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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*Cue the Sue Heck squeal* Welcome to "Middling with Eden and Brock," the ultimate rewatch podcast of ABC's The Middle. Hosted by Eden Sher and Brock Ciarlelli, who played the ever optimistic Sue Heck and the jazz square aficionado Brad Bottig, this podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey through the beloved series with plenty of laughs that sparked their real life friendship and the stories that followed. Join us as we revisit every episode with behind-the-scenes stories and special guests. ...
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Hamilton Returns, Conjuring Dominates, and One Wild Catfish Case
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26:32Netflix’s Unknown: The High School Catfish will leave your jaw on the floor. Plus, Hamilton returns to theaters, and The Conjuring franchise smashes records.In this week’s episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David unpack a wild week in film and streaming. From the disturbing twists of Unknown: The High School Catfish to the cozy mystery …
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The Dead Podcast Society – Carpe Diem, Y’all!
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44:54Welcome to the first meeting of the Dead Podcast Society.In this episode, we crack open Dead Poets Society (1989) as the finale to our Back to School theme. From cave hangouts to barbaric yawps, we relive the iconic moments and laugh about the endless parodies this film inspired.We also talk Neil’s devastating storyline, Todd’s growth, and how the …
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Next week: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton reunite -- on this podcast!! You can catch them here or on YOUTUBE if you want to watch! That's on Sept 17th - you won't want to miss it. But for today, after we catch up and read some comments, we're breaking down episode 301, "Forced Family Fun Pt 1!" We point out a cameo from one of our writers, some cra…
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Do You Own Your Digital Movies? Plus: Now You See Me & Drumline
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31:57Netflix’s latest juggernaut K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere—and we dig into how it became the platform’s most-watched movie while hardly touching theaters. Then we unpack the Amazon “Buy” button controversy: what you think you own with digital purchases vs. what you actually get, why California’s new law could force clearer language, and how it a…
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Elle Woods Still Rules! Revisiting Legally Blonde | So Many Sequels
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38:29Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re going back to 2001 to revisit Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde. From box office surprises to pop culture impact, the guys break down what makes Elle an iconic character and why this comedy still resonates more than 20 years later.…
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Coming up on September 17th, we've got none other than: Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton on the podcast!! But for now, we're recapping our season 2 finale, episode 224, "Back to Summer." We're chatting about a flub that made it on screen, deleted scenes, and the non-stop laughing at "Barb Heckie." Plus we answer a question from a fan about the writin…
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Detention with The Breakfast Club: Does it Hold Up?
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32:04Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to spend a Saturday in detention watching John Hughes's 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Right? This week, Josh, Garre…
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Eenie Meanie, Peacemaker Season 2 & FX's The Lowdown in Tulsa
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26:52Back to School season is in full swing, and our movie club has plenty to cram in! We're talking Hulu’s Eenie Meanie—a wild heist comedy with Samara Weaving that blends Ocean’s 11 energy with Italian Job chaos.Then, we look at Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena dives into a human Cenapede as he revisits this strange, raunchy, and heartfelt DCU ant…
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Today, it's just us as we recap a fan-favorite moment from the series: episode 617, "The Waiting Game," AKA the one where Mike Heck gets caught singing "More Than a Feeling!" We were totally caught off guard that THIS was the episode where Mike lets loose. Find out what Neil Flynn thought about that moment, hear about Brock’s re-do interaction with…
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Class is in session! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Back to School series with Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy classic School of Rock. Jack Black’s Dewey Finn might be a terrible substitute teacher, but he’s a rock legend in the making, and the guys dive into why this role made him a leading man. We break down the movie’s surpr…
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Back to School Movies, Scary Movie Reboot & King of the Hill’s Big Return
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33:58It’s back-to-school season on So Many Sequels! This week, Josh, Garrett, and David kick off a new theme by diving into their favorite “back to school” movies.The crew also breaks down the latest movie news, including:-The return of Scary Movie with Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans Brothers-Why King of the Hill is suddenly more relevant than …
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We're almost to the end of season 2 and we can't believe it! Today we’re joined by Roy Brown, a key figure in the writers’ room for all 9 seasons, rising from staff writer to executive producer. He's here to recap episode 223, "The Bridge," with us! We talk about a Big Mike storyline inspired by Roy’s dad, 19-year-old Eden’s thoughts on her swimsui…
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Rapid Reviews: Weapons, Freaky Friday, David Attenborough & More!
