017's The Mummy, we'll also be covering three other projects from the slate that managed to make it out alive (in one form or another...).
Episodes
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Restart of Darkness | 3 - Renfield
Jerry hijacks the show to discuss a film that was never part of the Dark Universe (but would never exist if The Mummy succeeded): Renfield. SURVEY: https://forms.gle/5PQups8GV16peUg89 Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Researched by Jerry Thomas:...
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Restart of Darkness | 2 - The Invisible Man (2020)
This week on Restart of Darkness, Frank and friends discuss the first reworked project of the Dark Universe: 2020's The Invisible Man. SURVEY: https://forms.gle/5PQups8GV16peUg89 Produced by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Researched and Edited by Pat M'Groyn Gaming...
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The DCPU | 27 - Lanterns S1E8: "Dirt and Stars"
Lanterns is over, Skydance is here, and Jerry puts Thomas and Frank to the test. SURVEY: https://forms.gle/5PQups8GV16peUg89 Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn Main Theme: "Heroes" by Andrey Sitkov
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The DCPU | 26 - Lanterns S1E7: "The Jordan Boys' Legacy"
As Lanterns wraps up, so does the Paramount acquistition of Warner Bros. Discovery. With one of the two big, open threads from the DCEU era now tied, all that's left for Frank and his friends to cover is the continued attempt to course correct by James Gunn and Peter Safran. SURVEY:...
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Restart of Darkness | 1 - The Mummy (2017)
Frank and friends cover the entire history of the Dark Universe from beginning to end—in just a single episode! For the next few weeks, we'll be looking at the Universal horror movies that made it out from this botched attempt at competing with Marvel alive (in one form or another), but this…
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The DCPU | 25 - Lanterns S1E6: "Bad Optics"
Thomas, Frank, and Jerry catch up with John and Hal in the present and receive a lesson on the Star Sapphires. SURVEY: https://forms.gle/5PQups8GV16peUg89 Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn Main Theme: "Heroes" by...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 14 - Resident Evil (2026)
Thomas and Frank finally bring season two of the podcast to a close with an in-depth discussion of the franchise's last live-action film (for now): Zack Cregger's Resident Evil. To everyone who's stuck with us over the past few months: thank you. SURVEY ABOUT THE PODCAST (ONLY TAKES ONE 1 MINUTE…
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The DCPU | 24 - Lanterns S1E5: "Lights Out"
Frank rants about Zack Snyder's stolen gay valor while Thomas and Jerry are forced to listen; and we also talk about episode five of Lanterns. Produced by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn Gaming (https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn) Main Theme: "Heroes" by...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 13 - Resident Evil: Death Island
In the penultimate episode of Raccoon Sh*tty, Thomas and Frank discuss the last of the animated Resident Evil films: Death Island. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn (https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn) and FrankBroadcasts Researched, Written…
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The DCPU | 23 - Lanterns S1E4: "The Weenie"
This week: Frank, Thomas, and Jerry catch up with an old subject of the show, welcome the President of the United States to the Green Lanterns, and talk about The Weenie. Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn Main...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 12 - Resident Evil (2022) (ft. Austin Frazier-Smith)
Thomas and Frank are joined by their friend and local videographer Austin to discuss Resident Evil (2022)—not to be confused with Resident Evil (2002), or Resident Evil (2026). Will the franchise's first live-action television show end up faring any better than the movies? Created by...
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The DCPU | 22 - Lanterns S1E3: "OutKast"
Thomas takes the lead, Jerry schools us on the Red Lanterns, and Frank withers away as we discuss the third episode of Lanterns. Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn Main Theme: "Heroes" by Andrey Sitkov
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 11 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (ft. rebelaunt)
Frank and Thomas are joined by their friend Jo (known as rebelaunt on Twitch/YouTube) to discuss Resident Evil's first live-action reboot, and the franchise's first live-action film in five years, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Created by FrankBroadcasts…
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The DCPU | 21 - Lanterns S1E2: "Trust Fall"
Jerry gives Frank and Thomas a deep-dive into the Yellow Latern Corps. and Sinestro, as we also discuss the second episode of Lanterns. Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn Main Theme: "Heroes" by Andrey Sitkov
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 10 - Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN. Frank and Thomas discuss the Resident Evil franchise's first ever television show, distributed by Netflix, Infinite Darkness. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by FrankBroadcasts Researched, Written, and Produced by FrankBroadcasts and Pat...
