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Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Ian Deming, Sam Purdell and Spencer Sapienza
79 episodes
4 days ago
Somehow Shrek returned. In Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise, three intrepid writers get their big Hollywood break the only way you can these days—reviving stagnant IP. Join Ian, Sam & Spencer every other week as they oversaturate 2 markets simultaneously with reboots of everything from Alien to Zoolander.
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Somehow Shrek returned. In Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise, three intrepid writers get their big Hollywood break the only way you can these days—reviving stagnant IP. Join Ian, Sam & Spencer every other week as they oversaturate 2 markets simultaneously with reboots of everything from Alien to Zoolander.
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Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Kill Bill Vol. 3: For Good (with Alex Fossella)

You think you've seen the whole bloody affair- think again. We're bringing back the Bride for another chapter in Tarantino's cinematic universe. Join the Deadly Viper Squad of Ian, Jimmy, Spencer, and special guest Alex Fossella to assassinate this piece of cinema. Twenty years after Volume 2, BB is grown up and following in her mother's footsteps. But when her best friend at assassin college is revealed to be Nikki, the daughter who witnessed her mother's death at the hands (and feet) of Beatrix Kiddo, blood will be shed. Can a legendary couch save Kiddo from the five point palm exploding heart technique? Will she stay on that couch and watch all ten seasons of Friends? Will Michael Parks return from the dead to play yet another character? Find out in the epic conclusion, Kill Bill: For Good!


Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexfossella/?hl=en

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1 week ago
1 hour 37 minutes 8 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
The Conjuring: Warren Peace (with Katie Hettenbach)

Forgive us our sins, we are making another Conjuring. For Halloween, we thought it fitting to do the most franchise-y horror series ever. Join professional charlatans, Ian, Sam, and Spencer- plus special guest Katie Hettenbach (Fangoria)- to uncover the most insidious evil the Warrens ever faced: a crisis of faith. Will Ed survive his next several heart attacks? Will Lorainne wear a bigger, plaider pantsuit? Will Matt Rife release even more chaos into the world? Find out in The Conjuring: Warren Peace. If you don't like this episode, it's because the devil made us do it.


Check out Katie Afraidy: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieAfraidy/videos?

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 23 minutes 57 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Final Destination: Fire and Ice (with Mike Bedard)

I've had a premonition! You listen to this podcast and then fall into a Rube Goldberg machine. On this episode, we're looking at the Final Destination franchise, starring the great Tony Todd. We've been on planes, trains, and automobiles, but we have yet to explore a boat tragedy. Join surviving writers, Ian, Sam, and Spencer– and special guest Mike Bedard (/Film, Looper)– as we assess the convoluted rules of death, the 2000-ness of teens in these movies, and the invisible hand of...life? All aboard the final voyage of the worst cruise ever.


Follow Mike: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinema_singularity

https://www.instagram.com/_mikebedard_/


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1 month ago
1 hour 33 minutes 13 seconds

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Before 4ever (with Emi Schaufeld)

It's the Before Trilogy! In 1994, a couple met on a train in Vienna. In 2003, they re-met and started over together. In 2012, they confronted the problems in their relationship. And in 2210 they are doing it all over again, and again, and again. Join Richard Linklater's ghostwriters, Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Emi Schaufeld (Rockstar Games), as we ask the questions people have been asking since Bill Clinton's presidency: How do we secure the rights to Ethan Hawke's and Julie Delpy's likenesses? What picturesque European cities are left in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? Is it better to live forever as a robot or a vampire? Only time will tell. 


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1 month ago
1 hour 31 minutes 7 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Horrible Bosses Chapter III: An American Epic (with Jimmy Cork)

We're taking care of business and working overtime to craft yet another Brett Ratner masterpiece. Join the three dude bro friends, Ian, Sam, and Jimmy Cork, who are all deeply unhappy in the late stage capitalism workforce and are desperately searching for a way out. Plus, Spencer buzzes in from his graveyard shift at the graveyard to share his thoughts about someone who, for legal reasons, is not Scott Rudin. Will the Kevin Spacey Innocence Project succeed? Will the gang bring down the tyrannical Pinkberry Corporation? Will they outrun the law and the president's goons? Will "The Brutalist" "Fight Club" and "The Hangover" be involved in some way? Tune in to find out. Submit your AI resume to @Sequels2pod



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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes 43 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Downton Abbey: A Jew Era (with Billy Frolick)

In the words of every sequel ever made, "The world is changing." This sequel, we're visiting our aristocratic friends at Downton Abbey, ahead of the release of their final(?) movie: The Grand Finale. This very special episode is hosted by Sam Purdell, though younger sisters Ian and Spencer are sure to have some resentment. Also joining the family is special guest Billy Frolick, writer of "Downtrodden Abbey". Together, they prepare the estate for visitors once again, only this time, it's a bat mitzvah. How will the family deal with the Great Depression, the Hindenburg Disaster, and the return of the Dowager Countess from beyond the grave? How does Beetlejuice fit into all of this? Find out in Downton Abbey: A Jew Era. 


