License to Watch
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsLicense to Watch is a show about franchises, movie franchises! Join comedians Matt McGregor, Harris McCabe and Colin Shaw as they try to unearth the perfect movie franchise. Does one truly exist? They'll be analyzing some of your favorite film franchises one movie at a time with some help from industry guests! Find out which movies are deserving of a...license to watch!
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Gremlins - Franchise Ranking and Wrap Up!
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWelp, those little green monsters have had their fun and so have we! Two classic monster movies of varying greatness are in the books now. Listen in to hear how they stack up! Thanks to our guests for this series! Check out our Patreon for only $1 a month right HERE! Also, check out our brand new show, ZONERS: A Podcast for Fans of The Twilight Zone, where we'll be reviewing every produced episode of the original run of the classic 1960's show!
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (w/ Josh Kadish)
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBIt's the one you've all been waiting for.... Friend of the pod Josh Kadish joins us to discuss this often overlooked American classic, Gremlins 2: The New BATCH, BABY!!! This. movie. has. it. all. 1) cute gremlins 2) scary gremlins 3) slimy gremlins 4) grinded up gremlins 5) lady gremlins 6) vegetable gremlins 7) bat gremlins 8) spider gremlins 9) electric gremlins 10) dopey gremlins 11) Humphrey Bogart gremlins WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT FROM A GREMLINS MOVIE?!?!?!?! Join our Patreon for ...
Gremlins (w/ Tim Kozlenko)
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBTwo-fer series part 2, let's goooooooooo!!! We're talkin' GREMLINS this time around and who better to join us to talk about this crazy movie than Mr. Tim Kozlenko, creator of our theme songs! Don't be a weiner, join our Patreon for only $1 a month right HERE! You get access to BONUS SHOWS where the three of us discuss non-franchise classic films! Also, check out our brand new show, ZONERS: A Podcast for Fans of The Twilight Zone! We'll be going through the entire catalog of original Twilig...
Speed - Franchise Ranking and Wrap Up!
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSpeed, we hardly knew ye! Definitely one of the more disastrous franchises we've ever examined on this sick journey we've decided to take together... Oh well! On to the next one! Be a pal and join our Patreon to hear exclusive shows for only $1 a month right HERE!
Speed 2: Cruise Control (w/ Jared Kaplan)
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBBest movie of all time? Jared Kaplan joins us to break down this American action classic! Become our BOI and join the Patreon right HERE!
Speed (w/ Jarale Phillips)
May 23, 2023 07:05 - 2 hours - 128 MBWe're not slowing down and neither is that bus! Our first SPEED episode is coming in HOT! Welcome to the first of THREE back-to-back-to-back TWO-FER movie franchises! First up is the Jan De Bont classic: Speed! Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, and Dennis Hopper. Joining us for this episode is editor and friend of the pod, Jarale Phillips! Become our patreon for only $1 a month right HERE!
The Naked Gun - Franchise Ranking and Wrap Up!
May 19, 2023 07:05 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBLet's see how this series stacks up! Join our Patreon for only $1 a month!
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (w/ Paul Beswick)
May 16, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIt's the BOMB! We're going out with a bang on this one! Friend of the pod and first time guest Paul Beswick joins us to analyze this wholesome American comedy classic. Is the third entry funnier than the second? Tune in to find out the definitive answer! Don't forget to join our Patreon for just $1 a month right HERE!
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (w/ Arbi Derzakharian)
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBI LOVE IT! That's right, Frank Drebin is back on the beat and this time he's out to get -- you guessed it -- Robert Goulet! Our boi, Arbi Derzakharian, joins us once again to investigate this American comedy classic film. Don't forget to join our Patreon for only $1 a month over at www.patreon.com/L2W
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (w/ Jonathan Maurer)
May 02, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBNice beaver! That's right, we're covering the Naked Gun movies! Born from a little-known TV show called "Police Squad," The Naked Gun brings together the creative minds of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker for one of the funniest movies (and franchises) of all time. Starring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, and O.J. Simpson, this movie is a bona fide comedy classic! Our boi Jonathan Maurer came back to explore this incredible film with us! And don't forget to become our patron for only $1 a m...
Evil Dead - Franchise Ranking and Wrap Up!
