Runaway Franchise

This week we wrap up (reboot?) the Rocky franchise with 2015's "Creed". On the show is special guest Deron Bennett - an award-winning comic book letterer and artist based out of New Jersey. We sit down and discuss this refreshing reboot of the franchise.  In the Lobby: Deron Bennet  AndWorld Design - www.andworlddesign.com AndWorld Design on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andworlddesign Deron Bennett on Comixology https://www.comixology.com/Deron-Bennett/comics-creator/5010?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy Tom and Deron worked on this together: https://www.comixology.com/Justice-League-No-Justice-2018/comics-series/115670?ref=c2VhcmNoL2RldGFpbC9kZXNrdG9wL2xpc3Qvc2VyaWVzU2VhcmNoRGV0YWlsTGlzdA How does a comic book letterer work? - Slate.com http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/working/2017/09/how_does_comic_book_letterer_deron_bennett_work.html The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/runaway-franchise-ep64-creed.mp3"][/audio]

No guest spot this week but the boys enter the retirement home to face up against 2006's Rocky Balboa…in what might be the most challenging sad, bummer movie the Runaway Contenders have ever faced. Did this movie bring the hard-hitting inspirational classic that the Boyz have come to enjoy during the Rocky Franchise? Or did it make them crawl in a hole and die…? In the Lobby: The boys get hyped for next episode's special guest, Eisner, Harvey and Glyph Award Nominated Letterer and Creator, Deron Bennett! Listen next week to learn more about him and his thoughts on the movie Creed! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/runaway-franchise-ep63-rocky-balboa.mp3"][/audio]

The Franchise Playas enter the ring to face-off with 1990's Rocky V! But this time Rocky is ringside while Tommy "The Machine" Gunn tries to replicate the knockout successes of the former entries. Check out if Ed, Dom and Tom embrace this new contender or do they feel abandoned by Rocky and start hanging out with a bunch of coconuts smoking at a street corner after being very disrespectful to Santa? You gotta listen to find out! In the Lobby: Leagues to Deep Blue Sea is HOTLY contested! Ed reads over a 100 leagues in this episode, but who had the single most leagues?! How many leagues is TOO deep?! Ed might metaphorically drown in these reading of Leagues to Deep Blue Sea! (Might even be literally!!!) Also! Spooky scary emails keep coming in! And even more evidence arises to point to who may be the despicable, detestable, damnable, depraved that keeps terrorizing the podcast! Pic in the Shownotes for the indecipherable evidence. Shownotes: Indecipherable evidence… [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/runaway-franchise-ep62-rocky-v.mp3"][/audio]

It's round 4 of the Rocky Franchise! Packed to the brim with robots, synthesizers, montages, music, steroids, friendship and punches! But is that winning formula the Runaway Boyz need to keep their momentum going? Found out if Ed, Dom and Tom think this is just razzmatazz or another knockout classic! In the Lobby: In what has really become a Runaway Segment, Ed reads this weeks Leagues to Deep Blue Sea and gosh darn this competition to the deepest leagues is getting hot! 3 contenders stepped in ring, only one get their arm raised! But to be fair the only loser is Ed's well-being… Also, shocking evidence has been submitted that reveals the possible identity of the mysterious emailer… Shownotes: Friend of the podcast, Brandon McNeil, submits evidence to his links to Deep Blue Sea, with Keanu Reeves and Daniel Craig! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/runaway-franchise-ep61-rocky-iv.mp3"][/audio]

Another round for the Runaway Boyz with 1982's Rocky III. The boyz felt like champions after watching the last Rocky while their reign of pleasant watching continue as Rocky takes on the likes of Thunderlips! Or will Clubber Lang bring ruin to this rising franchise! Get in the ring with Dom, Ed and Tom to find out! In the lobby: Ed receives a video from a terrifying presents in the Runaway Franchise mailbox. Here's the Leagues to Deep Blue Sea from their mysterious admirer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJZXj5VCWKY The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/runaway-franchise-ep60-rocky-iii.mp3"][/audio]

This week the Box-away Boys watched Rocky II from 1979. Did this movie get Dom, Ed and Tom pumped to beat up the air or some fools, or did they slip into a coma for this cultural classic? Come listen to them eat lightning and crap their pants…I think that's how the line goes? Hey editor? Can I get a retake on that? In the Lobby: Ed reads the Leagues to Deep Blue Sea! Find out if someone broke the record for going the deepest! Also, a Leagues to Deep Blue Sea graphic sent in by Rick Matthews! Also, a mysterious emailer continues to send cryptic emails…WHAT DO THEY MEAN?! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/runaway-franchise-ep59-rocky-ii.mp3"][/audio]

