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This family-friendly pop culture podcast pits a movie critic and a comedian against each other as they argue about movies, music, TV, video games, food, and other things that don’t really matter.

Baconsale has already ranked popular pizza chains and frozen pizzas on previous episodes and now we’re topping it all off with, well, pizza toppings. We’ve compiled a list of 24 popular meats and veggies and, after quickly picking our preferred crust type and sauce, Joel, Kent, and Zack will rank everything from anchovies to tomatoes. Along the way, there may be some Little Sleazer's slander and multiple comparisons to the taste of dirt, but we hope you enjoy as we pile on the praise for the toppings we love and present the official pizza of our podcast. Don’t be a jerk to bread, BOOK IT to that play button!

Believe it or not, it’s been three years since the last time Baconsale played Concert, iPod, Erase. So, we decided to dedicate another episode to contemplating which artists we’d like to see in concert, which songs we’d want to hear on repeat, and which albums we would erase from existence. Zack is having fun with themes, Kent is doing his best impression of Cher, and Joel is still paying for his past actions with this game. We invite you to play along with us as we stress about scenarios that will never happen. Press play to learn why The Beagles would be such a good idea.

Your friendly neighborhood Wall-Crawler is swinging back into theaters again with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But will Tom Holland’s fourth Spidey flick be a leap forward in the evolution of his story, or is Peter Parker’s plot too caught up in the tangled web of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? That’s what we’re going to talk about on this BaconBit. Joel and Kent have seen the movie and are ready to give their spoiler-free, post-embargo reviews. And Zack is going to stick around, even after we start discussing specific plot points and characters, because spoilers for this film are kind of a grey area. Press play to hear a bunch of PlayStation 4 references.

I'll tell you what we want, what we really, really want. We really want to talk about songs that are, No Diggity, turning 30 years old this year. And so, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re looking back to a time when Joel and Kent were merely Freshmen, and Zack was still dependent on his Mother Mother. We’ll be bringing up music that made us think we could Change the World and tunes that made us feel Blue. And while it may feel like we’re being Ironic with some of our choices, we’ll do our best to not Sink to the Bottom of the barrel Too Much with our picks, nor will we Sell Out as we avoid the Macarena. Don’t practice Santeria, just press play. Where Do You Go to find the songs we discussed on this episode? Visit Baconsale.com for the official Spotify playlist.

Get ready for an extreme, action-packed episode of Baconsale! The country of Baconsalia has decided to host the X Games this summer and we’re using all the exclamation points!!!!! Get ready for high-flying, heart-pounding adventure as we give each event a gold, silver, or bronze medal depending on how exciting it is to watch! Then we’ll aggressively put our heads together to choose our champions for such thrilling challenges as BMX Racing, Downhill Speed Skating, Street Luge, Skysurfing, Bungee Jumping, Skateboarding, Barefoot Waterskiing, and Moto X! Watch out, Tony Hawk! This bunch of lugers is coming for you in our Speedos, helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads! Strap on your raddest pair of rollerblades, don’t forget your parachute, and press play!!!

After years of war, no one could stand between Kent and Sir Christopher Nolan’s new epic, The Odyssey. And since fortune favors the brave, Kent and Zack have seen this fantasy action film and are ready to share the tale of their cinematic adventure into sanitized mythology. We won’t spoil anything at the beginning of this BaconBit, but if you’ve taken a high school English class, you probably already know how the story goes. However, after Joel leaves and journeys back home to his wife, Kent and Zack will stay to talk about the specifics of this sword and sandal saga. Press play to get loud and avoid British accents.

In brightest day, in blackest night, no bad superhero movie shall escape our sight. Because we asked you, the listener, to research spiders in the Amazon and give us your worst offerings from Marvel, DC, and every other corner of comic book adaptations. Now, dig on this: Joel and Kent are going to build a movie marathon watchlist using the poorly made films you gave us. Zack will then have to decide which awful watch party he’s going to attend based solely on what is playing. And justice is blind, ai’ght? What killed the dinosaurs? The not pressing play age!

We've been staring at all these Disney live-action remakes ‘long as we can remember, never really knowing why they keep making them. But they do, and Joel and Kent are now ready to review the flesh & blood adaptation of Moana. Yes, we’re going to spoil it because it’s the story you already know from the 2016 animated movie. Zack is even going to stick around for spoilers. And while we’re going to give you a lot more Heihei, we apologize for the contagious yawning that happens during this BaconBit. Press play to find out if this new musical is shiny!

On this episode of Baconsale, a throwaway joke from our fruit tiering episode has now become a reality. Joel, Kent, Zack, and our friend Babs have created a list of 18 varieties of nuts & seeds (THAT’S A LOT OF NUTS!) and are going to be ranking them based on taste, texture, and the ability to kill. We’ll be discussing the almond, cashew, chestnut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, peanut, pine nut, pistachio nut, walnut (would you stop naming nuts!), and more. We’ll be sharing our feelings, our children’s thoughts, some random facts, and a few Bible verses as we chat about our mass consumption of these drupes, legumes, and kernels. Press play to learn the shape of the amygdala.

On Baconsale Episode 503, Joel, Kent, and Zack shared some of the best and worst debut albums of popular bands. Now, we’re following up that conversation with a direct sequel. It’s going to be more personal, a little darker, and somewhat edgier. First of all, we’re going to discuss the second albums of the artists previously discussed. Following that, we’ll share our picks for the best sophomore albums of all time. Though, despite Zack’s best efforts, we mostly stay in the 90s. We’re kind of predictable that way. And even though this episode will flop now, audiences will begin to appreciate it years down the road. Press play to get Pinkertoned! Also, visit Baconsale.com to listen to some of the sophomoric songs we mentioned on this episode on our official Spotify playlist.

The Toy Story franchise has been so successful that it’s time for a reboot/spin-off! On this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack will be playing the classic game of M.A.S.H. to create another cash-grab, er, sequel for this animated film series. A random number generator will determine who is directing our movies, what toys from our childhood will be included, and who will be giving those characters voices. Then, it’s up to you, the listener, to decide which of our films you’d choose to watch if they were real. Press play to see how much variety there is in the Toy Story universe.

Welcome to Earth in 1996, listener! On this episode of Baconsale, we’ve got cows because we’re talking about movies that were released 30 years ago. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to Joel, Kent, and Zack, choose their personal Mt. Rushmore of ’96 films. Following that, things will get topsy turvy as we choose life and pick comedies, action flicks, and dramas that we haven’t discussed that much before. Do you like scary movies? Because we’ll include a few of those, too, on this winding ro-ad of categories. And while you may wonder (O-neder?) why we didn’t include some of the biggest box office earners, just remember that there's more to life than a little money, you know. Don'tcha know that? The lamp has gone out and I'm writing in the darkness. Please call the cable guy and then press play.