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBFive movies, five scores, who will come out on top?!? What an incredible franchise! We hope you enjoyed watching these movies as much as we did. Thank you to our series guests: Andrew Hobson Jordyn Barber Paul Jones Sabrina Nouadir Alex Parslow We'll be back next time for The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Join our Patreon for only $1 a month at www.patreon.com/L2W
Evil Dead Rise (w/ Alex Parslow)
April 25, 2023 21:23 - 2 hours - 111 MBSPOILER ALERT: WE WILL RUIN THE MOVIE FOR YOU IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET! We have reached the final (for now) entry in the Evil Dead franchise of films. Lee Cronin's EVIL DEAD RISE! How does it stack up against those that came before it? Listen in to find out! Joining us once again to break down this crazy flick is none other than Alex Parslow! Don't forget to join our Patreon for only $1 a month at www.patreon.com/L2W
Evil Dead (2013) (w/ Sabrina Nouadir)
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTHE EVIL HAS BEEN REBOOTED!! Or is this a sequel? No one really knows! Is this movie good or totally forgettable? Possibly both? HOW CAN THAT BE?? Listen to find out! Joining us all the way from America's hat: Canada is none other than friend of the pod, Sabrina Nouadir! C'mon Deadites, join our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/L2W for only $1 a month!
Army of Darkness (w/ Paul Jones)
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBArmy of Darkness aka, MEDIEVAL DEAD (what a missed opportunity with that title!) is the topic of discussion today. This. Movie. RULES. It rules in so many ways that you just have to listen to hear why! Returning to the show to talk all things Bruce Campbell is friend of the pod, Mr. Paul Jones! Don't forget to join our Patreon for only $1 a month over at www.patreon.com/L2W
Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn (w/ Jordyn Barber)
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBGroovy! Welcome to Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn! Bruce Campbell is back again as Ash in a....completely different take on the cabin in the woods story. This time with a bigger budget and a bigger sense of humor. IT'S FUNNY NOW! Joining us for this American classic film discussion is friend of the pod, Jordyn Barber! Check out what Jordyn's working on over at www.createthegreenprint.com And join our Patreon for only $1 a month at www.patreon.com/L2W
The Evil Dead (w/ Andrew Hobson)
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBWe're baaaaackkkkk!!! Sorry for the delay everyone but we've been making some big changes behind the scenes over here at License to Watch HQ. First off, we're slowing down our output so that we can put more of a focus on each episode. Instead of posting every other week we're just going to post all episodes of a particular franchise once a week for however long that series is once we finish recording all of them. So for this upcoming series, THE EVIL DEAD, you will get 5 episodes over the cou...
Planet of the Apes - Franchise Ranking and Wrap Up!
January 06, 2023 07:20 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MByou!! you all to !!! Sorry, we're just upset that we're done with this delightful movies. Here be our official rankings of these classic films! Enjoy! Join our patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/L2W
Battle For the Planet of the Apes (w/ Chandler Smidt)
January 01, 2023 00:13 - 1 hour - 143 MBLast movie of the series! Last movie of the year! Get your stinking paws off me, 2022! You were a dirty year and we never want to hear of the likes of you ever again....until 2023 sucks even more and then we will be nostalgic for that wet hot 2022-style of pain... Anyway, this is the final apes movie. The ultimate battle between man and ape may have already happened in the previous movie but this one is called "battle" anyway...so, there's that.. THE CLOSER, Chandler Smidt, joins us to clos...
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (w/ Sean Jarrett)
January 01, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 153 MBGET READY FOR BLOOD!!! BRIGHT ORANGE PAINT-LIKE BLOOOOOOOODDD!!!! This is the violent one, kids! We watched the unrated version, which is of course, the official version per this podcast. The Great Sean Jarrett joins us again to break down another classic. Don't forget to become our patron over at www.patreon.com/L2W for only $1 a month! You get loads of bonus shows! C'mon, do it now!
Escape From the Planet of the Apes (w/ Alex Parslow)
December 28, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 160 MBThe world is destroyed. Ape, man, mutant...all gone in the blink of an eye. But....what if someone...ESCAPED?!?! This is basically the premise of ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES, which then proceeds to follow Zira and Cornelius as they go shopping on Rodeo Drive.. Friend of the pod, Alex Parslow, joins us once again to discuss the merits of this instant classic! Love listening to us but want to hear more?? Become our patron for only $1 a month over at patreon.com/L2W ! You'll get loads ...
