The Franchastic Podcast

The Franchastic Podcast

What do you get when you mix an ADHD dad with his ADHD son while they talk about faith, sports, leadership, life, and — hey look, a squirrel … wait, what were we saying again? Welcome to The Franchastic Podcast — a father-son podcast hosted by Stephen and Caden Francis, where sports, faith, family, leadership, and life collide with humor, heart, storytelling, and the occasional unnecessary tangent as we explore what it means to grow as athletes, leaders, sons, and followers of Christ. https://linktr.ee/franchasticpodcast

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June 17, 2026 35 mins

🎙️ Episode 5: The Coaches We Never Forget

Some coaches teach sports.

Some coaches teach life.

In this episode, Stephen and Caden discuss the coaches who have made a lasting impact on them both on and off the field. From Blast Ball memories and strength coaches to teachers, pastors, and parents, they explore what truly makes someone worth following.

Along the way, they build their ultimate dream coaching staffs, share some hilarious st...

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Middle school is over. High school is on the horizon. Summer workouts are underway. Football season is getting closer. And after a week at youth camp in Colorado, Caden is learning what it means to take on new challenges and greater independence.

In this episode of The Franchastic Podcast, Stephen and Caden continue their conversation about pressure by exploring the transitions that often create it.

Caden reflects on his first high s...

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June 2, 2026 39 mins

What does pressure really feel like?

In Episode 3 of the Franchastic Podcast, Stephen and Caden dive into the topic of pressure from several different angles—from the biggest stages in sports to the everyday challenges of growing up.

The conversation begins with a dramatic NBA Western Conference Game 7 and explores why the favorite often carries more pressure than the underdog. From there, Caden shares what it's been like trans...

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In Episode 2 of The Franchastic Podcast, Stephen and Caden dive into what competition reveals about character, leadership, faith, and identity both on and off the field.

From football camp stories and team chemistry to emotional discipline, bad calls, sportsmanship, and learning how to respond under pressure, this father-son conversation explores what it really means to be a good teammate.

They also discuss:
🏈 Why winning feels s...

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In the premiere episode of The Franchastic Podcast, Stephen and Caden share the origin stories behind the podcast, the meaning behind "The Franchise" nickname, and what it truly means to be a son.

Through stories from sports, family life, and faith, this father-son podcast explores identity, legacy, leadership, and what it looks like to follow Christ in competitive environments both on and off the field.

From a humorous Stuart Scott...

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