If you found out we weren't alone, if Baconsale showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Well, the day is finally here. On this BaconBit, we’re ready to review Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day. We will begin this review in a spoiler-free manner, offering our thoughts and emotions about this science fiction movie while Kent interprets for Zack and Joel. Then, after Zack asks us to compare Disclosure Day to other Spielberg films, he will depart, and Joel and Kent will bluntly discuss the plot in its entirety. Press play. Listen.

Since we did our man crush episode last year, it’s time to balance the scales once again and discuss beautiful female celebrities. Our friend Babs is joining us to share her collaborated answers and to keep Kent in line (spritz-spritz!). We’ll be sharing our picks for such categories as Best Eyes, Superest Supermodel, Getting By on Her Looks (Only), Triple Threat, and Marriage Material. And along the way, we’ll use our height-dar, bond over Bond girls, and make comparisons to Newsies. Press play before you break Ben Affleck’s heart.

This year, Joel, Kent, and Zack decided to Eat Mor Chikin. However, what we thought was going to be a quick & simple menu quest ended up grilling us pretty hard. Nevertheless, we expertly managed the drive-thru, mobile-thru, take-out, and dine-in experiences and ate everything on the menu at Chick-fil-A. It’s our pleasure to kick off this episode of Baconsale with the history of this chicken-centric restaurant, following which we’ll discuss the best and worst sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, treats, beverages, sauces, and breakfast items. Our conversation may be frosted with spicy takes, but we’ll also reward you with some hacks to save a few cents. Press play before we close on Sunday.

Get over here! The Baconsale temps have been taken to the prison realm, where they will be in charge of sorting 18 characters from the Mortal Kombat video game franchise into minimum-, medium-, and maximum-security jail cells. Excellent! Where Joel, Kent, and Zack will put these champions will depend on their fighting abilities, how scary they seem, and sometimes how attractive they are. And while this episode wouldn’t get a parental advisory, we will be discussing some iconic fatalities, which some listener could find disturbing. It may not be a flawless victory for each decision, but we’ll be sure to keep the conversation toasty as we discuss classic television shows and the importance of multilingualism. Test your might by pressing play.

We don’t Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, but Michael Jackson holds the record of being one of the best-selling artists of all time and no one has been able to Beat It. Wooo! And we Remember the Time when the King of Pop was beloved by all. Shamone! So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re ready to discuss the man who will dance on the floor in the round. We’ll first review his HIStory, including the good and the Bad (and the Black or White). Then we’re going to Heal the World by talking about MJ’s best and worst songs. Hee-hee! This episode is sure to be a Thriller, and may even sound Dangerous, but we’ll keep things family friendly and focus on the music and Human Nature instead of controversy. If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then press play. And if you want to Jam to Michael’s hits, You Are Not Alone. Visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist.

It’s time for Baconsale to bring back the mother of all episodes! Can you believe it’s been eight years since we last gave our moms the microphone? We’ve invited Abby, Renae, and newcomer Christine to join us in the Baconcave and help us figure out what color things are, how to make cockatiel salsa, and expose some literal skeletons in the closet. The topics will range from cinema to cheese to conspiracy theories and everything in between. And don’t worry, when things get a little sentimental or sassy, underwear man will be there to save the day. Take two bites and then press play to get a little matriarchal with Baconsale.

The dead speak! Having decimated the once peaceful STAR WARS fandom, the SEQUEL TRILOGY caused Baconsale to largely avoid talking about the whole franchise as of late. However, a sinister format has risen from the ashes of the podcast, and now Joel, Kent, and Zack must defend these three MOVIES, with only a few rant breaks to REALLY release pressure. We’ll force ourselves to be positive as we quote George Lucas, discuss questionable plot points, and learn why Zack should be a screenwriter. In the end, we may even convince ourselves that The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker don’t STINK. Maybe…. They fly now, so press play.

Okay, listener, we know we have a slight Obsession with these summer preview episodes, but we also know it’s our duty to disclose which films are lurking in the Backrooms. And it seems today is Disclosure Day. Zack, The Breadwinner of Baconsale, is going to guide Joel and Kent through their lists as this Odyssey unfolds. First, we will talk about a few films that should mercilessly be sent to the (Animal) Farm. But which movies will be Masters of the Universe? Don’t worry, we won’t leave you on a Cliffhanger. Eventually we’ll begin a Brand New Day of positivity where we present films that we think will be Super(girl). We’ll even include a Scary Movie or two, just for good measure. Press play to hear the full (Toy) Story (5).

Mount Everest is over 29,000 feet above sea level. It is unquestionably the highest peak in the world. But what about the peak of actors? On this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack have each brought a secret list of popular movie stars. They’ll take turns presenting a celebrity and then debate which film is their ultimate role. We may argue about which summit is supreme, and sometimes we’ll justify mountain ranges, but in the end, we must pick an apex performance and live with our choices. We invite you to play along at home because you know these actors, you know the movie posters, and you quote these films all the time. Press play for a quick, cringe-worthy lesson in modern slang.

We have crowned a new Listener of Baconsale, and now it is time for Taylor, Kris, and KP (Team Listener) to face Joel and Kent (Team JK) in a battle of trivial knowledge. However, little does Team JK know that some in the room are plotting against them, and they will face one of their most difficult challenges yet. Listen to the drama unfold as we answer questions about science, astronomy, Japanese culture, tools, and some pop culture. Press play to put a big asterisk on this controversial BaconBit.

It’s time to celebrate another year of Baconsale! Our returning Listener, Taylor, is here to defend his title against two worthy opponents: Kris and KP. The three of them will take on trivia questions covering such topics as parody films, cookies, sauces, song lyrics, TV episodes, and general Baconsale knowledge. Zack and Babs will guide our contestants along each buzzer & white board round while keeping the peanut gallery of Listener Emeriti in check. And then we’ll see who stands the tallest after a rousing round of Jeopardy and the eponymous game of our podcast. This is a riddle. Press play to understand the three pillars of Baconsale.

Everybody Have Fun Tonight, because Baconsale is ready to chat about songs that turn 40 years old this year. Bad Boy Kent, Danger Zone Zack, and selfish Sledgehammer Joel have all picked a tune for each category. It wasn’t easy to select only ten songs, because sometimes we get caught in a Bizarre Love Triangle of music, and we’re Livin’ on a Prayer that we chose the right song. But we do it for the Glory of Love, and we’ll try to make sure each other’s picks were actually released in 1986 because That’s What Friends Are For. Press play to learn if Florida and Amanda exist. And visit Baconsale.com to find our official 1986 playlist.

