Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco

Ken Franco
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Get ready to dive into the latest flicks and shows! Join host Ken Franco and his hilarious co-hosts as they dive deep into the world of film, TV, and beyond. From blockbusters to hidden gems, we're grading it all: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and let's get this party started!  At the end of each segment a grade is given: Pass: No need to see this thing at allPirate: See it, but don't spend your hard earned money on itPay: Go see this and pay for it, you cheap bastard 

  1. 12/25/2025

    Christmas Special: Hot Frosty (Better Than Gigli)!!!

    Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay we’re jingling all the way into a holiday edition of Better Than Gigli — and the target on the tree is Netflix’s new Christmas movie, Hot Frosty. Is this steamy snow-man romance a cozy cup of cocoa… or a melted pile of slush? We break down the plot, the performances, the Christmas-movie cheese factor — and, most importantly — decide whether Hot Frosty truly clears the world’s lowest cinematic bar: Is it better than Gigli? Grab the cookies, spike the eggnog, and settle in — it’s our festive film roast with a bow on it. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    24 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    No Whammy!! Gameshow Movies!!

    Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy spin the big wheel of fate and dive into game show movies—where the stakes are high, the rules are shady, and the hosts are sometimes the real villains. They break down The New Running Man, a modern update on the deadly televised competition that asks what happens when entertainment really costs lives. Then it’s on to The Luckiest Man in America, the true story of a contestant whose winning streak was too good to be true. Finally, they revisit Quiz Show, the prestige drama that exposes how America’s favorite pastime was quietly rigged behind the scenes. As always, Ken decides which of these are worth your time, your bandwidth, or your hard-earned cash with the only ratings that matter: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    41 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    You Never Count Your Money When You're Sitting At The Table (Gambling Movies)

    Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy ante up for a trio of gambling flicks that run the table on chaos, charm, and questionable decision-making. First, they revisit the laid-back frontier wisdom of Kenny Rogers in The Gambler, then sprint to the racetrack for Richard Dreyfuss’ wild lucky streak in Let It Ride, and finally descend into the smoky neon underworld of PTA’s debut neo-crime drama Hard Eight. From old-school saloon poker to manic horse-betting superstition to Reno’s quiet desperation, the guys break down what hits the jackpot—and what belongs in the discard pile. As always, they’ll finish by deciding whether each movie deserves a Pass, a Pirate, or a Pay.  Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    59 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Dog Movies

    Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy let the dogs out — straight into the movies. From wilderness survival to foul-mouthed strays to a brand-new horror pup, we’re diving snout-first into three wildly different canine flicks. First up: Call of the Wild, where Harrison Ford befriends a CGI dog with more emotional intelligence than most humans. Then we unleash Strays, the filthy-mouthed, unapologetically chaotic comedy led by Will Ferrell’s most enthusiastic dog persona yet. And finally, we take a walk on the dark side with Good Boy (2025). Is each movie worth the ticket price, worth a sneaky stream, or worth skipping entirely? Grab your treats, leash up your opinions, and listen in as Ken and Andy decide whether to Pass, Pirate, or Pay. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    31 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Weird Movies

    Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy tumble deep into the bizarre end of cinema’s bathtub with three gloriously deranged picks: The Greasy Strangler, Krazy House, and One Battle After Another. It’s an ooze-soaked, brain-melting journey through awkward nudity, screaming absurdity, and art so strange it might actually be genius. Expect confusion, laughter, and philosophical debates about whether something can be “so bad it’s good” or just “so weird it’s perfect.” Grab your popcorn (and maybe a shower afterward). Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    44 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    The Stephen King Cinematic Universe Pt II

    Send us a text Ken and Andy return to Castle Rock for another round of Stephen King adaptations, and this time the ride gets weird. The boys tackle the early-’90s CGI trip The Lawnmower Man in a full Better Than Gigli segment, asking the hard question: is this cyber-thriller a misunderstood gem or just lawn clippings? Then it’s on to two very different King stories — the claustrophobic, nerve-wracking Gerald’s Game and the long-rumored dystopian saga The Long Walk. From virtual reality gods to handcuff horror to a deadly march through America’s heartland, we decide which ones are worth your cash, your bandwidth, or none at all. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    44 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    Animation Pt I

    Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy dive headfirst into the wild world of animation! We’re rolling through three very different animated adventures: the trippy cult-classic Heavy Metal (1981), Pixar’s latest family-friendly cosmic quest Elio (2025), and the neon-fueled, music-powered chaos of K-Pop: Demon Hunters. From hard rock space operas to heartfelt alien misunderstandings to magical idol battles, we cover it all—while asking the big question: are these movies worth your cash, worth a sneaky stream, or not worth your time at all? Grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and join us for a colorful ride through animation history, hype, and hilarity—only on Pass, Pirate, Pay. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    48 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    Creepy Kids

    Send us a text This week Ken and Andy open the nursery door into the world of evil offspring and spine-tingling child terror. Our theme: Creepy Kids. 👶 First up, we take on The First Omen (2024), a stylish prequel that tries to recapture the devilish dread of the classic franchise. 🧸 Then we move into chilling psychological territory with Bring Her Back, where parental fears and supernatural twists collide. 🔪 And finally, Weapons, a nightmare-fuel anthology of young innocence turned sinister. As always, we ask the big question: are these flicks worth the ticket price, a cheeky torrent, or just skipping altogether? Stick around for laughs, deep-cut film geekery, and a rating that could land anywhere from Pass, Pirate, or Pay. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

    50 min
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Get ready to dive into the latest flicks and shows! Join host Ken Franco and his hilarious co-hosts as they dive deep into the world of film, TV, and beyond. From blockbusters to hidden gems, we're grading it all: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and let's get this party started!  At the end of each segment a grade is given: Pass: No need to see this thing at allPirate: See it, but don't spend your hard earned money on itPay: Go see this and pay for it, you cheap bastard 

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