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Disenfranchised

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Join Stephen Foxworthy, Brett Wright, and Tucker as they dive into the specifics of those ’Franchises of One’ - films that were meant to kick off major film franchises... but ultimately failed to do so! Together they examine the people, properties, and potential of each ’failed franchise starter’ with wit and humor without ’punching down.’

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254 - The Predator (2018)

Disenfranchised ·

2025/11/06

“It's like an alien Whoopi Goldberg.”With Predator: Badlands hitting theaters this weekend, we're talking about this (FUN!) Shane Black-directed franchise installment without a direct follow-up, as well as hot dog-based sketch comedy, our status as a Rosa Salazar stan podcast, and on-mic planning an Eli Roth theme month!We ain't got time to bleed! Hell, we barely have time update the following social media accounts: @Disenfranchpod on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and YouTube. Email us your thoughts or

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132:12

253 - My Boyfriend's Back (1993) (Straight Up 010) w/...

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2025/10/30

“Just because I crawled out of the grave doesn't make me a freaking zombie!”We're back on that Straight Up vibe with a film crew (at long last!) and our good pal J.P Leck to discuss our second-ever Bob Balaban film! We're talking about Tucker's enduring love of Mary Beth Hurt, the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman, and we even hear from a special guest with an instrumental role in why we're covering this film at all!Be sure to follow the work of J.P. Leck in the following places: @endlesselsewhere

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131:04

252 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) w/ Brian...

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2025/10/23

“I just don't understand why he thinks we deserve this.”We're wrapping up our 2000s-Era Horror Remakes Spooky-thon with this meta-horror remake/sequel/reboot! (Don't worry - we get into it!) And we've got our good friend Brian Keiper back to talk about true crime, religion, and our relationship with the movie that inspired this film!Find the prolific Brian Keiper in the following places: @brianwaves42 on Bluesky, Instagram, Letterboxd, Threads, and Xitter Find Brian's writing on Bloody Disgusting,

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112:29

REWIND 011 - House of Wax (2006) w/ Ariel Powers-Shaub

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2025/10/16

“We almost finished what Ma started.”We're revisiting one of our favorite recent episodes with one of our favorite recurring guests as we talk about our histories with motor vehicles, our mutual dislike of Nick, and reckon with Paris Hilton and the “See Paris Die” campaign for this movie!If you truly can get used to anything if you’re around it long enough, it might explain why Ariel Powers-Schaub keeps coming back to join us! She’s rad and you should check her out on the following platforms: Buy

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116:18

250 - The Amityvillle Horror (2003) w/ Evan Wilson

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2025/10/09

“Houses don’t kill people. People kill people.”Week Two of our 2000s-Era Remakes Spooky-thon is back in full force as we talk the late, great Phillip Baker Hall, the difference between the James Gunn and Zack Snyder takes on DC Comics movies, why this movie is quintessential 2000s horror, and the regrettable use of the IBG horror trope.Find Evan Wilson and his Grand Voodoo Band on the following platforms: @grandvoodooband on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @wowitsevanwilson on Instagram Listen to

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250 - The Amityvillle Horror (2003) w/ Evan Wilson

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2025/10/09

“Houses don’t kill people. People kill people.”Week Two of our 2000s-Era Remakes Spooky-thon is back in full force as we talk the late, great Phillip Baker Hall, the difference between the James Gunn and Zack Snyder takes on DC Comics movies, why this movie is quintessential 2000s horror, and the regrettable use of the IBG horror trope.Find Evan Wilson and his Grand Voodoo Band on the following platforms: @grandvoodooband on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @wowitsevanwilson on Instagram Listen to

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249 - Prom Night (2008)

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2025/10/02

“This is prom. Let’s all just be nice and forget the past.”Welcome to our sixth annual Spooky-thon! This year, we’re covering 2000s era horror remakes, starting with this nothing-burger of a movie that somehow stars Idris Elba and James Ransone! We also go deep on Chris Columbus’s filmography, the other Norman McCormick horror remake, and the definition of the word ‘wassail’. Don’t miss it!If we were any dumber, you’d have to water us. Don’t believe us? Check out the following places for all the

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248 - Run Ronnie Run! (2002)

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2025/09/25

“I want my money back. And I want angels to give it to me… and pixies to count it out… and a gnome or a hobbit or an elf to sleep at the foot of my bed, and have - I just want them all over my backyard. But no matter what happens with any of that, I DO want my money back!”Our Sketch-tember theme month comes to a close as we chat about a quintessentially Tucker movie inspired by a recurring “Mr. Show” sketch and, along the way, discuss our favorite types of cake, our thoughts on John Kricfalusi and

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247 - Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996)

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2025/09/18

“Can I get you anything else? Grappa? Wine? Cappuccino? Tickets to a Lakers game? …cheesecake? Double-A batteries? Land in Montana?”Sketch-tember continues as we discuss this disappointing cinematic effort from the famed Canadian sketch comedy troupe! Along the way, we discuss our histories with “The Kids in the Hall,” the reason behind this film’s signature lack of Dave Foley, which Kid in the Hall makes the best lady, and extended riffs on this release week’s box office offerings!Find our

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108:41

246 - The Master of Disguise (2002)

