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The Friendchise Podcast
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A show about movie franchises and friendship. Join Tyler and Konnery as they explore all the best and worst franchises Hollywood and the world at large has to offer with some of their best buddies by their side!
Episodes
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Ep. 293: The Social Reckoning
Tyler and Konnery get radicalized by social media as they cover the much-later follow up to The Social Network, "The Social Reckoning"! Together they discuss Aaron Sorkin's admission of not being a "visual filmmaker", whether The Facebook Files really delivered the claimed "Reckoning" of the…
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Ep. 292: The Social Network (w/ Taylor Agajanian)
In the run up to the much-later sequel, Tyler and Konnery are joined by internet scholar Taylor Agajanian to revisit the Oscar-winning David Fincher banger "The Social Network"! Together they discuss how integral Facebook was as part of the millennial experience, its current existence as a...
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Ep. 291: Resident Evil (2026) (w/ Brennan Klein)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by film journalist and horror aficionado Brennan Klein to cover the new Zach Cregger film, "Resident Evil"! Together they discuss how well it works as a video game adaptation compared to previous installments, the power of the relentlessly linear storytelling, big...
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Ep. 290: Practical Magic & Practical Magic 2 (w/ Lily Denering Young)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by fall vibes influencer Lily Denering Young to cover a witchy duo of films about a witchy duo of sisters as they do a double up ep on, "Practical Magic" and "Practical Magic 2!" Together they indulge in Midnight Margaritas, analyze the sporadic tones of both films…
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Failed Franchise Friday X: Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Tyler and Konnery take one last look at the live action-meets-Looney Tunes universe this week as they cover the 2003 flop "Looney Tunes: Back in Action"! Together they discuss production woes, workshop other sports star sequels to Space Jam, Joe Dante's perfect match for working with the Tunes',...
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Ep. 289: Coyote Vs. Acme (w/ Cameron Takeda)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by toon legal representative Cameron Takeda to cover the long-awaited live action-animated world of "Coyote Vs. Acme"! Together they discuss the Sisyphean task of getting this movie released, how well Acme stands in for the very powers that prevented the movie's...
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Ep. 288: The Dark Knight Rises (w/ The Banechelor Party)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Chris Klein, Joseph Horne, and Jacob Padilla to party on a lake boat and nap under a tree during Konnery's bachelor party record of "The Dark Knight Rises"! Together they discuss the benefits of recording a podcast in extreme winds, how this third film falls…
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Ep. 287: The Dark Knight (w/ Jared Padilla and Jacob Padilla)
Tyler and Konnery try to fight against anarchy as the Jokerfied Jared Padilla and shining Gotham DA Jacob Padilla join the pod to cover the culturally momentous, "The Dark Knight"! Together they discuss Heath Ledger's monumental performance, how much more of a crime film it is over a superhero...
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Failed Franchise Friday IX: Hancock
Tyler and Konnery return to the fan-favorite Failed Franchise Friday format to cover what really matters in life, the movie "Hancock"! Together they discuss everything Will Smith, 2008 color grading, Peter Berg's directing career, the film's dysfunctional tone and story split, Michael Mann's...
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Ep. 286: Batman Begins
With The Odyssey still in theaters and Christopher Nolan in the public consciousness once again, Tyler and Konnery finally dive in to The Dark Knight trilogy, starting with this ep on "Batman Begins"! Together they discuss their love for this first installment that would become overshadowed by…
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Ep. 285: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (w/ Sebastian Pierce)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by returning Spider-Scholar Sebastian Pierce to chat the newest MCU release, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"! Together they discuss the more grounded, emotionally-tapped approach of this installment, how jacked and adult Tom Holland finally looks, Spider and Man and the...
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Ep. 284: Masters of the Universe
Tyler and Konnery have the Power to cover the newish hit film (according to Prime Video's internal statistics) Masters of the Universe! Together they discuss Amazon's touting of the film's success despite it making so little in theaters, a confusing target demographic and an attempt at…
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Ep. 283: The Odyssey (w/ Jeronimo Moran and Cameron Takeda)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by siren Jeronimo Moran and lotus eater Cameron Takeda to break down one of the oldest franchises in history and Christopher Nolan's new film, "The Odyssey"! Together they hop around the Mediterranean at every point that Odysseus and his crew land, True IMAX 70mm and...
