Best Franchise Flicks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 224 - Plot Holes 1:22:44

1d ago1:22:44

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Recorded on May 9th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick are about to get a little nit picky! Spurred on by a topic suggested by the incomparable Beth Wilson, Last Pint's brain-trust gathers to discuss holes in the plots of otherwise solid movies and tv shows. Also...Jerry Seinfeld? Yup, they go there. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way …

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129. Spooky Movie Sunday 1:09:58

1d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Connor is joined by his little sister Grace to talk about the movies they've watched during 'Spooky Movie Sunday' in honor of the halfway point to Halloween. Buy McTavish Spirits here https://www.mctavishspirits.comBy Connor Gilbert

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Fact or Fiction: Diving Deep Into Franchising's Growing Health/Wellness Space with REP'M Group 36:47

22m ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, Zack chats with REP'M Group Co-Founders Rob Cambruzzi and Nick Sheehan about the trends within franchising's health, wellness & beauty space. What's makes a brand grow? What prohibits one from taking off? What is PE looking for? All is that is covered here!By Modrn Business Podcast

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POOLMAN Review: Chris Pine Belly Flops With Incoherent, Unfunny L.A. Noir 5:03

5h ago5:03

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews Chris Pin's directorial debut, the L.A. noir POOLMAN. Pine co-wrote, directed, and starred in the film alongside Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh, DeWanda Wise, John Ortiz, and more. Poolman tells the story of Darren Barrenman (Pine), a native Los Angeleno who spends his days looking af…

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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Review: Solid Reboot In A Franchise In Desperate Need Of Evolution 6:09

12h ago6:09

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, directed by Wes Ball and starring Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another, and humans have been reduced t…

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Interview with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands 37:36

6d ago37:36

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In this episode, I talk with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands in Huntersville, North Carolina. Jeff talks about how he got into franchising and lessons he has learned about how to help franchisees get off to a great start over the past thirty years in multiple brands. He also details about their five franchise brands (Window Hero, Top Rail Fence…

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Episode 223 - Artificial Intelligence 1:17:34

4h ago1:17:34

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Recorded on April 18th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick tackle the emerging and quickly growing technology of Artificial Intelligence. Are they fans? Who can say? Their love/hate relationship definitely stirs up some heated debates. You'll certainly get your fill of AI generated songs that New Way Fans will find riddled with easter eggs. All that and mor…

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Supplier Wire 037: Using Affordable Offshore Talent to Scale Your Franchise 38:43

6d ago38:43

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In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Brad Stevens, Founder & CEO of Outsource Access. Outsource Access helps franchisors and franchisees redefine how they scale with highly talented, affordable talent from the Philippines to drive revenue & profitability.Ryan & Brad discuss why Outsource Access was f…

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Talking THE FALL GUY And Hoping To Find A MIAMI VICE Stunt Team Jacket ( 22:21

2d ago22:21

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On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, me and Joblo.com‘s Chris Bumbray talk about The Fall Guy. Ryan Gosling falls hard for Emily Blunt, and who can blame him, as a down on his luck stuntman who must brave the criminal underworld to find a wayward movie star, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. How does the film compare to the ’80s classic TV show? W…

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Interview with Mark Boyd of Premium Service Brands in Augusta, Georgia (House Doctors and 360° Painting (with Four New Brands Just Added - Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout ... 40:39

12d ago40:39

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In this episode, I interview Mark Boyd who owns a House Doctors and 360° Painting franchise in Evans, Georgia (just outside of Augusta, Georgia). Additionally, he has just added four new brands with Premium Service Brands (Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout Medic). Mark shares his story about how he got started with H…

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BOY KILLS WORLD Review: Bill Skarsgard Goes Nuts In Hyper-Violent Revenge Flick 4:42

11d ago4:42

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews BOY KILLS WORLD, a hyper violent revenge flick that's part THE RUNNING MAN, part THE RAID. Stars Bill Skarsgard, Famke Janssen, Jessica Rothe, Brett Gelman, Andrew Koji, Michelle Dockery, Isaiah Mustafa, Yayan Ruhian, and Sharlto Copley! Skarsgård stars as "Boy" who vows revenge after his family is murde…

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CHALLENGERS Review: Zendaya Is Aces in Luca Guadagnino's Steamy Tennis Romance (128 kbps) 5:08

