Baconsale: Hickory-Smoked Pop Culture

Episode 137: You, Me & Season Three

baconsale — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:01:00 +0000

It’s time for Baconsale to go on our holiday break, so we’re taking a self-indulgent look back at 2017. Kent, Joel and Jacob are talking about their favorite podcast-related moments of the past year, including guests (Huzzah for FeminAugust!) and behind-the-scenes stories that didn’t make it on-air—probably for a good reason. We also discuss episodes we’d like to redo, our biggest fights and our goals for the upcoming year of Baconsale.

Press play, or #Joel2017 will have something to say about it!

BaconBit: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review

baconsale — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:26:03 +0000

The last time Baconsale discussed a Star Wars sequel, it nearly tore the podcast apart. Will it happen again? Join us as we review Star Wars: The Last Jedi completely spoiler-free for the first 20 minutes, following which we’ll wade deep into saga spoiler territory. Will Kent finally love the new franchise? Will Jacob have a clear opinion of the movie? Will Joel be able to stand his ground against the other two?

Press play, my young Padawan, and find out!

Episode 136: The 12 Days of Geekmas

baconsale — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 07:52:39 +0000

Great lords a-leaping! Baconsale is making their Christmas wish list and it’s full of some pretty geeky stuff. We’ve selected 12 of our favorite gadgets & gifts from famous movies or television shows, from Star Trek (Yes! Joel knows Star Trek things!) to Harry Potter. Hopefully we made the nice list and Santa will make our holiday dreams comes true—even though Jacob just wants to shoot things with a ray gun.

Get your drummers drumming, your pipers piping and press play!

Episode 135: Labyrinth vs. The NeverEnding Story

baconsale — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:01:09 +0000

Turn around, look at what you see! It’s Baconsale doing the Magic Dance of a versus show. On this episode, we’re taking opposing sides on our favorite childhood fantasy films, namely Labyrinth and The NeverEnding Story. Joel does his best to banish Atreyu and Falkor to the Nothing, even though he actually likes them, while Kent projects his own creepiness on Jareth the Goblin King and Sarah in order to drag their story through the Bog of Eternal Stench.

Call our name and then press play to Chilly Down with the Baconsale gang!

BaconBit: Tournament of 90s R&B/Hip-Hop/Rap One-Hit Wonders

baconsale — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:03:54 +0000

This is How We Do It, everybody! Baconsale is dedicating this BaconBit to the one-hit wonders in the rap, hip-hop and R&B genres that made you Jump and Jump Around back in the 90s. And while we try to Regulate our emotions and be cool as Ice Ice Baby, these kind of bracket shows are Poison for Good Vibrations.

Whoomp! Push the play button!

Download Baconsale Printable 90s Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B One-Hit Wonder Bracket

Episode 134: The Best 90s One-Hit Wonder (Tournament Finals)

baconsale — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:38:49 +0000

What’s Up? Oh, Baconsale is just finishing up our Popular 90s one-hit wonder bracket. We know we’re Missing some favorites, but Kent wrote a Song 2 discuss those oversights and heal our Achy Breaky Hearts as we try to make some very difficult decisions. And you can be One of Us and declare “I’m Gonna Be right!” by downloading your own bracket below and playing along.

Save Tonight! Press play and enjoy this episode of Baconsale!

Episode 133: Just Us Talking Justice League

baconsale — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 07:01:16 +0000

Today on Baconsale, SuperJoel, Wonder Jacob and BatKent are reviewing the new Justice League movie. Wait, seriously? How did we let Kent talk us into doing another full episode of a DC film instead of a BaconBit? Regardless, the first half of the episode is spoiler-free, so you can listen to it even if you haven’t seen the film. And the review evolves into a discussion of the future of the DCEU, Rotten Tomatoes bias and the hypocrisy of Kent Dunn.

Press play to join forces with the cosmic legends of the universe!

Episode 132: Tournament of 90s One-Hit Wonders

baconsale — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:31:00 +0000

Woo-hoo! Unbelievable as it may seem, we’re doing another ’90s music bracket. How Bizarre! But If You Could Only See that this time we’re doing one-hit wonders from the alternative, pop and dance genres, you’d be sure to Stay and listen. And The Impression That I Get is that this Runaway Train of hit music makes Kent, Joel and Jacob feel Torn as they make their picks for the first round of this tournament.

Right Here, Right Now, press play!

Download Baconsale 90s One-Hit Wonders Bracket

Episode 131: The GoshFather of Utah Improv

baconsale — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:08:16 +0000

Okay, listener, we need some of your suggestions for this episode. Give us a topic that Baconsale could talk about…. improv comedy? Okay. Now, give us a guest that we could bring on the show that would add some authority to that subject….. the founder of Quick Wits? Perfect! Today we’re talking with the Bob Bedore about his experiences as a professional comedian, what it takes to be a comic and how comedy has affected his writing and his daily life. Then he has Kent and Jacob play some improv games for the first time.

What are you waiting for? Say yes and press the play button!

BaconBit: Thor: Ragnarok Review

baconsale — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:19:55 +0000

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! It’s time for Baconsale to review the third Thor film. Therefore, will they think this movie is a thrilling full-throttle theater experience? Or is the god of thunder too thick, though the plot is thin? Will Kent thoroughly go for the throat of this throwaway movie? Or will his feelings thaw toward Marvel? Can Thor thrive there at the box office? Have we thought of a thousand th- words to throw into this description? Yes. Yes we have. It’s a thankless job, but someone has to do it.

Press play! The first 19 minutes are spoiler-free!

Episode 130: Choose Your Own Zombie Apocalypse

baconsale — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 06:06:23 +0000

For our final episode of this Halloween season, Baconsale tried something a little different. We gave Jacob complete control of the show, and he created a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure/Dungeons-and-Dragons style game that places Kent and Joel in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. It is up to each of them to make the right decisions to stay alive. WARNING: The descriptions get pretty gruesome at times.

Who will survive? Who will die? Who will run into tree branches like an oafish mammoth? Press play to find out.

Episode 129: Supernatural Superfan

baconsale — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 06:58:05 +0000

My, my, how the tables have turned! On this episode, it’s Jacob’s turn to be the superfan as we discuss the TV show Supernatural, and he must try to convince you, the listener to watch it. Kent already thinks Sam & Dean are hot & sexy beefcakes, but Joel can’t stop talking about Gilmore Girls.

So hop in your black 1967 Chevy Impala, crank up the classic rock and press play, because everybody dies eventually!

BaconBit: Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016) Review

baconsale — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:34:00 +0000

Listener, you brought this upon yourself. You recommended that we watch Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween and we made the horrible mistake of following your suggestion. Joel does his best to contain his seething hatred for this movie, but it all comes spilling out. Luckily, though, Kent is there to give it the highest rating of the three members of Baconsale.

The first half is spoiler-free…but, frankly, this movie was spoiled before we ever got to it. Press play if you want to hear some ranting and raving.

Episode 128: Season of the Pitch

baconsale — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:01:00 +0000

WARNING! This episode is not for the faint of heart! Kent decided to redeem one of his pitch shows, so he and Joel are ready to share three ideas for new Halloween movies: one reboot, remake or sequel, one adaptation and one original horror film. The pitches start off in traditional Baconsale fashion—lighthearted ridiculousness—but then the stories take a dark turn and get seriously scary. One even forces Joel to shut the blinds in the studio and sing happy songs in his head.

Press play. . .if you’re not too frightened. . .

BaconBit: Horror Express (1972) Review

baconsale — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:01:00 +0000

It’s time for Baconsale to review one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year. . .45 years ago. Actually, Horror Express, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, flew pretty far under the radar, but our listener, Tom, is a fan of this cult sci-fi thriller. He recommended the film to us, so Kent, Joel and Jacob watched it. Now, we’re ready to discuss it. But don’t worry, the first 11 minutes of this episode are spoiler-free!

Johnny Necropolis says press play now!

Episode 127: Hipster Horror Flick Picks

baconsale — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 06:01:00 +0000

Nightmare on Elm Street? Friday the 13th? The Ring? Those are sooooo mainscream. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re discussing horror films you’ve probably never heard of—well, we hope haven’t seen any of our picks. Kent, Joel and Jacob have each chosen an obscure number (4) of little-known scary movies they want to recommend to you and to each other. Joel’s choices are a bit too popular, Jacob’s are old, and Kent’s are. . .well. . .disturbing.

Press play to see if we’re the Halloween hipsters we think we are!

BaconBit: My Little Pony: The Movie Review

baconsale — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:35:34 +0000

Is everypony ready?? It’s time for Kent and Joel to finally discuss My Little Pony: The Movie! Not just that, they’re also talking about their feelings toward the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series, including their feelings about Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and everything else in Equestria! . . .but they’re not Bronies or anything. . .

Do you know you’re all our very best friends? Share this magic with us! Press play now!

Episode 126: Lycan This Episode Unto Yourself

baconsale — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 06:01:00 +0000

Even podcasters who are pure in heart, and say their prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. Baconsale is kicking off the Halloween season with an episode completely dedicated to werewolves! We’re discussing werewolf folklore as well as actual historical accounts of lycanthropy (werewolfism). We’ll also let you know how to identify, cure, kill or even become werewolves yourselves. And, of course, we’ll be giving our stamp of approval on werewolf movies.

Buckle up your wolfskin belt, apply your magic ointment and press play! It’s time for Baconsale!

Episode 125: SEGA!

baconsale — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 06:01:00 +0000

Welcome to the next level! Today, Baconsale is discussing what the Sega Genesis does that Nintendon’t. Kent and Joel were (are) both mega Sega boys, and they want to pitch their ideas for 20 titles they think should be included on a Sega Classic system. And even if you’re a fan of other consoles, or you’re not into video games at all, you’re sure to appreciate the guys’ infectious enthusiasm on the subject as well as our blast processing!

So press ABACABB and let’s get started!

Episode 124: Ranking Non-Disney Animated Again (The Land Before Tier)

baconsale — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:02:15 +0000

Yup! Yup! Yup! We’re finishing our list of non-Disney animated movies! You see, our ranking shows are like onions, but instead of layers, they have tiers. And we’re going to put 35 more films into their respective tier and have a fun time doing it! This time around we’re including ones like Shrek, Anastasia, The Secret of NIMH, The Land Before Time, Madagascar and Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole.

I like to listen, listen! You like to listen, listen! We like to listen, listen! You need to…PRESS PLAY!

Episode 123: We Ate Everything at Taco Bell

baconsale — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 06:02:03 +0000

Yo quiero indigestion! Baconsale has done it again—we’ve eaten every single item on the Taco Bell menu. We tried that one thing that’s made with a tortilla, meat & cheese, and that other thing that has a tortilla, meat & cheese and even the new one with a tortilla, meat & cheese. And now Kent, Joel and Jacob are going to rate and rank each of these unique fast food items in a series of categories. Let’s see how long it takes them to make a bathroom-related joke (SPOILER ALERT! not long).

Run for the border and press play! It’s time for another beefy restaurant-themed episode of Baconsale.

BaconBit: And We Shall Call It DizFlix!

baconsale — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:50:27 +0000

Surprise! Jacob sprung a BaconBit on us! He asked Kent and Joel to discuss Disney’s recent decision to pull all of their content from Netflix and create their own streaming service. Do the guys think this is a good idea? Or do they think it’s a horrible plot by an evil corporation to squeeze the last drop of income from the poor viewer’s pocket? Only time will tell, but that won’t stop us from speculating.

