Franchise Detours
No movie series travels in a straight line. And on Franchise Detours, host Robert Yaniz Jr. tracks the twists and turns of your favorite film series. Whether it’s the manic antics of The Naked Gun, the evolving continuity of X-Men, the horror-comedy balancing act of Child’s Play, or how Rocky transitioned into Creed, each episode digs into how these stories shift, grow, and sometimes completely reinvent themselves.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' (feat. Dallin Curtis, The Film Fanatic)
For the penultimate stop on our Superman mega-series, Franchise Detours takes flight with 1987’s Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
Christopher Reeve not only dons the cape once more but also contribu…
Christopher Reeve not only dons the cape once more but also contribu…
01:21:12 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
'Supergirl' (feat. The Vern of Cinema Recall)
1984’s Supergirl attempted to expand the Superman cinematic universe with a new hero, fresh mythology, and a bold new direction. But did it live up to its promise?
On this episode of Franchise Detour…
On this episode of Franchise Detour…
01:15:33 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
'Superman III' (feat. Sandro Falce of Oldie But a Goodie)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a tonal shift! Robert is joined by Sandro Falce of Oldie But a Goodie to discuss Superman III, the movie that trades high-stakes heroics for slapstick hijinks.
From Ri…
From Ri…
01:20:36 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
'Superman II' (feat. Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast)
On this episode of Franchise Detours, we continue our deep dive into the original Superman film series with 1980's Superman II — both the theatrical cut and the 2006 Richard Donner Cut.
Darin Lundberg…
Darin Lundberg…
01:24:32 |
Sat 02 Aug 2025
'Superman: The Movie' (feat. Deanna Chapman of The Podcast Life)
A new Franchise Detours mega-series takes flight! Deanna Chapman of The Podcast Life joins us to take a fresh look at 1978’s iconic Superman: The Movie just as James Gunn’s 2025 reboot starring David…
01:22:08 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Exit 100: The Road So Far
Buckle up — we’re cruising into a major milestone! Four years and 100 episodes later, Franchise Detours is putting the pedal to the metal with a special celebration that takes you on a high-octane jo…
01:10:44 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
'Before Midnight' (feat. filmmaker Jackson Smith)
On this episode of Franchise Detours, we reach the final stop in Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy with 2013’s Before Midnight. Jackson Smith returns to the show to unpack this raw, reflective chapt…
01:45:43 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
‘Before Sunset’ (feat. Dallin Curtis, The Film Fanatic)
On this Franchise Detours, we continue our stroll through Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy with a stop in Paris and the heartbreaking honesty of 2004’s Before Sunset. Dallin Curtis, The Film Fanati…
01:30:54 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
‘Before Sunrise’ (feat. Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theatre)
On this episode, we’re kicking off a mega-series on the Before trilogy, which quietly redefined what a franchise could be. Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theatre joins us to unpack Richard Linklater’s …
01:02:04 |
Wed 28 May 2025
‘Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult’ (feat. The Famous Ashley Grant)
Franchise Detours wraps up its wild ride through the Naked Gun trilogy as we welcome The Famous Ashley Grant to take on 1994’s Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult.
As Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) com…
As Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) com…
01:05:02 |
Wed 14 May 2025
‘The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear’ (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)
The chaos continues on Franchise Detours as Leslie Nielsen’s bumbling Frank Drebin returns for more slapstick mayhem in 1991’s The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear.
Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track…
Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track…
00:53:25 |
Thu 08 May 2025
'The Naked Gun' (feat. Lauren Robinson of Beer'd Al Podcast)
Franchise Detours is back on the case with a brand-new mega-series on the hilariously offbeat journey of The Naked Gun trilogy. Of course, we’re starting with the David Zucker-directed 1988 original …
01:04:19 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark' / 'Elvira's Haunted Hills' (feat. Kai Yaniz)
Few characters capture the essence of camp and horror quite like Elvira. With her signature style and irreverent humor, Cassandra Peterson's sultry and sarcastic creation has reigned supreme as a per…
01:32:32 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
'Creed III' (feat. film critic Kevin the Critic)
It all ends here. After nearly five decades and nine films, the world of Rocky Balboa — and, by extension, Adonis Creed — comes to a close. Of course, there's still more in the works from these belov…
01:26:32 |
Sun 20 Oct 2024
'Creed II' (feat. Jason of Binge Movies)
Congratulations! You've successfully relaunched the Rocky series for a whole new generation, perfectly encapsulating what made the franchise great while updating it for a modern sensibility. So, now …
01:49:11 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
'Creed' (feat. The Lady-Wan of Screen Run)
After Rocky Balboa restored the franchise to its former glory — winning back fans and critics who were left cold after Rocky V — it really had seemed like this time the world had seen the last of Syl…
01:03:05 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
'Rocky Balboa' (feat. film critic Phoenix Clouden)
While the story started by Rocky had seemingly come to a close, Sylvester Stallone's dissatisfaction with the fifth film — and perhaps the declining state of his own career — led him to consider brin…
01:09:59 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
'Rocky V' (feat. Pete of Middle Class Film Class)
With Rocky IV taking the franchise to new commercial heights, the film represented, in some ways, the biggest victory yet for both writer/director/star Sylvester Stallone and his fictional counterpar…
01:08:14 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
'Rocky IV' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)
If Rocky III marks the promise of how the franchise could grow beyond the championship belt, then the next film arguably shows its limitations. With star Sylvester Stallone again serving as writer an…
01:13:49 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
'Rocky III' (feat. writer Jeannette Miller)
Rocky (and, by extension, Rocky II) tells one of the greatest underdog stories in cinema history. But with audiences clamoring for more of "The Italian Stallion," how could writer/director/star Sylve…
01:25:26 |
Sun 08 Sep 2024
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