Chips Ahoy! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re chewin’ (Oreo, rather, crunchin’) a bunch of store-brand cookies. We bravely navigated the cookie aisle in the supermarket and purchased 21 of the popular snacks. Joel binge-ate them with his family, while Zack and Kent (the cookie bullies) spread their taste testing out over a week or so. Now, we’re ready to rank and tier Famous Amos, Keebler, Little Debbie, Pepperidge Farm, Royal Dansk, Moon Pies, Newtons, Tim Tams, Lorna Doone, Nutter Butters, and more. We don’t always agree on what tastes good, but we can agree that many of these cookies remind us of our grandmas. Ignore the calorie count. Press play to hear the weird eating habits of elves who live in a tree.

One Last Time, Baconsale is going to be discussing 2010s pop stars. We have to Humble ourselves a little and Take Care during this tournament, because while we may not Treasure some of these artists, there are a Million Reasons why they’re beloved by others. As we fill in each Blank Space on the bracket, there may be some Blurred Lines in our logic. Our arguments might also go in Circles as we’re Thinking Out Loud. And we could be sitting in silence for FourFiveSeconds trying to make a decision. However, we’ll do our best to exercise our Demons and stay Wide Awake as we’re Rolling in the Deep discussions about this music. Sorry, We Can’t Stop with all these song title puns. Press play because This Is What You Came For. And for some additional Cheap Thrills, download the advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

With this BaconBit, Baconsale is going to revive the ballet and opera industries. None of us sat down and fully watched the 98th Academy Awards this year, but we all watched the most important clips, including the touching tribute to Rob Reiner and the random comedy bits that were Frankensteined together throughout the ceremony. To be honest, Kent and Zack are a little disappointed in Conan, while Joel is just trying to decide which gift bag prize he would choose. And while we’re all a little saddened that our scores are so low because of our draft-style ballots, one of us will win a robe and one of you will win a $50 gift certificate to your local movie theater. Hurry! Press play before the orchestra starts the music and the microphone drops!

When it comes to tournaments, this isn’t the First of the Year, but Ain’t It Fun to do a bracket for popular music of the 2010s? Some of these bands found International Love, some are only famous because of TiK ToK, and some still Run the World, but we’re going to Carry On and Try Everything to compare them to one another. Joel, Kent, and Zack are Shameless about not knowing some of these artists, but the Boys are going to Try not to be Shallow. They’re going to give Attention where it is due, Work to not be the Bad Guy, make difficult decisions with Finesse, and do our best to not give you a Heart Attack as we draw Closer to deciding which hitmaker is ultimately Unstoppable. We’ll finish up this bracket when we See You Again. Boom Clap! Press play. Don’t be a Sucker, visit Baconsale.com to download the official bracket and find our Spotify Supercut playlist of songs featured in this episode.

With the 98th Academy Awards coming up, it’s time, once again, for Baconsale to describe the various nominees since people haven’t seen most of these films (including most of us). Joel, Kent, and Zack are also going to be making their predictions about who is going to win each category, but this year, there’s a twist. After one person picks their winner, the others can’t choose the same one. And the choosing order will be randomized each round. It’s organized chaos as we discuss donkeys, get confused by the Norwegian language, and only laugh at Kent’s jokes. And with a customized prize based on the Best Picture winner, the stakes have never been higher. Will One Battle After Another come off victorious? Will F1 be #1? Will Hamnet suffer another heartbreaking loss? Will Marty reign Supreme? Can Frankenstein pull itself together? Will Bugonia ascend? Will Sentimental Value tug at the heartstrings of the voters? Or is Hollywood just a bunch of Sinners? Press play to hear our thoughts in a higher register. Also, visit Baconsale.com to fill out our official 2026 Oscars ballot and enter to win a prize!

Bonjour, listener! Comment allez-vous? On this magnifique episode of Baconsale, messieurs Joel, Kent, and Zack will be sharing their thoughts on French pop culture. We also have a, how do you say, special guest joining us here in the La Maison de Bacon. Our bonne amie Babs will assist us with our pronunciations and share some personal experiences about her time living in France. Also, we will be giving answers for such categories as Cinema Vérité (excellent films), A Voice that Brings Me Joie de Vivre, Encore for this Export, An Invention with Savoir-Faire, Bon Appétit (good food), Faux Pas Cuisine (bad food), and My Dream Bon Voyage! There will be plenty of poor attempts at French accents, but we’ll try to avoid clichés as we converse about bread, cheat to find loopholes, and discover what isn’t actually French. Are you ready to press play? Oui? Then allons-y!

Okay, listener, it’s time for an apartment meeting. We need to set some ground rules for living with other people. And whether you’re rooming with college students, a spouse, your kids, or your mom, Baconsale is here to help you understand proper protocol for co-habitation. We’ve gathered your guidelines and provided some policies of our own in an attempt to see which ones are our BFFs, which ones we’ll keep in touch with occasionally, and which ones we’ll never speak to again. Joel (the dad), Kent (the thief), and Zack (the ghost) will also share some personal stories about weird roommates and even call out a few by name. We hope you enjoy this random episode about prop culture.

Press play to remember it all comes down to communication.

Somewhere out there, beneath the pale moonlight, the films we’re discussing on this episode of Baconsale are going to turn 40 years old this year. We’ll begin this highway to the nostalgia zone by creating our Mount Rushmore of 1986 movies. Following that, we have a plethora of categories where we’ll determine if Johnny 5 is alive, if Platoon can defend its position, and if the goblin king has power over us. Along the way, we’ll try not to snub Milo & Otis as we avoid the government agents who are trying to capture us. We hope you enjoy this rad look back to the past since we are the men who will fight for these movies’ honor. Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and press play once in a while, you could miss it.

Well, Fly Me to the Moon! Is Baconsale doing another episode about Unforgettable romantic tunes? Yes, we are, and we’re doing it with Open Arms. However, this time we examined VH1’s list of Endless Love songs and put them in a tournament to see which Unchained Melody will win At Last. Is Your Song on the bracket? Even if it is, just Breathe, and remember that while it may be a favorite In Your Eyes, it may not do so Wonderful Tonight. On the other hand, Maybe I’m Amazed how far some iconic tracks will go. But no matter what happens, just remember that You Are So Beautiful, I Will Always Love You, and My Heart Will Go On. How Deep Is Your Love? Well, press play, Babe, because I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing. Also, even though You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, you still can visit Baconsale.com to download this bracket and find our official Spotify playlist of songs that are Always on My Mind.