24d ago5:08

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics review Luca Guadagnino's steamy tennis love-triangle romance, CHALLENGERS, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Opens in theaters on April 26th! From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no…

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See The Light: Red Light Therapy In Franchising With Avanti Body 50:01

14d ago50:01

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In this episode, Zack opens up the Modrn Business audience to the world of “red light therapy” with CEO & Founder, Terri Simpson and President, Andrea Dobkin, of Avanti Body. We discuss the founding story, the viability of red light therapy, how they educate their customers/franchisees/land lords about the industry, an exciting new announcement and…

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ABIGAIL Review: Bite-Sized Vampire Ballerina Makes For A Bloody Good, B-Movie Horror Comedy 4:23

15d ago4:23

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews ABIGAIL, the horror comedy from Radio Silence starring Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Giancarlo Esposito, Angus Cloud, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, and William Catlett. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they hav…

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REBEL MOON-PART 2: THE SCARGIVER Review 6:01

15d ago6:01

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews Zack Snyder's epic space opera sequel, REBEL MOON-PART 2: THE SCARGIVER, starring Sofia Boutella, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Djimon Hounsou, Anthony Hopkins, and more! Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything,…

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Ep. 62 I Don't Give A Flick! - Stoner Films 58:15

17d ago58:15

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Films which depict one of the most common and popular drugs in society today have a long and varied history in film. You all know which plant-based product we're talking about; that's right, it's the Devil's Lettice, the Sin Spinach, the Haitian Oregano: marijuana. From the early days of film with Reefer Madness to the modern-day Pineapple Express,…

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Interview with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo of 360° Painting in Cincinnati, Ohio 36:39

19d ago36:39

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In this episode, we talk with with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo in Cincinnati, Ohio and the northern Kentucky area who joined the 360° Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands in July of 2020. They talk about how they discovered 360° Painting and why they chose to join them and Premium Service Brands, how their business has grown si…

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Supplier Wire 036: How to Scale Your Franchise with Lizzy Young of DevHub 32:42

21d ago32:42

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In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN VP of Business Development Jake Fishman chats with Lizzy Young, Director of Franchise Engagement for DevHub. DevHub is a CMS truly built for franchises - where you can scale and integrate freely with the support you need, when you need it.Jake & Lizzy discuss Lizzy's years of exper…

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CIVIL WAR Review: Nightmare Look At The Fall Of America Is Beautiful, Haunting, And A Must-See 6:55

25d ago6:55

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews Alex Garland's nightmarish political thriller CIVIL WAR, starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny. From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach…

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SASQUATCH SUNSET Review: Jesse Eisenberg And Riley Keough Lead Strangely Heartwarming Bigfoot Comedy 4:00

1M ago4:00

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Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale reviews the Zellner Brothers' Bigfoot comedy SASQUATCH SUNSET starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough. In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches—possibly the last of their enigmatic kind— embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These …

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ARCADIAN Review: Nicolas Cage Tries To Survive Monster Attacks And Teen Hormones 4:14

1M ago4:14

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews Ben Brewer's creature feature/coming-of-age film ARCADIAN starring Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, and Maxwell Jenkins. In a near future, normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life – tranquility by day and torment by night. One day, Thoma…

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MONKEY MAN Review: Dev Patel Comes Out Swinging With Wildly Outrageous, Uneven Mumbai Revenge Flick 4:38

26d ago4:38

4:38

Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale review Dev Patel's action flick MONKEY MAN, directed, written, and starring Patel. Produced by Jordan Peele. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, ‘Monkey Man’ stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after ni…

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Paul Flick, Founder of Premium Service Brands 36:10

29d ago36:10

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In this MB episode, Zack chats with Paul Flick, founder of one of the original home service platforms, Premium Service Brands. We discuss the secret behind his shared service model, how he’s adding revenue streams for his franchisees, his investment thesis, how they’re taking advantage of the current economic climate and how they use technology to …

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Interview with Bart Williams of House Doctors and Window Gang in Somerset, Kentucky 51:45

1M ago51:45

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In this episode, we talk with Bart Williams, who has been a House Doctors franchisee for 18 years. Bart talks about his decision to get into franchising with House Doctors and what he has loved most since Premium Service Brands purchased House Doctors. He also shares lessons that he has learned in leadership and retention and how he was able to inc…

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Episode #11 - Season One Finale 1:19:02