BA DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNN DUH DA DUN DUN DUNNN BAH BAH BA BAH BA BA BAHHHH BAHHHH DAHHHHHHHH. In this episode we start the iconic "Rocky" series featuring Sylvester "SLYDAWG" Stallone. For Ed, this movie is weird as hell because he's never seen it. Listen in to hear our breakdown of this classic sports drama (really?). Quit hangin' around like a spider, and get downloadin' ya coconuts on the corner. Show notes: Fight Choreography (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fdDOytKpU) Butkus The Dog (https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/film/news/a14026/sylvester-stallones-dog-butkus-helped-launch-the-actor-to-stardom/) Stallone's Shitty Pen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1D6xAo8N0I) In the lobby: WE. WILL. READ. ANY. EMAIL. YOU. SEND. Hit us up with your Rocky leagues to Deep Blue Sea (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/runaway-franchise-ep58-rocky.mp3"][/audio]

This week, Ed is lost in his kitchen…so Dom and Tom didn't want to step in the ring with Rocky Franchise just yet so they gave 2013-2015's Hannibal television show a watch! Dom went in expecting to hate anything Anthony Hopkins wasn't in and Tom messes up what work Mads Mikkelsen has done…Find out where the television show lands in their rankings of the Hannibal Franchise! In the Lobby: Tom reluctantly fills in Ed's role of reading any emails, this week's being exceptionally chilling! Shownotes: Hulu's Hannibal vignette, Tom's Critters illustration mentioned during the lobby. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/runaway-franchise-ep57-hannibal-the-tv-show.mp3"][/audio]

The boyz, in this mental torture podcast, were forced to watch 2007's Hannibal Rising. This week Ed attacks movie theater recliner seats, Tom blasts generous Google users and being unable to rent this horrifically terrible movie, and Dom is the only one that absorbed anything that happened in this movie. Do yourself a favor if you never seen this movie…just listen to this podcast…don't watch this movie… In the Lobby: Ed, as contractually obligated, reads a possible Nigerian scam from possibly Nigeria and also reads an impressive Leagues to Deep Blue Sea, but does it knock J from the top of the deepest Leagues Hall of Fame? The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/runaway-franchise-ep56-hannibal-rising.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway Franchise Boyz take on the tiger dick grabbing Red Dragon from 2002! Dom shows his class with how he uses a roast beef sandwich, Ed finally figured out what his doctor was doing with a steak knife, and Tom keeps talking about a movie call Manhunter and, to Dom's frustration, Boogie Nights…Did this prequel impress the boyz? Do they fall in love with a serial killer's romance story? Does it make them hungry for more? Or would they rather eat this movie to get rid of it? The Lobby: This week Ed reads Leagues to Deep Blue Sea! One he attempts to read in one breath and the other an impressive graphic was made! Check it out, Red_Dragon_Leagues_to_DBS! And Ed starts a Leagues Hall of Fame on the podcast sheets! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://youtube.com/itsallfunandgames) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Email (runawayfranchise@gmail.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/runaway-franchise-ep55-red-dragon.mp3"][/audio]

The "silence has been broken" as the Runaway Boizzzz snore through 2001's Hannibal! Dom keeps talking about bushes for some reason, Ed would go below the wrist to keep a watch on his arm and Tom inspects the inspector's suspect amount of screen time…Listen up and find out about the boizzzz love for a tri-wheeled dolly… The Lobby: Ed, as his contract obligates, reads emails, one hostile, one from a familiar but disturbing voice, and one being from a famous ghost? In the continuously evolving runaway bit, Ed and Tom read the fan's submitted Leagues to Deep Blue Sea! Shownotes: Pick up Tom's "Love the Suit" T-shirt And to match it go over to CHUDREPORT and pick up Tom's Silent Lamb pin! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/runaway-franchise-ep54-hannibal.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway Boyz crack open the case file on the Hannibal Lecter Franchise, starting with 1991's Silence of the Lambs. Dom blows Ed's mind about a miss quoted line and Tom reveals his fears and shares a spooky story. BUT, does this critically acclaimed, Academy Award cannibalizing juggernaut satisfy the Runaway Boyz appetite? Join them for the appetizer to this 4-course franchise… The lobby: The boyz read 2 emails! One of them calls the Runaway Boyz out for not ranking last year's franchises in their last episode! …Once again creating heated tension against Ed's evaluation… Also, in the ever growing segment, Tom and Ed reads the fans LEAGUES TO DEEP BLUE SEA! They also ask fans, would YOU eat a person? The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/runaway-franchise-ep53-the-silence-of-the-lambs.mp3"][/audio]

