"Double the trouble, twice the fun."

Happy third anniversary, aka, Star Wars Day. This time around we're looking at the 2008 movie that was the real beginning of modern Star Wars and the Filoniverse. Join the council of writers, Ian, Sam, and Spencer, as we quietly meditate on the things that make the Clone Wars great. We're bringing back Durge, we're killing off Bossk, we're giving everyone a love interest, and we're stinking up a storm. After a great starting point from Star Wars expert @nude_gunray, things get wild. Will Obi-Wan find peace on Stewjon? Where did Anakin get that cool scar? And who is this Glup Shitto? Stick around after the episode, for an anniversary celebration, hosted by Spencer, featuring special guests!

Life going nowhere? We're here to help you out. We're discussing Gene Siskel's favorite movie and Sylvester Stallone's favorite movie, which make up our favorite duology: "Saturday Night Fever" and "Staying Alive". Join Ian, Sam, and Spencer on the dancefloor, along with special guest- all the way from Puerto Rico- Charlie Martin, as we figure out what Tony Manero is up to in the 90's. What iconic music does Tony master? What does Ma think of this? What bridge disasters await? Tune in to find out in: "You Should Be Dancing".

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Jump up, jump up and get down with this sequel to everyone's favorite 2008 film to feature the Ann Arbor Public Library and a protagonist named Ricebowl. (Also known as everyone's second favorite 2008 adaptation of a YA novel featuring Kristen Stewart). Jump into the writer's room with Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Coby Dominus, for a globe-trotting action/adventure, faith-based, historical fiction, rom-com about competing restaurants. Which wonder of the world will our heroes desecrate? What culinary delights await you? How does "Valkyrie" fit into this? Stop being a chump and jump into this episode to find out.

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Escape into a film franchise set in a dystopian future where cities are assaulted by a militarized police force led by a corrupt president! In this very fictional scenario, only one-eyed Clint Eastwood-esque mercenary Snake Plissken can save the day. Join prison residents Ian, Sam, Spencer and special guest James Johnston (Taxi Cab Comedy); four people who have never been to ATX! Has Joe Rogen met his match? Who does Ben Mendelsohn play? Will Vladimir Putin serenade Snake with a cover of Fats Domino's "Blueberry Hill"? Tune in to Escape (the Pina Colada Song) from Austin!

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Happy New Year! As a sendoff to 2025 we're looking at the definitive New Year's Eve franchise, with our friends from franchises of years past. Join Ian, Sam, and Spencer aboard the franchise party boat, Poseidon 2, as we set a course for...the sky?! Which famous franchise heavy hitters will be hitting the deck? Who's going to yell at God and women? Where is Fergie? Many questions, but only one thing is certain: This time, boat go up.

"Ya like green girls? I love em!" For this Christmas adventure, we're taking a look at holiday classic Gremlins, and the bizarre follow up, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Chris Columbus may have a vision for Gremlins 3 coming out in a few years, but perhaps our pitch will be more reflective of Joe Dante's madness. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning Christmas guest Peter Liu as we navigate the dense lore of this IP. Is this a pseudo-musical critiquing the previous entry, much like Joker 2? What holiday trauma will be unearthed for Phoebe Cates? What liquids will create monstrosities across the United States, from smoothies in Hollywood to coffee in New York? Open your present and behold Gremlins 3: One Gremlin After Another; the feel good movie of the year.

Happy December, fellow Aldovians! We're looking at the Netflix IP that has changed the holiday season forever, with Karen Schaler's masterpiece: A Christmas Prince. Have you ever seen a thumbnail for a low budget rom-com about an everywoman who, around Christmas-time, falls in love with a knight, or a snowman, or a lumberjack? If yes, you have this franchise to thank. But this holiday season, Aldovia is doing things a little bit differently. Join the royal writer's room of Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Gibson Oakley as we brainstorm a new Aldovian initiative. Will Richard be a leader to orphans, or a tyrant to atheists? What secrets will Amber's blog reveal to bizzaro Europe? What ideas from The Princess Diaries can we steal? Tune in to find out in: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Retreat.

On a special Sequels 2 episode, Ian insisted Spencer host, because the movies we're covering are the loosest definition of a franchise: 2008's "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and the 2010 not-quite-sequel, "Get Him to the Greek". How will the Apatow-verse and Hawaii survive? Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest Ben Jaffe (Disney TV) as we explore the Apatovian spectrum of manchild to sex criminal, the unexpected appearances in both films, and the most important question to ask: Did Diddy do it?

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