1M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

That’s a wrap, folks! Zoë and Logan are bidding farewell to season one and the SAW franchise but not before ranking all the films, unpacking the gayest moments, making a compelling case for a Muppets x SAW crossover, and more!–Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit Our Website: www.honestlypod.caEmail Us: thehonestlypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instag…

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Supplier Wire 035: Driving Franchisee Reviews & Revenue with Oscar Wimshurst of NiceJob 43:24

1M ago43:24

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In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, FSN VP of Business Development Jake Fishman chats with Oscar Wimshurst, Senior Partnerships Manager of NiceJob. NiceJob is a Reputation Marketing platform helping franchisees get 4x the reviews and 2x the sales.Jake & Oscar discuss Oscar's background, what "reputation marketing" is, an…

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Episode 222 - Plays to Film 1:45:03

1M ago1:45:03

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Recorded on March 13th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick set their sights on plays that have been adapted for the silver screen. WHat works and doesn't work when it comes to transferring mediums. Also, a spirited movie pitch session. And be sure to listen in if you're not entirely sure what the difference between a leg and a thigh is. All that and more on…

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DOGMAN Review: Luc Besson's Crazy Canine Revenge Film 4:22

1M ago4:22

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Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews DOGMAN, Luc Besson's oddball revenge thriller starring Caleb Landry Jones and a kennel's worth of canine co-stars. The incredible story of a child, bruised by life, who will find his salvation through the love of his dogs. DOGMAN opens in theaters on March 29th. Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTub…

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GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Review 6:02

1M ago6:02

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Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale reviews GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE, the latest chapter in the blockbuster Monsterverse! The film stars Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle. Adam Wingard once again directs. The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzi…

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Talking ROAD HOUSE and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (128 kbps) 34:05

2M ago34:05

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On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, it’s brawling brutes and bustin’ ghosts! Joblo.com’s Chris Bumbray joins the show because there’s nobody else I’d want to talk to about Road House, a remake of the stone cold bare-knuckle classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor! With Doug Liman behind the camera, does this film come out swinging t…

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Jamie Krasnov, CEO of Apex Leadership 35:30

2M ago35:30

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In this MB episode, Zack returns to the children’s service space, this time with Jamie Krasnov, CEO of Apex Leadership. We discuss the viability of the children’s service space as a whole, where Apex plays a role in its success, the massive addressable market for school fundraising, their ideal franchise candidate and much more!…

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Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on New Innovations that are Benefitting Franchise Partners 27:42

1M ago27:42

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In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and traini…

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Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on Recent Innovations Across Their Nine Brands 26:38

1M ago26:38

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In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and traini…

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Episode #10 - Saw X (2023) 1:22:07

2M ago1:22:07

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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are diving into the real final (for now) chapter in the Book of Saw and talking all about SAW X (2023). The tenth instalment has everything we’ve come to know and love about the franchise: Amanda’s fuck ass hair, a gag-worthy plot twist, an appearance from Hoff Daddy, and so much more!–Theme music by Greg Morris…

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Talking IMMACULATE, Sydney Sweeney's Edgy New Religious Horror (128 kbps) 16:24

2M ago16:24

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On the latest episode of Cinema Royale, I’m joined by fellow film critic Karen Peterson to talk about Sydney Sweeney’s religious horror, Immaculate! Is it good enough to help us forget that Madame Web is a thing that happened barely a month ago? We talk about the film’s very clear agenda, how far it goes in emulating the genre’s tropes, and a VERY …

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Inside The Mind of A Brand President: Paul Ebert 37:31

2M ago37:31

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In this special Modrn Business episode series "Inside the Mind of a Brand President" Zack speaks with Paul Ebert, President of HFC's Aussie Pet Mobile and Two Maids.By Modrn Business Podcast

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Interview with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops 28:43

2M ago28:43

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In this episode, I talk with Cliff Kennedy, CEO of FRIOS Gourmet Pops, about how he became a franchisee of FRIOS and then ended up buying out the franchisor. He talks about lessons he has learned from becoming a franchisor, how he supports his franchisees, the benefits of the FRIOS franchise opportunity, and how their organization has grown so rapi…