They made it to 52 episodes! That means the Runaway Boyz have been suffering through movie franchises for a full year! They review the highs and lows in what Tom dubs the Bozcars (based on one of Ed's nicknames). Dom gives the categories and it starts off hot as Ed reveals a hurtful revelation of what he thinks is the Worst Franchise is. In the Lobby: The Runaway Boyz talk about their favorite moments recording the podcast. Another email is read from a familiar sender. And Tom reveals the Leagues to Deep Blue Sea from Runaway Franchise Podcast! Shownotes: Runaway Franchise at 1/2x speed. Dom's animated 1/2x speed video. The music video that links Runaway Franchise to Deep Blue Sea. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/runaway-franchise-ep52-1-year-special.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway Franchise Bots finally wrap-up the time traveling, Sci-Fi, action, thriller Terminator with 2015's Terminator Genisys! There must have been a change in the timeline as the critical panning this movie took in 2015 didn't line up with the assessment of the Runaway Bots of 2018. Join the Bots to find out why this movie isn't perfect but not obsolete! In the Lobby: Dom and Ed get a mysterious warning from a possibly time traveling listener. See a reason why the world deserves to be overthrown by the machines, https://nypost.com/2017/09/27/sex-robot-heavily-soiled-by-barbarians-at-tech-fair/ And check out some of our listeners submitted LEAGUES TO DEEP BLUE SEA! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/runaway-franchise-ep51-terminator-genysis.mp3"][/audio]

BA DUM DUM DA DUUU-Oh wait, stop getting hyped. This is the sh*tty one that has Christian Bale in it. For episode 50, we start off with an exciting game of flipping the cap into the cup instead of talking about Terminator: Salvation. It's big episode 50 and the Runaway bots journey to the future to watch the tannest, blandest, most bleak looking entrance in the Terminator franchise. In the Lobby: Ed shares yet another email from the mysterious, Ricardo Mateo! Tom shares Tom Juba's and J Eusanio's findings for the Leagues to Deep Blue Sea! Reader question: What movie trilogy would you like to see with a fourth film? Let us know on Instagram at @rafpodcast or send an email to runawayfranchise@gmail.com  The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/runaway-franchise-ep50-terminator-salvation.mp3"][/audio]

You're alive? Lets come! This week the Runaway Bots target 2003's Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! But, much to their dismay, there has been a fatal malfunction to this franchise's quality! Ed short circuits after his realization that franchises tend to get absolutely terrible after the first two movies. Dom tries to make sense of it all as he takes us down the hall of shame of the early 2000's. And Tom self terminates after radioactive sperm is explained to him. Hop in the Arnold carried casket to the grave that is this franchise! In the lobby: The Runaway Bots read a certain fan's email about their technology/future fear (Hint: Has something to do with poop'n.) Also, we take a trip to the lab with local science expert, Nickel, about liquid nitrogen and what it does to the human flesh!   [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/runaway-franchise-ep49-terminator-3.mp3"][/audio]

They're back, baby! Doesn't matter if you hide in the shadows or you are made of liquid metal you can't get a ding dong past them! Check out how a movie can effect a young child's mind as Tom admits how he wanted live in this movie, Dom thirsts for liquid metal, and Ed investigates further into the Bridge of Dads. Time to hasta la vista, baby and get to listening! The Lobby: The Runaway Boyz discuss their childhood favorite R-rated movies. Let us know what your childhood favorite R-rated movies were. Show notes: Dedication to the Bridge of Dads, This R-rated movie's sweet action figures, [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/runaway-franchise-ep48-terminator-2.mp3"][/audio]