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35:34What have you been watching this Summer? There have been a lot of summer movies and Josh, Garrett, and. David talk about nearly all of them in this episode!We're doing rapid reviews on So Many Sequels: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies, again, in Freaky Friday. Zach Cregger’s makes us feel uncomfortable in Weapons.We debate Happy Gilmo…
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Catching Up: King of the Hill & The Naked Gun
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40:27After a long break, the So Many Sequels crew is finally back together to swap stories, talk TV, and dive into the latest in movies. From birthday party misadventures to surprise movie theater run-ins, Josh, Garrett, and David catch up on life before shifting gears into the world of entertainment. The gang reviews Marvel’s Ironheart and Wakanda anth…
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Another fantastic, charismatic, and wildly talented guest today! We’re recapping episode 222, “The Prom,” with Shanley Caswell (Power Book III: Raising Kanan, NCIS: New Orleans) - and she does not disappoint. We talk about the time she pranked Josh Hutcherson on Punk’d, getting tough news right before a take, and Eden’s behind-the-scenes story abou…
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Just us today as we break down episode 221, "Mother's Day II." From uncovering a logistical hiccup (Eden’s favorite) to finally revealing what Mike actually said to Frankie on the ferris wheel - we’re covering it all. Plus, we read your comments and answer a voicemail from a repeat customer! WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/midd…
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Box Office Breakdown – Fantastic Four Drops Hard, Superman Keep Rising
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10:45It’s a solo show this week on So Many Sequels as David breaks down the box office winners and losers for the weekend of August 1st, 2025. July was full of massive releases, but which films are actually holding strong, and which ones are crashing fast? Fantastic Four: First Steps takes a steep dive in its second weekend, but how does it compare to t…
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Fantastic Four Reboot Soars with Retro Style
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35:14The Fantastic Four are back—and this time, Marvel finally gets it right. On this episode of So Many Sequels, Josh and David dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest addition to the MCU that blends retro-futuristic flair with heartfelt family dynamics. From its 1960s-inspired design to standout performances by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kir…
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503 - The Potato (w/ Rachel Dratch)
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1:12:04We can’t believe we’re saying this, but… we have the one... the only... Rachel Dratch (SNL, Wine Country, 30 Rock) on the pod today!! After we Middle some Minutes, we dive into the episode where Eden’s dealing with some serious PTSD from her poster board monologue, and Kenny maybe - just maybe - was meant to show his face a whole lot earlier than e…
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What happens when two non-K-pop fans watch Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters"? In this episode, Josh and Garrett dive into the animated movie about a girl group who secretly battles supernatural threats while maintaining their pop star careers.
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220 - The Royal Wedding (w/ Troy Metcalf)
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1:16:03It’s a fabulous episode with a fabulous guest - what more could you want? Troy Metcalf (aka Jim) joins us for episode 220, "The Royal Wedding," and shares his incredible weight loss journey from the past year, spills all the Rihanna tea from their time working together, and breaks down how he brought the character of Jim to life. Plus, Eden shares …
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Eddington Review, Late Night TV Crisis & Love Island Takes
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31:42Josh and Garrett dive into the week's biggest entertainment stories while David enjoys the Disney magic! This week, Josh breaks down Ari Aster's polarizing new film Eddington - a pandemic satire that's definitely not the horror movie you'd expect from the Hereditary director. Is it brilliant commentary or just too soon? Plus, we're genuinely upset …
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Superman Soars, Poop Cruise Stinks, and King of the Hill Returns
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27:39The gang dives into a wild mix of content this week! David suffers through two of his worst movies of the year with "A Minecraft Movie" and "Heads of State" (but at least John Cena tried). Josh takes us on a horrifying journey aboard the infamous 2013 Poop Cruise with Netflix's "Train Wreck" documentary—spoiler alert: there's poop EVERYWHERE and pe…
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We're talking cousin boxes, MVP Punctuality, and the way the storyline for this episode almost unfolded w/ Rob Ulin (Roseanne, Malcolm in the Middle)! He’s here to help us break down episode 219, “The Legacy” - the final episode he wrote for The Middle. Plus, we answer a voicemail about Sue’s hilarious swing set snafu from Season 4! WE HAVE MERCH! …
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Superman (2025): Can James Gunn Give Hope To the DCU?
