Baconsale may not be great at geography, but we do know that our neighbors to the north have had a profound effect on pop culture. That’s why we’re dedicating this episode to America’s Hat, a.k.a. Canada. In honor of the 10 provinces and three territories in the Great White North, Kent & Joel have picked answers for 13 categories, including Best Band, Favorite TV Show, Funniest Comedian, Worst Export, and Voice Like Maple Syrup. Zack has also created a quiz to test their Canadian knowledge i...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 27 min
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls us. And no one knows how far each Disney song goes. Nevertheless, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to Try Everything to finish this bracket. You’re Welcome! It’s A Whole New World now, with some of the biggest hits going up against each other, but that’s just the Circle of Life on these kinds of tournaments. In the end, I’ve Got a Dream that we’ll be heroes and not villains in your eyes. Heigh-Ho! Heigh-Ho! Press play to let us be Part ...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Look at this bracket? Isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think our collection’s complete? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re putting the greatest Disney songs Out There against each other. We’re also launching Into the Unknown during this musical tournament, as the seeding is a Reflection of the number of Spotify streams each song has. Kent, Joel, and Zack are only moving One Jump Ahead this time, but Be Prepared for some anger and Hellfire, as well as the realization that sometimes you have to just L...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 38 min
After first being introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe 11 years ago in Iron Man 2, and after ***spoiler alert*** her death in Avengers: Endgame two years ago, ***end of spoilers*** Natasha Romanoff is finally getting her own standalone movie. But is Black Widow the MCU film we’ve been waiting for? Zack and Joel would tell you, but they weren’t able to see the screener before it expired, which means that Kent is reviewing this one solo. In fact, when we finally get into the spoiler section...
Jul 09, 2021•26 min
The hills are alive with the sound of tierings! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re ranking some of the most popular musicals that made the leap from stage to screen. It’s the Hard Knock Life for a few of the films we talk about, but At the End of The Day we definitely have our favorites. So join Kent, Joel, and Zack as we expose geographical lies, use the Snyder Cut as a unit of measurement, sing when we’re filled with emotion, and All that Jazz. Don’t be Iowa Stubborn! Press play!
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Don’t touch that remote, listener! On this episode of Baconsale we’re talking TV. Our guest, Brayden, came up with a series of categories such as The One with the Best Standalone Episodes, The One That Everyone Forgot About Once It Was Over, and The One That Got Canceled Too Early. Kent & Joel will try their best to not repeat answers from previous episodes, but it’s gonna happen because there are certain shows we contractually must mention on every television-themed episode. Press play to h...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Nine movies? There are now nine movies in the Fast & Furious franchise? Apparently so, and on this BaconBit Kent is ready to review F9, also known as Fast & Furious 9, also known as F9: The Fast Saga. Joel is really bothered at the lack of consistency to the film’s names, by the way. Kent does his best to keep the first part spoiler free, so people that haven’t seen the movie can still listen, but near the end he explodes in a rant about space NOS. Then, after we drift into spoiler terri...
Jun 25, 2021•28 min
Why did Baconsale eat every item on the Subway menu? Because it was there. And because, believe it or not, Subway is the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the world! It was quite the feat to conquer this Mt. Everest of menu quests, but Kent, Joel & Zack did it, and now they’re ready to talk about their favorite and least favorite sandwiches, salads, protein bowls, wraps, sauces, breads, and toppings. We’ll also discuss the company’s history, glitchy app ordering, warm ranch aversion, and...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Did you see In the Heights when it first premiered on stage in 2005? Or did you wait until Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical hit Broadway in 2008? Regardless, the film adaptation is in theaters now and on HBO Max, so Baconsale is ready to review it. Zack has been a fan of the music for a while, whereas Joel & Kent are new to this story. And the first part of this review is spoiler-free, so even if you haven’t seen the movie, you can still hear our thoughts on it. Piragua! There are 96,000 r...
