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 l...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 17 min
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!
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 19 min
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 ...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 38 min
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.
Mar 24, 2017•29 min
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...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 17 min
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!
Mar 17, 2017•26 min
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 h...
Mar 13, 2017•2 hr 9 min
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.
Mar 10, 2017•26 min
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 ...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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!
Feb 28, 2017•34 min
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, ...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 26 min
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 s...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 27 min
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 ...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 38 min
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, c...
Feb 06, 2017•1 hr 20 min
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 ...
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 34 min
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...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 25 min
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 sI...
Jan 20, 2017•24 min
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 Bac...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 18 min
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 so...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 4 min
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 ...
Dec 16, 2016•27 min
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 get...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 18 min
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 ...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 33 min
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...
Nov 21, 2016•1 hr 34 min
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 ...
Nov 18, 2016•22 min
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 th...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 30 min
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 dur...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 2 min
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 Her...
Nov 04, 2016•27 min
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 hour, 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 di...
Oct 30, 2016•53 min
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 whenev...
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 29 min