Mission: Impossible with Andrew Zuber
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBOn this first official movie franchise coverage episode of License To Watch, the boyz are joined by Los Angeles magician and writer, Andrew Zuber, to cover 1996's Mission: Impossible, the one that started it all! This is a movie unlike the others, a spy thriller directed with flair by Brian DePalma that sees our hero, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) dealing with the deaths of his team as he tries to unravel the mystery behind the identity of...THE MOLE. Join the boyz on this epic mole hunt as they...
Series Pre-Show - Mission: Impossible
April 12, 2020 18:24 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBThis is it! The inaugural episode of our new official podcast, LICENSE TO WATCH! Matt McGregor, Harris McCabe and Colin Shaw are back and this time they'll be breaking down movie franchises. The first one up...Mission:Impossible! This is the first franchise pre-show episode, wherein we will be getting you all PUMPED for the upcoming franchise that we are about to cover. Get ready for six, count 'em SIX glorious episodes focusing on the covert ops antics of Ethan Hunt and co. Here are the m...
Special Series Recap Episode
April 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIt's been a hell of a fun ride ranking these movies but all good things must come to an end...sort of? I mean..we've still technically got one more movie to go... ...but until No Time To Die ever actually comes out it's time for the Bond Boyz to look back and examine the experiment that was "Bondcast...James Bondcast!" Was it worth it? Have we truly learned anything or experienced anything through a different perspective? Join us as we ponder over what was, what could have been, and what, ...
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Special Series Recap Episode
April 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIt's been a hell of a fun ride ranking these movies but all good things must come to an end...sort of? I mean..we've still technically got one more movie to go... ...but until No Time To Die ever actually comes out it's time for the Bond Boyz to look back and examine the experiment that was "Bondcast...James Bondcast!" Was it worth it? Have we truly learned anything or experienced anything through a different perspective? Join us as we ponder over what was, what could have been, and what, ...
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Moonraker (Revisit 3 of 3)
March 16, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 113 MBAt long last, the final episode of our 3 part "Revisitation" series: Moonraker! Was Harris still totally unreasonable in his judgement of this film? Are Colin and Matt still jackin' it to Dr. Holly Goodhead? Listen in to find out! Join our Patreon and get exclusive bonus content for just a measly $1 a month: http://www.patreon.com/L2W
Moonraker (Revisit 3 of 3)
March 16, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 113 MBAt long last, the final episode of our 3 part "Revisitation" series: Moonraker! Was Harris still totally unreasonable in his judgement of this film? Are Colin and Matt still jackin' it to Dr. Holly Goodhead? Listen in to find out! Join our Patreon and get exclusive bonus content for just a measly $1 a month: http://www.patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - From Russia With Love (Revisit 2 of 3)
February 17, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThis is the second of our three part REVISITATION SERIES: From Russia With Love! Previously, Harris rated this very high, but Matt and Colin rated it very low. What did we think of it this time? Do we kind of meet in the middle or do we stick with our stupid ratings of yesteryear? Only one way to find out...you know the drill.. Join our Patreon and get exclusive bonus content for just a measly $1 a month: http://www.patreon.com/L2W
From Russia With Love (Revisit 2 of 3)
February 17, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThis is the second of our three part REVISITATION SERIES: From Russia With Love! Previously, Harris rated this very high, but Matt and Colin rated it very low. What did we think of it this time? Do we kind of meet in the middle or do we stick with our stupid ratings of yesteryear? Only one way to find out...you know the drill.. Join our Patreon and get exclusive bonus content for just a measly $1 a month: http://www.patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Mini Episode #9: Oscars Post Show!
February 13, 2020 18:57 - 50 minutes - 69 MBWelcome to another mini episode! The Bond Boyz felt compelled to discuss the 92nd Oscars telecast. Subscribe to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/L2W
Mini Episode #9 - Oscars Post Show!
