Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco

Mad About Mads

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413203/fan_mail/new] This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, we dive deep into the intense, magnetic world of Mads Mikkelsen with a triple feature that spans brutality, survival, and raw human emotion. First up, we trek through the haunting, dialogue-light Viking odyssey Valhalla Rising, where myth and madness blur in the mist. Then we head to the rugged frontier of The Promised Land, a story of grit, ambition, and one man’s battle against both nature and society. Finally, we close with the devastating and all-too-real The Hunt, a chilling look at how quickly a life can unravel when suspicion takes hold. Three films, three unforgettable performances—does Mikkelsen earn a Pay across the board, or do any of these fall into Pirate or Pass territory? Tune in as we break it all down. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

Music Movies Part II

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413203/fan_mail/new]  This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy crank the volume for Music Movies Part II, diving into three very different tunes on film. First up, Better Man takes a bold swing at the life of Robbie Williams—but does its wild storytelling style hit the high notes or miss the chorus entirely? Then it’s The History of Sound, a quieter, more introspective journey through music, memory, and connection—does it resonate or fade out? And finally, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere brings Bruce Springsteen into focus during one of his most pivotal creative moments—but is it a Born to Run… or a Born to Skip?  Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

Oscar Night 2025

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413203/fan_mail/new] It’s Hollywood’s biggest night, and Ken and Andy are here with their own ballots. In this special Oscar episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay, the guys break down the year’s biggest nominees and debate who should win, who will win, and which films and performances were completely snubbed by the Academy. Then the awards talk continues as Ken and Andy each reveal their Top 10 movies of the year, comparing lists, defending their picks, and probably arguing about a few along the way. Whether you’re filling out an Oscar pool or just love talking movies, tune in for a lively rundown of the best (and most overlooked) films of the year—Pass, Pirate, Pay style. Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

I Swear

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413203/fan_mail/new] This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy take a look at I Swear (2025), the biographical drama about John Davidson, a man living with Tourette’s syndrome whose life story mixes humor, hardship, and resilience. The film follows Davidson’s journey navigating relationships, work, and the everyday challenges of a condition that people often misunderstand. Does I Swear succeed as an honest and compelling portrait of Davidson’s life? Or does it struggle to balance drama and comedy while telling such a personal story? Ken and Andy break it all down and decide the only thing that matters in the end:  Is it a Pass, a Pirate, or a Pay? Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com

Trapped on a Desert Island and I F**king Hate You!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413203/fan_mail/new] This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken Franco and the gang are stranded far from civilization with nothing but sand, suspicion, and a growing urge to strangle their fellow castaways. We’re diving into desert island survival movies where the real danger isn’t the island — it’s the other guy. First up is the WWII odd-couple standoff Hell in the Pacific, where an American pilot and a Japanese officer find themselves marooned together with a war still raging between them. Then it’s the unlikely interstellar buddy drama Enemy Mine, where a human and an alien soldier crash-land on a hostile planet and discover that cooperation might be the only way off the rock. Finally, the guys check out Send Help, a modern take on the “two people stuck together and losing their minds” formula. Are these tales of survival, rivalry, and reluctant friendship worth your time… or should they be left buried in the sand? At the end of the episode, Ken and his cohost render the only verdict that matters: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. 🎬🏝️ Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com