Episode 122: End of 2017 Movie Preview

baconsale — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 06:01:26 +0000

Look, we all know everyone is looking forward to Justice League and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but what about the other films that are coming out before the end of the year? Kent and Joel have each brought a list of their top five most anticipated movies that have yet to come out, as well five flicks they want to flop. Plus, you’ll get to hear Joel’s movie trailer voice, Kent’s real voice and Jacob’s potty humor.

So press play and let us guide you through the fall and winter of 2017.

BaconBit: The Listener Speaks!

baconsale — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:14:21 +0000

The Reverse Listener sent out a survey with some of our biggest debate topics and arguments, and he finally let us see the results. So we’re going to talk about who you, the listener, think would survive the zombie apocalypse, who is the best Disney princess, who should have won the Hopper vs. Prince John battle and more!

Press play and see what we had to say about what you had to say!

Episode 121: Time After Time Travel

baconsale — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:03:17 +0000

Great Scott! Baconsale is discussing time travel with our good friend Emily! We’ve each come to the table with some of our favorite time-traveling movies and TV shows and we try to put each of them into one of three categories: fixed, dynamic and multiverse. The discussion starts out a little science-y, and then it gets pretty geeky, but we do our best to be excellent to each other and we hope you enjoy it!

Isn’t it about time that you pressed play?

Episode 120: Millennial-Approved Dating Etiquette

baconsale — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 06:06:48 +0000

After Baconsale’s last dating etiquette show, our friend Paige asked to come on the show in order to give a fresh, female, millennial perspective on courtship in the modern world. So here she is! And she brought along her friend Jordyn (and Courtney and Amelia) to discuss how dates have changed since Joel and Jacob were last in the game, as well as some tips for Kent to help him improve his game and not get murder-kidnapped.

So, whether you’re a man, a woman or “Bent Bunn” himself, press play and enjoy our latest episode!

Episode 119: Farmed & Dangerous

baconsale — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 06:01:19 +0000

Old McBaconsale had a podcast. E-I-E-I-O! And on this show, they have some guests! E-I-E-I-O! With a Lara here and a Jacob there. Here a Kent, there a Joel, and a silent Erin. Old McBaconsale had a podcast. E-I-E-I-O! This week we’re hanging out with the ladies from the Life on the Rocks, Please podcast and Joel and Kent compete in a quiz all about farming and farm animals. If you think the premise sounds strange, you should listen to the actual episode!

Quit horsing around and press play!

Episode 118: Phantom vs. Les Mis

baconsale — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:06:14 +0000

Think of us. Think of us fondly as we debate plays. We’ve brought along our special guest, Brittney, to pit The Phantom of the Opera against Les Misérables. At the end of the day/episode we’ll declare which musical is best by discussing such categories as best characters, catchiest song and greatest (biggest?) legacy. Joel goes full theatre geek, Kent becomes everyone’s favorite mutant uncle and all we ask of you is to listen to the music of the night and to play along.

Who are we? Who are we? We’re Baconsaaaaaaaaaaale!

Episode 117: Ranking Non-Disney Animated (Tiergully: The Last Rankforest)

baconsale — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:06:06 +0000

Somewhere out there, beneath the pale moonlight, someone’s ranking movies and tiering them tonight. And in this episode, Baconsale is discussing the animated features that didn’t come from Disney. These are films from Don Bluth Productions, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Sony and more. Joel can’t stop singing, Kent can’t stop making out during boring movies and Jacob puts the whole show in alphabetical order.

Press play and see if we think everything is awesome!

Episode 116: Best Westerns

baconsale — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:01:30 +0000

Well, howdy there, pardner! Baconsale is ready to rustle up a discussion about some of our favorite Western movies. However, Kent and Joel aren’t as well-versed in the world of cowboys, Indians, sheriffs, settlers, gamblers, bandits and bandanas (much to Jacob’s delight), so they’re also going to discuss the gaps in their knowledge and talk about the iconic Westerns they haven’t seen.

So get your John Wayne impersonation ready and saddle up your horses. It’s time to listen to the latest episode of Baconsale!

BaconBit: Dunkirk Review

baconsale — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:04:42 +0000

Oh. Apparently Christopher Nolan directed another film, it seems? I guess we’ll review it. Seriously, though, Kent has been waiting to review this movie since it was first announced two years ago. He’s been so excited, he legally changed his name to “Kent Dunkirk.” But will Nolan’s latest project live up to his high expectations? And if Joel’s opinion differs, will Kent murder him on the spot?

Press play and find out! The first 16 minutes are spoiler-free!

Episode 115: Cable, IMAX, Erase - The Revenge

baconsale — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 06:01:00 +0000

Picking favorite movies is like picking favorite children for Baconsale, which is why we’re playing another round of Cable, IMAX, Erase. In case you didn’t hear the first episode, Jacob will present three movies and Kent and Joel will have to decide which movie they’ll watch on repeat on TV, which movie they’ll see once on the big screen and which one they’ll delete from history. It basically turns into Joel and Kent torturing each other (SPOILER ALERT: Kent does eventually erase Batman v. Superman).

Hurry and press play because we may have ticked off John Wick, so this could be our last episode…

Episode 114: Spidey vs Spidey vs Spidey

baconsale — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:07:42 +0000

Now that three different actors have played Spider-Man in the last 15 years, it’s time for Baconsale to discuss who is the most amazing: Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield or Tobey Maguire (a.k.a. Jerry Maguire). We’ll debate who portrayed Peter Parker properly, which franchise featured the most fearsome foe and what movie moment made us the most misty-eyed.

Now that we’ve got all of that alliteration out of our system, press play and enjoy this episode!

BaconBit: Spider-Man: Homecoming Review

baconsale — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:59:13 +0000

Baconsale! Baconsale! Does a BaconBit review whenever they feel like it! And today we’re reviewing the latest Avengers– er Web-Slinger movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming. Kent, Joel and Jacob all saw the film this time and they’re ready to say whether this sequel to a franchise (that’s also a reboot) is worth watching.

And don’t worry, webheads, the first 11 minutes are spoiler-free, so press play!

Episode 113: American History Trivia Quiz

baconsale — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 06:04:15 +0000

We the People of the Baconsale Podcast, in Order to form a more perfect Discord, establish our Ignorance, insure a lack of Tranquility, provide for your common amusement, promote the upcoming Holiday, and secure the Blessings of Points to ourselves from our Guest, Ryan Croker, do ordain and establish this Historical Quiz about the United States of America.

Episode 112: Soundtrack and Feels 2: The Soundtrackoning

baconsale — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 06:01:07 +0000

Listen up! Baconsale is once again discussing their favorite scores, soundtracks and composers! Jacob will give Kent and Joel a category (such as most overrated soundtrack, best electronic score and guilty pleasure) and they must each pick a winner for that category. Plus, as an added twist, they are not allowed to pick any of the music they used in our last Soundtrack & Feels episode (Episode 74).

Joel makes Kent angry, Kent is a strangely predictable hipster and the whole thing comes off as a cheap knock-off of Braveheart, to be honest. Enjoy!

Episode 111: Pixar It Didn’t Happen

baconsale — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:07:29 +0000

Okay, here we go. Focus… Speed….

Find your super suit (no capes!) and just keep swimming, because Baconsale is ranking Pixar movies to infinity and beyond! Or at least from Toy Story to Cars 3. Kent may hate most of these movies and Jacob may — SQUIRREL! — be apathetic, but if you’re a fan, you’ve got a friend in Joel. TRIGGER WARNING: The Hopper argument rears its ugly head once again.

Press play and enjoy each sappy and silly moment, because this episode will be over faster than you can say “Mike Wazowski.”

BaconBit: Cars 3 Review

baconsale — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:11:59 +0000

Vroom! Vroom! Baconsale is ready to review the Cars sequel that may actually be worth talking about. It takes us a while to get on the right track/subject, but soon we’re talking about Lightning McQueen’s future, Doc Hudson’s past and if there was enough Mater in this movie.

Did Kent hate it? Did Joel love it? Did Jacob actually see it? Press play and find out!

Episode 110: My TV Dad Can Beat Up Your TV Dad

baconsale — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:07:01 +0000

Who’s your TV daddy? Yikes. That sounded a little creepy. Speaking of disturbing things, in this episode we’re making your favorite dads from various television shows battle it out in a hypothetical no-holds-barred fight to the death. And we actually get through our entire bracket and declare a winner in one episode! We’ve brought in everyone from Herman Munster to Homer Simpson to determine who is the toughest fictional father.

And you can click the file below to play along with us as we debate and discuss another epic Baconsale tournament!

Download Baconsale TV Dad Bracket

BaconBit: The Mummy Review

baconsale — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:09:46 +0000

Join our expedition as we dig deep into The Mummy movie. Kent and Joel saw the new film (not Jacob, though — Kent wouldn’t let him go) and are ready to talk about if Tom Cruise successfully began the Dark Universe franchise, or if he just looks really, really good while doing so.

As always, we keep all spoilers under wraps during the first 10 minutes, so you can listen even if you haven’t seen the movie. After that point, you may curse us for all the details we unearth.

Episode 109: What a Wonder Woman World

baconsale — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:14:13 +0000

Hera, give us strength! Baconsale is talking about Wonder Woman in this episode. And we brought along our good friend and clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt, to help us figure out what makes Princess Diana of Themyscira tick. And since we’re discussing Wonder Woman, we’re of course going to bring up Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Serenity and Star Wars. . . wait, what? We may get sidetracked a lot, but in the end, we finally give our review of the 2017 movie, complete with spoiler-free and spoiler-full sections.

Strap on your bulletproof bracelets, adjust your tiara and hop in your invisible jet — it’s time for Baconsale!

Episode 108: Making the Grade

baconsale — Mon, 29 May 2017 06:01:43 +0000

Ooooh yeeaaah! We Can’t Hardly Wait to rank the best and the worst high school movies! If you’re Clueless about this genre, don’t worry, we’re here to help. Joel and Kent have each done Some Kind of Wonderful research, and are ready to Say Anything about these films. And while they may, at times, sound like a bunch of Mean Girls who have Never Been Kissed, we hope that you still give this episode an Easy A.

Don’t you forget about us! Press play so we can tell you more, tell you more!

BaconBit: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Review

baconsale — Fri, 26 May 2017 06:00:54 +0000

Ahoy, matey! Here be the Baconsale review fer the fifth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Yarrrr! Shiver me timbers! Are you tired of all these pirate clichés yet? Then you may have something in common with the Baconsale crew. Will Jack Sparrow and his jokes save the movie? Or does it belong in the depths of Davy Jones’ locker? Press play to find out!

Be warned! The first 11 minutes are safe. After that, you’re off the edge of the map, mate, because there be spoilers!

Episode 107: What Would Baconsale Deux?

baconsale — Mon, 22 May 2017 06:56:10 +0000

We’re not entirely sure how, but Jacob tricked Kent and Joel into doing another episode where he asks them a bunch of bizarre hypothetical questions to test their psyches while further proving he’s a psycho. During this round of psychological experiments/torture, Kent and Joel must answer such questions as who they would save in a viral apocalypse, which celebrity they would switch bodies with and, yes, “what’s in the shopping cart” makes another appearance.

Press play! Or don’t. Because if people don’t listen to this episode, we won’t have to be subjected to these kind of personality tests anymore.