Buy Downtrodden Abbey: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250054647/downtroddenabbey/

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2 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 46 seconds

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The Naked Gun 444⁴⁴: The Definition of Insanity

See The Naked Gun, in theaters now. But also listen to the Naked Gun 4 (to the 44th power) right now. Somehow Leslie Neilsen returned; and he does exactly what you think he would do in LA in the mid 90's: exonerate his best friend Nordberg, who has been arrested for several serious crimes. Also, this is a Christmas movie. Also, there's a papal conclave. Merry Chrimesmas, your honor. Amen.

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3 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes 7 seconds

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Cars 4: The Road to Justice (with Kath Davis)

Ka-Chow! We're returning to Pixar and old Lightning McQueen with Cars! Join Ian, Spencer, Jimmy Cork, and special guest Kath Davis, as we give justice to Sally by allowing her to practice law once again, while also giving justice to Mater by sending him to jail. All of your questions about car biology will be answered, whether you like it or not. Who is the evil billionaire car in this story? What car-spiracy will be uncovered by the Radiator Springs gang? How are cars born?  Everything is about to change!

Follow Kath: https://letterboxd.com/kathyyyy/

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3 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 18 seconds

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Green Lantern: Fear of a Green Planet

"In Max Landis' Bright-est day, in Christopher Nolan's Darkest Knight, I wish I may, I wish I might..."

Before the Gunnverse and the Snyderverse, there was the short-lived Campbellverse from 2011-2011. Now, Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan is back, armed with willpower and many different business ventures. Join Spencer, Ian, and Jimmy Cork (filling in for Sam Purdell) and return to Oa.

What prop comedy constructs will Hal build? What three villains may or may not be inspired by Justin Baldoni? How will birds be weaponized? How does Robert Smigel fit into all of this? Tune in to find out. Brought to you by Pepsi: For those who think green. 

Follow Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_cork/

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4 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 22 seconds

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The Princess Diaries 3: The Dairy Queen 3: World War 3 (with Audrey Black and Jimmy Cork)

Anne Hathaway is back, with more political power than ever. In this sequel, Queen Mia travels from Genovia back to her home country of America on a dangerous diplomatic mission. Mia must convince the United Nations to broker a deal to prevent Gen-exit. The escalating tensions are not helped by the sexual tension between Mia and her headstrong political adversary. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Audrey Black (and not so special guest Jimmy Cork) as we answer the burning questions fans of the books and movies have had for years: will Mia and Michael be together? Will Michael's robot become sentient and kill us all? Will Julie Andrews rap?...Yes


Follow Audrey: https://www.instagram.com/audreym.b/

Follow Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_cork/

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4 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes 45 seconds

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The Little Mermaid III: Secrets of the Sea (with Shira Wilson)

We'd love for you to be a part of our world, and join us under the sea, where we have all of Harry Belefonte's records, and many other thingamabobs. Join singing sisters Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Shira Wilson as we plot out an animated Little Mermaid sequel that will make Hans Christian Anderson roll over in his watery grave. Find out Disney's secret obsession with butts, who's secretly the most caked, and the villainous Dumpula's secret scheme for the trident. Discover the butt secrets with Sequels 2!


Follow Shira: https://www.instagram.com/shiradwilson/?hl=en

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5 months ago
1 hour 55 minutes 33 seconds

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The Fugitives: Pursuit of Guiltyness (with Eli Christopher and Jimmy Cork)

You didn't watch The Fugitive? I don't care! This time we have a bigger dam, bigger boats, and extra arms. We're taking a look at the two movies adapted from the 60's TV show; one is an Oscar winning classic, and one has Tommy Lee Jones in a chicken suit. Join deputies Sam, Spencer, Ian, and special guests Eli Christopher and Jimmy Cork. How many Chicago-based jokes will there be? What is Joe Pantoliano's role in this? And how will hair be used as a key disguise technique?

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5 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes 12 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Dragonball Devolution: The Dragoning (with Greg Jones, Jr.)

Two stars of "Shameless" in the most shameless movie ever made. If you are looking for a lore-accurate live-action Dragon Ball movie, then keep looking. In this episode, we're taking a look at the disastrous 2009 movie Dragonball (no space) Evolution (no colon). Join Saiyans Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest/ Dragon Ball expert, Greg Jones Jr., as we look at late aughts fashion, whitewashing, and oil barrels over open flames, before taking a page from the manga of Mormon, and making the religious teen comedy devoid of monkey tails that this IP was always meant to be. That's gotta hurt.