Dom came back from the time 2029 to explain time travel to 2018's Ed while 1988's Tommy is chased by 1984's The Terminator! Strap in folks, we talk about time travel A LOT! Does this movie stand the test of time for the Runawayinators? Come with us if you want to live with enjoyment…listening to our podcast! Lobby: The Runawayinators talk about their future fears and asks you to send in your fears of the future! Shownotes: Man from the future John Titor, http://www.johntitor.com The Metal Gear Rip, The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/runaway-franchise-ep47-the-terminator.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway Boyz are fully loaded to wrap up this franchise with 1998's Lethal Weapon 4. Once again, they boyz give the scoop on every single sub-sub-sub-plot there is in this action packed, random as heck, memorial movie to Froggy. Ed falls in love with a big darn shark. Tom is willing to get a tattoo with Ed of the big darn shark. And Dom is willing to pay for those tattoos. "Why can't we be friends?" We can be if you listen and share our show! Lobby: Please help out our friend, Sarabeth, afford the medical bills for her dog, Odin. https://www.gofundme.com/OdinVsTheWorld Learn more about them on instagram, @odinandmevstheworld Also, we read an email from Ricardo Mateos describing yet another bathroom blunder! We ask the listeners to tell a story about a unconventional friend you have so we can read in the lobby! Shownotes: Proof of Caitlin's love of Lethal Weapon 4, The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/runaway-franchise-ep46-lethal-weapon-4.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway Boyz are 2 weeks away from retiring this franchise but for now are back on duty with this week's investigation on 1992's Lethal Weapon 3. It was a challenge to parse through the seemingly cocaine fueled plot, sub-plots, sub-sub-plots, sub-sub-sub-plots…but the boyz definitely figured it all out…definitely…Okay-okay-okay-okay--run to the nearest vehicle, yell like a maniac until the driver gives you control of their vehicle and then blast this episode on your radio! In the Lobby: We say Happy Birthday to one of our listeners! We also ask for your emails on embarrassing times where people keep bothering you during a relaxing bath. Email/tweet/instagram it so we can tell it to the world on the lobby! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/runaway-franchise-ep45-lethal-weapon-3.mp3"][/audio]

We rolled into 1989’s Lethal Weapon 2! Tom decided to participate in the drinking game associated with the franchise and tries to hum the saxophone tunes…a lot…which makes it very difficult for Dom and Ed trying to explain past current events to him. Tom’s drunkenness aside, Ed enjoys toilet bombs, and Dom enjoys DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY!  Okay-enough of this description-okay-okay-Just listen to the podcast, okay? Okay-okay-okay-okay-okay… The Lobby: We figure out which of us is the Riggs, Murtaugh, and Getz. And then we ask you the listeners to send in your stories of being stranded on a toilet seat! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/runaway-franchise-ep44-lethal-weapon-2.mp3"][/audio]

The Runaway detectives partner up to take on their latest case, 1987's Lethal Weapon! Ed is fresh to the investigation but…still very uninterested…Tom is ill and going more mental than usual and Dom does everything to talk about  his favorite buddy cop duo, Jackie Chan and Chis Tucker (Cinemablend, you're on his list…). Where will this investigation lead the boys? Will the trio get passed their differences? Listen  to how the case unfolds! In the lobby: We got an email of a listener's tragic Peepee toilet lid smashed tale in reference to Home Alone 3. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/runaway-franchise-ep43-lethal-weapon.mp3"][/audio]

"Took us two and a half truffles to get here!" Ed, Dom and Tom have survived another year and finished off another franchise. In this episode, the boys are haunted by the mean bootlegging ghost, Dead-leg and made them watch 2012's Home Alone 5: Holiday Heist! But then the ghost of Blue's Clues past, Steve, floated through the door and fed Ed, distracting him throughout the movie and podcast…Dom and Tom still had to watch the movie…Listen to find out if they saved the best for last! Spoiler Alert! They didn't… The Lobby: The boys talk about the movie franchises they look forward to jumping into for 2018! We talk dinosaurs, robots, hockey masks, Jedi and Mel Gibson. Dom also has the scoop on a scandalous secret relationship between two Star Wars characters! Show Notes: Ed eats!   The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/runaway-franchise-ep42-home-alone-5.mp3"][/audio]

AAAAAaaAAAaaAAaaAAAaaAaHhhHHhhh! Is what the Runaway Boys screamed in unison, slapping their hands to their faces as they watched 2002's Home Alone 4. In no way do we suggest you watch this movie. If this podcast has any purpose to it, it is to watch the unwatchable so you don't have to. Listen to our tale of misery and woe…Merry Christmas… In the lobby: On a more positive note…Ed, Dom and Tom discuss their favorite movies of 2017. Show notes: Check out Tom's…custom Baywatch toy box…it's got his name on it and everything… This week's episode was recorded in South Africa. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Home page (https://runawayfranchise.com) Subscribe on iTunes JK about recording in South Africa. [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/runaway-franchise-ep41-home-alone-4.mp3"][/audio]

