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PODCAST

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast

Josh Gammon, Garrett Powders, David Prock

Ever wish you had a book club, but for movies? Look no further! Josh Gammon, Garrett Powders, and David Prock invite you to "So Many Sequels" – your book club for movies. We chat about everything from blockbuster hits and indie darlings to film franchises and award shows. Whether you"re searching for a fresh movie recommendation or diving deep into cinema history, grab a snack and join our conversation. Subscribe and be part of our cinematic journey!

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00:47:53

Best Films of 2025 Ranked

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2026/01/10

In this Season 8 finale of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David reflect on an incredible year of film. Garrett champions unexpected picks like the David Attenborough documentary Oceans and the hilarious Keke Palmer/SZA comedy One of Them Days. Josh defends his "predictable" selections including the emotionally resonant Wake Up Dead Man and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. David builds a case for music-driven cinema with K-pop: Demon Hunters, Life of Chuck, and

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00:27:53

Miracle on 34th Street: Santa vs. Commercialism

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2026/01/06

We wrap up So Many Santas on So Many Sequels with Miracle on 34th Street (1947), the Christmas classic that starts out as a department store comedy and somehow turns into a straight-up courtroom drama. We talk Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) getting put on the stand, the movie’s surprisingly spicy take on Christmas commercialism, and how everyone around him goes from “aww, cute Santa guy” to “call the authorities” in record time.By the end, it’s less “Ho ho ho” and more “Your Honor, I’d like to call the

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00:29:49

What We've Been Watching: Holiday Movie Marathon Madness

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2026/01/02

It’s the final update of 2025! The So Many Sequels crew empties their holiday watchlists in this jam-packed episode. We break down the craftsmanship of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix and argue over whether it should have stayed in theaters longer. Garrett survives a stomach bug to bring us his take on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (and the scary new Marionette villain). Plus, we discuss the surprising box office numbers for Avatar: Fire and Ash.somanysequels.com

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00:30:12

I’ll Be Home for Christmas: JTT’s Holiday Road Trip

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2025/12/28

This week on So Many Santas, the So Many Sequels crew revisits one of the most ’90s Christmas movies ever made: I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998) starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel. It’s a chaotic, cross-country holiday romp filled with pranks, desert towns, stolen cars, questionable ethics, and one very committed Santa suit.Josh, David, and Garrett break down the film’s wild energy, its strange blend of teen comedy and heartfelt family messaging, and why it somehow still works as a

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00:28:34

The Oscars Are Leaving TV — And Going to YouTube

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Is broadcast television finally dead? The hosts of So Many Sequels dive into the seismic shift happening in Hollywood as the Oscars announce their historic move from ABC to YouTube in 2029, signaling the end of an era for traditional media.In this packed news episode, Josh, Garrett, and David break down what the Oscars' YouTube deal means for global audiences, discuss the ongoing Warner Brothers/Netflix merger saga (and why a gold-plated envelope might seal the deal), and share their reactions

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00:30:17

Netflix Buying Warner Bros Changes Everything

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/12/22

What happens when the biggest streamer in the world tries to swallow one of Hollywood’s last major studios?Netflix’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has sent shockwaves through the film industry—and not the good kind.In this emergency episode, Josh, Garrett, and David break down what a Netflix–Warner Bros. merger would actually mean for:🎬 The future of theatrical releases💿 The slow death of physical media📉 Industry jobs, wages, and creative freedom💰 Why streaming is quietly becoming

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00:28:05

A Very Jonas Christmas: Surprisingly Fun at Times

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2025/12/14

It’s officially So Many Santas season, and the So Many Sequels crew kicks things off with one of the first new holiday releases of the year: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025). The Jonas Brothers return to Disney with a short, silly, self-aware Christmas road-trip musical that feels like a home movie stitched together with music videos.Josh, Garrett, and David break down the movie’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles–style premise, the surprisingly stacked supporting cast (Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Chloe

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00:36:18

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Funny, Frustrating,...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles a perfect Thanksgiving classic — or just brilliantly annoying?In this Food & Family Month finale, the crew revisits John Hughes’ 1987 travel-from-hell comedy and wrestles with why it still works… even when it absolutely shouldn’t.Steve Martin’s tightly wound Neil Page and John Candy’s relentlessly cheerful Del Griffith make for one of movie comedy’s most iconic odd couples — but does the sentiment earn its landing? We break down:Why the movie still feels

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00:33:27

Netflix Still Hates Theaters (And Wicked Proves Them...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/12/06

Hollywood keeps insisting the future is streaming… so why does Wicked: For Good keep torching box office records? This week, the movie industry’s contradictions are impossible to ignore — and Netflix might be the worst offender.If you love movies and the conversation around them, follow So Many Sequels wherever you listen. Leave a review, subscribe on YouTube, and keep the conversation going with us online.somanysequels.com00:00 – Intro & what we’ve been watching01:00 – Pixar’s Elio (troubled

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00:29:01

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Stranger Things, Wake Up Dead...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Thanksgiving leftovers, holiday haze, and a whole lot of screen time—this week we’re unpacking what we watched after the big meal.Everything from a Stranger Things rewatch and a November movie binge to a spoiler-free look at Wake Up Dead Man. We even have sports with a college football breakdown and a look at Disney’s massive Zootopia 2 opening.What leftovers did YOU watch this week?