February 13, 2020 17:57 - 50 minutes - 69 MBWelcome to another mini episode! The Bond Boyz felt compelled to discuss the 92nd Oscars telecast. Subscribe to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Revisit 1 of 3)
January 13, 2020 08:01 - 1 hour - 120 MBWelcome to the first of our three part REVISITATION SERIES! That's right, we're going back...WAY back to take a second look at three Bond films that really caused a stir amongst us Bond Boyz. First up, the highly regarded Bond film that we all trashed: On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Does it still suck as much as we remember or do we see things we never saw before? Listen and then ye shall know! Become a patron and get tons of hilarious bonus content for only $1 a month! - http://www.pa...
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Revisit 1 of 3)
January 13, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 120 MBWelcome to the first of our three part REVISITATION SERIES! That's right, we're going back...WAY back to take a second look at three Bond films that really caused a stir amongst us Bond Boyz. First up, the highly regarded Bond film that we all trashed: On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Does it still suck as much as we remember or do we see things we never saw before? Listen and then ye shall know! Become a patron and get tons of hilarious bonus content for only $1 a month! - http://www.pa...
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - License to Watch - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery with Arun Narayanan
December 16, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 130 MBHappy Holidays from the Bond Boyz! Instead of a normal Bond episode, this month we thought we would gift you with a taste of our Patreon show! Tis' the season after all! This was the first "License to Watch" episode we ever recorded, in which we breakdown the first film in the Austin Powers series: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"! Joining us for this episode is a long-time friend of the podcast, Arun Narayanan, writer, creator and star of his award-winning web-series, "Arun C...
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery with Arun Narayanan
December 16, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 130 MBHappy Holidays from the Bond Boyz! Instead of a normal Bond episode, this month we thought we would gift you with a taste of our Patreon show! Tis' the season after all! This was the first "License to Watch" episode we ever recorded, in which we breakdown the first film in the Austin Powers series: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"! Joining us for this episode is a long-time friend of the podcast, Arun Narayanan, writer, creator and star of his award-winning web-series, "Arun C...
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Mini Episode #8: THE TRAILER IS HERE
December 05, 2019 08:01 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBGUYS! THE TRAILER IS UPON US!!! Finally, our first look at next year's newest edition to the Bond franchise: No Time To Die! On this impromptu and hastily assembled episode, the Bond Boyz dissect the ups and downs of the first trailer released for the new movie. Do we love it? Hate it? Or are we indifferent? Listen in to check it out, it's a MINI EPISODE after all, so c'mon! Subscribe to our Patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/L2W
Mini Episode #8 - THE TRAILER IS HERE
December 05, 2019 07:01 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBGUYS! THE TRAILER IS UPON US!!! Finally, our first look at next year's newest edition to the Bond franchise: No Time To Die! On this impromptu and hastily assembled episode, the Bond Boyz dissect the ups and downs of the first trailer released for the new movie. Do we love it? Hate it? Or are we indifferent? Listen in to check it out, it's a MINI EPISODE after all, so c'mon! Subscribe to our Patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Spectre (LIVE!)
November 11, 2019 08:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe finally did it! We recorded our first LIVE show! The Bond Boyz have officially wrapped up all the currently released Bond films after two long years! Listen as we engage an audience of, literally, thousands of people with our witty banter and Colin's long tangents about such things as knowing who Sam Smith is and the concept of white elephant parties. If you weren't able to be at our live show, this is your chance to feel like you were actually a part of something. Let us bring meaning to...
Spectre (LIVE!)
November 11, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe finally did it! We recorded our first LIVE show! The Bond Boyz have officially wrapped up all the currently released Bond films after two long years! Listen as we engage an audience of, literally, thousands of people with our witty banter and Colin's long tangents about such things as knowing who Sam Smith is and the concept of white elephant parties. If you weren't able to be at our live show, this is your chance to feel like you were actually a part of something. Let us bring meaning to...
