<![CDATA[Back to the Franchise]]>Hollywood keeps making them, we just knock them down!

Back to the Franchise is a comedic deep dive into the movie franchises we love and argue about. Join film nerds and best friends Timothy Glenn and Tanner Wilcox every Tuesday as we anticipate new releases by going back to the beginning. Each episode we'll break down prior installments from a major franchise, digging into behind-the-scenes stories, creative decisions, cultural impact, and—most importantly—whether it actually holds up.

Then it's onto the next franchise, as the podcast will continually stay current by tackling whatever it is the industry keeps trying to make a thing.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:11:25 GMTThu, 05 Feb 2026 22:21:04 GMT60Timothy Glenn<p>Hollywood keeps making them, we just knock them down!</p><p></p><p><b>Back to the Franchise</b> is a comedic deep dive into the movie franchises we love and argue about. Join film nerds and best friends Timothy Glenn and Tanner Wilcox every Tuesday as we anticipate new releases by going back to the beginning. Each episode we'll break down prior installments from a major franchise, digging into behind-the-scenes stories, creative decisions, cultural impact, and—most importantly—whether it actually holds up.</p><p>Then it's onto the next franchise, as the podcast will continually stay current by tackling whatever it is the industry keeps trying to make a thing.</p><p></p>episodicTimothy Glenntim.macausland@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Spider-Man (2002)]]>We're spinning into a new franchise! Our countdown to Brand New Day begins with a look back at the superhero movie that started it all, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man!

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

06:26 Pre-production

34:41 Casting

1:00:30 Filming

1:04:31 Post-production

1:06:33 Review

1:30:57 Release

01:43:17 Legacy

01:45:39 Pop culture shoutouts

01:52:36 Outro

]]>5df9440c-f4a6-4b4e-a46f-703422d8a398Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>We're spinning into a new franchise! Our countdown to <i>Brand New Day </i>begins with a look back at the superhero movie that started it all, Sam Raimi's <i>Spider-Man</i>!</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>06:26 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>34:41 Casting</p><p></p><p>1:00:30 Filming</p><p></p><p>1:04:31 Post-production</p><p></p><p>1:06:33 Review</p><p></p><p>1:30:57 Release</p><p></p><p>01:43:17 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:45:39 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:52:36 Outro</p>yes01:53:44Spider-Man (2002)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)]]>This is what it's all been leading to! The Mandalorian and Grogu is finally out and Tanner and Tim say goodbye to a galaxy far, far away with their review of the movie three seasons in the making! Is this the way? Find out!

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

11:30 Pre-production

13:48 Casting

18:59 Filming

19:31 Post-production

20:06 Non-Spoiler Review

33:57 Spoiler Review

48:04 Release

54:42 Predictions

1:01:35 Franchise Rankings

01:11:51 Pop culture shoutouts

01:14:55 Outro

]]>5f8807a3-f721-42eb-a0b5-3b01ac28aa2cTue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is what it's all been leading to! <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i> is finally out and Tanner and Tim say goodbye to a galaxy far, far away with their review of the movie three seasons in the making! Is this the way? Find out!</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>11:30 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>13:48 Casting</p><p></p><p>18:59 Filming</p><p></p><p>19:31 Post-production</p><p></p><p>20:06 Non-Spoiler Review</p><p></p><p>33:57 Spoiler Review</p><p></p><p>48:04 Release</p><p></p><p>54:42 Predictions</p><p></p><p>1:01:35 Franchise Rankings</p><p></p><p>01:11:51 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:14:55 Outro</p>yes01:16:50Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)full<![CDATA[The Last Airbender (2010)]]>As bad as The Last Airbender is, we're thankful that it didn't kill this franchise for good.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

08:55 Pre-production

14:58 Casting

34:12 Filming

36:02 Post-production

43:20 Review

1:02:07 Release

01:14:32 Legacy

01:21:18 Pop culture shoutouts

01:27:07 Outro

]]>64df8c64-a6bf-4033-ad0f-c42c06dd3b7dTue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>As bad as <i>The Last Airbender </i>is, we're thankful that it didn't kill this franchise for good.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>08:55 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>14:58 Casting</p><p></p><p>34:12 Filming</p><p></p><p>36:02 Post-production</p><p></p><p>43:20 Review</p><p></p><p>1:02:07 Release</p><p></p><p>01:14:32 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:21:18 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:27:07 Outro</p>yes01:30:40The Last Airbender (2010)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)]]>This is it people! The final episode of the Skywalker Saga is here, join us as we go over the beloved and hardly ever criticized final chapter. This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

