

THREEQUELS (with Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard)
Aug 19, 2018
Darren Franich, a TV critic for Entertainment Weekly, teams up with Chancellor Agard, who covers TV and comics for the same outlet, to explore the fascinating world of threequels. They draft the best third installments in film history, sharing personal anecdotes about iconic video stores. The duo dives into the complex dynamics of sequels, from the narrative dilemmas of 'Toy Story 3' to the emotional depth of the 'Before' trilogy, infusing their conversation with humor and pop culture references that keep listeners engaged.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Comedic Roots and Video Store Fame
01:41 • 2min
Drafts, Strategy, and Friendly Competition
03:27 • 15min
Trading Innovations in Fantasy Leagues
18:04 • 3min
The Complexities of Threequels: Expectations and Risks
21:25 • 1min
The Anticipation of the Draft: Coin Toss and Pop Culture Banter
22:53 • 2min
Drifting into Franchise Legacy
24:27 • 6min
Back to the Future: Comparing Sequels
30:42 • 13min
The Evolution of Superhero Franchise Endings
43:38 • 2min
Game Tactics and Veto Drama
45:49 • 2min
The Complexity of Movie Sequels
47:23 • 17min
Exploring the Depths of Toy Story 3
01:04:41 • 15min
Exploring the Before Trilogy
01:19:54 • 11min
Exploring the Depths of the 'Before' Trilogy
01:30:43 • 14min
Nostalgia and Sequels: A Cinematic Journey
01:45:06 • 10min
Celebrating the Inaugural Threequels Episode
01:55:21 • 2min
Recent Reviews and Anticipated Shows
01:57:13 • 2min
Future Drafts and Fun Podcast Banter
01:58:47 • 2min