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The DCPU | 20 - Lanterns S1E1: "Pilot"
Joined by their friend (and Green Lantern superfan) Jerry, Thomas and Frank return to the DC cinematic universe to begin the podcast's first weekly television breakdown as they cover HBO's DC Studio's Lanterns. Produced and Edited by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Thomas:...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 9 - Resident Evil: Vendetta
A LUST FOR REVENGE. Thomas and Frank discuss the franchise's first feature-length film release since the end of the original live-action series, Resident Evil: Vendetta. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn (https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn)...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 8 - Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (ft. Ken Simpson)
EVIL COMES HOME. With local filmmaker Ken Simpson, Thomas and Frank wrap up the last of the Paul W.S. Anderson live-action films by finally discussing Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 7 - Resident Evil: Damnation
CIVIL WAR. Before wrapping up the Paul W.S. Anderson hexalogy of films, Frank and Thomas must watch the second of Capcom's feature-length animated Resident Evil films: Damnation. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by FrankBroadcasts Researched, Written, and...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 6 - Resident Evil: Retribution (ft. Riley)
EVIL GOES GLOBAL. This week, Frank and Thomas are joined by their friend (and resident Resident Evil expert) Riley to talk about the continued insanity of the Paul W.S. Anderson series of Resident Evil films, with the penultimate entry: Retribution. Created by FrankBroadcasts...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 5 - Resident Evil: Afterlife (ft. Jesse McAnally)
A NEW DIMENSION OF EVIL. Co-host of Musicals with Cheese, Jesse McAnally, returns to the show to talk about the most ridiculous film in this franchise yet, Resident Evil: Afterlife. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 4 - Resident Evil: Degeneration
DEAD AIR. Years after the start of the Paul W.S. Anderson series of films, Capcom would make the decision to develop a line of movies for the brand independently. Working from the example set by Biohazard 4D-Executer, the world would be introduced to the first feature-length animated Resident…
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 3 - Resident Evil: Extinction
ALL BETS ARE OFF. After another financial success, the Resident Evil series of films continue. This time, Highlander director Russell Mulcahy takes the helm during Paul W.S. Anderson's ongoing absence from directing the series—writing Extinction, however, is a different story... Created by...
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The DCPU | 19 - Supergirl (2026) Review (ft. Baraka Elmadari)
Frank and Thomas celebrate their freedom by recording a podcast episode in the middle of a busy public park on a somewhat windy day. Joined by writer Baraka Elmadari, the dynamic duo of the DCPU emerge straight from the theater to share their thoughts on 2026's Supergirl. Researched, Produced…
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 2 - Resident Evil: Apocalypse
THE EVIL CONTINUES. After the success of the first movie, it was clear that the film's promise of a sequel would come true. With Paul W.S. Anderson leaving to direct Alien vs. Predator, the task of following things up was left in the hands of esteemed second unit director Alexander Witt. Finally...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 1 - Resident Evil (2002)
GO ASK ALICE. Before the turn of the century, movie studios were already trying to take a bite out of Resident Evil. In this episode, we discuss the struggle to make the first live-action film a reality, featuring the little German production company that could, the franchise's eventual steward,...
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Raccoon Sh*tty | 0 - Biohazard 4D-Executer
ENTER THE SURVIVAL HORROR. In this series, Thomas and Frank return to discuss the history of Resident Evil in film and television. Today, we look at the state of video game adaptations in Hollywood's past and present, go over the forgotten legacy of this sleeper hit movie franchise, and examine…
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Highlander (1986)
DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD. In this week's special one-off episode, princes of the universe Frank and Thomas look back at the cult classic 1986 fantasy epic Highlander. Excessive backflips, swords hooked up to car batteries, burning effigies on set, drunken brawls between extras, a Frenchman playing a...
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PodcAntz (April Fools' Day 2026)
You found it, the rumored "Lost Episode" of FrankPodcasts...and we're talking about Antz, baby! Edited and Researched by Pat M'Groyn (https://www.youtube.com/@pat_mgroyn) Artwork by (https://www.youtube.com/@rebelaunt) Written and Produced by rebelaunt and Pat M'Groyn Archival audio of "Frank"...
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The DCPU | 18 - Season Wrap-up
That's all, folks! Join us for this bonus episode, in which we answer listener questions and reveal our plans for the future of the show. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by FrankBroadcasts Researched, Written, and Produced by FrankBroadcasts and Pat M'Groyn...
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The DCPU | 17 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
And so, DC Studios would finally release the last film in the DCEU franchise before deciding to wipe the slate clean. A sequel to the franchise’s highest grossing entry (and the only one to make over a billion dollars): Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Did the series go out on a high note? Created…
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The DCPU | 16 - Blue Beetle
Two months after its biggest box office failure, the DCEU would give us Hollywood's first (and only) live-action Latino superhero film. With industry strikes ongoing, the upcoming reboot hanging over its head, and the rise of "superhero fatigue", no film had it tougher at that moment than Blue...