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46:56Superman is back—but not like you’ve seen him before. James Gunn’s first big DCU swing has landed, and we’ve got questions. Is this actually good? Can it wash away a decade of DC chaos? And why is Krypto the Superdog the real MVP?We unpack all of it: the casting, the tone, the pressure on Gunn’s shoulders, and whether this Superman (2025) gives us …
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Jurassic World Rebirth: Dinosaurs Are Back (And We're Cautiously Optimistic)
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42:25The So Many Sequels crew reviews Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise! Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, this reboot brings in Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey as new leads in a world where dinosaurs have retreated to isolated equatorial environments. Josh, David, and Garrett bre…
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218 - Spring Cleaning (w/ Julie Kaye Fanton)
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1:03:27Spring cleaning might feel like a chore - but talking to Emmy winner Julie Kaye Fanton about her work on The Middle was anything but! In episode 218, “Spring Cleaning,” our fabulous set decorator shares how she was the one who took the photo for the iconic “Hang in There, Kitty!” poster, what items of her actual son’s ended up in the Heck house, an…
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The Odyssey Teaser, Running Man, and July 4th Movie Picks
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29:32This week’s So Many Sequels news update is packed with patriotic rewatches, surprise trailers, and chaotic movie theater stories. We kick things off with our go-to July 4th movie traditions—from The Sandlot and National Treasure to Rocky IV and Hamilton. Then, it’s on to The Running Man remake starring Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright. We b…
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2025 Mid-Year Movie Rewind – Hits, Misses & What’s Next
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32:01Halfway through 2025, and movies are… kinda mid? Join the So Many Sequels team as we sort through the clutter to share our favorite films of the year so far, highlight box office winners and losers, and vent about why everything feels like a reboot.From original hits to big-budget blockbusters, we break down the surprises, trends, and what’s missin…
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Bond Finds New Director & NYT Best Movies of the 21st Century List + The Batman II, The Odyssey & M3GAN 2.0
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31:09We’re halfway through the year, and there’s a lot to talk about in the movie world. This week on So Many Sequels, we dive into everything, and we react to the New York Times’ Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list (spoiler: Potential hot takes ahead). We also break down the latest on M3GAN 2.0, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and a potential Soci…
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Grab your calculators and sharpen those #2 pencils... we're recapping episode 217, "The Math Class," and it's just us today! Before diving in, we’ve got some fresh fan insight on the iconic 'Hang in There, Kitty!' poster. Also, since Frankie had to go to Math Class, you’re headed to Hollywood Class: we're dishing out some helpful Hollywood vocab. P…
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Who’s your favorite movie dad—and is he actually a good dad? This week, we celebrate Father’s Day by debating the Mount Rushmore of movie dads. Is Marlin from Finding Nemo top-tier? What about Goofy? Or…Sean Connery in Indiana Jones? Plus, Josh reviews Dangerous Waters, a Jaws-meets-serial-killer thriller from Shudder. Garrett watched Mickey 17, Bo…
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Friday the 13th (1980) – Birth of a Horror Franchise
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44:40Summer camp takes a terrifying turn as So Many Sequels wraps up “Summer Camp Month” with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time Friday the 13th (1980). The gang dives into the film’s shocking twist (spoiler: it’s NOT Jason), its legacy as a low-budget smash hit, and why it launched a decades-long franchise despite barely resembling the ve…
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801 - The Core Group (w/ Greer Gammer)
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1:05:20"Hi, I'm April!" We're jumping ahead in the series to recap April's debut episode! We're joined by the lovely and talented Greer Gammer (Awkward, Frasier) as we talk about where she was when the casting press release dropped, the high-pressure table read that kicked things off, and how a flub from Patricia Heaton helped her relax. We also get into …
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Just us today! First we talk about our wonderful lunch we had with The Middle's creators and showrunners, Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. And after we read some comments, we break down episode 215, "Sex, Lies, and Videotape." We discuss Kristin Cavallari's cameo and the storyline that went with it, the incredible re-use of exteriors on the Warner …
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Summer Camp: Heavyweights the 90s Nostalgia Classic
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39:17Welcome back to Summer Camp Month on So Many Sequels! This week, we’re diving into Disney’s Heavyweights (1995), a surprisingly heartfelt and chaotic comedy about kids at a “fat camp,” fitness cults, and one of Ben Stiller’s wildest performances. The crew explores the film’s mix of slapstick, sincerity, and social awkwardness, questioning whether i…
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Wet Hot American Summer: Summer Camp Goes Off the Rails
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36:26Welcome to Camp Firewood, where the rules are made up and the plot doesn’t matter! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Summer Camp series with the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer—a movie where Paul Rudd tosses kids out of vans, Molly Shannon gets therapy from children, and a talking can of vegetables offers life advice. Yeah… it…
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214 - Valentine's Day II (w/ Nick McDonald)
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53:28She's just a girl... standing in front of a boy... dressed like a Crayon. That’s right - Sue Heck’s first kiss is finally here! On the pod today, Nick McDonald (a.k.a. Joe, the mysterious Halloween smoocher) joins us to break down episode 214, "Valentine's Day II!" We cover everything from Sue’s desperate kiss quest to a full-blown on-set debate ov…
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Summer Camp June & What We've Been Watching
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32:25School’s out, the heat is on, and Summer Camp June is officially underway at So Many Sequels! Josh, Garrett, and David kick things off by previewing next week’s review of Wet Hot American Summer and swapping first‑impressions of A24’s unsettling Bring Her Back, Netflix’s campy Fear Street: Prom Queen, Apple’s adventure flick Fountain of Youth, and …
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Super is an understatement when it comes to our guest today who's helping us break down episode 213, "Super Sunday." Melanie Gage (Chicago, Boogie Nights) is our wonderful choreographer from The Middle and she's here to help us breakdown our Square Dancing with the Stars routine. We talk about everything from rehearsal, to being on set, to what it …
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Mars Attacks! Campy Chaos or Cult Sci-Fi Classic?