Is the whole greater than the sum of its parts? That’s the question we’re debating on this episode of Baconsale. We have created a list of 21 match-ups that pit popular bands against the prominent solo artists that spun-off from them. Joel, Kent, and Zack will then discuss and decide which musical act is better. Sometimes it’s very easy, sometimes it’s not, but we always seem to go a little off the rails somehow. You’re going to quickly realize that lyrics are not our strong point, but we hope you enjoy the angry rants and heartfelt testimonies of some contemporary adults about famous musicians. Press play for some very questionable acronyms. And you can find our official Spotify playlist for this episode at Baconsale.com.

Don’t call it a comeback, we do this type of Baconsale episode each year. We’re going to take our best guesses as to what pop culture drama and events are going to unfold in 2026. Kent is doing deep research and doing a mini pitch show for each category, Zack is going to occasionally get spicy with his catty commentary, and Joel will be ashamed of some of his picks. Nevertheless, we will press forward with our predictions and let you know where to buy a magazine, discuss how OK the Thunder are, express some hatred for Colorado, and even give some matching answers because everyone’s blue. Marmosets said press play.

Welcome to another season of Baconsale! As is tradition for our premiere episodes, we’re going to be taking a look back at the movies we watched in 2025. Joel and Kent will be sharing their top five and bottom five films from last year while Zack offers up some color commentary. We hope you enjoy as we get excited about pie, question the Russo brothers, punch down a little, protect the Honmoon, embrace the ick, and try to make Amazon a sponsor. Oh, and one word of advice: don’t watch a movie just because of the poster. Press play, you mani pedi dream girl!

Would you know our names, if you heard season eleven? We sure hope so, because we say them a lot on this episode of Baconsale! We’re ending this year by reminiscing about topics and sharing inside jokes as we reached 500 episodes and beyond. Joel (who wears a cap) and Kent & Zack (who look so handsome) accomplished some big things this year, including a Disneyland vacation, a road trip to see Weird Al, and a live recording in front of a studio audience, so that’s going to be brought up a lot. However, we’ll also give some insights about the podcast, offer behind-the-scenes trivia, get nostalgic, boop each other on the back, add lettuce, and offer up too many honorable mentions. Jammies! Like every picture on Instagram, and then press play.

‘Twas late on Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus has finished a long night of delivering gifts to all the good boys and girls around the world. He’s hung up his coat, kicked off his boots, and is just settling into his favorite chair with a hot cup of cocoa when he suddenly realizes something: he’s forgotten about poor little Zackery. Therefore, he calls his recently hired interns, Joel and Kent, to create a magical morning for Zack. Unfortunately for him, the leftovers in Santa’s bag are the ones you, the listener, submitted when we asked you to share the terrible Christmas gifts you’ve received. And so, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to do our best with the worst, and see which pile of presents Zack ends up choosing. Don’t be a condescending elf, press play!

Baconsale is kicking off the Christmas season with one of their oldest and most contentious games: Cable, IMAX, Erase. However, since this episode is holiday-themed, we’re also mixing in jolly music (Concert, iPod, Erase) and festive food (Tradition, One Bite, Erase) as we build to a compounding Christmas finale. Listen as Joel looks for loopholes, Kent attempts to be a puppet master, and Zack grinds some axes. And try not to get yuletide whiplash as you play along at home because this episode is all over the place. Don’t eat the foil, just press play.

Grab your favorite spoon because, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking soup, pho real! We’ve squashed 30 popular broths, bisques, consommés, and potages into one list and Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to have to rank them. We may stir the pot a bit as we stew over which ones are best, but we’ll try not to mulligatawny over our answers too long so we can keep the excitement simmering. Listen as we ladle out details on which soups trick you into eating vegetables, egg drop some facts about Olive Garden, and bowl you over with Sizzler secrets. Press play to learn which bread pairs best with each dish.

Ho! Hey! Now that we narrowed the list of 2010s one-hit wonders to 32 on the last episode (and we Feel It Still), we’re ready to Shut Up and Dance so we can finish the tournament before Friday. No song is Safe and Sound as some of the match-ups are just Too Close to call. Joel, Kent, and Zack don’t meant to be Rude, but we can’t take things Despacito, and sometimes that makes us get a little Tongue Tied. Please be our Cheerleader as we reveal the stench of Glee, start the occasional Fight (Song), and expose which Baconsale host secretly loves a Stolen Dance to stomp clap music. What Does the Fox Say? It says to grab your Pumped Up Kicks and press play. If you doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo want to download the advanced bracket, visit Baconsale.com.

We’re still here! And we’re ready to review the new film adaptation of The Running Man. Richard Bachman’s/Stephen King’s dystopian thriller novel has been adapted before as a classic 80s action flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, but will it be even cooler with Edgar Wright directing and Glen Powell starring in it? That’s what Kent and Zack are ready to let you know. Joel hasn’t seen the movie yet, so he’ll be leaving before the spoilers begin, but we invite you to join us as we hunt him down! Stop filming me and press play.

Oppa Gangnam Style! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re putting one-hit wonders that were Classic around 7 Years ago on a bracket. We’ll have many Little Talks to decide which tracks are Bulletproof and which ones don’t deserve a Replay. We may leave some millennials Brokenhearted as we Say Something negative about a song they love, but Don’t You Worry Child, we don’t mean to make Waves. You just need to Let It Go. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to Sail through this first round of 64 songs. However, we won’t finish the tournament Tonight Tonight. It is Written in the Stars that we’ll pick a winner next time (Like a G6). So say Geronimo, enjoy the Sweater Weather, and press play! Visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist and download this bracket.

Good morning starshine, this podcast says "hello!" And on this episode of Baconsale, we’re looking back to a time when Zack was alive and had opinions: the year 2005. However, it’s not who we are underneath, but what films we pick that defines us. And we like to move it, move it from category to category to build a shiny list of the most iconic movies of that year. Don’t panic. Sometimes Joel, Kent, and Zack have the high ground, and our chosen ones make a lot of sense, whereas other times it may seem like our choices are fueled by pride and prejudice. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy this cinematic flashback to 20 years ago. DIDJAPUTYERNAMEINDAGOBLETOFIYAH? Well, then, calmly press play.

Hey-hey, listener! Want a balloon? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re conversing about clowns, which are, apparently, no laughing matter. And no joke, Joel, Kent, and Zack (otherwise known as MeeMee, Sprinkles, and George) recorded this episode in full clown makeup. We’ll begin by foolishly attempting to juggle the vast history of buffoonery. Then we’ll seek to pinpoint when coulrophobia started creeping in to the public consciousness before sharing some true stories of terrifying clownery. Finally, we’ll judge a parade of clown-related flicks, some of which aren’t even horror films and others which are barely movies. We hope you enjoy it as we exercise jester’s privilege, satisfy our Sweet Tooth, and try to pronounce Pagliacci. We had fun today, kids. But now, it's time for the Grand March! Press play.