Episode 106: Twinner Winner

baconsale — Mon, 15 May 2017 06:03:08 +0000

Have you ever gotten Deep Impact confused with Armageddon? Or mixed up A Bug’s Life with Antz? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode, we’re pitting twin movies against each other in a series of versus battles, where we debate and decide which clone film is the stronger one. It’s not always easy — except for Jacob, who always sides with Kent — but it’s fun to watch Kent struggle as he has to defend things like Pixar and Despicable Me.

And if you think we’ve done an episode like this before, you’re wrong. It wasn’t us. It was another podcast back in 1998.

Episode 105: Baconsale-Approved Dating Etiquette

baconsale — Mon, 08 May 2017 06:13:41 +0000

Hey, are you busy right now? Because…we were wondering…if…uh…you wanted to listen to our podcast sometime?

Now that Kent is single and entering the dating world once again, it’s time for Baconsale to talk about proper date etiquette. We’ve gathered courting do’s and don’ts from both guys and girls as well as horror stories from you, the listener. Along the way, we discuss topics such as the Joel’s theme dates, Kent’s creeping pinky and Jacob’s mom.

We’ll see you on the doorstep at the end!

BaconBit: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review

baconsale — Fri, 05 May 2017 06:00:46 +0000

Ooga chaka! Ooga-ooga! Ooga chaka! Ooga-ooga! Ooga chaka! Ooga-ooga! Ooga chaka! Ooga-ooga! We can’t stop reviewing - each Marvel movie. Kent, he won’t stop bashing - on anything non-DC. When Joel tries to - share his thoughts on Groot - Kent interrupts him - says his views are moot. Ohhhhh! We’re talking ’bout Guardians! Vol. 2 of the Guardians. The first bit’s spoiler freeeee!

Episode 104: 2017 Summer Movie Preview

baconsale — Mon, 01 May 2017 06:02:09 +0000

In a world where every movie seems to be a remake, a reboot or a sequel, three men will do their best to guide you through the cinematic minefield. Baconsale has created their lists of which films they’re most excited for during the summer of 2017, as well as the movies they want to bomb. Joel admits some mistakes he’s made in the past, Jacob references “growly pants,” and Kent banishes both of them from movie screenings.

Hurry and press play! The summer movie season is almost upon us!

Episode 103: The Finale Countdown

baconsale — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:01:08 +0000

Are you happy with how your favorite television show ended? Today Kent, Jacob and Joel are talking about the TV series finales they love, the endings they hate, and the final moments that left them scratching them heads. And while they’re going to be spoiling some plot points of these shows, they’ll try to let you know ahead of time if they’re going to give mild spoilers, medium spoilers or spicy spoilers.

Press play and be sure to stay tuned for the shocking conclusion of this episode of Baconsale!

Episode 102: Building a Mystery Science Theater

baconsale — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:01:06 +0000

In the not too distant future, after you press play, you'll hear Baconsale discussing Mystery Science Theater 3000. Huzzah! If you've never seen MST3K, don't worry, we're here to introduce you to the world of Joel (Robinson), Mike, the 'Bots and the cheesy movies they watch. Joel (Hilton) is a big fan of the series, and Kent and Jacob are here to make sure Joel doesn’t get to carried away with his favorite television series.

If you're wondering why we're discussing MST3K instead of current movie facts, just repeat to yourself, "I trust this show, I should really just relax."
Watch out for snakes!

And as requested, here is Joel's MST3K starter kit list:
• Episode 303: Pod People
• Episode 321: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
• Episode 424: Manos: The Hands of Fate
• Episode 512: Mitchell
• Episode 513: The Brain that Wouldn't Die
• Episode 820: Space Mutiny
• Episode 821: Time Chasers
• Episode 903: Pumaman
• Episode 904: Werewolf
• Episode 910: The Final Sacrifice

BaconBit: The Fate of the Furious Review

baconsale — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:33:47 +0000

Our special guest Mark is back and he’s revving to talk about The Fate of the Furious, the eighth (YES! 8th!) film in the Fast and the Furious franchise. Joel and Jacob do their best to contain Mark’s excitement (because they haven’t seen the film), whereas Kent just enables him.

Join us as we forget all the characters’ names and do our best to make sense of this stupidly entertaining movie.

Episode 101: Documentary Starter Kit

baconsale — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:02:19 +0000

And here we have Baconsale in its natural habitat: talking about movies. Not just any movies, though. They seem to be discussing documentaries. Kent, the critic of this species, has joined with Joel, the dominant comedian, to create a list of 10 non-fiction films that will help people understand that the word “documentary” does not necessarily mean that the movie will be boring or dry. In fact, they seem to have piqued the interest of a nearby creature named Jacob - a reluctant observer.
Let’s listen and see what happens.

Episode 100: Our 100th Episode!

baconsale — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:06:42 +0000

Believe it or not, Baconsale has officially made 100 episodes! We’re celebrating this milestone by inviting three people onto the show (Jeff, Sam & Teri) who claim to listen to our podcast. And Jacob has created a semi-comprehensible pop culture quiz to pit these contestants against each other and, eventually, against Joel and Kent, a.k.a. “Team JK.” Excitement! Confusion! Drama! Awkward silences! Trash talk! All that and more are on this, the 100th episode of Baconsale!

Episode 99: The Best 90s Alternative Band (Tournament Finals)

baconsale — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:47:24 +0000

Do you have the time to listen to us whine about nothing and everything about 90s bands? Well, Hold My Hand because we’re going to debate All the Small Things (and some Little Things) about some of your favorite alternative music artists once again in our March Madness-style tournament. In fact, it’s time to end this Beautiful Disaster (*gasp* Say It Ain’t So!), give our picks one Last Kiss and make a Precious Declaration of the ultimate winner of our bracket Today. But we won’t really know how we did, ‘Til I Hear It from You in the comments.

Don’t Speak, just press play. And Thank U for listening!

Download Baconsale ADVANCED Alternative [...]

BaconBit: Power Rangers Review

baconsale — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:02:32 +0000

It’s Morphin’ time!. . .for Kent. Jacob and Joel didn’t really watch the Power Rangers TV show. But they’re ready to discuss the 2017 cash grab– er, reboot. Kent geeks out a bit and shows his true fandom, while the other two try and comprehend what a Zord is.

Is this movie a thrill ride for ’90s fans? Or is it another desperate to exploit our wallets and our childhood? Press play and find out.

And, as always, the first 16 minutes are spoiler-free.

Episode 98: Ranking Disney Princesses

baconsale — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 06:14:48 +0000

Look at these princesses, aren’t they all neat? Wouldn’t you think our collection’s complete? In fact, we’re going to rank a bunch of animated female protagonists (and deuteragonists) who aren’t in the official Disney princess line. No, we’re not just basing these rankings on their looks — after all, we aren’t complete chauvinists — but attractiveness is one of the criteria on our rating matrix. We use cold hard facts, mathematic formulas and, yes, our subjective opinions to determine which of these cartoon characters are tier 1, which are tier 2 and which are tier 3.

And if you don’t agree with our ratings, please remember that no matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true. Unless your wish is to change Kent’s mind. That never happens.[...]

BaconBit: Beauty and the Beast Review

baconsale — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:20:16 +0000

Be our guest and listen to our review of the 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Kent tagged along on Joel’s date with his wife to see the movie — or Joel’s wife ended up using Jacob’s ticket, depending on your perspective — and we are ready to give our spoiler-free and spoiler-full review of the latest Disney cash grab.

Is Emma Watson the Belle of the ball? Did we shudder at the Beast’s performance? Does anyone bite like Gaston? Press play and find out!

Episode 97: Tournament of 90s Alternative Bands

baconsale — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 06:04:28 +0000

Come As You Are and listen to Baconsale’s battle of 90s alternative bands. And while some of you may be saying Good Riddance to the grunge era, Kent, Joel and Jacob have been Desperately Wanting to do this for a while. We had So Much to Say, which is why this episode runs Everlong. And we don’t mean to give you the Run-Around, but we don’t go The Distance this episode. This is only part one Round Here. It’ll be One Week or so before we finish the tournament. We had Good Intentions, but we had to let it Linger.

So Come Out and (press) Play on this latest episode of Baconsale!

BaconBit: Kong: Skull Island Review

baconsale — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:16:20 +0000

It’s time for Baconsale to discuss one of the most anticipated movies of this weekend — Kong: Skull Island! Well, we actually spend most of the time discussing other movies and subjects, but there is a King Kong review mixed in there somewhere. Listen as Kent and Jacob explain the movie to Joel, who didn’t see the movie, and struggle to stay on topic.

As always, the first 13 minutes are spoiler free.

Episode 96: Hipster Flick Picks

baconsale — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:06:24 +0000

Have you heard of this podcast called Baconsale? It's this cool, out-of-the-way podcast not many people know about. Anyway, Kent, Joel and Jacob -- totally obscure guys -- are the hosts and, in this episode, they're discussing films you've probably never heard of. Well, they're hoping you've never heard of them, because they're each recommending four films to you. Why four? Because three and five are so mainstream.

Below are the movies they recommend in the episode. If you want to know why they think you would enjoy these films, you'll have to press play and listen.

KENT'S PICKS:
Red Riding Trilogy (2009)
Song of the Sea (2014)
The One I Love (2014)
Fish Story (2009)

JOEL'S PICKS:
Waking Ned Devine (1998)
The Fall (2006)
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2002)
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

JACOB'S PICKS:
It Happened One Night (1934)
Kingdom of Heaven - Director's Cut (2005)
Rope (1948)
The Rundown (2003)

BaconBit: And the 2017 Winners Are…

baconsale — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:28:06 +0000

It’s time for us to discuss how we did on our Oscar predictions back on Episode 94. We’ve made sure we have the right envelopes and aren’t letting Warren Beatty or Faye Dunaway anywhere near the results.

So sit back, eat some Junior Mints and enjoy this BaconBit!

Episode 95: Masters of the DC Cinematic Universe

baconsale — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:02:07 +0000

Oh no! The DC Extended Universe is in trouble! Who can possibly save them? Wait! What’s that on the airwaves? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Baconsale!

Kent, Joel and Jacob are ready to discuss the current woes of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the DC Extended Universe. Then they brainstorm what DC can do next to battle against the money-making machine of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They suggest directors, recommend actors and they even pitch ideas for future movies — well, Joel pitches ideas. Kent reads his entire original screenplay.

So press play and, if you’re a studio executive from Disney or Warner Bros., we’r [...]

Episode 94: 2017 Oscar Predictions

baconsale — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 07:01:06 +0000

It’s time to put on our snooty film geek hats and try to predict the winners of the 89th Academy Awards. Kent, Joel and Jacob (Jackie?) have done some actual research and are going to discuss who deserves the Oscar for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture and, yes, Best Documentary Short Subject! We do our best to keep things interesting for those of you who don’t care about the Oscars, so we’ve even added some music clips, an “In Memoriam” section and plenty of pointless, yet stupid facts.

So print out your own Oscars bracket below, press play and join us as we make our 2017 Oscar predictions!

[...]

Episode 93: The Psychology of Love

baconsale — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:01:12 +0000

Love is a many-splendored thing, so it’s time for Baconsale to discuss this enigmatic emotion with our good friend, Dr. Matthew Woolley, Ph.D. And while you may think that all you need is love, Dr. Matt is here to tell us what is love and how to differentiate it from infatuation and/or drug use. We also talk about Valentine’s Day, romantic comedies, love languages, social media, discarded chocolates and what happens when a man loves woman. Things may get real at times, but then Kent rubs Joel’s shoulder and everything just gets awkward.

