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Two friends unite over their shared love of continuity and story. They diagnose ailing media franchises and then pitch a better future. Each season goes over a franchise in detail and culminates with both Aaron and Rob pitching their solution for what the franchise should do next.

Produced by Aaron Donogh
Edited by Ana Korsmo
Music by Rob Snow

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