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00:34:26

Willy Wonka: Food Meets Family

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2025/11/28

For Food & Family Month, the So Many Sequels crew unwraps one of the strangest and most iconic family films of all time, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). Gene Wilder delivers one of cinema’s most unpredictable performances, and we break down why his version of Wonka is still the gold standard of chaotic candy moguls.From unsettling tunnel boat rides to bratty children meeting VERY questionable fates, we revisit the film’s dark humor, musical numbers, and the surprisingly emotional

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00:31:11

Toy Story 5 vs. iPad Kids, Freakier Friday & The...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Are we ready for Woody and Buzz to battle… an iPad? The Toy Story 5 trailer is here, and the "Millennial Dad" energy in the room is off the charts. We break down whether the franchise has finally run out of batteries or if Pixar is about to deliver a necessary critique on screen time. Plus, we’re asking the hard questions: Is the new Michael Jackson biopic doomed by its own casting?---00:00 - Intro: November time dilation02:00 - TV Review: Pluribus (Apple TV+) & Rhea Seehorn05:40 -

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00:30:39

Homeward Bound: The Ultimate Family Adventure

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/11/23

For Food & Family Month, the So Many Sequels crew dives into one of the most beloved family films of the 1990s — Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993). This week, Josh, Garrett, and David revisit the heartfelt animal adventure featuring Chance, Shadow, and Sassy, exploring why this simple story about loyalty and family still resonates decades later.From tear-jerker moments to standout voice performances (Michael J. Fox! Don Ameche! Sally Field!), we break down the film’s emotional beats,

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00:30:34

Uncle Buck: Big Pancakes, Bigger Laughs

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/11/17

We’re kicking off Food and Family Month with John Hughes’ 1989 comedy, digging into John Candy’s perfect balance of slob and softie, and why this movie still hits like a cozy holiday watch even without Christmas lights.We talk about Macaulay Culkin’s scene-stealing “jump scare” performance, Tia’s weaponized attitude, and how Uncle Buck somehow feels both chaotic and weirdly responsible.Is Buck actually the best kind of uncle, or a walking red flag? Join our book club for movies and leave a

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00:30:18

Frankenstein, Richie Rich & Severance Secrets — What...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/11/15

We spent an evening with Cat Miller, prop master for Severance and Uncut Gems, and the behind-the-scenes details blew our minds. From custom-built vintage computers to iconic movie props, this is a craft you never get to hear about.This week on So Many Sequels, we kick off a new month with a deep dive into the art of prop-making after attending a live talk with industry pro Kat Miller. Then we break down what we’ve been watching — including Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the wildly tonal

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00:44:56

Friday the 13th (2009): Jason’s Back, Faster, and...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Jason Voorhees hits the reset button. We revisit the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot—the last film in the franchise (so far)—to see if it’s a hidden gem or a bloody mess.00:00 – Welcome to So Many Scares Finale01:00 – Setting up the 2009 reboot04:00 – Box office highs, critical lows07:00 – Recapping Freddy vs. Jason chaos12:00 – First impressions: good, bad, stupendous18:00 – Back to basics: Jason’s brutality and traps26:00 – The most 2009 cast imaginable31:00 – The final showdown (and wood chipper

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00:30:30

Weapons, New Faces of Fear, White House Screaming

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/29

The spooky season might be ending, but we’re still living in fear—of Art the Clown, The Grabber, and the fact that the White House tore down its movie theater.This week we unpack Weapons, debate horror’s next “face of fear,” and discover which presidents had surprisingly weird taste in movies.It’s equal parts creepy, funny, and movie-nerdy—exactly how we like it. Subscribe & leave a review to join our movie club for fans, not critics!

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00:43:28

Jason X: When Jason Went to Space & the Creators Lost...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/26

The So Many Sequels crew continues “So Many Scares” month by blasting off into one of horror’s strangest sequels — Jason X (2002), where the infamous Camp Crystal Lake killer takes his talents to outer space.David breaks down the film’s disastrous box office run and how it became one of the Friday the 13th franchise’s biggest flops. Garrett confesses that this was his first Jason movie and defends its “so bad it’s good” charm, while Josh struggles to believe how a hockey mask outlawed in 2024 could

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00:23:53

Jim Carrey, The Jetsons & October’s Horror Chaos

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/23

It’s a mid-month So Many Scares update! Josh, Garrett, and David share what they’ve been watching—from haunted live-stream comedies (Dead Stream) to vintage courtroom comfort (Matlock). They debate whether the world needs a Jetsons movie, celebrate Ethan Hawke’s spooky streak, and peek at the box-office numbers for Black Phone 2. It’s part horror chat, part nostalgic detour, and totally So Many Sequels.00:00 – Intro & So Many Scares check-in02:30 – The Black Phone 2 buzz05:20 – Josh’s Shudder

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00:38:16

Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives - Slasher Goes...

So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Jason’s not just back—he’s unstoppable. In Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives, one bolt of lightning brings our favorite masked maniac back from the grave and into full monster-mode.We talk Tommy Jarvis’ Frankenstein moment, the new horror-comedy tone, and why this chapter gave the series new (after)life. It’s funny, gory, and way more self-aware than you remember.What’s your favorite kill—or moment—from Jason Lives? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation!🎧 Subscribe, rate, and

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