Jun 18, 2021•30 min
Gimme a break! Is Baconsale really going to spend an entire episode talking about old commercial jingles? Uh-huh! After all, we don’t want to grow up. And fresh goes better with friends fresh & full of life, which is why Kent & Joel are joined by our guest Teri, who’s more than just a “filler” for Zack. Join us as we pick short, catchy tunes for such categories as Best Toy Jingle, Most Annoying, Most Enduring, and Won’t Leave Your Head. We would apologize for the earworms, but we had to ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Baconsale is dedicating an entire episode to the legendary British band, Queen. This classic rock group has A Kind of Magic that’s hard to explain, and we’re Under Pressure because there’s a lot of musical ground to cover, but The Show Must Go On. We’ll be starting with the history of the band, and then we’ll wait for the Hammer to Fall as we each rank our top five and bottom five Queen songs. Zack has some more controversial takes, Kent keeps talking...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Shhhhhh! A Quiet Place was one of Baconsale’s favorite horror films of the past decade, so they were understandably skeptical about a sequel. But will A Quiet Place Part II silence their fears? Listen as we review this movie, yet can’t seem to get any of the characters’ names right. Joel also attempts some sign language, which is always great content for an audio show. Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you can listen carefully to this first part of this BaconBit, which is safe from spoilers. W...
Jun 04, 2021•32 min
Okay. Here’s the plan: Zack wants to steal the seven Batmobiles hidden in the Warner Bros. vaults beneath Mount Rushmore (just go with it). He’s looking to hire some professionals to help him accomplish this impossible mission. It’s up to Joel and Kent to each pick a team of characters from popular heist movies to fill traditional roles such as The Leader, The Hacker, The Driver & The Thief. Zack must then choose which group he’s going to go with. But watch out! There are a few hidden moles ...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Listener, darling! Disney has given us another live-action origin story of one of its iconic villains, and Baconsale is here to debate whether or not Cruella’s got what it takes. We’ll discuss the performances from the two Emmas, the stylized look of the film, the elaborate camera work, the ever-present narration, and the presumably expensive soundtrack. And don’t worry, even if you haven’t seen this movie yet, you can listen to our spoiler-free review at the beginning to determine if you should...
May 28, 2021•37 min
Setting a film in the future is a risky move because, one day, the future becomes the past. And on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about movies such as Mad Max, Back to the Future Part II, and Johnny Mnemonic which boldly attempted to predict what the world would be like in distant years of 1985, 2015, and 2021. Our friend Ryan is here to join us in judging how accurate these movies were and to help us decide when the peak time was for certain actors. Press play to hear us keep things l...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min
No matter how you slice it, a chip is delicious. And on this episode of Baconsale, Kent, Joel, and Zack are ready to rank 21 of these salty, crispy snacks for your enjoyment & irritation. We’ll first share the history of potato chips & tortilla chips, and then proceed to give some hot takes about the most popular brands (which are almost all owned by PepsiCo). We’ll talk Takis, discuss Doritos Nacho Cheese, fight about Funyuns, chat about Cheddar Pringles, frolic for Fritos, sound off ab...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 24 min
If you’re old, like Joel & Kent, then you’ll remember the days of newspapers and Sunday funnies, and this episode of Baconsale will bring about pleasant waves of nostalgia. If you’re Zack’s age or younger, well then, this will be a very educational discussion about the history of comic strips. We’ve picked answers for a dozen categories, and we’ll be reminiscing about such classic hand-drawn cartoons as Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Garfield, Peanuts, Beetle Bailey, Dilbert, and The Famil...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Last year, we sadly didn’t do a summer movie preview because films weren’t really being released in theaters. However, believe it or not, there ARE movies coming out during the months of May through August of this year. Or perhaps we’re just widening our scope because we’re including films released on streaming services, as well. We hope you enjoy us expressing our feelings about Emma Stone, Joel & Kent matching on too many choices, and the occasional pitch for Patreon.com/Baconsale. Press p...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min
After a humiliating loss last time, Team JK is ready to take on Team Listener once again. This time it’s Spencer, Brandon, and Scott who are going to pit their pop culture knowledge against Joel & Kent. And with questions about chess moves, director’s middle names, Disneyland history, and Australia, it’s anyone’s game. Press play to hear who will win bragging rights for the next year.
Apr 30, 2021•9 min
Well, the 93rd Academy Awards happened, it seems. The ratings for this once-celebrated award show took a nosedive, and we think we know why. We’ll discuss the issues this last broadcast had, we’ll briefly talk about the winners of each category (and not have Best Picture as the last category, for some reason), and we’ll tell the Academy what they need to do to recover some of the dignity they once had (and perhaps gain some viewers). Plus, we’ll announce the winner of our Baconsale ballot contes...