We never know what to expect when we hand over the reins to you, the listener. But on this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack are, once again, going to take turns reading scary stories that you submitted and watch the chaos unfold. We’ll do our best to not step on any petrifying punchlines, but there may be some slight mockery, so we don’t get too frightened. Watch out for insidious inside jokes, unnerving night chasers, gangly creatures, bone-chilling books, intimidating impersonations, mysterious girls in the woods, spooky stairs, and more. We’ll share as many terrifying tales as we can before our mouths stop working, but we hope you enjoy this hair-raising read-a-thon. Thank you to everyone who submitted a story. Press play to make your voice crack.

Here at Baconsale, we understand that fear is subjective. Yes, we understand that, but that doesn’t stop us from arguing about it. Kent found a list of the scariest horror movie moments of all time, made by the streaming service Shudder, and we decided to tier 31 of these terrifying scenes. Please note that this isn’t an episode you want to listen to with your kids, since we will be describing some pretty intense parts from films such as Wait Until Dark, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Hereditary. However, we’ll keep things as family friendly as possible and not share too many gory details. And remember, while we have mad respect for these scary movies, the YouTube versions are different. Don’t go into the basement and get a little possessed, press play!

There is a podcast beyond that which is known to the listener. It is a creation as vast as cinema and as timeless as television. It is the middle ground between pop and culture, between family and friendly, and it lies between the pit of your ears and the summit of your knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is a podcast which we call Baconsale. And on this episode, we’ll be discussing The Twilight Zone. Joel, Kent, and Zack will start by sharing the history of this iconic TV series and its equally emblematic host. After that, we’ll give our bottom five and top five episodes along with a few awards in between. And we will do all this while occasionally doing our best impersonations of Rod Serling. That's the signpost up ahead—your next stop, pressing play!

We admit that Baconsale may sneakily be sliding into the spooky season with this episode. What’s the worst that could happen? Uh-oh, we started the apocalypse. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to be creating original post-apocalyptic flicks right before your very ears! Utilizing the classic childhood game of M.A.S.H., we’ll be choosing the vibe, the director, the type of world-ending disaster, our iconic costumes, our weapon of choice, our sidekick, our main antagonist, and important plot points of each movie. And then you get to decide if you prefer movies with heavy-handed messages, surprising plot twists, peach-flavored catastrophes, rubber chickens, giant robots, or copyright-free worlds of water. Don’t run away in French just because Kent is selfish. Press play!

The cinematic career of every actor must end at some point, and on this episode of Baconsale we’re going to be discussing the best and worst examples of some final films. Joel has a theory that no one’s last IMDb credit is great, while Kent is just proud of himself for watching movies older than 1980. And Zack is going to be picking apart their choices as we debate cameos versus starring roles, animated voice work versus live-action roles, and if TV movies actually count. There will be times when we bring the room down little as we talk about celebrity deaths and conspiracy theories, but we’ll do our best to keep things light-hearted as we examine the concluding performances of some well-known actors and actresses.

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What’s the deal with stand-up comedians? Why do they gotta be standing all the time? Can someone get these comics a chair? I’m sure their legs are tired. But seriously, folks, on this episode of Baconsale we’re doing material about some of the most famous names in stand-up comedy. Joel, Kent, and Zack have prepared some bits for such categories as Better on Stage than in Film, Makes Me Laugh Every Time, Too Blue to Be Funny, Favorite Classic Comedian, and Most Annoying Shtick. We’ll do our best to work the crowd as we explain jokes, do some questionable impersonations, and don’t get any respect. Press play to start self-depreciating and remember, it’s okay because it’s comedy.

Every couple years, we get the urge to ask ourselves, “What Would Baconsale Do?” So that’s what we’re doing on this episode of the podcast. However, instead of one host asking all the questions, this time Joel, Kent, and Zack are all going to take turns picking the brains of the other two with bizarre, humorous, and thought-provoking questions. You’ll hear some classic WWBD categories including shopping cart situations and would you rather scenarios, but you’ll also hear some new psychological situations such as Mr. Beast challenges, teleportation dilemmas, and celebrity voice impersonations. Sprinkle a circle of pepper around yourself, watch out for beta fish, and press play.

Let’s (open) face it, sandwiches are pretty much the best thing since sliced bread. And on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be tiering 27 of the most popular sandwich types in the world. Joel, Kent, and Zack will be ranking Reubens, chatting about cheesesteaks, musing on Monte Cristos, grilling each other about gyros, babbling on about bologna, talking about tuna fish, and pondering peanut butter & jelly. We’ll conduct the 7-Eleven test and be reminded how much Zack loves fake cheese, how much Kent hates mayo, and how badly Joel wants to give everything a tier 1. It’s no picnic to have to decide which sandwich goes where, but it’s a bizarrely entertaining episode, even at Subway. Press play to poob regnif!

Wake Up Dead Man, it’s time for Baconsale to take A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and look ahead to the films releasing this fall and winter. We’ll begin by Conjuring up the Last Rites for the movies we want to bomb. It’s One Battle After Another as we take The Long Walk through all that Fire and Ash. However, The End Continues when we use our podcast For Good and give our picks for each film we think is a Good Boy. This episode can feel like a bit of a Frankenstein at times, but Joel, Kent, and Zack will do their best to keep you entertained and make it to The Grand Finale. Do The Running Man, and then press play to Search for SquarePants.

Joel, Kent, and Zack are sweating here in the Baconcave, because we asked you, the listener, to send us your hot takes about pop culture subjects, and you delivered. So now it’s up to us to determine the temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius) of your strongly worded opinions and decide which ones will sit at the top of the Baconsale hot take thermometer. We hope you enjoy our debates about your controversial (and sometimes hyperbolic) views on Nickelback, The Hobbit, Buc-ee's, 90s movies, Chick-fil-A, Star Wars, Weezer, Pedro Pascal, maple-flavored doughnuts, Friends, Timothée Chalamet, Halloween, audiobooks, sharks, Steve Urkel, and more. Press play to learn how I met your dragon.