So press play and remember that everything we do, we do it for you, The Listener.

Episode 92: Winter of Our Discontent

baconsale — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:07:25 +0000

Okay, Listener, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! We’re talking about winter in this episode. Kent, Joel and Jacob each share their memories of past winters and discuss their favorite/least favorite things about the season of snow, frost, ice, parkas, sledding and inversion. Kent leaves a friend to die in a snow cave. Joel is an arrogant winter walker. And sassy Jacob goes to extreme measures to prevent frostbite.

So grab your favorite blanket, curl up by a warm fire, sip some hot cocoa (NOT WASSAIL!) and enjoy this latest episode of Baconsale.

Episode 91: Baconsale-Approved Movie Theater Etiquette

baconsale — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:01:00 +0000

It’s time to kick off your shoes and enjoy our latest episode. Well, maybe you’d better keep your shoes on, because we’re talking about movie theater (theatre?) etiquette. We discuss cell phones, we debate about loud talking and we chat about bringing noisy little kids to R-rated horror films. We also argue about your suggestions regarding stinky food, bathroom breaks, candy wrappers, PDAs and more basic guidelines for going to the movies.

So whether you go to the Cinemark, the Megaplex, AMC or Regal Cinemas, press play and let us teach you some lessons on basic human decency at the movie theatre (theater?)!

Episode 90: 2017 Prediction Extravaganza

baconsale — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 07:46:54 +0000

Let’s leave 2016 behind us, shall we? It’s time for Baconsale to look into the future and talk about what we’re excited for (and what we’re dreading) in the year 2017. During this episode, we recap our predictions from last year, and then we discuss which movies we’re excited to see this year. We also predict celebrity deaths, TV shows that will be rebooted and the sexiest man alive. Plus, Jacob and Joel do their best to get Kent to Hulk out and be the villain, and we have a lively debate about the sound of Wolverine’s claws.

Press play and see what this new year has to offer you!

BaconBit: Split Review

baconsale — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:21:01 +0000

Hello, our name is Baconsale. We think that M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie Split is good, but not as good as his last movie, The Visit. nO! We’rE wRoNG! sPLIT IS BEttER THAn tHE vISIT! eSPECIaLLY THAT PART WHERE jAMES mCaVOY BEGINS TO CH- No! No spoilers! At least not for the first 13 minutes. And, even then, let’s not give away any major spoilers so that The Listener can enjoy those parts like we did. cAN wE aT LEAsT saY ThAT If yOU LIkE sHYAmALAN’S OLd MOViEs LIke UNBREAKABLE, sIGns AnD thE sIxTH sEnSe YOu’LL PRObAbLY LIkE ThIS onE? Yes. We think we can say that.
Enjoy!

Episode 89: Best & Worst Movies of 2016-ish

baconsale — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:02:44 +0000

We’ve recovered from the Amish incident in our last show, and we’re ready to begin Baconsale season three! And, once again, we’re starting off the new season with our best and worst movie picks from last year. Kent picks movies that were released in 2016, and Joel picks movies that he watched for the first time during the past year, which may or may not include films actually released in 2016. It’s fun for the whole family (except when Kent is talking about The Neon Demon) on this episode of Baconsale!

Episode 88: Season Two Legit to Quit

baconsale — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:07:04 +0000

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to take a quick look back at our second season of Baconsale. We talk about some guests we’d like to have back on, some shows we’d like to redo and some of our favorite moments of this season (like when we met Kate Beckinsale — remember that? We sure do!). Plus, we offer up some behind-the-scenes insights into creating our podcast.

WARNING: It gets a little warm and fuzzy at times. However, after the kind of year 2016 has been, we think we could all use something a little warm and fuzzy, don’t you?

Press play and enjoy our season finale of Baconsale!

BaconBit: Rogue One Review

baconsale — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:14:02 +0000

This is a rebellion isn’t it? We rebel. And we’re also ready to review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Will this spin-off of the franchise set between the prequels and the sequels win the hearts of Kent, Joel and Jacob? Or will Baconsale want to charge up the Death Star and obliterate the tale of Jyn Erso? There’s only one way to find out (or two, if you count Kent’s review on Radio Ronin) — click play now!

The first 11 minutes are SPOILER-FREE! We even reigned Kent in with his plot descriptions for that part.

Episode 87: Christmas Showdown - Die Hard vs. Lethal Weapon

baconsale — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:11:05 +0000

On this week’s episode, Baconsale takes on two of the greatest ‘80s action flicks of all time: Lethal Weapon and Die Hard. However, we’re not discussing which film is better. Instead, Kent and Joel are debating which movie is more Christmas-y. They’ve each picked a side, they’ve done their research and they’ve taken notes on all of the Christmas music, all of the Christmas decorations, all of the Christmas themes and all of the cocaine the looks like snow. Kent gets a little mainstream, Joel gets a little emotional and now it’s time for you to have yourself a merry little podcast.

Episode 86: Toy Stories

baconsale — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 07:03:48 +0000

We don’t want to grow up, we are Toys R Us kids! And in this episode we’re talking about our favorite toys, trinkets, playthings and, yes, even dolls from our childhood. Kent and Joel have created a list of their top five favorite gifts they received in the 80s and 90s, as well as the presents they wish Santa had given them — while Jacob’s mind is blown that there were things other than sticks and rocks for children to play with back then.

So whether you played with Barbie, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, press play to enjoy this nostalgic episode of Baconsale!

Episode 85: Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings (with Brandon Mull)

baconsale — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 07:00:50 +0000

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Baconsale decided to take on one of the biggest sci-fi/fantasy debates ever: Star Wars versus Lord of the Rings. However, we knew that we couldn’t bear the burden of this geek culture topic alone, so we formed a fellowship with Brandon Mull, New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms book series. Together, we will host a series of mini-battles, such as box office numbers, critical reception, acting, musical scores and even the attractiveness of the cast for both franchises. We will declare a winner for each round, and then, in the end, we will declare an ultimate winner between the science fiction blockbuster and the ambitious adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels.

It’s time to press play, leave the Shire, join the rebellion against the Galactic Empire and listen to this latest episode of Baconsale.

Episode 84: We Ate Everything at McDonald’s

baconsale — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 07:01:18 +0000

Ba-da ba ba *burp*, we’re lovin’ it?

Yes, it’s true — Baconsale has taken on the task of eating every single item on the McDonald’s menu. Our fast-food quest took us a few months, and lightened our wallets while expanding our waistlines, but we’re finally ready to rank and categorize all of the breakfast, lunch and dinner selections from the world’s most popular, most profitable and most controversial restaurant chain. So whether you love McD’s or hate it, you can enjoy our comedic breakdown of such favorites as the famous McDonald’s French fries, the Big Mac, the Egg McMuffin, the Chicken McNuggets and the elusive McRib.

Thank you for being a listener of Baconsale, you can now press play and pick up your supersized episode at the second window!

BaconBit: Fantastic Beasts Review

baconsale — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:03:16 +0000

Kent and Joel are ready to broom dive back into the world of Harry Potter and talk about J.K. Rowling’s newest movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Is this the beginning of a well-made spin-off of the original stories we know and love that adds to the mythology? Or is this a watered-down, cash-grabbing sequel starring Captain Fish Lips and CGI monstrosities? Get out your wands, press play and find out.
As always, the first 9 minutes of the show are spoiler-free. We’ll warn you before we start talking about fantastic plot points and where to find them.

Episode 83: Harry Podcast and the Category Show

baconsale — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:01:11 +0000

Expecto podcastum! It’s about time Baconsale did a Harry Potter show. We don’t know why it’s taken us this long to discuss the Boy Who Lived and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, but we’re doing it now, okay? So back off! Geesh!
This is a category show, so it’s up to Joel and Kent to come up with answers to questions such as:
-Who is the most overrated character?
-What was the most heartbreaking death in the series?
-Which is the best book?
-Which is the worst movie?
Plus, you’ll find out which house the Sorting Hat placed each of the guys in and what kind of wand chose them.
So press play and hop on the Hogwarts Express with Baconsale!

Episode 82: Fictional Political Discourse

baconsale — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:01:10 +0000

The time has come for us to discuss politics…in our own Baconsale way, that is. And since we don’t know that much about actual politicians, Kent and Joel are each campaigning for fictional characters they picked from film and television. They’ve grouped these candidates into two groups: best president, best vice president and best first lady as well as the worst president, worst vice president and worst first lady. Not gonna lie, it gets pretty geeky at times.

Also, you can rest assured that during this episode we will not even mention the names of certain real-life presidential candidates that we’re all tired of hear [...]

BaconBit: Doctor Strange Review

baconsale — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 06:18:05 +0000

Throw on your cape and trim your goatee, it’s time for our review of Doctor Strange! Baconsale is ready to talk about the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and determine if Benedict Cumberbatch (or Benedict “Cumberbutton,” as Jacob calls him) is the right fit for the role of Dr. Stephen Strange.
As always, the first 10 minutes of this review are spoiler-free! It’s not until the last half when we talk about the ending of the movie where Batman punches Darth Vader in the face to save Hermione Granger. Wait….

Episode 81: Escape from the Great Room Escape

baconsale — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 06:01:00 +0000

Ready? Set? Go! In this episode, we talk about our experience taking our contest winner to The Great Room Escape. And since we our mission was to get out of the escape room in under an hours, we decided to keep this episode under an hour, as well. Don’t worry, we don’t give any spoilers about the puzzles and clues in the room — we mostly just talk about Joel feeling mostly useless in the room and Kent jump-dancing away from the zombie.

Did we make it out of the room? And, if so, how much time did we have left? Hurry and press play — the clock is ticking!

Episode 80: The Fearamid (Part 2)

baconsale — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:02:01 +0000

We’re finishing off the final few categories of the Fearamid, which includes things like phobias, creepy locations and even Kate Beckinsale. Then it’s time to create the ultimate Fearamid! We’re taking the top fear from each finalized pyramid and comparing them to one another. Is Pennywise the Clown scarier than a tsunami? Is a spider worse than demonic possession? Will a shark be declared the most frightening thing ever without discussion just because Joel and Kent seem to wet themselves whenever sharks are mentioned?

Take a deep breath, press play and find out. The final Fearamid begins now!

Episode 79: The Fearamid (Part 1)

baconsale — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 06:00:38 +0000

Beware the Fearamid! Jacob has created a series of terrifying categories, such as animals, movie monsters and natural disasters, and it’s up to Kent and Joel to decide what belongs at the top of each pyramid of fear (Hey! That’s where the name “Fearamid” comes from!). Is Pennywise the Clown scarier than Dracula? Is a giant spider less terrifying than a giant mosquito? Is being abducted by aliens worse than being held captive by a cult? These are the decisions we have to make on this episode of Baconsale!

A word of caution before you press play: things get a tad gruesome at times on this episode. Subjects such as death, dismemberment, maulings and cannibalism are discussed. It’s still done in our usual humorous tone, but you may not want to listen to this episode with your young, impressionable children. Joel made us write this part.

Episode 78: Behind the Screams of Haunted Houses

baconsale — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 06:00:49 +0000

It doesn't matter whether you call them haunted houses, haunted attractions or spook alleys, the industry of scaring people is big business. And our special guest in this episode, Greg Andersen, has been in that business for almost 30 years. He has worked in such haunts as Rocky Point, Castle of Chaos and, currently, The Great Room Escape. So, of course, Baconsale spends most of the time asking him random questions and making fun of each other. Nevertheless, we do learn a thing or two along the way AND, we announce our FIRST OFFICIAL BACONSALE CONTEST! Listen to find out how you can win a fabulous prize worth up to dollars!