Ed, Dom and Tom are stuck at home with the chicken pox! So, they decide to pop in the VHS player 1997's Home Alone 3! As you would think would happen 3 movies in, the Runaway boys were getting cranky and itchy which was not looking good for this latest installment…BUT! An arch of lightning blasted from their television set creating a portal for a Parrot driving a friggin' RC car delivering them Kenosha Itch Kicker cream and a Little Caesar's pizza party! Listen in for the audio equivalent of a Pizza Party! Or else… In the lobby: Southern California has been hit with historically large and devastating wild fires. So many people have or are in risk of losing their homes and they need help! We ask that you donate what you can to RedCrossLA.org PS: The Runaway boys were horrified and confused about the implications of Scarlet Johansson's line "Alex slammed the toilet seat on his thing again!" that we want to know if this has ever or could ever happen in IRL? Obviously send us stories about your "thing" being smashed by a toilet seat mishap on social media @RAFpodcast or email RunawayFranchise@gmail.com. We would love to read about your misfortune on our next episode! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/runaway-franchise-ep40-home-alone-3.mp3"][/audio]

Ed's back from abandoning the Runaway Franchise Family (he was sick, cut him a break, also this might be him editing this to cut himself slack) and so are the McCallister's with 1992's Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! The gang's nostalgic memory runs through the traps of reality as their love of Talkboys does not reflect their feelings for this sequel. Things spiral further out of control as Ed starts composing the Imperial March with the Kenosha Kickers! Tune in to hear our peaks and valleys of our seasonal affective depression… In the lobby: Ed, Dom and Tom discuss their best and worst Christmases. It's much more sad than being left alone as your cool friends or family all go on a sick first-class flight to a sweet vacation.  Except Dom's…he's got all the good Christmases… For the full movie in 1 minute intervals on Instagram go to @kevinsinnewyork The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/runaway-franchise-ep39-home-alone-2.mp3"][/audio]

This week, Ed abandons Dom and Tom as they prepare to start a new franchise with 1990's Home Alone! All seems lost as Dom and Tom struggle to figure out how to play the movie on the darn STARZ app…but then…all was saved as a truly beautiful Christmas Miracle appeared in the form of Rick Matthews and the Kenosha Kickers! You'll never be home alone again as long as you tune in! In the lobby: Friends of the podcast, GirlyPop and ChudReport will be at BUST Craftacular in Brooklyn! It's an award-winning celebration of DIY culture, featuring a wide array of eclectic handmade and vintage vendors from all over the United States, as well as amazing DJs, delicious food, creative cocktails, fantastic prizes, and DIY activities for all ages. If you are in the area get down there and pick up some awesome enamel pins! If you aren't in the area…you should still pick up some awesome enamel pins! Special Guest Host: Rick Matthews (@dickmath) The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com) Subscribe on iTunes [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/runaway-franchise-ep38-home-alone.mp3"][/audio]

FREDDY IS VERSING JASON AND WE HAVE OUR FRIEND JAY(SON) HERE! J is back from the trail, and on the podcast. This week we had the pleasure of watching 2003’s Freddy vs. Jason. The horror-packed slugfest that is Freddy fighting Jason for the right to murder children. This movies oozes early 2000’s in pretty much […]

Wahoooooo it's Wes Craven's New Nightmare...the one where they make a movie about making a movie with people from the movie in it and Freddy is in it but he's Robert England but also Freddy. Nancy isn't Nancy, but she's the actress who played Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) and her Dad is now her friend. Confused yet? So is Ed. Dom and Tom think he's a big dummy, but this movie is genuinely confusing. Is this NEW NIGHTMARE a step in the right direction, or a step off a sheer cliff face that falls into infinite meta-ness? Listen and find out! This week in the lobby: DREAM EM, SCREAM EM, OR CREAM EM? Give us three choices to dream, scream, or cream. Submit your crew via our Instagram (hashtag #dreamscreamorcream), Twitter, or send us an email at runawayfranchise@gmail.com The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom - http://domsfunandgames.com Tom - https://society6.com/tenapolitano Ed - https://edjelley.com