Mini Episode #7 - Harris's Weird Story
November 01, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBHarris had a really strange occurrence and had to tell us about it on air. Brace yourself for a tale so chilling that you might actually make it to the end of this mini episode! FREE tickets to our upcoming LIVE SHOW (Nov. 7th) - https://bpt.me/4402991 Join our Patreon for exclusive premium content! - https://www.patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Mini Episode #7: Harris's Weird Story
November 01, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBHarris had a really strange occurrence and had to tell us about it on air. Brace yourself for a tale so chilling that you might actually make it to the end of this mini episode! FREE tickets to our upcoming LIVE SHOW (Nov. 7th) - https://bpt.me/4402991 Join our Patreon for exclusive premium content! - https://www.patreon.com/L2W
Skyfall
October 14, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 153 MBLet the SKYFALL! Check out the Bond Boyz as they pick apart the details of the most successful Bond film of all time! How much did we enjoy this film? Listen to this episode now because it's the only way to find out! LIVE FREE Spectre Show Tickets: https://bpt.me/4402991 Our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/L2W Special Thanks to Alex Wilson for the Skyfall Theme Song Remix!
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Skyfall
October 14, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 153 MBLet the SKYFALL! Check out the Bond Boyz as they pick apart the details of the most successful Bond film of all time! How much did we enjoy this film? Listen to this episode now because it's the only way to find out! LIVE FREE Spectre Show Tickets: https://bpt.me/4402991 Our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/L2W Special Thanks to Alex Wilson for the Skyfall Theme Song Remix!
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Mini Episode #6: Patreon
October 09, 2019 19:20 - 13 minutes - 19 MBHey! Guess what! We have a Patreon! Don't know what that means? Listen to this episode to find out! Then sign up for our Patreon at the link below! Join our patreon for only $1 a month: www.Patreon.com/L2W
Mini Episode #6 - Patreon
October 09, 2019 19:20 - 13 minutes - 19 MBHey! Guess what! We have a Patreon! Don't know what that means? Listen to this episode to find out! Then sign up for our Patreon at the link below! Our Patreon link: www.Patreon.com/L2W
Quantum of Solace
September 15, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt's sequel time, baby! That's right, this month the Boyz dive into the first actual sequel with a continued storyline from the previous film - Quantum of Solace! It's the shortest Bond film but is it the best? Only one way to find out: listen to this episode, dummy! New theme song by TimGotRhymes! Also, we have a Patreon now!! Subscribe to get bonus content at www.Patreon.com/L2W !!
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Quantum of Solace
September 15, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt's sequel time, baby! That's right, this month the Boyz dive into the first actual sequel with a continued storyline from the previous film - Quantum of Solace! It's the shortest Bond film but is it the best? Only one way to find out: listen to this episode, dummy! New theme song by TimGotRhymes! Join our patreon for only $1 a month: www.Patreon.com/L2W
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Casino Royale (2006)
August 19, 2019 03:21 - 1 hour - 154 MBHere it is, the version of Casino Royale that you've actually heard of! On this month's official episode, the Bond Boyz tear Daniel Craig a new one...or do they? Is Craig the best Bond ever? Is this movie the best thing ever made by humans? There's only one way to find out and that's to look it up. Just kidding, the only way to find out is to listen to the show! LETS DO THIS! Join our patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/L2W
Casino Royale (2006)
August 19, 2019 03:21 - 1 hour - 154 MBHere it is, the version of Casino Royale that you've actually heard of! On this month's official episode, the Bond Boyz tear Daniel Craig a new one...or do they? Is Craig the best Bond ever? Is this movie the best thing ever made by humans? There's only one way to find out and that's to look it up. Just kidding, the only way to find out is to listen to the show! LETS DO THIS!
Mini Episode #5 - A Reason To Die
August 08, 2019 17:50 - 12 minutes - 17 MBAnother mini-episode comin' atcha! Enjoy listening to the Bond Boyz dissect the ultimately unused Bond25 title: A Reason to Die! Would it have been a good one? Who's to say? Maybe us? Listen to find out! Stay up to date with your Bond25 goings-on right here! Right now!
Bondcast...James Bondcast! - Mini Episode #5: A Reason To Die
August 08, 2019 17:50 - 12 minutes - 17 MBAnother mini-episode comin' atcha! Enjoy listening to the Bond Boyz dissect the ultimately unused Bond25 title: A Reason to Die! Would it have been a good one? Who's to say? Maybe us? Listen to find out! Stay up to date with your Bond25 goings-on right here! Right now! Join our patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/L2W