What are you waiting for? Press play and join us!

Great Room Escape website: http://greatroomescape.com/

Episode 77: From Pee-wee to Peregrine - Tiering Tim Burton

baconsale — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 06:04:53 +0000

Attend the tale of Baconsale!

Let us ease you into the Halloween spirit with an episode all about one of the most macabre modern film directors, Tim Burton. Kent and Joel have watched all of the movies that Burton has directed to date and they are now ready to rank each one on a three-tier scale. Along the way, Joel shares Tim Burton stats, such as how many times Burton has actually used Johnny Depp in his films, Kent drools over Eva Green (or is it Large Marge?), and Jacob giggles at the name Frankenweenie.

Episode 76: What Would Baconsale Do?

baconsale — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 07:22:07 +0000

Delve deep into the twisted psyche of Jacob as he presents a series of hypothetical questions designed to delight Kent and disturb Joel. These psychological experiments include a series of “would you rather” questions, a “what’s in the shopping cart” section and other anxiety-inducing personality tests intended to analyze the minds of the Baconsale boys.

Press play and play along with Jacob’s morbid game…if you dare!

Episode 75: The Baconsale Pitch Project

baconsale — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:01:32 +0000

As we all know, most franchise reboots are the spawn of Satan himself sent to ruin movies and destroy lives. However, some sequels (like Mad Max: Fury Road and Jurassic World) have helped to revitalize an otherwise dead film series. Therefore, much to Kent's delight, he and Joel have each been tasked to come up with three sequel pitches that could resurrect an old franchise, if only Hollywood would listen. While Jacob spends most of the time complaining about how Sam Raimi pronounces his name and how he missed out on a certain comedy/horror movie during his childhood.

Also, WARNING: We say "hell" a lot in this episode. However, don't worry, we're mostly talking about the place, so it's in context and Joel still considers it family friendly.

Episode 74: Soundtrack and Feels

baconsale — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 06:01:13 +0000

Hear that? That’s the sound of Kent and Joel discussing great movie music. They spend the first little bit arguing about scores versus soundtracks, actually, but then they get into the categories such as the best animated score, iconic 90s soundtrack, the film soundtrack everyone had and the best scores from John Williams and Danny Elfman (or Elf-Man, as Jacob calls him).

Don’t be a moron goose, press play and listen to the soothing sounds of Baconsale!

Episode 73: The Pilot Program

baconsale — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 06:01:03 +0000

Because the fall season is fast approaching, Baconsale is ready to talk about their favorite pilots! Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Chelsey Sullenberger....wait, I am being informed that they are actually talking about TV show pilots (yes, that joke get used A LOT in this episode). Kent, Joel and Jacob have each prepared their lists of the top five television pilots of all time, and yet they spend a bunch of time talking about our restroom etiquette show and Jennifer Garner's wigs.

Will their picks for the best TV series pilot match up? Or will Kent only choose random hipster shows that no one has ever heard of? Press play and give us the green light to entertain you!

Episode 72: Baconsale-Approved Restroom Etiquette

baconsale — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 06:01:08 +0000

To kick off a potential series of etiquette-related episodes, we decided to first come up with a list of Baconsale-approved public restroom rules that everyone should follow. Kent, Joel and Jacob (but mostly Kent) discuss proper protocol and pet peeves in the men's room. Plus, they even talk about generally accepted behavior for the women's restroom, as well, with the help of our female listener.

Why did we choose to start this series with a bathroom episode? Well, that was Kent's idea. However, Joel gave Kent strict orders to stay away from toilet humor -- which is ironic considering Joel is the one who ends up crossing the line of family friendliness at one point.

So whether you're listening to this episode in the bathroom, the restroom, the water closet or the powder room, enjoy the acoustics of this episode of Baconsale!

Episode 71: End of 2016 Movie Preview

baconsale — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:01:28 +0000

With a mediocre summer movie season winding to a close, it's time for Baconsale to look to the future and discuss the rest of the films coming out in 2016. ‪#‎CreepyKent‬ is off in la la land picking hipster choices, Joel is distracted by Halloween and Jacob is sewing his Amish roots back home, so he's not even there. No worries, though, we brought on our good friend Sean Peek to fill in for him.

So press play and find out what films we're looking forward to during the fall and winter of 2016, which movies we want to bomb and if Kent still dares to be the villain.

Episode 70: Mary Lou Retton and the Golden Snitch

baconsale — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:10:24 +0000

On your mark, get set, podcast! We go for the gold this time and get a real, live sports radio personality to join us! Alex Kirry from KSL is here to challenge Joel and Kent in an Olympic challenge! We’re not doing anything that would be physically challenging, though, that would be ridiculous. Instead, Jacob has created a quiz to test the others’ knowledge of the Olympics. Along the way, we learn a thing or two about Quidditch, poodle clipping and Indian clubs.

So press play and do your nation proud by listening to this episode of Baconsale!

Episode 69: Suicide Squad Review

baconsale — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:01:34 +0000

We've been talking about this movie since the very first episode of Baconsale, and now the time is finally here for us to review Suicide Squad. As always, Mr. J, Mr. J and Mr. K start off with a spoiler-free review. It's not until around 30 minutes in that we get into spoiler territory.

Is Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn everything we dreamed she would be? Where does Jared Leto fall in the ranking of actors who play The Joker? Is Will Smith too Will Smith-y for his role as Deadshot? Find out all this and more by pressing play on this episode of Baconsale!

Side note: Kent's already changed his grade a little

Final Track here!

Episode 68: This Show Is Overrated!

baconsale — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:13:43 +0000

Get ready, The Listener, because you're about to experience the best episode of Baconsale, nay, the best episode of any podcast, ever! Ok, that may be overselling it, but today we're talking about overrated stuff. We've created a list of random categories (such as fast-food restaurants, superhero TV shows, horror movies, 90s bands, video games, albums and more) and it's up to Kent and Joel to offer their vote for the most overrated person, place or thing in each category.

We know we're going to tick some people off with our answers, but, hey, that's what Baconsale does best!

Final track link here!

Episode 67: Pokémon - Gotta Teach ‘Em All!

baconsale — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 06:04:10 +0000

We wanna be the very best and understand Pokémon, which is why we’ve invited Collin Willams, the Poké Professor onto our show — and it’s super effective! Collin begins at the basics of Pokémon (for Joel’s sake), and then talks about how it went from a simple role-playing video game about pocket monsters to the augmented reality mobile app and worldwide phenomenon it has become. Along the way, we learn some tips and tricks about how to play Pokémon Go and we learn about how we’re all geeks in one form or another.

So yell “Baconsale, I choose you!” and fling your Poké Ball at your screen to get started…or just press play.

Episode 66: All-Female Ghostbusters’ All-Male Review

baconsale — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:01:08 +0000

The power of Patty compels you to listen to this podcast!

Kent, Joel and Jacob must be chauvinist, misogynist sexists because, in this episode, they dare to objectively question whether the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters is a good film or not. However, this is so much more than a simple movie review. In fact, we spend the first half of this episode talking about the controversy surrounding this remake and we discuss what films should never be remade. It's not until around the 38-minute mark that we actually begin our spoiler-free review of the new Ghostbusters film and it's not until 54 minutes in that we get into spoiler territory.

So even if you haven't seen the movie yet, you can still enjoy the majority of this episode of Baconsale. If you don't enjoy it, then you obviously hate men.

Episode 65: Steven Spielberg and the Raters of the Lost Art

baconsale — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:00:22 +0000

Hold on to your butts, The Listener! Since Steven Spielberg is, without a doubt, one of the top ten film directors of all time, Kent and Joel have decided to each make a list of their top ten Spielberg movies. This means something. This is important.
And lest you think we’re gonna need a bigger podcast, we actually manage to get through both of our lists during one episode. Plus, we even throw in some random Spielberg trivia along the way, and discuss if the world famous director, producer, screenwriter and editor still has what it takes to re [...]

Episode 64: Tournament of Disney Villains (Final Round)

baconsale — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:03:39 +0000

We think it’s time to say goodbye to Prince Abubu…er, our Tournament of Disney villains as we wrap up our bracket of bad guys. Joel and Kent have brought their best (and most desperate) arguments for who they think should advance in each round. We use our wits, we use our logic and we don’t underestimate the importance of body language. In this episode, you’ll hear us debate fights such as Gaston vs. Captain Hook, Maleficent vs. Governor Ratcliffe and Ursula vs. Chernabog.

The discussion gets pretty heated at times, and you may call us a codfish because of some of our decisions, but we hope you enjoy this finale of our tournament of animated antagonists.

Play along with us by downloading your own bracket at Baconsale.com [...]

Episode 63: Tournament of Disney Villains (Part 2)

baconsale — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:07:11 +0000

Name's Baconsale, Lord of the Dead. Hi, how ya doin'? Now look, we tried to finish our Disney Villain tournament this episode, but certain battles took longer than others for some. odd reason. So Kent and Joel were only able to get through one more round of the bracket And if that doesn't scare you, no evil thing will. Nevertheless, you're sure to be entertained with such epic match-ups as Hades vs. Jafar, Ursula vs. The Horned King and, yes, Hopper vs. The Stabbington Brothers.
So get ready to yell "Fools! Idiots! Imbeciles!" at us as we plow through yet another Disney-villain-themed episode of Baconsale. Plus, you can download your own bracket and play along at Baconsale.com

BaconBit: Independence Day Resurgence Review

baconsale — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:46:13 +0000

Since Independence Day was deemed the most “America!” movie of all time (by Joel), it’s his fault that Baconsale had to see the sequel. Is ID42 the cash grab Kent, Joel and Jacob all feared it would be? (Yes) Or does it rise above our expectations and prove itself to be one of the best movies of the summer? (No) Click play to find out (how bad it is)!
By the wa [...]

Episode 62: Tournament of Disney Villains (Part 1)

baconsale — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:01:16 +0000

Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the baddest Disney villain of all? Be prepared, The Listener, in this episode, we are pitting the greatest antagonists from animated Disney movies (and some of their sidekicks) against each other in a no-holds-barred tournament. Jacob created a bracket (which you can download and play along with us at Baconsale.com) and it's up to Kent and Joel to decide who would win in an epic battle between the likes of Scar vs. Shere Khan, The Headless Horseman vs. Mr. Oogie Boogie and Hopper vs. Prince John.

And while you may be shouting "Off with their heads!" at some of our picks, don't forget it, you'll regret it, Baconsale knows best!

Episode 61: Ranking Pizza Chains - Better Ingredients, Better Podcast

baconsale — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:17:26 +0000

Ding dong! Get the door, it's Baconsale!

This episode is coming to you Hot-N-Ready as Kent, Joel and Jacob are ready to rank and tier your favorite fast food pizza places. We've methodically tested slices, pieces and pies for the past few months from some of most popular pizza chain restaurants in the United States -- you know, for science -- and now we're ready to tell you our results.

So sit back, press play, avoid the Noid and enjoy this cheesy combination of opinion and fact.

Final Track link here!