It's the FINAL NIGHTMARE (da na naaa nunnnnnn, da na na nun nunnnnnnnn, DA NA NAAAA NUNNNNNN DA NA NA NUN NUNNNNNN) **sung to the tune of the Final Countdown** Hey, guess what? This actually isn't the last Nightmare on Elm Street Movie. However, it's actually not a bad one. I think Ed may be back on board, Tom's facts hit hard, and Dom still likes the 5th movie. This week in the lobby: Get in touch so we don't have to talk about prostate exams: runawayfranchise@gmail.com http://instagram.com/rafpodcast #nightmareonair to submit your nightmares via social medias The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom - http://domsfunandgames.com Tom - https://society6.com/tenapolitano Ed - https://edjelley.com

MORE FREDDY MOVIES. Another week, another nightmare on Elm Street. This week's nightmare of a franchise entrance is the 5th in the series and Freddy is taking it inside the womb. He may or may not be trying to possess an unborn child. A man turns into a motorcycle. There's a cool comic book scene. Tom and Dom are actually still enjoying themselves and Ed may never watch another movie again.  Show notes: Fury Road R Rating Discussion - http://actionagogo.com/2015/09/08/3-thoughts-about-fury-roads-r-rating/ SUPER FREDDY - https://www.ebay.com/itm/253190452513#vi__app-cvip-panel Bruce Dickinson on a plane. Bruce Dickinson's "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" - the song for the movie This week in the lobby: Girly Pop Bows (New Stuff!) - etsy.com/shop/girlypop CHUD REPORT (More New Stuff!) - etsy.com/shop/chudreport Tom designed a pin - https://www.instagram.com/p/BbM59Ftjiho/?taken-by=chudreport  The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom - http://domsfunandgames.com Tom - https://society6.com/tenapolitano Ed - https://edjelley.com [audio src="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/runaway-franchise-ep34-nightmare-5.mp3"][/audio]

This week, we're back with another installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The OG Dream Warriors get picked off one by one, and it's left to Alice to destroy Freddy for good. That sentence was way better sounding than the movie was. Ed is done (and may or may not have been sleeping for a large portion of the movie), Tom and Dom are still hanging in there, and they may make some last minute audibles to change up their rankings.  Show note: Tom's cool childhood action figure (he lost the hat and pants...gross) This week in the lobby: Holy Mountain Printing's Wes Craven Shirt: https://holymountainprinting.myshopify.com/collections/director-shirts/products/watch-craven-shirt WATCH_CRAVEN_1024x1024.jpg The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom - http://domsfunandgames.com Tom - https://society6.com/tenapolitano Ed - https://edjelley.com [audio src="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/runaway-franchise-ep33-nightmare-4.mp3"][/audio]

This week, we start off with a bang! Or burp. Nope, yeah it's a burp. Another week another movie, and after the weirdo stink-fest that was NOES2, we are back with a pretty solid entrance into the franchise. You know Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is going to be good because they have their own custom song for the credits. Freddy's back, he's saying b*tch a lot, and there are actual dreams and nightmares in this one! Some familiar faces are back too. Tune in to hear about this awesome effects-heavy entrance into the series.  Show notes: “Dream Warriors” by Dokken - Watch on YouTube Round Face Guy -  Dusty Cookie - https://imgur.com/a/O95HC Mike Abrusci Likes Knives - www.instagram.com/mikeabrusci This Week in the Lobby: Girly Pop Bows has new pins! - www.instagram.com/girlypopbows Tom has a store with cool horror stuff! - www.society6.com/tenapolitano CHUD REPORT has new pins too! - www.instagram.com/chudreport [audio src="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/runaway-franchise-ep32-nightmare-3.mp3"][/audio]

This week, the Franchisees are plagued by technical errors. The podcast recorder decided to have a “data write error” (OR MAYBE IT WAS FREDDY HAUNTING OUR PODCAST). We hit the back of the box, and jump right into the lobby. Don’t worry, you still get all of our discussion of the best and worst parts of this wonderful film. This week in the lobby: Tom has a cool web store! Snag some of his original designs (HORROR SCIFI) at: http://society6.com/tenapolitano Show Notes: Budget Meryl Streep – http://www.famousfix.com/post/kim-myers-32882449 “The Nightmare Behind the Gayest Horror Movie Made” – https://www.buzzfeed.com/louispeitzman/the-nightmare-behind-the-gayest-horror-film-ever-made?utm_term=.stAkbdRgY#.pv5GPVv36 Dogs with people faces! – https://goo.gl/images/oQqYHm BIRD ATTACK! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFZRlGnseRU “Pushing the envelope” (really boring) – https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/push-the-envelope.html Check out http://runawayfranchise.com for more fun things!