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35:40For the final chapter of Disaster Month, we're beaming up to one of the weirdest alien invasion movies ever: Mars Attacks! (1996). This star-studded satire directed by Tim Burton packs in lasers, skeletons, and Slim Whitman—all with a wink to 1950s B-movies. But… does it actually hold together, or is it just chaos in a red-and-green package? We bre…
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Tim Robinson’s Friendship Review + 28 Days Later Re-Release & Skibidi Toilet Explained
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28:07This week on So Many Sequels, we review Tim Robinson’s new movie Friendship, talk about the 28 Days Later theatrical re-release ahead of 28 Years Later, and explain what the deal is with Skibidi Toilet — and why Michael Bay is turning it into a movie. We also discuss Memorial Day weekend box office numbers, the Caught Stealing trailer with Austin B…
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505 - Halloween IV: The Ghost Story (w/ Alphonso McAuley)
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55:40Alphonso McAuley (Breaking In, Love That Girl) joins us today to break down episode 505, "Halloween IV: The Ghost Story." It's his debut episode as Hutch! We discuss everything from Hutch's real name, instant chemistry, and making Vine's on set with Charlie. Plus we listen to not one, but two listener voicemails. WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https:…
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Armageddon Review – Is This the Ultimate Dumb Fun Movie? | So Many Sequels
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46:49An asteroid is heading for Earth—and only oil drillers can save us?! We’re diving deep into Armageddon (1998), Michael Bay’s wild ride of explosions, dad-daughter drama, and scientifically questionable space missions.In this episode, the So Many Sequels crew breaks down:🚀 Bruce Willis vs. Ben Affleck – Who survives and who just survives the cringe🎬…
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SHOCKER Max Is HBO Max Again + Superman Trailer & Final Destination Bloodlines
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30:49This week on So Many Sequels, we react to the shocking (but not really) news that Max is being rebranded back to HBO Max. We discuss why it happened, what it means for the platform, and how Warner Bros. is spinning it.We also share first impressions of James Gunn’s Superman trailer, a spoiler-free review of Final Destination: Bloodlines, and some l…
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After a series of fabulous guests, we're keeping it just us today. And honey, we've been let off our leashes. As we break down episode 212, "The Big Chill," we discuss our big ratings, a double iconic story line, and just how the wall crumbled from Sue and Brick's antics. Plus, we read a touching letter from a dedicated fan of The Middle and of the…
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Disaster Month: The Day After Tomorrow Is Absolute Chaos | So Many Sequels
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25:12Disaster Month continues with The Day After Tomorrow, where climate change hits fast, Jake Gyllenhaal hides in a library, and Dennis Quaid walks to New York in a blizzard. It's Roland Emmerich doing what he does best: wrecking the world with special effects and barely explaining the science. In this episode, we break down the movie’s wild logic, th…
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Disaster Movie MAYHEM! Sinners, New Trailers & Wes Anderson!
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28:26Welcome to Mayhem Month on So Many Sequels, your book club for movies! Josh, Garrett, & David dive into disaster movies, recapping Dante's Peak and looking ahead to The Day After Tomorrow. Hear what they've been watching, from Ocean's 11 and Lance Bass in On the Line to Sinners and Mamma Mia! Plus, the latest trailer talk for The Conjuring: Last Ri…
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211 - Taking Back the House (w/ Pat Finn)
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51:57Today, we're thrilled to welcome Pat Finn back to Orson, Indiana! You know him as Bill Norwood, but Neil Flynn knows him as his buddy from Chicago. Pat helps us break down episode 211, "Taking Back the House," and he's a filled with great stories - from meeting Neil on a baseball diamond, to crossing paths at his audition, to his favorite episode (…
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Disaster Month: Dante’s Peak – Brosnan & Hamilton vs. the Volcano!
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35:37Disaster Month on So Many Sequels kicks off with Dante’s Peak, the mid-’90s disaster flick that tried to combine scientific realism with big-budget spectacle. Pierce Brosnan plays a volcanologist with bad luck in love and worse timing with eruptions and Linda Hamilton swaps cyborgs for civic duty.We talk practical effects, scientific realism vs. bi…
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