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Ep. 282: Evil Dead Burn
Tyler and Konnery return to the corrupted world of the Deadites as they cover new release, "Evil Dead Burn"! Together they discuss the film's turn towards trauma-thematic storytelling, whether that blends well with its violence, consider its odd release timing, do tons of extended Deadite…
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Ep. 281: Supergirl
Tyler and Konnery explore the newest franchise self-implosion known only as, "Supergirl"! Together they discuss what mad this movie box office poison, how Milly Alcock and the Supergirl character deserve far better, the withering state of the superhero genre, studio edits and interference, Lobo...
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Ep. 280: Toy Story 5
Tyler and Konnery finally hit the bottom of the deep emotional well that is the Toy Story franchise as they wrap up goo goo gah gah summer with, "Toy Story 5"! Together they discuss this less philosophical, more playful new installment of a childhood franchise as they investigate what it feels…
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Ep. 279: Toy Story 4
Tyler and Konnery buckle up as they go on the existentialist road trip film that is, "Toy Story 4"! Together they discuss the use of a sentient fork to explore what it means to be alive, enjoy the return of Bo Peep and whatever her sheep are named, celebrate Canada's greatest stuntman, map out…
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Ep. 278: Toy Story 3 (w/ Cameron Takeda)
Tyler and Konnery are joined animation enjoyer and Life Auditor to cover the emotional send off that is "Toy Story 3"! Together they discuss the direction of the third film's story, Ken-shaming, accepting the inferno, how drawn to the toys' personalities Tyler still is, giving up childish things,...
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Ep. 277: Toy Story 2 (w/ Lily Denering Young)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by the pod's rootin', tootin ' producer Lily Denering Young to stage a rescue mission for their childhoods as they cover "Toy Story 2"! Together they discuss the dichotomous villainy of Zerg, Big Al, and Stinky Pete, the heartrending Sarah McLachlan-sung backstory to...
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Ep. 276: Toy Story (w/ Maren Gainey)
With the newest film in the franchise soon releasing, Tyler and Konnery've got a friend in them as they have animator and artist Maren Gainey join them to chat about the historically monumental animated film, "Toy Story"! Together they discuss the beginnings of Pixar, pitching, casting, and…
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Ep. 275: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Tyler and Konnery return to the pod with hopefully more aplomb than the release of their newest cover, "The Mandalorian and Grogu!" Together they discuss Glup Shittos, being their own man, the film's strong horror box office competition, Ludwig's Goransson's standout score, Dave Filoni's hat,...
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Ep. 274: Black Panther (w/ Kalea Calloway and Jacob Padilla)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Marvel all-stars Kalea Calloway and Jacob Padilla to wrap up the first half of MCU's Phase Three with the incredible, epic "Black Panther"! Together they discuss Ryan Coogler's huge visions, beautiful costume and production designs of Wakanda, stacked cast…
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Failed Franchise Friday VIII: RoboCop (2014)
Tyler and Konnery dive back into the world of roboticized police officer Alex Murphy when they cover the failed remake, "Robocop (2014)"! Together they discuss the eerie Tehran-set opening, men's emotional irregularities, how badly the film misses in characterization and tone, recount their...
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Thor: Ragnarok (w/ Ryan Hasegawa) [RE//POST]
Prepare to transport yourself to the ancient times of 2023 when Tyler and Konnery covered Thor: Ragnarok with Mjolnir-worthy guest Ryan Hasegawa in anticipation of the then-released Love and Thunder! Together the trio discuss the comedic tone switch of the film, ponder if this is the post Thor...
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Ep. 273: Spider-Man: Homecoming (w/ Sebastian Pierce)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by friendly neighborhood Spider-fan to cover the first official MCU Spider-film with "Spider-Man: Homecoming"! Together they discuss how the humor, energy, and casting contribute heavily to this successful Spider-romp, analyze Tony's surrogate parenting, question if...