We hit 30 episodes, that's kinda fun I guess? Well, this landmark also marks the start of a spooky new franchise...1984's "A Nightmare on Elm Street". This week on the cast, we reveal the secret behind our backlog, discuss the best death scenes in the movie, and let you guys know what our REAL actual nightmares are. Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review! Show Notes: An article on Wes Craven's porn directing career (http://www.blumhouse.com/2017/05/03/how-wes-cravens-porno-predicted-his-entire-filmography/) Tom's Nightmare on Elm Street Shirt (https://pixels.com/products/freddys-glove-marco-dileonardo-regular-tshirt.html) Never Sleep Again - A documentary on the films (http://amzn.to/2z1sZcS) Walmart Caskets (https://www.walmart.com/browse/home/caskets/4044_4431611_1058564) Donate to J (https://secure.hikeformentalhealth.org/hikejayhike)

WOWOWOWOWOW we are actually done with the Twilight Saga. We start this one off with some great snack eating while on the mic. Also there's a guest! It turns out that there was an actual Twilight fan (kind of) amongst our friends. This sleeper agent goes by the name of Caitlin (hastagdonttellcaitlin) - purveyor of fine enamel pins over at Girly Pop Bows. We wrap up the Twilight Saga and move on to bigger and better things. Thanks for tuning in! This week in the lobby: Girly Pop Bows (https://www.etsy.com/shop/girlypop) The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com)

This week, we start the two part conclusion of the epic Twilight Saga. It's not really epic actually, but there are some wild things that shouldn't happen in a vampire movie for teens. Ed is morally outraged by the inappropriateness of the movie, Dom immediately shares his distaste for Jell-o products, and Tom wishes we got a "baby crawlin' out" scene.  Let's get into this awkward honeymoon-birth-life and death-full film. This week in the lobby: We announce the JAWS GAW winner, tune in to see if it's you! The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com)

UGH. We are still watching Twilight. Tom attempts to make some connections between Twilight: Eclipse and Bonnie Tyler's 1983 smash hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart". He even starts singing again. Ed is broken down completely (mentally and physically because it was kinda warm in the house) and might not even have a soul left after this movie. Dom maintains optimism, but he'd still rather watch Jaws 3 and Aliens 3 all day than watch Twilight 3 again. Let's dig into this third part of the ever-popular Twilight Saga. The JAWS Giveaway is almost over, enter here: http://www.runawayfranchise.com/jawsgaw Giddy up and get on it, this is the last week to enter!

This week, we enter the Twilight Saga with some curiosity, confusion, and some mild rage. Tom sings too much, and everyone wishes he'd go back to car sounds. Ed would love to do steroids but rather kill himself than play baseball (among many other things), Dom admits "the only thing that can hurt me is you", "can we stop this noooow", and sexual dad tension.  This week in the lobby: WE ARE STILL PUSHING THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY: https://runawayfranchise.com/jawsgaw [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/runaway-franchise-ep26-twilight-2-new-moon.mp3"][/audio]

Are we really doing this? Yes, we are really doing this. We legitimately started watching Twilight...for science...and entertainment! Tune in for this sexy, weird, vampirey, werewolfy saga of awkwardness. We break down this teen fantasy drama series for the greater good of the world (with a healthy dose of self-hate). We really don't understand why people like these movies. This week in the lobby: Don't forget to enter the Jaws giveaway, still going on! http://www.runawayfranchise.com/jawsgaw Prize Pack Includes: Custom Hand Painted Captain Quint Figurine Rubber Shark Puppet to re-enact your favorite scenes SCHWIMFAN Pin from CHUD Report The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com  [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/runaway-franchise-ep25-twilight.mp3"][/audio]

Don’t forget to enter our JAWS Captain Quint Figure Giveaway! http://www.runawayfranchise.com/jawsgaw This week, we wrap up the flaming, shark-filled dumpster fire that is the Jaws franchise. What better way to do so than with our good buddy Rick from Chud Report (http://www.instagram.com/chudreport)!? This time, the shark is back and he’s ready to take sweet sweet […]

This movie would be sooooooo good if it was just Dennis Quaid sprinting through Sea World in the shortest shorts possible. Unfortunately, it’s not. This movie is a train wreck of a Sea World advertisement, but like an ad for a theme park where your entire family can get eaten by sharks. There’s an underwater […]