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2025/09/11

“...are you mocking me?”Sketch-tember continues as we discuss this ill-conceived vehicle for ‘80s and ‘90s sketch comedy impressionist icon, Dana Carvey! We talk about the correlation between Carvey and SNL costar Mike Myers’s views of comedy, Carvey’s spiritual SNL successor, who this movie is actually for, the oeuvre of M. Night Shyamalan, and more deep-cut Indianapolis-area talk!Watch us channel our own energico on the following social media platforms: @Disenfranchpod on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and

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245 - Strange Brew (1983)

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2025/09/04

“This isn't heaven – this sucks!”We're kicking off our sixth season with a special theme month – SKETCH-TEMBER, a month filled with films featuring some of our favorite sketch actors and characters! We're starting with SCTV and Bob & Doug McKenzie alongside discussions on the oeuvres of Wes Anderson and Bob Balaban, Stephen's first time visiting The Second City, and improv comedy!Hey, ya hosers! Why don't you take right off to our social media pages and give us a follow, eh? @Disenfranchpod on

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244 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)

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2025/08/28

“Bob, I want all my Garmanbozia.”It’s our fifth season finale! Few movies could do justice to such an austere and august occasion as the cinematic adaptation of one our favorite television shows! Join us as we discuss David Lynch’s unwavering sincerity, our “Twin Peaks” backstories, the reasons behind the absences of several key cast members, and how our opinions of this film have evolved over time!Is it future? Or is it past? Hell if we know, but if it turns out to be present, check us out on the

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243 - Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990)

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2025/08/21

“Kabukiman sanjo!”With a new Toxic Avenger film on the horizon, we’re talking about another Troma superhero who, unlike Toxie, didn’t get a series of sequels! And, along the way, we discuss this film’s aggressively problematic nature and content, Tucker’s frustrations while driving in Indianapolis, our thoughts and histories with Troma films, our thoughts on theatrically-released Looney Tunes films, and Luis Guzmán’s status as a “that guy” actor.Sure, we may be depressed and we may be confused, but

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242 - Freaky (2020)

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2025/08/14

“Don’t underestimate a straight white man’s propensity for violence…”This week, after the release of Freakier Friday in theaters, we’re talking about this body swap slasher and, with it, the work of Christopher Landon, the fun of a well-executed genre mashup, this incredibly talented cast, and how nice it is to be reminded about how funny Vince Vaughn can be!Cue the creepy dudes in the masks. Okay, so we’re not THAT creepy… and the masks are social media… I dunno, just give us a follow, why not?

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101:04

241 - Brigsby Bear (2017) w/ Noah East (Straight Up 008)

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2025/08/07

“May our minds be stronger tomorrow.”Better late than never, right? For the second time in a row, we're delivering a Straight Up a week late, but never fear! We're talking about one the whole family - or at least the whole podcast crew - can enjoy! Join us as we discuss Tucker and Noah’s deep shared love of all things Kyle Mooney, some great central Indiana movie theater talk, Stephen and Noah's top films of 2017, and reminisces of Stephen and Noah's high school days!Check out Noah at the following

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92:34

REWIND 010 - The Happytime Murders (2018) w/ Katy Doyle

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2025/07/31

“I don't take compliments well, but I get them all the time.”The Naked Gun remake hits theaters this weekend, so we're taking a break from our regular schedule to rewind back to our Jim Henson theme month from 2022 when we talked about another cop comedy… but this one has PUPPETS! PLUS, we're joined by one of Stephen's former students, filmmaker Katy Doyle! (Don't worry - it gets awkward!)Follow Katy's YouTube channel! Or else! https://youtube.com/@notkilodeltamediaHere are our socials. Don't worry

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240 - Fantastic Four (Fant4stic) (2015)

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2025/07/24

“Please don't blow up… please don't blow up…”Fantastic Four: First Steps is out this weekend so we're rounding out our Fantastic Four miniseries with this studio compromised 2015 film that reminds Tucker of Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows and Stephen of Man of Steel! We talk body horror, M. Night Shyamalan, and one area that every F4 movie falls short on! Check it out!Social media IS the Negative Zone. You heard it here first! Anyway, here are our socials: @Disenfranchpod on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and

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77:28

239 - The Fantastic Four (1994)

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2025/07/17

“It’s clobberin’ time… for REAL!”With Fantastic Four: First Steps on the horizon, we're kicking off a double feature with this unreleased 1994 failed franchise starter featuring a surprisingly expressive rubber mask, a better-than-it-ought-to-be score, and one of the stars of the made-for-TV Not Quite Human film franchise! Join us for a tangent-heavy discussion of this bootleg classic!Having a tough time watching this movie? Check out on the Internet Archive:

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238 - Man of Steel (2014)

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2025/07/10

“On my world, it means hope.”There's a new Superman movie in theaters, so we're answering the important questions! Things like: Does this film even fit our format? Does Zack Snyder understand Superman as a character? What comics does Stephen recommend for the person seeking to understand how Superman fits in a modern context? And wait… this movie was marketed to churches??Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's… the Disenfranchised Podcast's social media accounts: @Disenfranchpod on

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237 - Land of the Lost (2009)

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2025/07/03

“You ever get tired of being wrong?”Nobody wrote any show notes this week, so hi, it's Tucker. This movie is really lame and we barely talk about it. I worked really hard on the last 6 minutes of this episode, so hopefully that bit works for everyone. According to Stephen’s bullet points, we talked about Burger King and Jurassic Park, but I don't remember talking about any of that, so who knows. Ok, I love you. Goodbye.Tuck Mugs is about the only thing worth looking at on the internet right now, but

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