BaconBit: Beckinsale Wears Baconsale

baconsale — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:22:22 +0000

What? Two BaconBits in two weeks? Yes, you're that lucky! And so are we here at Baconsale, because the lovely Kate Beckinsale not only wore the shirt that we gave her to her (all thanks to our ridiculous Salt Lake Comic Con GoFundMe campaign), but she posted about it on social media. So, once again, get ready for three grown men to squee like a bunch of fangirls.

You can hear about the original encounter here: https://baconsale.com/…/baconbit-baconsale-meets-beckinsale/

Episode 60: After These Messages, We’ll Be Right Baconsale

baconsale — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 06:08:54 +0000

Grab yourself a bowl of breakfast cereal and plop yourself down in front of the TV, it's time to talk about Saturday morning cartoons! From The Flintstones to Pokémon, Joel and Kent are picking winners from beloved animated television shows of their childhood for a variety of categories. Plus, Jacob managed to find a cartoon quiz online to test the other two (since he was too busy farming as a child to watch things like Animaniacs and DuckTales).

Feel free to play along, sing along and yell along with us as we dive deep into the land of nostalgia on this episode of Baconsale!

BaconBit: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Review

baconsale — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 06:10:26 +0000

Cowabunga, dudes!

Much like Michael Bay giving us a reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that we didn’t ask for, we’re giving you a review of this TMNT sequel that you didn’t ask for!

Episode 59: Three X-Men and a Little Ranking

baconsale — Mon, 30 May 2016 06:01:49 +0000

Let’s go, bub! It’s time for Baconsale to rank all eight of the X-Men films. However, it seems that Kent’s and Joel’s mutant ability is to disagree on which movie belongs where on their ranking charts. Joel angers Kent, Kent betrays Joel and Jacob just sits there and laughs at the two of them — just like the supervillain he is.

We also briefly review X-Men: Apocalypse. Don’t worry, it’s a spoiler-free review. We don’t even mention the part where Jean Grey is captured by Dumbledore and imprisoned in a cage [...]

Episode 58: Sonic Bomb! The Problem with Video Game Movies

baconsale — Mon, 23 May 2016 06:11:25 +0000

From Super Mario Bros. to The Angry Birds Movie, Hollywood just can't seem to make a decent movie that is based on a video game. Therefore, in this episode, Baconsale is talking about why most video game film adaptations fail both critically and commercially.

We also talk about the few hidden treasures in the vast wasteland of video game movies. They're not good movies, per se, but at least they don't make you want to gouge your eyes out. Plus, as an added bonus, Kent and Joel both pitch ideas for new films based on video games -- one of which is actually good.

So whether you're a fan of Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation. Xbox or PC gaming, you're sure to enjoy us mocking the terrible movies based on the games you love.

Episode 57: The Psychology of Superheroes - Part 2

baconsale — Mon, 16 May 2016 06:05:59 +0000

It seems that our time is up with Dr. Matt Woolley as the Baconsale crew finishes their discussion about superheroes with our favorite psychologist.

In this, part two of the psychology of superheroes, we talk about specific Marvel and DC Comics characters and let Dr. Matt psychoanalyze a few of them, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine. Along the way, you may even learn a little about yourself, as well. We learned that Joel slurs his speech if he records too late and that Kent believes that great power requires great looks.

Episode 56: The Psychology of Superheroes - Part 1

baconsale — Mon, 09 May 2016 06:15:41 +0000

Our favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt Woolley, is back! And this time Baconsale is talking to this educated man with a Ph.D. about our culture’s current obsession with comic books and superhero movies. Well, Kent and Joel do most of the talking. Jacob is nursing a sore mouth, so he remains largely silent.

So press play and find out which graphic novels Dr. Matt likes, why DC fanboys hate Marvel fanboys and what your favorite superhero/supervillain may say about you on this episode of Baconsale.

BaconBit: Captain America: Civil War Review

baconsale — Thu, 05 May 2016 06:13:38 +0000

Yes, we know that Baconsale Episode 4 is already titled “Civil War,” but that title was actually referring to the war of opinions that Kent and Joel had regarding Avengers: Age of Ultron. This episode features our actual review of Captain America: Civil War. And yes, the first 15 minutes are spoiler free.

Has Kent finally found a Marvel movie that he likes? Is this movie Disney enough for Joel? Does Jacob agree with Steve Rogers, or is he Team Iron Man? It’s time to find out. Pick a side and press play!

Episode 55: The Mother of All Shows

baconsale — Mon, 02 May 2016 06:01:32 +0000

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! This episode is dedicated to you! From June Cleaver to Cersei Lannister, Baconsale is discussing the best and the worst maternal material that TV and film have to offer. Kent and Joel will answer such questions as who is the most inspirational fictional mother? Who is the most manipulative? Who is the scariest movie mom? Who is the funniest? Plus, along the way, Kent, Joel and Jacob discuss stories about their own mothers, as well.

If you love your mom, you'll press play and listen. And, if you don't, press play just to spite her.

Cover art courtesy of Drew Cutler

Episode 54: 2016 Summer Movie Preview

baconsale — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 06:11:46 +0000

Now that Batman v. Superman is behind us, it’s time to look forward to this summer’s films. Kent and Joel discuss their most anticipated movies being released between May and August of 2016. Plus, they also talk about films they want to bomb at the box office this summer. SPOILER ALERT: Jacob doesn’t approve of any of their choices.

Will Kent choose any movies that aren’t indie hipster flicks? Will Joel actually see any of these movies while they’re in theaters? Will the guys talk about Suicide Squad without mentioning Margot Robbie? There’s only one way to find out — press play!

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Episode 53: Happy Birthday, Baconsale!

baconsale — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 06:01:51 +0000

Our podcast is one year old! And, in celebration of our anniversary, we let you take the wheel on this episode. You submitted questions and we are going to answer them in the most mature and non-sarcastic way possible.

Discover how our shows are made! Witness our discussion of the best board games! Behold as we reveal which celebrity we’d punch in the face! The thrills never end on this episode of Baconsale.

Episode 52: I Got You Abe - A Conversation with a Twitter Comedian

baconsale — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 06:04:06 +0000

#SpecialGuestStar

On this episode of Baconsale we chat with Abe Yospe (aka @Cheeseboy22) about Twitter stardom and how it has brought him fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams -- or, at least, a retweet from Judd Apatow. Abe teaches us about proper tweeting etiquette, advises us on how to gain more followers and he talks about what it's like to not own a cell phone. Plus, along the way, we learn a thing or two about social media in general.

So press play and listen to four characters talk about the world of 140 characters!

Episode 51: Everyone’s a Critic

baconsale — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 06:09:12 +0000

You know it's hard out there for a critic. In this episode of Baconsale, Kent, Joel and Jacob discuss contemporary film criticism and its effect on modern society's opinion regarding media arts.

Wow! That sounded really grown up and boring. Let's try that again: In this episode, Kent spends the whole time talking about himself and bashing on Rotten Tomatoes while Joel makes fun of him for it. There. That's much better.

Give it a listen and then let us know your opinion in the comments section below because, as we all know, online comments sections are where the most reasonable and enlightening discussions happen.

BaconBit: Baconsale Meets Beckinsale

baconsale — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:46:54 +0000

Yes, thanks to your generous donations, Kent, Joel and Jacob were actually able to meet Kate Beckinsale at Salt Lake Comic Con! Yes, it was truly an amazing experience and we are very excited (maybe too excited) to tell you all about it. And yes, this BaconBit is almost as long as a regular episode - we can deal with it, if you can deal with it.

You can also check out our

Episode 50: Batman v Superman Review

baconsale — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:01:45 +0000

Tell me, do you Baconsale? You will. Especially when we’re reviewing one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. If you haven’t seen it, don’t worry, you can still listen to the first 20 minutes — it’s completely free of spoilers. After that, the gloves and the cowls come off and we openly discuss the movie and its plot points.

Will Kent, the DC fan boy, finally be satisfied with a superhero ensemble movie? Will Joel, the Man of Steel basher, enjoy this Zack Snyder sequel? Will Jacob, the guy who watched The Force Awakens, be able to express his opinion of this m [...]

Episode 49: Do You Even Sport, Bro?

baconsale — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:04:51 +0000

What happens when you quiz a couple of movie geeks on sports trivia? You're about to find out. It's time for you to feel like a champion compared to Kent and Joel as they fumble around for the answers to a relatively simple sport-themed quiz created by our returning special guest, Mark. Jacob is there, too, as the smug scorekeeper who pretends that he knows all of the answers.

Press play and get your ringside seats, because our gloves are off, there are no holds barred and it comes down to the wire (those are sporty terms, right?) on this athletically challenged episode of Baconsale!

Also, this is your last chance to donate to the very worthy cause of sending Baconsale to meet Kate Beckinsale!

https://www.gofundme.com/baconsale

Episode 48: Best & Worst Superhero Casting

baconsale — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:03:46 +0000

Instead of judging movies in this episode, Baconsale is judging casting directors...and each other. Kent and Joel have each created a list of the top five and bottom five superhero casting choices. Who does Joel think would make a good Catwoman? Does Kent like Henry Cavill's portrayal of Superman? Does Jacob think that Nicholas Cage would have been the better choice? Press play and find out!

Also, time is running out for you to be able to donate to our Send Baconsale to Meet Beckinsale fund. We're this close to getting Sarah McLachlan to be in a commercial about it. https://www.gofundme.com/baconsale

Episode 47: Ranking Live-Action Disney (Part 2)

baconsale — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 07:04:58 +0000

Santa Fe? Are you there? Well, it's time to play the glad game because here is part two of our live-action Disney movie rankings! Baconsale is ready to tick you off by taking more non-animated Disney films you know and love and putting each one into one of three tiers.
Along the way, Joel talks about Disney family favorites from his childhood that shaped him into the man he is, and Kent then proceeds to mock and ridicule everything Joel holds dear. It's fun for the whole family!
Hurry! Press play before the banshee finds you and puts you in the death coach!
Plus, you still have time to donate to our Send Baconsale to Meet Beckinsale fund! https://www.gofundme.com/p5qtqjpj

BaconBit: And the Winner Is…

baconsale — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:03:30 +0000

Now that the Oscars are over and people are done talking about it, Joel and Kent are finally ready to discuss the 88th Academy Awards. And since we made predictions three episodes ago, it’s time to see who won the Baconsale Oscar ballot contest, too.

SPOILER ALERT: It’s not Jacob. He didn’t win. He didn’t even make any real prediction [...]

Episode 46: Sitcom Reboots? You Got It, Dude!

baconsale — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:01:53 +0000

Now that you’ve finished binge-watching Fuller House on Netflix, it’s time to cut it out and join Baconsale as we talk about possible reboots of more of your favorite sitcoms from the 80s and 90s. Kent and Joel will pitch their ideas and it’s up to you, The Listener, to decide whether these reboots get greenlit or not. Plus, as an added bonus, Jacob has prepared a quiz of your favorite TV show theme songs.

Episode 45: It Was the Best of Pictures, It Was the Worst of Pictures

baconsale — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:03:25 +0000

Film snobs unite! There are 87 Academy Award winners for Best Picture so far, and Kent, Joel and Jacob have watched each and every one of them so you don’t have to. In this episode, we’re bringing our top five Best Picture picks and our bottom five Best Picture picks to the table. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we argue and sometimes Jacob explains WAY too much of the plot. Join us as we guide you through the minefield of Oscar-winning films and let you know which ones to watch and which ones to avoid — because, you know, the Academy doesn’t always get it right.