06:12 Pre-production

26:48 Casting

52:29 Filming

57:13 Post-production

57:34 Review

1:11:12 Release

01:26:09 Legacy

01:31:17 Pop culture shoutouts

01:42:14 Outro

]]>4b3707d5-e220-4a95-9b87-d37b1a1f009cTue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is it people! The final episode of the Skywalker Saga is here, join us as we go over the beloved and hardly ever criticized final chapter. This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>06:12 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>26:48 Casting</p><p></p><p>52:29 Filming</p><p></p><p>57:13 Post-production</p><p></p><p>57:34 Review</p><p></p><p>1:11:12 Release</p><p></p><p>01:26:09 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:31:17 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:42:14 Outro</p>yes01:43:27Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)full<![CDATA[Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)]]>A Star Wars movie... bomb? How did Disney mess up a Han Solo movie? This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

04:21 Pre-production

13:24 Casting

41:22 Filming

50:44 Post-production

51:16 Review

1:04:13 Release

01:16:59 Legacy

01:21:36 Pop culture shoutouts

01:25:23 Outro

]]>68d2ee0d-aad1-4941-950c-485801771973Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>A <i>Star Wars </i>movie... bomb? How did Disney mess up a Han Solo movie? This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>04:21 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>13:24 Casting</p><p></p><p>41:22 Filming</p><p></p><p>50:44 Post-production</p><p></p><p>51:16 Review</p><p></p><p>1:04:13 Release</p><p></p><p>01:16:59 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:21:36 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:25:23 Outro</p>no01:27:10Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)]]>We've arrived at everyone's favorite Star Wars film! Listen to Tanner and Tim talk about the highs and lows of the most divisive film in the franchise (mainly due to Laura Derns wig) This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

05:31 Pre-production

10:12 Casting

42:18 Filming

50:01 Post-production

51:00 Review

1:18:46 Release

01:36:44 Legacy

01:41:38 Pop culture shoutouts

01:50:02 Outro

]]>0c27c38f-058f-4049-a106-4aec7be203f3Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>We've arrived at everyone's favorite Star Wars film! Listen to Tanner and Tim talk about the highs and lows of the most divisive film in the franchise (mainly due to Laura Derns wig) This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>05:31 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>10:12 Casting</p><p></p><p>42:18 Filming</p><p></p><p>50:01 Post-production</p><p></p><p>51:00 Review</p><p></p><p>1:18:46 Release</p><p></p><p>01:36:44 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:41:38 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:50:02 Outro</p><p></p>yes01:52:02Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)full<![CDATA[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)]]>Today we're talking about Rogue One! The prequel to the original but the sequel to Andor. This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

04:31 Pre-production

15:19 Casting

36:18 Filming

42:16 Post-production

43:51 Review

53:38 Release

01:10:05 Legacy

01:15:08 Pop culture shoutouts

01:21:32 Outro

]]>09b51905-e967-4966-a1f5-9b70c3f4d2a5Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Today we're talking about <i>Rogue One</i>! The prequel to the original but the sequel to <i>Andor</i>. This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>04:31 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>15:19 Casting</p><p></p><p>36:18 Filming</p><p></p><p>42:16 Post-production</p><p></p><p>43:51 Review</p><p></p><p>53:38 Release</p><p></p><p>01:10:05 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:15:08 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:21:32 Outro</p>yes01:23:12Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)]]>Lord Disney has arrived! And his first decree is that you listen to Tanner and Tim's episode on The Force Awakens! This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

09:54 Pre-production

28:32 Casting

58:01 Filming

01:03:25 Post-production

01:07:24 Review

01:28:04 Release

01:45:37 Legacy

01:53:46 Pop culture shoutouts

02:01:02 Outro

]]>25ce387c-20e3-472b-a639-538b6c954a53Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Lord Disney has arrived! And his first decree is that you listen to Tanner and Tim's episode on <i>The Force Awakens</i>! This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>09:54 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>28:32 Casting</p><p></p><p>58:01 Filming</p><p></p><p>01:03:25 Post-production</p><p></p><p>01:07:24 Review</p><p></p><p>01:28:04 Release</p><p></p><p>01:45:37 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:53:46 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>02:01:02 Outro</p>yes02:02:42Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)]]>In a very special episode of Back to the Franchise, Tim is joined by his old WatchMojo colleague Nick Roffey! Listen along as they recount the very messy big-screen introduction to The Clone Wars TV show! This rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