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Ep. 272: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (w/ Kalea Calloway)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by honorary Ravager Kalea Calloway to break down everything goofy and heartfelt about "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"! Together they discuss their changing feelings on the film since its release, the often odd mix of tones, ambient goopiness, cancel Tyler for a…
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Ep. 271: Doctor Strange
Tyler and Konnery record from the Friendchise Sanctum Sanctorum to cover the mystical "Doctor Strange"! Together they discuss odd casting choices, Strange's journey from a man of science to a sorcerer supreme, using annoyance as a way to defeat powerful enemies, middling jokes and obvious...
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Friday the 13th Part 2 (w/ Lupe Cornejo)
Tyler and Konnery are rejoined by final girl Lupe Cornejo to cover everything about "Friday the 13th Part 2"! Together they discuss Jason's slow but steady evolution as a horror icon, the large variety of weapons he uses to achieve his kills, the continued mommy issues, classic horror film...
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Ep. 270: Captain America: Civil War (w/ Joseph Horne, Jacob Padilla and Jared Padilla)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Captain America supporter Joseph Horne, Iron Man stan Jacob Padilla, and underoos-wearer Jared Padilla (somebody's brother, gotta listen to find out whose!) to kick off the first half of MCU Phase 3 with "Captain America: Civil War"! Together they discuss the…
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Ep. 269: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Tyler and Konnery pay a visit to Ol' Nick as they cover the latest and hopefully not last installment of the 28 _ Later franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"! Together they discuss the perspective-shattering narrative turns, the disappointing box office brought on by elements outside of…
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Ep. 268: 28 Years Later (w/ Travis Shannon)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by apocalyptic family man Travis Shannon to chat everything infected as they cover "28 Years Later"! Together they discuss the stellar performances by Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer and more, the meditative acceptance of death at the movie's core, iPhone...
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Friday the 13th (w/ Lupe Cornejo)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by camp counselor Lupe Cornejo to embark on a 7 year mission to cover the entire Friday the 13th franchise, one calendar Friday the 13th at a time! Together they discuss the early foundations of an iconic horror franchise, explore Konnery's experience as a first time...
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Ep. 267: 28 Weeks Later
Tyler and Konnery return to the 28 ____ Later franchise not 28 but 1 week later as they cover "28 Weeks Later"! Together they discuss the apocalyptic aftermath of the last movie, an attempted return to normal British life post-rage virus, the juicy promise of the first half of the film vs what…
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Failed Franchise Friday VII: After Earth
Tyler and Konnery descend upon an inhospitable planet under the guidance of an inhospitable father figure to uncover the secrets of this month's Failed Franchise Friday, "After Earth"! Together they discuss the total lack of M. Night Shyamalan's name on the project despite directing it, Will...
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Ep. 266: 28 Days Later (w/ Walker Sayen)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Rage Virus survivor Walker Sayen on their quest to survive the apocalypse as they cover "28 Days Later"! Together they discuss how drastically Danny Boyle's approach of "fast zombies" shifted the genre, the movie's effective use of low-res cinematography to hang…
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Ep. 265: Wake Up Dead Man (w/ Maren Gainey)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by master mystery solver Maren Gainey to crack open a brand new Benoit Blanc-led case with "Wake Up Dead Man"! Together they discuss modern Christianity's shifting aims, Josh O'Connor's stand out performance, whether the colorful cast are used to greatest effect, if...
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Failed Franchise Friday VI: Rise of the Guardians
Tyler and Konnery do a little holiday rewind to unite the childhood protectors to fight off fear itself with this Failed Franchise Friday episode on, "Rise of the Guardians"! Together they discuss Dreamworks' high-budgeted, A-list voiced gamble that is this movie, how a film can fail despite…
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Ep. 264: Avatar: Fire and Ash (w/ Jeronimo Moran and Jacob Padilla)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Jeronimo Moran and Jacob Padilla to cover the latest in the Pandoran franchise, "Avatar: Fire and Ash"! Together they discuss their experiences as college roommates, what long term friendship feels like, bad human dads in good Na'vi bodies, explore new facets of...