Apr 29, 2021•39 min
Listener, a new age has begun, an age of 300 episodes of Baconsale! We were unable to do an anniversary show last year, which meant that Spencer retained his title of The Listener for an extra season, but now he’s going to have to defend his throne against two worthy contestants: Scott and Brandon. And you can play along as we quiz our guests on things like Kent’s movie ratings, Joel’s celebrity impressions, and Zack’s dramatic readings of TV theme songs. Press play to join us on our self-indulg...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Who’s up for a downer? Whether you realized it or not, the 93rd Academy Awards are this Sunday, and Baconsale is making our predictions as to who is going to win each of the 23 categories in what might be the lowest-viewed ceremony of all time. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the films, most people haven’t, and we’ll describe them to you. Though, all the nominees seem to be angry or depressing this year, so we need Baby Yoda to help us through these difficult times. Will Mank make bank? Does Pro...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min
What’s that loud roar in the distance? Oh no! It’s Godzilla! (Gojira?) On this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about the King of Monsters, and we have two kaiju enthusiasts joining us in the Baconcave. Nicole & Kris are going to help guide us through the history of this primeval champion. And Kent, Joel & Zack each watched a handful of these movies in preparation, so they’re ready to discuss the other giant creatures that Godzilla has encountered throughout the years, highlights &...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
A movie with giant monsters punching each other and featuring podcasters who change the world? We’re in! But did we enjoy the latest installment in the MonsterVerse? Visual effects have definitely improved since the last time these two titans met, and the human storylines are just as unimportant. Plus, as per usual, the first part of this Godzilla vs. Kong BaconBit is spoiler-free, and we’ll give you plenty of warning before we enter spoiler territory, so even if you haven’t seen the movie, you ...
Apr 09, 2021•34 min
Hello! Or should we say Hello? This episode of Baconsale consists of 22 mini musical match-ups between popular songs with the same titles, including such hits as “Crazy,” “The Power of Love,” “It’s My Life,” and “Shout.” Kent and Joel are deciding which songs should be the default on your Amazon Echo, or which one should be erased from existence, depending on who you talk to. We confuse each other at times regarding which tune we’re talking about, but we hope to keep things clear for you, and we...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Here comes the podcast Baconsale, hoppin’ down the bunny trail. Hippity-hoppity, tiering candy today. On this episode, we’re putting all our cards and our candy on the table regarding Easter treats. We’re ranking chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Cadbury eggs, Peeps, Jordan almonds, Robin Eggs, and more. Plus, we’re even eating some of these sweets as we’re recording. Please pardon Kent’s chewing noises, Joel’s unconscious obsession with peanut butter, and Zack’s chocolate bottom. Press play to jo...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Now we heard there was a secret cut That Snyder made and it pleased Kent, but You don’t really care about the background, do ya? It goes four hours, this Justice League We watched it all, with some fatigue But will it make Kent Dunn cry hallelujah? Listener, it’s finally here. Press play to cue the ancient lamentation music and hear our review of The Snyder Cut.
Mar 26, 2021•55 min
The year was 2021, and Baconsale was discussing movies that had never been released in theaters. Whether it was due to financial issues, creative differences, or just some really terrible ideas, these productions didn’t make it to the big screen, even though some money and/or significant time was spent on them. Kent and Joel are each going to present five film pitches to Zack, and then he’s going to decide if their demise was justified, or if they deserve another chance. Who knows? One day this ...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 34 min
No More Mr. Nice Guy, it’s time for Baconsale to Do It Again. We’re going to finish our 70s music bracket and declare who are the ultimate rock Heroes. It’s a Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy come true as we Take It to the Limit with each match-up, sometimes picking a band based on nothing More Than a Feeling. Do You Feel Like We Do? And even though we Ramble On at times, we Fly Like an Eagle through this second half of our classic rock tournament and hopefully bring some Joy to the World. Think this is go...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Who’s been watching every Marvel thing? It’s been Baconsale all along! And on this BaconBit, we’re reviewing the Disney+ series WandaVision. Have you been part of the zeitgeist? Did you watch it week to week or binge-watch it all in one sitting? Or could you not care less about Wanda Maximoff & Vision’s relationship in the MCU? Kent, Joel, and Zack will be giving our spoiler-free thoughts & opinions for the first part of this episode, and we’ll give you a clear warning when we move into ...
Mar 12, 2021•37 min