14:16 Pre-production

28:34 Casting

34:30 Filming

36:11 Post-production

38:18 Review

47:12 Release

01:01:46 Legacy

01:08:18 Pop culture shoutouts

01:16:21 Outro

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

]]>39a4e113-6beb-4c4e-a52d-6985c0fd405aTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In a very special episode of <i>Back to the Franchise</i>, Tim is joined by his old WatchMojo colleague Nick Roffey! Listen along as they recount the very messy big-screen introduction to <i>The Clone Wars </i>TV show! This rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>14:16 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>28:34 Casting</p><p></p><p>34:30 Filming</p><p></p><p>36:11 Post-production</p><p></p><p>38:18 Review</p><p></p><p>47:12 Release</p><p></p><p>01:01:46 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:08:18 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:16:21 Outro</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p>yes01:18:44Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)]]>This week, Tim and Tanner wrap up the prequel trilogy with their recap of Revenge of the Sith! Listen along as they take their podcast to the Dark Side... Their rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

03:58 Pre-production

17:32 Casting

23:05 Filming

31:35 Post-production

35:11 Review

53:59 Release

01:17:57 Legacy

01:26:26 Pop culture shoutouts

01:31:24 Outro

]]>9f5b237e-2321-493a-ab89-02395f556a64Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>This week, Tim and Tanner wrap up the prequel trilogy with their recap of <i>Revenge of the Sith</i>! Listen along as they take their podcast to the Dark Side... Their rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>03:58 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>17:32 Casting</p><p></p><p>23:05 Filming</p><p></p><p>31:35 Post-production</p><p></p><p>35:11 Review</p><p></p><p>53:59 Release</p><p></p><p>01:17:57 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:26:26 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:31:24 Outro</p>no01:33:48Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)full<![CDATA[ Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)]]>Tim and Tanner continue their journey through the prequels with Attack of the Clones! Listen along as they unpack truly the dullest love story from a galaxy far, far away! Their rundown of Star Wars all leads up to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:11 Introduction

03:57 Pre-production

08:12 Casting

32:09 Filming

36:07 Post-production

36:31 Review

54:06 Release

01:07:13 Legacy

01:08:34 Pop culture shoutouts

01:12:25 Outro

]]>d7815a03-199d-4026-98c3-bca8810f882dTue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Tim and Tanner continue their journey through the prequels with <i>Attack of the Clones</i>! Listen along as they unpack truly the dullest love story from a galaxy far, far away! Their rundown of <i>Star Wars </i>all leads up to the release of <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:11 Introduction</p><p></p><p>03:57 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>08:12 Casting</p><p></p><p>32:09 Filming</p><p></p><p>36:07 Post-production</p><p></p><p>36:31 Review</p><p></p><p>54:06 Release</p><p></p><p>01:07:13 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:08:34 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:12:25 Outro</p>yes01:14:10 Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)]]>Join us for episode four of Back to the Franchise, where we break into prequel territory. Tanner is a fan and Tim is not. Listen as we break down our pros and cons of this nostalgic and controversial entry into the Star Wars saga.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:10 Introduction

05:06 Pre-production

12:44 Casting

27:49 Filming

34:01 Post-production

44:38 Review

01:13:05 Release

01:27:14 Legacy

01:35:14 Pop culture shoutouts

01:38:03 Outro

]]>8a54dd45-616a-4ae6-953c-39e3eeb354b4Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Join us for episode four of Back to the Franchise, where we break into prequel territory. Tanner is a fan and Tim is not. Listen as we break down our pros and cons of this nostalgic and controversial entry into the Star Wars saga.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:10 Introduction</p><p></p><p>05:06 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>12:44 Casting</p><p></p><p>27:49 Filming</p><p></p><p>34:01 Post-production</p><p></p><p>44:38 Review</p><p></p><p>01:13:05 Release</p><p></p><p>01:27:14 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:35:14 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:38:03 Outro</p>yes01:39:06Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)]]>Join Tim and Tanner as they wrap up the original trilogy in the Star Wars saga with their discussion of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. And stay tuned as they continue their journey through a galaxy far, far away in the lead-up to The Mandalorian and Grogu.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:09 Introduction

