This week, Fred and Tom pay homage to the original franchise podcast, which focuses solely on chain restaurants, Doughboys!

They welcome in the dining critic for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rachel Seis, to help them break down the best episodes, the podcast’s lore, and list their favorite bits involving the “Spoonman” Mike Mitchell, Nick “Tiger” Wiger, the Dais, and more!

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Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

This week, Fred and Tom get 'real' down and dirty as they discuss the many franchises of the Real Housewives reality TV series!

They welcome in local personality Erin Frank (WUWM) to help break down the history, the latest drama, and the best fights involving the housewives of New York, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City, and more!

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You can email the podcast at: showmethefranchisepodcast@gmail.com

Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

"Show me the Franchise" transition music by Hanto.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

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This week, Fred and Tom raise the 'stakes' this week as they discuss the classic supernatural TV series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"!

They welcome in comedian Shannon Joslyn (Sports Bra Comedy) and musician Jay Joslyn (Large Print, Lifetime Achievement Award) to help break down the history, highlights and what could have been/what could be from the adventures of a world-saving cheerleader living on top of a Hellmouth.

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Check out our Linktree to find all of our social links and contribute to our virtual tip jar.

You can email the podcast at: showmethefranchisepodcast@gmail.com

Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

"Show me the Franchise" transition music by Hanto.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.