Sweet Caroline! Baconsale is Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door and finally doing a sequel to our diva episode. However, this time we’re giving you the Satisfaction of hearing us debate All Night Long about some of the greatest male singers of all time. We know you have a Burning Love for many of the men in this tournament, and we’re Sorry you may Feel like we’re being Heartless, but as The Thunder Rolls, we must Sacrifice some of these Heroes. Our logic isn’t Perfect. You may even think a few of our decisions are Bad. And you may lose Faith in some artists as we talk about their divo behavior. However, there’s no use in Cryin’, and we hope you end up Feeling Good after it’s over. Let’s Go Crazy! Press play to Lose Yourself in this chaotic podcast. Oh, Yeah! Visit Baconsale.com to find our official Divo bracket, and Every Breath You Take can be accompanied by our sampler playlist of songs you’ll find there, as well.

Is everybody ready to cut Footloose? Because we’ve choreographed this episode of Baconsale to be all about famous dance scenes in film. And will Joel, Kent, and Zack be singin’ (in the rain) and dancing as they share their picks for such categories as Always Puts a Smile on My Face, Best Solo Dance Number, I Could Totally Do That, Memorable for the Wrong Reasons, and Hall of Fame? Bet on it. We’ve got canned heat in our heels and we will do our best to paint a picture of each scenario as we’re dancing cheek to cheek. So whether you’re into tap, ballroom, ballet, swing, modern, or hip-hop, we hope you enjoy our discussion, listener, because we’ve had the time of our life with this subject. Press play to let us know if Sara got into Juilliard. And visit Baconsale.com to find the YouTube playlist of scenes discussed in this episode.

Comedy sequels never seem to have the very particular set of skills that the original does, but as a wise man once said, “your focus determines your reality.” So what is the reality of The Naked Gun (2025)? Joel and Kent are ready to let you know. Zack, meanwhile, will be running in and out of the room at random. And while we won’t spoil any of the plot points or jokes at the beginning, we will spend way too long arguing about Danny Huston. Eventually, we will open the spoiler file and spend a while describing the comedy in the movie, which is just as funny as experiencing the humor yourself, right? Please, take a chair, and press play to be charged with man’s laughter.

All rise. Court is now in session for this episode of Baconsale. We, the jury, were given a list of the most-hated television characters of all time and now it’s up to us to determine if that hate is truly warranted or not. Joel, Kent, and Zack will briefly deliberate about each TV character before announcing their decision if the accused is guilty or not guilty. Will a Lannister be found liable? What will be the verdict for Cousin Oliver? Will Kimmy Gibbler be acquitted on all counts? Will Barney get the book thrown at him? Listen to our sworn testimonies to find out. Press play to be sentenced to ridiculous entertainment with no chance of parole.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is kicking off Phase Six with some familiar faces: Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm (a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and the Human Torch). There have been a few Fantastic Four films that came before this one, but were they able to get the formula right this time? Joel and Kent are prepared to share their spoiler-free thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Zack hasn’t seen the movie yet, but he’s going to brave this entire BaconBit, even after we enter spoiler space. Will we flame on this latest superhero reboot? Or is it clobberin’ time for the MCU again? Press play to find out.

Discussions faster than a speeding bullet. Opinions more powerful than a locomotive. Able to jump to wild conclusions in a single bound. Listen! Up in your earbuds! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Baconsale! Yes, on this episode we’re talking about Superman—that strange visitor from another planet who has been portrayed in live-action movies with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Your mild-mannered hosts, Joel, Kent, and Zack, will have to decide which actor portraying the Man of Steel will get their vote for such categories such as Best Costume, Best Clark Kent, Best Chemistry, and Best Acting. We’ll also be making our picks for Best Lois, Most Emotional Moment, Best Lex Luthor, Who’d Win in a Fight, and Best Movie Overall. Take off your glasses and press play to fight for truth, justice, and the American way.

Yes, Baconsale has ranked basic condiments before, but these brand-name sauces add a whole new flavor to the discussion. Joel, Kent, and Zack are taking a dip into the fast-food realm to discuss dressings such as Arby’s Horsey Sauce, Del Taco Del Scorcho, Chick-fil-A Sauce, In-N-Out Burger Spread, McDonald’s Sweet 'N Sour Sauce, Popeyes Mardi Gras Mustard, Papa John’s Special Garlic Sauce, Wingstop Ranch, Raising Cane’s Cane Sauce, and more. As we debate on which condiments are Fire, which ones are just Good Good, and which ones blackened our taste buds, we’ll unintentionally do Sean Connery impersonations, reveal all the copycat recipes, occasionally change tiers, and learn which podcasters can’t handle spice. The tangy delta cow wants you to press play.

So, here’s the deal: the Baconsale boys are going on a road trip to see “Weird Al” Yankovic in Idaho, and their music playlist ran a little short. Therefore, they’re going to pass the final hour of their journey by playing a series of games based on information found on IMDb (the Internet Movie Database), and you can play along with us! Joel, Kent, and Zack will be guessing film titles during such games as Actor Stacker, Tagline You’re It, Movie Password, Status Quote, Body of Work, and 20 Questions. And with actual concert merch on the line for the winner, the stakes have never been higher. Witness our cinematic strengths and our film failings as we reassuringly offer some pity points, randomly pick the same flicks, and repeatedly predict Armageddon. Press play, because this episode is for sure animated.

Strike a pose. Baconsale is ready to discuss the best-selling female recording artist of all time. Who’s That Girl? Well, it’s the Queen of Pop herself: Madonna. Everybody may not Cherish all the Music this Material Girl has produced, but it’s no Secret that she’s a Popular figure in pop culture. Joel, Kent, and Zack won’t get Hung Up on Madonna’s controversial past as we try to keep this episode on the family-friendly side of the Borderline. The (True Blue) truth is that it was no Holiday to listen to all of her studio albums, but we managed to get Into the Groove with some new tunes and we Live to Tell you five songs that do not deserve to Take a Bow as well as five songs we think are a Ray of Light. Life is a mystery, but you can Express Yourself by pressing play. Visit Baconsale.com to Open Your Heart by listening to the Spotify playlist we created for this episode.

Start your engines, because on this BaconBit, Kent and Zack are going to be reviewing F1 The Movie. It’s a story about a Formula One driver who comes out of retirement and has to… wait, you know what? It’s a summer movie with fast cars starring Brad Pitt. That’s enough to get some people to see it. And after a brief spoiler-free review, Joel will leave (since he hasn’t seen the movie yet), and Kent and Zack will give a spoiler-full review for this story about high-performance, single-seater, open-wheel racing vehicles with spoilers. It's lights out and away we go! Press play!