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The 2nd Annual Friendchise Awards: Top 10 Media of 2025
Tyler and Konnery get together on a blustery winter day to count down their top 10 media of 2025, whether it be movies, tv shows, video games, books and more! They then discuss a few honorable mentions, what media they missed last year, and look forward in anticipation to a whole new year of...
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Ep. 263: Glass Onion (w/ Michael Dris)
With the help of Letterboxd Detective Michael Dris , Tyler and Konnery dive back into another Knives Out Mystery as they cover "Glass Onion"! Together they discuss disruptors (they're just plain dumb!), hydrogen homes, storytelling twists and turns, stellar performances by yet another stacked…
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Ep. 262: Knives Out
Tyler and Konnery pull out their magnifying glasses and put on their Southern drawls as they kick off the donut inside of a donut that is the Rian Johnson whodunnit trilogy with, "Knives Out"! Together they discuss the murder mystery subgenre, Rian Johnson's surprisingly polarizing filmmaking...
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Failed Franchise Friday V: Hellboy (2019)
Tyler and Konnery grow out their horns as they return to Mike Mignola's monstruous universe and Failed Franchise Friday with the reboot attempt that is Hellboy (2019)! Together they discuss where and who the director is, David Harbour and Milla Jovovich's promising casting in a flaming sea of…
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Ep. 261: Predator: Badlands
Tyler and Konnery cross the galaxy to return to the hunt when they cover the newest installment in the Yautjatastic action-sci fi franchise, "Predator: Badlands (2025)"! Together they discuss Predator culture and the series finally exploring it, the effortless charms of Midwestern synth Elle...
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Ep. 260: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (w/ Cameron Takeda)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Tecate-drinking, elf-smashing companion Cameron Takeda to wrap out Guillermo del Toro's horror action duology with "Hellboy II: The Golden Army"! Together they discuss Guillermo's post Pan's Labyrinth acclaim, the incredible creature and set designs, this second...
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Ep. 259: Hellboy (2004) (w/ Ryan Hasegawa)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by B.P.R.D. member Ryan Hasegawa to fight off supernatural fascists, Lovecraftian horrors and teenage romances as they cover Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy (2004)"! Together they discuss Mike Mignola's original comic, honor GDT's new take on Frankenstein, the humor and...
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Ep. 258: Mother of Tears (2007)
Tyler and Konnery go insane as they hear the call of Mother Lachrymarum, forcing them to cover the final installment in Dario Argento's The Three Mothers trilogy, "Mother of Tears"! Together they discuss the sharp falloff as a sequel, the visual shift from color lights to daylight, the…
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Failed Franchise Friday IV: Brightburn (2019)
Tyler and Konnery witness the rise of a child supervillain and the death of a movie series as they cover this month's spooky Failed Franchise Friday with, "Brightburn" (2019)! Together they discuss Superman alt-history what if's, if it's ok to give a kid a gun for his birthday (probably not??)…
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Ep. 257: Inferno (1980) (w/ Brennan Klein)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by returning horror champ Brennan Klein to cover the second installment in Dario Argento's Three Mothers trilogy, "Inferno (1980)"! Together they discuss Argento's alluring visual flair stacked up against multiple protagonists, meandering storytelling, cat and rat...
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Ep. 256: Suspiria (1977) (w/ Taylor Agajanian)
Tyler and Konnery are joined by giallo guide Taylor Agajanian to kick off a spooky trilogy that begins with the horror classic, "Suspiria" (1977)! Together they discuss Dario Argento's obsession with the occult, the origins of giallo films, the absolutely beautiful terror of the movie's set…
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Ep. 255: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Tyler and Konnery fire their start pistol and get scammed by a Great Depression con artist when they return to Yorkshire one last time to wrap up the Downton franchise with "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" (2025)! Together they discuss Tyler being pulled into the franchise by Paul Giamatti's…
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A show about movie franchises and friendship. Join Tyler and Konnery as they explore all the best and worst franchises Hollywood and the world at large has to offer with some of their best buddies by their side!
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