Oh my freaking goodness the best thing about this film is Manfred Zendar. Who is that? What does he have to do with a giant shark? You’ll just have to listen and find out. We latched onto this mystery man because we don’t care about Brady and his stupid dumb kids and their damn sailboat […]

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to another podcast (no, yeah, jk it really is safe to listen to podcasts)... We (bait and)tackle 1975's JAWS. The original blockbuster. The original shark movie. The original really cool blazer worn by a town mayor movie. This is one of the crew's favorite movies, but does the franchise follow along with the iconic first movie in the series? Let's check it out. This week in The Lobby: Tom Juba (again) http://thisisjuba.com http://instagram.com/thisisjuba The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/runaway-franchise-ep21-jaws.mp3"][/audio]

This week, we took a different approach. Instead of talking about one movie in particular, we talked about all of them! We go over the best and worst standalone movies (out of Resident Evil, Fast and Furious, and Alien) and crown a franchise king. Dom and Tom are surprisingly okay with stating their feelings, while Ed nearly has an existential crisis. A winner of the Juba shirt is announced, and more. Make sure you check out our back episodes to catch up! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/runaway-franchise-ep20-super-fantastic-recap.mp3"][/audio]

This week, we have our good pal Juba on the show. Why is he qualified to talk about this movie full of large, strong guys? Because he's a large strong guy who happens to really like the first XXX movie (not the porno, the cool Vin Diesel movie with extreme stunts). We talk about the latest installment in the FF franchise, and finally wrap it up after two months of watching these heckin' films. Find our pal Juba (a Professional Wrestler) on the internet: @thisisjuba on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/thisisjuba) Snag gear at www.thisisjuba.com (http://www.thisisjuba.com) Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/runaway-franchise-ep19-fate-of-the-furious.mp3"][/audio]

This week, the podcasters have some sort of mental breakdown. The podcast room is hot, Tom argues over whether air and wind are the same thing, Dom can't get through the box read, and Ed questions everything like a jerk. So is it really any different from our other episodes? Yes. Because Jason Freaking Statham is in this movie and he casually murders a whole bunch of people with grenades. Also, I think we're starting to become die-hard, gear-head, motor-mouthed Fast and Furious fans. This week in the lobby: Our good pals April Nicole and Dane Smith are on INKMASTERS! Check out their instagrams: - April Nicole on Instagram (http://instagram.com/aprilnicoletattoos) - Dane Smith on Instagram (http://instagram.com/danesmithtattoo) - Fountain Square Tattoo (http://instagram.com/fountainsquaretattoo) Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/runaway-franchise-ep18-fast-and-furious-7.mp3"][/audio]

This week, we break down Fast & Furious 6. We talk about The Rock being crazy and shooting vending machines, whether Vin Diesel counts as a superhero or not, and the EPIC mid air collision of MROD and Vinny Deez.  Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/runaway-franchise-ep17-fast-and-furious-6.mp3"][/audio]

This movie is where everything gets crazy, but also better? The death count is up, there's a straight up heist, and the franchise might even take a turn for the better. Also, DWAYNE THE FREAKING ROCK JOHNSON is in this one.  Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/runaway-franchise-ep16-fast-five.mp3"][/audio]

The gang is back! Kind of. There's so many races through tunnels that this movie will leave you feeling like a naked mole rat - blind (because, you know, dark tunnels), deaf (honestly, I'm not sure if naked mole rats are deaf but the car noises are loud as heck in this movie), and in the desert (mole rats and Vin Diesel look alike and both dwell in the desert). They also named this movie Fast and Furious, because the best way of denoting a fourth film is to remove all traces of "the" in the title. Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/runaway-franchise-ep15-fast-and-furious1.mp3"][/audio]

The series takes a turn in a completely different direction. Familiar faces are swapped out for bad acting, and passing 43 year olds off as 17. There's a car on fire and some bad driving, and some really loud noises. Did we have fun? Listen to find out! Runaway Franchise is the podcast where we watch movies with 4 or more films in the series. Discussion, facts, opinions, and even some banter may ensue. The Runaway Franchisees are: Dom Delledera (http://domsfunandgames.com) Ed Jelley (http://edjelley.com) Tom Napolitano (http://tomnapolitano.com/) Make sure to subscribe and rate, you can get in touch with us at http://runawayfranchise.com ! [audio mp3="https://runawayfranchisecom.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/runaway-franchise-ep14_ff3.mp3"][/audio]