Houston, we have a problem, because, believe it or not, the movies we’re discussing on this episode of Baconsale are now 30 years old. As if! Joel, Kent, and Zack have each looked back to infinity and beyond (a.k.a. 1995) to choose films for their own personal Mount Rushmores, before going just around the riverbend to pick answers for categories such as Childhood Favorite, Hipster Pick, The Stuff of Nightmares, and Favorite Soundtrack Song. And while we may ruffle some feathers with our hot takes, repeated picks, and Mickey Mouse/Adam Sandler impersonations, just know that we have the FREEEEEDOM to do so. Holy schnikes, Batman! Strap on your rollerblades, experiment with computer graphics, and press play!

Every band has to start somewhere, but not every debutant is going to be the belle of the ball. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at the first commercial releases of some very popular musical artists. Joel and Kent have each picked five debut albums that put certain bands on the map, as well as five others that make us wonder how they got a second chance. Zack, meanwhile, will be opining on their choices, failing to resist the urge to roll his eyes, and giving a few honorable mentions of his own. We hope you enjoy this audio glimpse into these musicians’ past along with a few shocking revelations. Press play to find your voice and release a self-titled album. And visit Baconsale.com to find the Spotify playlist of the debuts we discussed on this episode.

Good morning, listener. The Baconsale episode you’re about to hear is all about the Mission: Impossible film series. The hosts, Joel, Kent, and Zack, have watched all eight of the movies and will begin this operation by giving a brief history of this Tom Cruise-led franchise. Following that, they will present their findings for such categories as Best Stunt, Favorite Gadget, Worst Villain, Most Threatening MacGuffin, Best Run, and Silliest Action Scene. And finally, they will take on the impossible task of ranking these action spy films against each other. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sit back and enjoy the fallout as we go rogue, ignore protocol, and disavow each other’s reckonings. Press play before this podcast self-destructs.

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve discussed hot guys on Baconsale, but it seems that time has arrived once again. Joel, Kent, and Babs are going to be choosing the most attractive male celebrities for such categories as Could Pull Off Any Hairstyle, King of Charisma, Looks Great in a Suit, It’s All About the Voice, and Smoothest Dance Moves. Joel will have to look up many of Babs’ picks, and Kent is kind of obsessed with everyone’s height (SPOILER ALERT! Everyone is 5’10”), but we hope you enjoy the deep (and occasionally catty) conversations we have about a very shallow topic. Grab yourself a vest, watch out for Grey's Anatomy spoilers, and press play.

Well we have done 500 shows, and we would do 500 more, but first we want to celebrate the fact that we’ve made it this far! Therefore, this is a special episode of Baconsale because Joel, Kent, and Zack recorded it live in front of patrons and listener at The Studio at Parker Theatre. We’ll give a bit of a Baconsale sampler platter to the audience as we complete a menu quest bracket, tier some bands we’ve discussed before, and do a streaming services category show. We’ll also play some rounds of the Parents Guide Game and the game of Baconsale with the crowd before opening the microphone for a Q&A session. Things may get a little chaotic, and the show may run a little long, but we hope you enjoy the silliness and the sentimentality of our 500th episode. Don’t give to peer pressure, but make sure you know who Teri Garr is before you press play.

It’s time to go bold or go home, because Baconsale is celebrating the hardest working hands in fast food: Del Taco. Joel, Kent, and Zack have conquered another fast-food menu and they’re ready to share their epic eating experiences with you. We’ll Feed the Beast by giving a brief history of this Tex-Mex restaurant chain and then get Guac'd Up as we talk about some terrible tacos, mediocre burritos, and surprising hamburgers. Don’t worry, we won’t be too harsh, because we’re grading on a Del curve. Press play to get some FR E SH A VOCA DO from Of The Taco.

Get this, listener! Zack has finally gotten his dream job of managing The Wonders (Oneders?) and he’s trying to find their next big gig. Luckily, both Joel and Kent are planning big music festivals featuring famous fictional bands from film and TV such as Powerline, Wyld Stallyns, Josie and the Pussycats, School of Rock, The Blues Brothers, The Partridge Family, Mouse Rat, Hannah Montana, and Zack Attack. However, the festivals are on the same day, so Zack will have to decide at which event his boys will play based solely on which acts are already booked to perform. Will you be attending Joelchella or When We Were Dunn? Press play to decide! And visit Baconsale.com to find our YouTube playlist of bands featured in this episode.

Spielberg, Nolan, Bigelow, Kubrick, Cameron, Hitchcock—each of these directors are known for their well-crafted films and contributions to cinema. However, every car lot has a lemon and, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at the lowest point of some of the highest-revered filmmakers. Joel, Kent, and Zack will be joined by our guest Jonathan to examine each director’s filmography and call out the weakest movie. Does Netflix ruin directors? Has Kent lost his edge? How do you spell Scor-seysey? Press play to find out.

I Know What You Did Last Summer, you listened to our movie preview, right? Well, we’re not waiting until 28 Years Later to do that type of show again because, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to Bring Her Back and discuss the films that are coming out in the summer of 2025. Our (Fantastic Four) First Steps will be presenting the films we want to flop. And we don’t want to be The Bad Guys 2, so we’ll dance around some sensitive topics like a graceful Ballerina. Then, like a Clown in a Cornfield, we’ll rise up and The Final Reckoning of our conversation will be about the movies we think will be Super(man). Though our Friendship will be tested as we get closer to our Final Destination (Bloodlines) and our opinions differ. Press play to initiate the latest live-action/computer-generated animation hybrid film remake.

It's an episode of laughter, an episode of tears, because Baconsale is talking about the music of Disneyland. Some of these soundtracks may even be more famous than the rides they come from. We’ll surprise each other (and repeat some answers) as we pick songs for such categories as Annoying Earworm, Bring it Back, Captures Disney Magic, Overrated, Pairs Perfectly with a Churro, Oddly Relaxing, and I’d Play this at My Wedding. Joel, Kent, and Zack will also share some fun facts about each attraction's soundtrack, which may include multiple references to Thurl Ravenscroft and/or Michael Giacchino. Press play, me hearties, yo ho! And visit Baconsale.com to find our Disneyland music playlist on YouTube.

The battle to see who will be The Listener of Baconsale is over, but the pop culture war is just beginning. On this BaconBit, Scott, Taylor, and Kris will be put to the test as they represent Team Listener and take on the semi-undefeated Joel and Kent (a.k.a. Team JK). Zack has done away with the buzzers this time, so it’s not about who has the fastest reaction time, but rather who knows the most about Power Rangers, rappers, The Matrix, Full House, Ireland, rated-R movies, Taylor Swift, and more. Press play to let the record show what the peanut gallery has on their whiteboards.