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6 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 59 seconds

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James Bond in Octopookie (with Woody Dismukes)

It's hard to one-up a Roger Moore Bond film, but somehow we found a way. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and our honored guest, Woody Dismukes, as we craft story dialogue and character to rival free heroin, "a third nipple, sir", and the incomparable J.W. Pepper. Find out if Bond can save the IRA, defeat the president of the United States, and find a frilly shirt. Where does Baron Samedi fit into all of this? Find out in...Octopookie!

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6 months ago
1 hour 36 minutes 14 seconds

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James Bond in Seeds of Destruction (with John Cork and Jimmy Cork)

The name's Bond, Family Bond. In our first James Bond episode, we take a look at the four Brosnan films (and additional video game). Join the writers' room—conveniently located at MI6 Headquarters—where Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Jimmy Cork (@jimmy_cork) write a legacy sequel with classic Bond villains, gadgets, invisible cars, double triple quadruple entendres and a yet to be produced Jinx spinoff. 

Also, enjoy our interview with James Bond expert, John Cork, writer, producer, and director on many James Bond documentaries. "This Christmas, there is no substitute. Brosnan Bond is back." 

Follow Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_cork/

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6 months ago
1 hour 59 minutes 49 seconds

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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Continuing Catastrophe (with Jesse Jae Hoon) + Anniversary Trivia

Look away, because you only need ears for this podcast. We are covering the 2004 film adaptation of the books "A Series of Unfortunate Events" starring Jim Carrey, Jim Carrey, and Jim Carrey. Join the cakesniffing orphans, Ian, Sam, and Spencer (and returning guest Jesse Jae Hoon) as we write three new relatives in strange locations doomed to be killed by Olaf in a disgusting disguise. From an LA studio lot, to a riverboat casino, these orphans will never know peace until they escape these alliterative areas.Then, stick around for our anniversary game: franchise trivia, hosted by Spencer. Whoever wins, we lose.


Jesse's play performs April 21st, 2025 at The Public in New York: https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/25-ewg-spotlight-series/


Follow Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/jessejaehoon/

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7 months ago
2 hours 6 minutes 20 seconds

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The Lion Queen: Pride & Prejudice (with Kahlil Maskati)

We're breaking into the Disney vault and stealing the formula to "The Lion King" (the 2D one, not the CGI one). If you are a millennial, let us take you back to your childhood and the magical time that was the Disney Renaissance. (If you are a zoomer, sorry about the world. Enjoy this piece of ancient history.) Join the circle of life with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Kahlil Maskati (writer and director of "Do I Shock U Like Lightning") as we destroy Pride Rock, desecrate Shakespeare's works, and write a musical as chaotic and misguided as Emilia Perez.


Watch Do I Shock U Like Lightning: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/do-i-shock-u-like-lightning/umc.cmc.od80wj4oskvobjzzrdo0zfwq

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7 months ago
1 hour 39 minutes 9 seconds

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Ewoks: Rise of the Muffins

Yub nub! Sequels 2 turns 2 years old and tackles 2 great Star Wars movies: The Ewok Adventures. Have you ever wished that there was more backstory for diner owner Dexter Jettster? Have you hoped to see a wicked Wicket heel turn? Have you prayed for the return of deathstick dealer Elan Sleazebaggano? Do you want to join the Joe Johnston fan club? Congrats, nerd! You are in the right place. Hop on the star cruiser with Ian, Sam, and Spencer as we whisk you away to the galaxy far far away, to bake the perfect sequel...


Follow Sequels 2: https://www.instagram.com/sequels2pod/

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8 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 24 seconds

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Darko 2000 (with Kana Felix)

Wake up, Donnie. In this episode, we look at the cult classic Donnie Darko and its straight to DVD sequel, S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale. Join troubled young minds Ian, Sam and Spencer, along with special guest Kana Felix, as we explore the 2000 presidential election, different scary animals, Taylor Swift's relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal, and chest spears. Can the Darko family save the world from post-9/11 politics? Did Richard Kelly predict all of this? Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?!

Follow Kana: https://www.instagram.com/kanahasnochill/

https://x.com/kanoodle7


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8 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 13 seconds

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To All the Boys and Girls I've Loved Before (with Shannon Brown)

Dear Listener,

If you have a Netflix account, a fondness for lamps, or a relationship to New York University's Bobst Library then do we have an episode for you. Join our polycule, with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Shannon Brown, as we try to rationalize Lara Jean's long distance relationship, recast John Ambrose again, and investigate the mysterious death of Lara Jean's mother. So put down your lacrosse gear and eat your Subway in secret as you listen to the next chapter of this fairy tale romance. 

Follow us: https://x.com/Sequels2Pod

https://www.instagram.com/sequels2pod/

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9 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 25 seconds

Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise
Somehow Shrek returned. In Sequels 2: Rise of the Franchise, three intrepid writers get their big Hollywood break the only way you can these days—reviving stagnant IP. Join Ian, Sam & Spencer every other week as they oversaturate 2 markets simultaneously with reboots of everything from Alien to Zoolander.