Episode 44: And the Nominees Are…

baconsale — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:01:39 +0000

Kent and Joel go full film geek as they make their predictions for the 88th Academy Awards. Sometimes they go with their heart and pick what they want to win, other times they go with their head and pick what they think the Academy will choose and sometimes they just make wild guesses based on how the title sounds. Even if you’re not a fan of the Oscars, we do our best to entertain, even when discussing the throwaway categories that no one really cares about.

We’ve also included an In Memoriam section, where we leave out important a [...]

Episode 43: How to Lose a Listener in 10 Days

baconsale — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:01:07 +0000

You wanted Baconsale to show off its softer side and discuss romantic movies? As you wish. Kent and Joel will have you at hello as they talk about their favorite rom-coms, rom-zom-coms and dramas. And Jacob completes us by throwing in a romantic comedy quiz.
Don’t forget we’re just a podcast, standing in front of a listener, asking them to press play.

Episode 42: Ranking Live-Action Disney (Part 1)

baconsale — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:01:29 +0000

Let’s get together, yeah, yeah, yeah and talk about live-action Disney movies. From The Shaggy Dog to Cinderella, we’ve hand-selected a variety of non-animated Disney movies to discuss and put into tiers. On the way, we hit some detours regarding Kent’s disturbing upbringing and Joel’s obsession with nannies.
We couldn’t fit all of the live-action Disney films into one show, though, so we’re going to have to do a part 2 someday soon. So grab on to your bedknobs and your broomsticks, dig up Old Yeller and press play [...]

Episode 41: Buffy vs X-Files

baconsale — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:01:43 +0000

Prepare yourselves for a 90s sci-fi flashback on this episode of Baconsale! Kent teams up with the Scoobies and has chosen Buffy the Vampire Slayer as his champion. While Joel tries to open everyone’s eyes to the truth that The X-Files is the superior television show, despite what the government might tell you.
Pick a side! It’s vampires versus aliens, demons versus conspiracies and mini skirts versus pantsuits in this small screen showdown!

Episode 40: 2016 Prediction Smorgasbord

baconsale — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 07:02:33 +0000

Look into the crystal ball. The boys of Baconsale will predict the future of pop culture for you. The results might be as foggy as a Magic 8 Ball, but you can always ask again later.

In this episode, Kent and Joel discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2016, and we make some predictions as well — some more ridiculous than others. We talk about movies, TV, video games, restaurants, celebrities and more. Be prepared, though, Jacob actually shows some emotion in this episode, which surprises all of us.

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Episode 39: Best & Worst Movies of 2015-ish

baconsale — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 07:05:35 +0000

We’re back! And we’re starting season two of Baconsale by discussing the best and worst movies of 2015. Kent, the traditionalist, limits his picks to movies that were actually released in theaters in 2015, whereas Joel, the loose cannon, allows any movie he watched for the first time in the past year on his list.
We’re happy to have escaped the clutches of Krampus and we hope you e [...]

Episode 38: Does the Force Awaken?

baconsale — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 07:05:16 +0000

In December of 2015, four podcasters disappeared in the area near the Wasatch Front while recording the season one finale of Baconsale, which is a review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Days later their audio recording was found, uploaded and posted on various social media sites.

Episode 37: Podcast Ye Merry Gentlemen

baconsale — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:01:19 +0000

You’d better watch out. You’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why — Baconsale is talking about Christmas music. From the classic folk songs we all know by heart, to the modern holiday cash grabs we wish we could forget, Joel and Kent pick a winner for each festive category and then defend their choice. Plus, unlike most of our other episodes, we play actual songs instead of just singing them ourselves! You’re welcome!
So warm up some hot cocoa, snuggle into your favorite blanket and just list [...]

BaconBit: Krampus Review

baconsale — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 07:16:02 +0000

Baconsale is very excited to review the most anticipated film of December 2015! No, not that one. No, not that one, either. We’re reviewing Krampus! Remember Krampus? Krampus is the movie that Kent, Joel and Jacob have mentioned in every episode since September. It’s the story of a half-man, half-goat demon that terrorizes people who stop believing in Christmas. If that doesn’t fill you with the holiday spirit, what will?

Episode 36: The Fight Before Christmas

baconsale — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 07:01:37 +0000

What’s this? What’s this?
A Baconsale debate?
It is!

Episode 35: Ranks-giving!

baconsale — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 07:19:22 +0000

Oh there’s no place like Baconsale for the holidays. And since we like to rank things (and tick off The Listener), we have decided to rank our top 10 holidays of the year. Can Kent find something he cares about? Does Joel find the true meaning of Christmas? Does Jake only know how to celebrate national holidays by blowing stuff up? Listen and let us know if you agree with Joel’s list, with Kent’s list or if we’re wrong altogether. If you don’t like it, you can make like Arbor Day and leave.

Episode 34: Tournament of Villains (Part 2)

baconsale — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:23:47 +0000

It's time to decide which bad guy will be left standing after the dust settles in our Tournament of Villains! In this episode, we finish what we started as we plow through three rounds of match-ups. You'll hear us debate The Joker vs. Lex Luthor, Magneto vs. Galactus and Darth Vader vs. Dark Helmet. And, if you listen very closely, you might hear the moment when Kent gets slightly agitated at one of the decisions. It's subtle, but it's there.
Plus, just like last time, you can print off your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along with us at home!Final Track here!

Episode 33: Tournament of Villains (Part 1)

baconsale — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:04:52 +0000

Heroes get all the glory, it's time for the villains to have some fun. In this episode, we pit the baddest of the bad guys against each other in a fight to the death (a la The Hunger Games) to see who comes out on top. When Kent and Joel agree (which does happen on occasion), the victorious villain automatically advances to the next round. Should they disagree, it's up to Jacob to decide who made the best argument.
Part 1 includes such epic battles as Poison Ivy vs. The Shredder, T-1000 vs. Ultron and Darth Maul vs. the Balrog.
Plus, you can print off your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along with friends and family at home!

Episode 32: Bed, Bond and Beyond

baconsale — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 07:20:16 +0000

Let the sky fall! It’s time for a new Bond-themed episode of Baconsale. In this episode, Kent, Joel and Jacob discuss how Daniel Craig seems to be handling the current Bond franchise, and why the role of 007 hasn’t seemed to give Craig his very own quantum of solace. We also place our bets at the Casino Royale regarding who could be the next James Bond, and pitch our ideas for a future Bond movie, when the spectre of Craig has faded.
For you, the listener, we have to risk it all — ’cause the writing’s on the waaaaaaaaaaa [...]

BaconBit: Spectre Review

baconsale — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:11:55 +0000

Good evening, Mr. Bond. Welcome to the BaconBit. What’s a BaconBit, you ask? It’s like our regular show, but much shorter. In this mini-episode, we give our review of Spectre, the new James Bond film. Don’t worry, the first 10 minutes are spoiler-free. However, after that, I’m afraid you’ll find our conversation to be much more. . .open.

Now that we’ve introduced the BaconBit, Mr. Bond, you’ve probably guessed our next step: WORLD DOMINATION! And there’s nothing you can do to stop it.[...]

Episode 31: All Your Fanbase Are Belong to Us

baconsale — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:13:12 +0000

As world-famous podcasters, Baconsale knows what it’s like to have a crazy fan (thanks for listening, listener)! In this episode Kent, Joel and Jacob talk about the most annoying fandoms in the entertainment industry. We discuss whether we’d rather sit next to a Twi-Hard or a Belieber on a long flight, and which fanbase is more likely to attack when provoked. Plus, there is some self-reflection, as well, as we look at ourselves as fans of things like Firefly and Doctor Who.

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Episode 30: This Show is a Nightmare!

baconsale — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 06:33:52 +0000

It’s heeeeere! Our final Halloween episode of the month! Do you like scary movies? We sure do! And the Baconsale team will guide you through the netherworld of horror films and let you know which ones are worth watching. We discuss the best paranormal movies, the best horror movies to watch on a date, the scariest movies for kids and many more categories. Plus, Jacob is there to quiz Kent and Joel on their scary movie savviness.

Episode 29: Trick or Tier

baconsale — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:07:46 +0000

Sweet! It’s a candy-themed episode of Baconsale!

Kent, Joel and our special guest, Dan, rank and review a variety of Halloween treats that could end up in your trick-or-treating bucket — or pillowcase, if that’s the way you (Tootsie) roll. So whether you crave chocolate, you fancy fruit snacks or you long for licorice, this episode is sure to cause some comical confectionery conflict.

This is one Whopper of a show that you can enjoy Now & Later.

Episode 28: The Psychology of Fear

baconsale — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:51:39 +0000

Do you know why you're afraid when you're alone? We do. . .we do. . .

This episode of Baconsale features our very special guest, Dr. Matt Woolley. Dr. Matt is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology and he's a professor at the University of Utah. . .so of course we had to ask him about movie monsters.

We try and find out what makes Freddy tick, what's going on behind Jason's hockey mask and if there's any chance of rehabilitation for Michael Myers. Along the way, we discuss why people enjoy being scared, if watching horror movies can mess you up, and Joel, Kent and Jacob reveal some of their deepest and darkest fears. It's fun for the whole family (psychologist)!

:00 - Intro
:10 - What Horror is Okay for Kids?
:14 - The Terror of Unseen Movie Monsters
:18 - Why People Like Scary Movies
:25 - Effects of Scary Movies on Your Psyche
:30 - Diagnosing Movie Monsters
:57 - Why We Romanticize Monsters
1:00 - Back to the Diagnosis
1:21 - Dr Matt Judges Our Irrational Fears

Episode 27: Podcast of the Dead

baconsale — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 06:29:05 +0000

We're coming to entertain you, Barbara! Kent, Jacob and Joel shuffle head first into the world of the living dead and discuss what makes a zombie a zombie, offer a brief history of the zombies and we give our Baconsale stamp of approval on a few lucky zombie movies.

Trust us, when the zombie apocalypse hits, you're going to want this episode in your 72-hour kit!

:00 - Halloween Chat
:06 - Zombie Quiz
:15 - What Makes a Zombie?
:21 - Are Zombies Scary?
:32 - 8 Rules for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
:36 - Would Joel and Kent Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?
:39 - Stamp of Approval - Zombie TV
:51 - Childhood Fears - It
:53 - Stamp of Approval - Zombies Movies
1:14 - Best Closing Song Ever!

Episode 26: End of 2015 Movie Preview

baconsale — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:41:20 +0000

Now that 2015 is winding down to a close, Baconsale wants to make sure that you know what movies you should see (besides Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens). Joel, Kent and Jacob discuss what films they are excited for (aside from Star Wars 7) and surprise each other with their choices (except for The Force Awakens, we all knew that was coming). Let us prepare you for the fall/winter/end of 2015 (and Star Wars), Baconsale-style!

WARNING! Kent says a naughty word in this episode! We’re not going to repeat it here, but it’s part the title of a Quentin Tarantino movie that rhymes with “Dinglourious Dasterds.”

Episode 25: Why Doctor Who?

baconsale — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:30:40 +0000

Geronimo! In this episode, Baconsale dives head-first into the world of Doctor Who. Don’t watch Doctor Who? Fantastic! We’re talking to those that love The Doctor, those that want to exterminate The Doctor and everyone in between. We attempt to explain how this low-budget British television program became a pop culture phenomenon, and where those that are interested can begin their journey (with or without a companion).

So pin a piece of celery on your lapel, g [...]