05:42 Pre-production

25:06 Casting

39:19 Filming

50:41 Post-production

56:04 Review

01:16:29 Release

01:33:24 Legacy

01:35:55 Pop culture shoutouts

01:44:32 Outro

]]>bc3dc4a8-3d3b-47ac-855c-449741717b69Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Join Tim and Tanner as they wrap up the original trilogy in the <i>Star Wars</i> saga with their discussion of <i>Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi</i>. And stay tuned as they continue their journey through a galaxy far, far away in the lead-up to <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i>.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:09 Introduction</p><p></p><p>05:42 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>25:06 Casting</p><p></p><p>39:19 Filming</p><p></p><p>50:41 Post-production</p><p></p><p>56:04 Review</p><p></p><p>01:16:29 Release</p><p></p><p>01:33:24 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:35:55 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:44:32 Outro</p>yes01:47:51Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)]]>Join Tim and Tanner each episode as they break down an installment in a movie franchise in anticipation of an upcoming release. In the lead-up to The Mandalorian and Grogu, join them for episode 2 as they break down, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. They go into a deep dive into how this movie came to be, the impact it had on pop culture, and its status as the "sequel of all sequels"

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:18 Introduction

08:31 Pre-production

21:33 Casting

39:02 Filming

49:32 Post-production

51:43 Review

01:05:15 Release

01:18:41 Legacy

01:21:56 Pop culture shoutouts

01:28:42 Outro

]]>4f16ead2-8d10-469d-8fa7-359f74862dbeTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Join Tim and Tanner each episode as they break down an installment in a movie franchise in anticipation of an upcoming release. In the lead-up to The Mandalorian and Grogu, join them for episode 2 as they break down, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. They go into a deep dive into how this movie came to be, the impact it had on pop culture, and its status as the "sequel of all sequels"</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:18 Introduction</p><p></p><p>08:31 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>21:33 Casting</p><p></p><p>39:02 Filming</p><p></p><p>49:32 Post-production</p><p></p><p>51:43 Review</p><p></p><p>01:05:15 Release</p><p></p><p>01:18:41 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:21:56 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:28:42 Outro</p>yes01:30:46Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)full<![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)]]>It's the first ever episode of Back to the Franchise! And what better franchise to start with than THE movie franchise?

Join Tim and Tanner each episode as they break down an installment in a movie franchise in anticipation of an upcoming release. In the lead-up to The Mandalorian and Grogu, they're breaking down the one that started it all, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. They go into a deep dive into how this movie came to be, the impact it had on pop culture, and whether it actually holds up almost half a century later.

New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!

Send questions to questions@backtothefranchise.com, and we'll answer them on the show!

And reach out to us on our socials!

Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman

Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10

Chapters

00:18 Introduction

08:42 Pre-production

22:48 Casting

42:11 Filming

53:35 Post-production

01:01:44 Review

01:18:38 Release

01:34:10 Legacy

01:36:12 Pop culture shoutouts

01:40:12 Outro

]]>7525331d-29fe-418b-bd25-aeb4252e3690Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>It's the first ever episode of Back to the Franchise! And what better franchise to start with than THE movie franchise?</p><p>Join Tim and Tanner each episode as they break down an installment in a movie franchise in anticipation of an upcoming release. In the lead-up to The Mandalorian and Grogu, they're breaking down the one that started it all, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. They go into a deep dive into how this movie came to be, the impact it had on pop culture, and whether it actually holds up almost half a century later.</p><p></p><p>New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!</p><p></p><p>Send questions to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@backtothefranchise.com" target="_blank"><b>questions@backtothefranchise.com</b></a>, and we'll answer them on the show!</p><p></p><p>And reach out to us on our socials!</p><p>Tim's Letterboxd: @tgmacman</p><p>Tanner's Instagram: @tanwil10</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:18 Introduction</p><p></p><p>08:42 Pre-production</p><p></p><p>22:48 Casting</p><p></p><p>42:11 Filming</p><p></p><p>53:35 Post-production</p><p></p><p>01:01:44 Review</p><p></p><p>01:18:38 Release</p><p></p><p>01:34:10 Legacy</p><p></p><p>01:36:12 Pop culture shoutouts</p><p></p><p>01:40:12 Outro</p>yes01:42:31Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)full