
Panda Express
On this week's episode, Fred and Tom pile up the orange chicken while they chat about the food court staple turned drive-thru fast food chain, Panda Express! Together they go through the history dating back to its origin

Hosted by Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 107 episodes
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Hosted by Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler, "Show Me The Franchise" is a podcast that covers anything that can be defined as a 'franchise', from restaurant chains to movies, TV shows, sports and much more! Find podcast resources at: https://linktr.ee/showmethefranchise
Fred Dakin and Tom Stadler hosts Show Me The Franchise, a arts show with 107 episodes published.

On this week's episode, Fred and Tom pile up the orange chicken while they chat about the food court staple turned drive-thru fast food chain, Panda Express! Together they go through the history dating back to its origin

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This week, Fred and Tom ham it up while they discuss the long history of pig-centric movies. Together they rank a list of films starring many of Hollywood's most famous pigs, including the "Three Little Pigs," Wilbur fro

This week, Fred and Tom grab a sandwich and ice cream combo from the restaurant chain, The Chocolate Factory! They welcome back Milwaukee comedian Vince Figueroa ( @vince.figueroa ) to talk about the history of the resta

This week, Fred and Tom talk about the importance of being Ernest – Ernest P. Worrell, that is. They welcome in Milwaukee comedian Mike Kauth ( Kauthshows ) to talk about all things Ernest, including Jim Varney's pre-Ern

This week, Fred and Tom celebrate the biggest milestone of the podcast to date: their 100th episode! From Star Wars to McDonald's and all the way down to pickles and soda, they reflect back on all the episodes that helpe

This week, Fred and Tom settle in for their fifth annual episode of celebrating the best movies of the past year! From "Sinners" and "Marty Supreme" to "One Battle After Another" and "Frankenstein", they pick their favor

This week, Fred and Tom look back at a packed year for TV and streaming as they pick their favorite shows from the year 2025! From Apple TV+ to Disney+ and HBO...Max (+Hulu, if you have the bundle), they discuss their fa

This week, Fred and Tom pay homage to the legacy and career of the late, great Rob Reiner. They discuss his history spanning from his acting career to the movies he directed, while highlighting their favorites along the

This week, Fred and Tom get a little "cheesy" as they cook up a tasty episode all about cheeseburgers! In their fifth annual blind-taste tournament, they search for the best cheeseburger from five different fast food cha

In this episode, Fred and Tom send out seasons greetings and good cheer by discussing classic holiday music! Together they pick their favorite holiday songs from over the years and why they persevere even today. ********

This week, Fred and Tom get ready to 'sleigh' this holiday season as they discuss the Tim Allen-led franchise, "The Santa Clause"! They welcome in local comedian Rachel Glassford to help them dive deep into the fine prin

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

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 la

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 (

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

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

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Adam Sandler
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John Williams
attorney turned philanthropist, pianist, longtime champion of Rochester’s arts and LGBTQ+ communities · UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
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Pedro Hernandez
advocacy manager for EMEA and Latin America · Our Lady of the Lake University
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John Egan
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William Friedkin
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Patrick Cotnoir
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Jimmy Buffett
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Michael Giacchino
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