Episode 24: The M. Night Show-malan

baconsale — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:25:22 +0000

If your sixth sense is tingling, then it’s probably one of the signs that there’s a new Baconsale episode coming to your unbreakable village. This week we’re talking about the works of M. Night Shyamalan, and trying to figure out when and how he went from being one of the most acclaimed directors in Hollywood to a punchline in a joke about bad movies.

PLOT TWIST! Since Jacob is on vacation, Emily Mackay, from the War Machine vs. War Horse podcast is here to help Kent and Joel argue with each other.

Episode 23: Cable, IMAX, Erase

baconsale — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 06:52:36 +0000

We have to make some tough decisions in this episode of Baconsale as we play “Cable, IMAX, Erase.” It is a totally original game that has nothing to do with that other game you’re thinking of right now…

In this game, Jacob gives Kent and Joel three different movies, and they have to choose which on they’d watch on repeat, which one they’d watch only on special occasions and which one they’d erase from existence.

Listen to Joel and Kent struggle (while Jacob laughs sadistically) as they must make the dreaded Sophie’s Choice with some of their favorite films. These truly are some of the hardest and impactful decisions they’ll ever make! Maybe you should help bear the weight and play along.

Episode 22: Fast Food for Thought

baconsale — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 06:44:32 +0000

What are you eating today? It’s time for Baconsale to think outside the bun and talk about fast food in a super-sized episode.

Joel and Kent are going to review, rank and rate your favorite hot eats and cool treats. This finger lickin’ episode is so fresh, you’ll be singing “I’m lovin’ it!” in no time! You may not agree with us on our ratings, but that’s fine — have it your way! After all, America run [...]

Episode 21: Straight Outta Pork and Beans

baconsale — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:58:04 +0000

Let’s get musical, musical! No, we’re not talking Andrew Lloyd Webber versus Stephen Sondheim (though that could be a fun topic for a future show), we’re talking about which rock, pop and country stars deserve their own biopic. Kent and Joel pitch biographical films about famous musical artists and it’s up to Jacob (yes, that Jacob) to decide whether he would green-light the movies.

At the very least, we hope to be more entertaining than Ray.

Episode 20: Tournament of Heroes (Part 2)

baconsale — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:12:51 +0000

Round 1 of our Heroes Bracket took up an entire episode, but we manage to get through rounds 2, 3 and 4 in this, part two, of our Tournament of Heroes. In this debate, should Kent and Joel agree on a winner, they automatically advance. However, if they disagree on who would be victorious, it is up to Jacob to decide who moves on to the next round.
This episode sees epic battles such as Captain America versus Iron Man, Optimus Prime versus the Terminator and Kent's informed opinion versus logical reasoning. And yes, in the end, we will declare one of these heroes the ultimate winner.
Plus, you can print off your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along with us at home.

Episode 19: Tournament of Heroes (Part 1)

baconsale — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:48:18 +0000

Admit it, you've wondered at least once in your life "Who would win in a fight, Gandalf or The Silver Surfer?" So we decided to put some random hero match-ups to the test. Jacob created a bracket of sci-fi and fantasy heroes, and it's up to Joel and Kent to debate and decide who wins each bout. Since we had approximately 50 heroes to discuss, we only got through the first round this time around, but we'll be back to finish it off next week.
BONUS: You can print off your own Baconsale heroes bracket at Baconsale.com and play along/argue with us!

Episode 18: Spy vs Spy vs Spy

baconsale — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 06:37:43 +0000

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to our arguments regarding three super spies: James Bond, Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt. These agents will be ranked and evaluated in a variety of spy-related categories by our assets: Joel and Kent.

As always, should you or any of your fellow listeners get enraged by our discussions, Baconsale will disavow any knowledge of your hurt feelings. Good luck.

Episode 17: Your Podcast is in Another Castle

baconsale — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:05:31 +0000

We decided to take a break from our usual topics of movies and television to discuss something truly important: politics. Ha! Just kidding! We're going to talk about video games -- specifically, the pre-PlayStation era. This episode is dedicated to the games we love, the games we hate and the games our parents wouldn't let us buy, so we'd have to go over to our friend's house to play them. Be sure to listen because you'll hear a strange revelation about Joel's secret past!

Oh, and if you press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, B, A on your keyboard at the start of this episode, you'll unlock the ability to listen to it 30 times!

Episode 16: Ant-Mania

baconsale — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 07:04:41 +0000

After nine set-up/standalone superhero movies and two Avengers movies, Marvel finally gives us a set-up/standalone movie about the superhero who actually started the Avengers. Ant-Man may be doing quite well at the box office, but can it also do well with Kent, the Marvel hater, Joel, the Marvel apologist and Jacob, the Marvel flip-flopper?

Note: The first 20 minutes of this review are spoiler-free. After that, we loose all restraints and let our thoughts [...]

Episode 15: The Franchise Awakens

baconsale — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:25:02 +0000

Since Disney/Marvel/Pixar/Lucasfilm decided to spin-off a solo Han Solo movie, we decided to offer up our own Star Wars spin-off suggestions. Kent, the hopeless romantic, tries to hook up a bunch of Star Wars characters while Joel just wants to see Channing Tatum take his shirt off again.

J.J. Abrams, if you’re listening, and you like any of these ideas, you can contact us at

Episode 14: The Most ‘America!’ Movie Ever

baconsale — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:24:09 +0000

It’s Rocky IV versus Independence Day in this no-holds-barred Baconsale brawl. Joel tries to prove that ID4 is the most “America!” movie ever, while Kent tri-JOEL DOESN’T LET KENT TALK! Grill some meat, light your sparklers and give a bald eagle a high five, because this is the most red, white and blue episode of Baconsale yet!

Episode 13: Ranking Disney Part 2 (Tier As Old As Time)

baconsale — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:34:15 +0000

For our lucky 13th episode, it’s a (straight-to-video) sequel! We finally finish our quest to place beloved Disney animated features into three different tiers. This time, Baconsale ventures into the realm of lesser-known Disney films. Plus, Jacob compares Disneyland to a pitiful trash heap, Kent gets stuck on the song lyrics of Beauty and the Beast and Joel can’t stop saying Pooh. Like any sequel, this episode is bigger, yet doesn’t capture the magic of the original.

Episode 12: To Bae or Not to Bae

baconsale — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:25:57 +0000

Millennials get a bad rap, so Kent and Joel decide to converse with one in this episode of Baconsale. It isn’t long before the Baconsale boys discover how old they really are. Plus, they attempt to educate their young guest (Brandon) on the finer things in life in regard to film, television and music. Grab your bae and give it a listen! This episode is totally on fleek!

Episode 11: Raters Gonna Rate

baconsale — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 07:44:35 +0000

In this episode, Joel tries to explain his 5-star rating system, while Kent tries to find the fault in Joel’s stars. Kent also thinks he earns some courage points by daring to be the enemy…

“Two Thumbs Up!” declares the late Siskel and Ebert!

Episode 10: Lost and Found in Translation

baconsale — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 06:50:23 +0000

In this episode, we talk about the the TV shows that made a successful leap to the big screen, as well as those that belly flopped into the pool of shame. Plus, the Baconsale boys pitch their own ideas for new movies based on TV series, and try to repair the damage that M. Night Shyamalan has done to Nickelodeon. Shame on you, Manoj (that’s M. Night’s first name)!

Episode 9: This Show is a Disaster!

baconsale — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:45:43 +0000

The natural disaster movie genre might be the worst that Hollywood has to offer. In this episode, we list the best volcanoes, tsunamis, best heroes and best deaths in disaster flicks. There can be only one survivor as we compete in disaster trivia. Also, the winner gets free mediocre tacos.

Don’t get Left Behind. Instead, join us as we attempt to do The Impossible and make a Deep Impact in The Core of these special-effect heavy flicks.

Episode 8: Simon Pegg and the Death of Mainstream Geek Culture

baconsale — Mon, 25 May 2015 07:38:28 +0000

In this episode, we talk about Simon Pegg and his controversial comments about the state of geekdom. It seems that the lord of the geeks has finally grown up. We debate whether Pegg has truly left the fold or if he is tired of the watered-down commercialization.

Throughout the show: Kent plays Nostradamus and predicts the fatigue and end of superhero flicks. Joel feels that the truly memorable dramas are now on TV, instead of the big screen. Jacob apparently hates John Travolta. Find out why this is all important in the latest episode of Baconsale!

Episode 7: Ranking Disney Part 1 (When You Wish Upon a Tier)

baconsale — Mon, 18 May 2015 06:58:45 +0000

In the first of, what’s to be, many Disney episodes, we rank Disney animated features into three tiers. In this episode, Kent tries to dispute that jazz music has no place in Disney flicks. Joel doesn’t mind breaking the hearts of girl squirrels. We spend at least five minutes trying to pronounce Notre Dame correctly. Along the way, we have a fever dream about pink elephants on parade.

Episode 6: The Fan & the Furious

baconsale — Tue, 12 May 2015 17:20:53 +0000

We throw physics out the window as we bring in our very first guest. To say that Mark is an avid fan of the Fast & Furious franchise is a frightening and factual understatement. Join us as he tries to preach about the gospel of Paul and Vin to Joel, who plans to never watch the highly profitable series. Even though you only hear about two lines from Jake, we swear he was there the entire time.

Episode 5: Summer Movie Preview

baconsale — Tue, 05 May 2015 04:38:16 +0000

In this episode we talk about the movies (or “films,” as the film snobs say) that each of us are most excited for this summer.
Joel is excited about his usual money-driven flicks.
Kent talks about films that truly matter, but you’ve probably never heard of them.
And Jacob mostly just agrees with Kent so they can stay best buddies.
Let us prepare you for the summer of 2015, Baconsale-style!

Episode 4: Civil War

baconsale — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 06:57:18 +0000

With all the strife in the world, who doesn’t want to hear two grown men fight about comic book movies?
That is clearly a hypothetical question, because everyone should.
Listen to the latest show as the Baconsale boys review Avengers: Age of Ultron. As can be expected, there are extremely differing opinions and things get a little heated. If you listen long enough, you’ll hear Kent hulk out and almost punch someone.
Even if you haven’t seen the movie, it’s okay to listen. We avoid spoilers like Joss Whedon avoids cinematographers.

Episode 3: Achievement Unlocked! Out of Your Depth

baconsale — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 05:45:41 +0000

The Baconsale boys take some time off from fighting about movies so they can argue about television. Apparently they equate the amount of time of sitting on a couch and binging through shows to finding new depths. In this warped world, the more shows you complete, the more intellectual you are.
Join the guys as they choose the best reality, best escapism, most recommended and best show overall.
Spoiler alert…one of the group loves Married at First Sight.

Episode 2: Attack on My Childhood

baconsale — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:05:23 +0000

With the recent premiere of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, the guys still manage to get excited about the future of the franchise, even though George Lucas hurt it beyond repair.
Listen as they debate which Star Wars movie is the worst of the series. Kent claims that there are few things worse than The Phantom Menace, while Joel thinks that Attack of the Clones is the clear winner/loser.
There’s only one thing for sure, I’ve got a bad feeling about this.

Episode 1: The Unblockable Kick

baconsale — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:48:11 +0000

Welcome to Baconsale!
This randomly-titled media podcast stars Kent and Joel as they debate the deeper questions in life. This week they fight over which movie is better - Karate Kid or Karate Kid 2.
They also discuss DC’s upcoming Suicide Squad.
Listen now, to find out if the Crane Kick is truly unblockable.