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Failure to Franchise

Booking Overview

A biweekly film-analysis show focused on failed franchise starters, cinematic misfires, adaptations, and box-office disappointments; it primarily features the two regular hosts and occasionally brings on a film commentator or podcast collaborator. Suitable pitches include accessible film critics, filmmakers, screenwriters, franchise historians, and pop-culture analysts with relevant expertise, and booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 166

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 107 subscribers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris_sorgiovanni@hotmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Film critics, filmmakers, screenwriters, franchise historians, and pop-culture commentators with expertise in film adaptations, production history, or box-office performance
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Bede Jermyn - The Troubled Production, Delayed Release, Altered Studio Cut, And Adaptation Choices Surrounding Car 54, Where Are You?

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Film Franchises, Box Office, Film Adaptations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Failure to Franchise
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Episode 157 - Kull the Conqueror (1997)

October 20, 2026

"Lamentations of their Winter," our series dedicated to failed franchise starters based on the works of Robert E. Howard, continues! This time, we're looking at a movie based on Howard's classic barbarian character! No...not, Conan. We're not there yet. And no, not Red Sonja, either. We just did that last time! No, this time we're looking at his other barbarian character, Kull of Atlantis. And yet, any confusion is understood, as 1997's Kull the Conqueror was originally meant to be a Conan fi...

Episode 156 - Red Sonja (1985) w/ Special Guest: Bryan Kristopowitz

October 06, 2026

What is best in life? Well, let's hope it's watching a bunch of failed franchise starters, because we're kicking off a brand new theme dedicated entirely to films based on the works of legendary pulp author Robert E. Howard. That's right, it's time to hear "The Lamentations of their Winter!" To kick it off, it's 1985's Red Sonja, the first attempt to forge a cinematic franchise out of the fiery red-headed warrior loosely based on a Howard character (but really more based on the comic book cha...

Episode 155 - The Fall Guy (2024)

September 22, 2026

"FALLure to Franchise" concludes with a very recent movie. One starring two big movie-stars coming off of the biggest hits of their career, directed by one of the filmmakers behind John Wick, and a movie that helped influence a major Academy Award change. So why the heck wasn't 2024's The Fall Guy a hit?? Your guess is as good as ours, but we're here to try to figure it out. Another cinematic adaptation of a classic TV show, The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in the action-comedy...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Failure to Franchise?

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What is the email for Failure to Franchise?

The publicly listed email for Failure to Franchise: chris_sorgiovanni@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does Failure to Franchise have?

Podseeker estimates Failure to Franchise reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Failure to Franchise?

Failure to Franchise typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film critics, filmmakers, screenwriters, franchise historians, and pop-culture commentators with expertise in film adaptations, production history, or box-office performance. Recent guests include Bede Jermyn.

How hard is it to get booked on Failure to Franchise?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Failure to Franchise cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Film Franchises, Box Office, and Film Adaptations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

chris_sorgiovanni@hotmail.com

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