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Kris Stuart, COO of Bloomin’ Blinds 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Zack welcomes back Bloomin’ Blinds to the show, this time with COO Kris Stuart! We dive deep into the “build” vs “buy” technology stack discussion, how they’ve implemented AI in the brand, why Bloomin’ Blinds is a viable investment today and updates on the brand since they last were on MB in 2020.By Modrn Business Podcast

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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES Review_ Afraid To Make White People Uncomfortable 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale reviews THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES starring Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, and Drew Tarver. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utm…

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LOVE LIES BLEEDING Review_ Kristen Stewart And Katy O'Brian Thrill In Intense Queer Crime Romance (128 kbps) 5:30

2M ago5:30

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Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale reviews Rose Glass's queer crime romance LOVE LIES BLEEDING starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian. The film also stars Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone, and Anna Baryshnikov. From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder head…

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Interview with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms 27:55

2M ago27:55

27:55

In this episode, I talk with David Sauers, Founder and Co-Owner of Royal Restrooms about their unique franchise concept that has been in business for over twenty years. He shares his story about how they got started, lessons they've learned as they've grown across the country, some of his favorite experiences and memories as the brand has grown, an…

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Robin Gagnon, CEO & Co-Founder of We Sell Restaurants 37:51

2M ago37:51

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In this Modrn Business episode, Zack chats with restaurant aficionado Robin Gagnon (CEO & Co-Founder, We Sell Restaurants) to discuss all things F&B. We dive into trends we’re seeing in the QSR, FSR, Fast Casual & LSR spaces, how macroeconomic pressures are playing a role in what MUOs are gravitating towards, how technology is helping MUMBOs decide…

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Episode #9 - Spiral (2021) 1:17:57

2M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are pressing play on the 93 minute Chris Rock comedy special known as SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW (2021). Join them as they discuss Samuel L. Jackson’s moustache, the blatant Terroni product placement, and everything in between!–Theme music by Greg Morrison.Visit Our Website: www.honestlypod.caEmail Us: thehone…

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Mario Van Peebles Talks OUTLAW POSSE And Why Making Black Westerns Is Important (128 kbps) 17:13

2M ago17:13

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Mario Van Peebles Talks With Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics about his return to the Western genre, OUTLAW POSSE! He talks about his love of Westerns, why telling Black stories in the genre is important, and passing the torch to his son, Mandela. OUTLAW POSSE is open in theaters now. Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: https://www.you…

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Episode 221 - Actors Turned Director 1:38:52

2M ago1:38:52

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Recorded on March 6th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick welcome back J.B. Over Wing to help them introduce new guest Seth Ullian. The group is in studio to discuss actors turned director, but not before giving Seth the true New Way treatment. Find out which MCU actors Seth competed with for roles on stage and screen. Find out how J.B. works Barbra Streisa…

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Devan Kline, Visionary Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp 46:48

2M ago46:48

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In this episode, Zack gets inside the mind of Burn Boot Camp’s Visionary Co-Founder, Devan Kline. We discuss his humble beginnings, how his athletic career translated to a successful franchisor, how Devan and his Co-Founder, CEO (and wife), Morgan, conquer franchising together and his opinions on the mark he wants to make on franchising as a whole.…

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Interview with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp 36:11

2M ago36:11

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In this episode, I talk with Devan Kline, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Visionary of Burn Brands and Burn Boot Camp. Devan and his wife Morgan have build a remarkable franchise business located in 41 states with over 400 franchisees in 550 territories around the country. Devan shares their story about how they got started, how they grew their business so…

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DUNE: PART TWO Review (128 kbps) 6:40

3M ago6:40

6:40

Travis Hopson of Cinema Royale creviews Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART TWO starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca Ferguson, and Florence Pugh. DUNE: PART TWO opens in theaters on March 1st.By Travis Hopson

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Interview with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group 45:46

2M ago45:46

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In this episode, I talk with Doug Smith, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development with Belfor Franchise Group about their numerous brands in the home restoration and home services industries. Doug shares how Belfor got started, how he became involved, why they're growing so quickly, and why the future is so bright in their market niche across…

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Episode #8 - Jigsaw (2017) 1:34:07

2M ago1:34:07

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On this week’s episode Zoë and Logan are talking all about the famously underwhelming eighth instalment in the SAW franchise, JIGSAW (2017). Join them as they discuss John Kramer’s family tree, the plot twist that leaves (one of) them gagged every time, Logan Nelson’s iconic (to some) closing line, and so much more. The movie may be forgettable but…

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