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The DCPU | 15 - The Flash
As the DCEU continued to live on borrowed time, Warner Bros. would finally release its superhero project that was 20 years in the making. But in the midst of an actor's strike, and the walking-talking crime wave that was its star, would the world finally see The Flash? Created by FrankBroadcasts...
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The DCPU | 14 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2023 marked the "Dawn of DC" in more ways than one. The newly created DC Studios, headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, had their own plans for the brand. But with several DCEU projects already in the pipeline, they decided the show must go on—starting with Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Created by...
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The DCPU | 13 - Black Adam
As their movies continued to bomb, DC Films were desperate for a direction—any direction—that would get them back on track. And so, after 14 years of cooking, the world would finally smell the results of Dwayne Johnson's scheme to make himself the DCEU's main event: Black Adam. Created by...
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The DCPU | 12 - Peacemaker
Warner Bros. was impressed with what James Gunn had done in The Suicide Squad, and wanted to keep him on board for as long as they could. In an effort to do this—and to emulate Marvel Studios’ latest business strategy—they would greenlight the DCEU’s first (and only) television series…
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The DCPU | 11 - The Suicide Squad
After being spooked by conservative influencers, Disney fired one of Marvel Studios' most valuable creatives, James Gunn. Warner Bros.—sensing a great opportunity—poached him for themselves, giving him carte blanche to make the DC project he always dreamed of bringing to life: The Suicide Squad....
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The DCPU | 10 - Zack Snyder's Justice League
In a desperate attempt to boost HBO Max subscriptions during the pandemic (and to get an army of relentless fanboys off their backs), Warner Bros. did the unthinkable by greenlighting the most expensive director's cut in history—a film that would be dubbed "Zack Snyder's Justice League." Created…
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The DCPU | 9 - Wonder Woman 1984
After the pandemic clipped Birds of Prey's wings, DC would fruitlessly attempt to delay its effects on the release of its next film: the highly anticipated sequel to the franchise's most well-received film: Wonder Woman 1984. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited…
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The DCPU | 8 - Birds of Prey (ft. Jesse McAnally)
Jesse McAnally from The Cheese Wheel podcast joins Thomas and Frank to take a look at Birds of Prey—the latest in DC's string of great projects after the implosion of Justice League. Unfortunately, the film would release on the precipice of a pandemic that would cripple theaters and change...
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The DCPU | 7 - Shazam!
Aquaman surprised everyone with its billion dollar box office performance and broad appeal, but DC Films needed to make sure that it wasn’t just lightning in a bottle, because as the age-old adage goes: lightning doesn’t strike twice. Enter Shazam! Created by FrankBroadcasts...
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The DCPU | 6 - Aquaman
After Justice League became the highest-grossing box office bomb in film history, DC Films was sinking deep into dark waters, and their only hope of being brought back to the surface lay with their next film: Aquaman. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by...
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The DCPU | 5 - Justice League
Corporate mergers, executive meddling, personal tragedy, and an egomaniac would all come together to create an upset from which the DCEU would never fully recover. Just four years after the franchise's takeoff, Justice League had sent it into a tailspin. CORRECTION: We misgendered Ezra Miller as…
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The DCPU | 4 - Wonder Woman
With the one-two punch that Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad delivered to their franchise's reputation, DC Films desperately needed a win. With the release of the long-awaited Wonder Woman solo film, the company's prayers may have finally been answered. Created by FrankBroadcasts...
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The DCPU | 3 - Suicide Squad
Following the mixed reception and disappointing box office results of Batman v Superman, the newly-created DC Films panicked and did something to David Ayer's production that was much worse than mailing used condoms or dead pigs: they interfered. This week, we're looking at the Academy...
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The DCPU | 2 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Three years and $300 million later, Warner Bros. would release the follow-up to Man of Steel. Featuring Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, Wonder Woman, and everything but the kitchen sink (they went with a bathroom sink instead), it's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Created by...
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The DCPU | 1 - Man of Steel
In this premiere episode of The DCPU, we explore the origins of Warner Bros.' effort to rival Marvel Studios' superhero cinematic universe, beginning with their first ever attempt to reboot Superman—Man of Steel. Created by FrankBroadcasts (https://linktr.ee/frankbroadcasts) Edited by Pat M'Groyn...
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In this season of FrankPodcasts, Frank (Twitch's @FrankBroadcasts) and some of his friends (including YouTube's @pat_mgroyn) look back on Universal Studios' failure to launch a reboot of their classic shared universe of cinematic monsters. Though it officially ended with just one release, 2017's The Mummy, we'll also be covering three other projects from the slate that managed to make it out alive (in one form or another...).
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