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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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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Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

"Show me the Franchise" transition music by Hanto.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

This week, Fred and Tom dive into the heart of the Halloween season by discussing the doll with looks that could kill – Chucky!

They welcome back comedian Jon Waldbauer (Midnite Show) to help break down the history and highlights of the infamous slasher toy voiced by Brad Dourif, from his first appearance in "Child's Play" to his most recent eponymously named TV series, "Chucky".

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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 pop some bottles and enjoy a cool discussion about the classic domestic beers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

They welcome back local journalist Tyler Maas from the Milwaukee Record to help break down the history of brewing in Milwaukee from the era of the beer barons to today, and then "draft" their favorite cold ones from all the beers that helped make Milwaukee famous.

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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 discuss the long-standing animated TV show about an animated family we all know and (mostly?) love: The Simpsons!

They welcome in Milwaukee comedian, Kyle Pacynski, to help break down the history, highlights, and what could have been from the TV series developed by Matt Groening, including the movie, the games, the merchandise, and more!

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Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.

Cowabunga! This week, Fred and Tom come out of their shells to discuss the high-kicking, wide-sprawling franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Together they break down history and highlights of the heroes in a half shell by discussing all the TMNT-themed comic books, TV shows, movies, video games, toys, 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 rev up their podcast to 88 mph to take a trip back in time to the movie franchise, "Back to the Future"!

To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release for the first film, they welcome in Milwaukee comedian Mike Schwantz to help break down the history, highlights an what could have been for the timeless movie series (that's also "out of time"!) from the brains of Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale.

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Opening theme written and performed by Nick Spitza.

Ending theme written and performed by Mike Schwantz.