Happy anniversary, Baconsale! We’re celebrating 10 years of our podcast by bringing on some contestants and having them compete against each other to see who will be The Listener for the next year. Scott, Taylor, and Kris have proven their pop-culture prowess and picked their walk-up music, but only one will come out victorious. Zack will be quizzing them on such topics as Disneyland rides, mall food court menus, Lost trivia, trilogy truths, brand mascots, and background Baconsale knowledge. We’ll also have them play the Parents Guide Game, a few rounds of Jeopardy, and the game of Baconsale itself. But who will be the GOAT this year? How will our competitors fare with imaginary buzzers? What kind of off-color, off-mic comments will Babs make? How big is the trophy for this year? Press play to find out!

It’s time for Joel, Kent, and Zack to speak about the solicitors we seek out each selling season: Girl Scout Cookies! On this episode of Baconsale, we’ll be talking about Thin Mints, sounding off on Samoas (a.k.a. Caramel deLites), and debating about Do-si-dos (a.k.a. Peanut Butter Sandwiches). As we rate each of the 12 types of cookies we acquired, we will do our best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what we say and do. We’ll also discuss some cookie controversies, utilize Baconscience, reveal which treats are (not-so) secretly vegan, and occasionally talk like grandmas. Press play to hear an on-air taste test and discover which of us is scared of coconut flakes.

Welcome to the Jungle, listener, because Baconsale has begun The Final Countdown to finish our 1980s rock bracket. The previous episode was the Glory Days, when we could Jump to conclusions relatively easily. But now Joel, Kent, and Zack are experiencing a New Sensation of stress as each matchup tastes like Bad Medicine and each decision could give them a Bad Reputation. But We Won’t Back Down from this journey we started, and in The Spirit of Radio we’ll swallow our Pride and continue on until only One band remains Alone. Join us on this Flight of Icarus to determine who plays the best Rock of Ages by pressing play. If you’d like to Bark at the Moon along with us, you can download the advanced 80s rock bracket at Baconsale.com.

For those about to listen to this 80s rock tournament, we salute you! This episode of Baconsale Hurts so Good, because Joel, Kent, and Zack have gathered some of the greatest Juke Box Heroes from the 1980s on a bracket to determine who is the best. It’s going to be a Heartbreaker whenever we put two amazing bands up against each other and have to decide who’s visited by the Angel of Death in the Heat of the Moment. And it may seem like a Madhouse as we share our reasoning, but don’t let our picks Rock You Like a Hurricane. Don’t Run to the Hills or Bang Your Head, either. Just keep in mind that you Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone, and this is still Nothin’ But a Good Time. Who’s gonna win? Well, Our Lips are Sealed until the second half of this tournament. Download our official bracket at Baconsale.com to Rock the Casbah at home, and if you’re living in a Land of Confusion, you can find our sampler platter playlist on our website, as well.

Magic mirror, on the wall, who’s the most controversial live-action Disney remake of all? On this BaconBit, Joel, Kent, and Zack will be giving their thoughts and opinions about Snow White (2025), Disney’s latest reimagining/money grab. We’ll (yellow) skirt around the multiple controversies before debating if this movie is a bad apple or not, all while keeping it spoiler-free for the first 20 minutes or so. After that, we’ll wander deep into the forest of spoilers and whistle while we work to remember the various changes from the original animated film and discuss how we feel about them. Does Snow White dwarf the competition? Press play to find out.

Hello, listener! What's the craic? We’re grand, but seein' as how we've done a few of these country-centric episodes before, we figured it was high time we talked about Ireland. And while neither Joel nor Kent nor Zack have been to The Emerald Isle before, two of them really want to go there one day. And yes, there will be some attempts at Irish (or Oirish) accents as the boys are gabbin' about the pop culture influences of Ireland and givin' answers for such categories as A Fine Irish Film, A Lad You Could Hang Out with at the Pub, Celts in Your Mouth, Quite a Lovely Lass, Top O' the Music Industry, and Wails like a Banshee. And we hope you learn a thing or two as you experience Zack's travel facts about Ireland and multiple Pierce Brosnan references. Brúigh imirt! (That's Gaelic for "press play!")

It's a topsy-turvy world, and maybe the podcast of three people don't amount to a hill of beans. But this is our hill. And these are our beans! Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re ranking parody movies. What are those? They’re films that spoof previous works, but that’s not important right now. What’s really groovy, baby, is that we have 24 comedies that Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to be tiering, including funny flicks like Hot Shots!, Spaceballs, MacGruber, Tropic Thunder, Scary Movie, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and Waiting for Guffman. Some of them may not rank as high as you’d like, but that’s a sacrifice we are willing to make. And beware of exclamation points(!), my wife references, and the Joel genre, as we decide IF we’re going to make a sequel. Put... the candle... back! Then press play.

Having issues logging in? If so — we’re on it! Our team is actively investigating, and we hope to have things back up and running soon. Wait, we’re Baconsale, not Hulu, so this BaconBit about the 97th Academy Awards should work just fine. Kent was the only one to watch the ceremony live this year, and Zack has regrets because he thought the clips he watched afterwards were funny. But was having Conan O'Brien as the host enough to boost viewership for the Oscars? What was in the big nominee gift bags this time? Is Timothée Chalamet cool? And who won our Baconsale Oscar ballot contest? Press play to open the envelope and find out.

Neighborhoods are important to Zack, and he’s looking for a new place to move his family. Luckily, Kent and Joel are both creating special subdivisions of hand-selected citizens. However, the residents are all annoying families from various TV series that were suggested by you, the listener. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’ll be doing a schoolyard pick of characters from sitcoms such as Arrested Development, The Simpsons, Family Matters, The Beverly Hillbillies, Married with Children, The Goldbergs, Home Improvement, The Addams Family, Malcolm in the Middle, and more. Then it’s up to Zack to decide which neighbors he’d like to deal with. There will be plenty of theme song singing, some over-the-shoulder reading, and the shocking revelation that Kent likes blondes. Press place to decide whether you’d like to live in Kenterville or The Sunshine Sitcommune.

Well, the 97th Academy Awards kind of snuck up on us this year. And while Kent has seen many of the nominees, most others haven’t. That’s why Baconsale is here. We’re fulfilling our duty of giving you the skinny on a bunch of lackluster movies so you don’t have to watch them, but you can still sound like an informed film geek around the water cooler. Joel, Kent, and Zack will explain why they’re predicting each category winner, and they’ll throw in a lot of architecture puns, too. And with Dylan’s/Warrens on the line, the stakes have never been higher.Will A Complete Unknown become a household name? Will the Nickel Boys change Academy voters’ minds? Will Wicked be green with envy? Does The Substance have the stuff to win? Will Anora escort some Oscars home? Will the Academy be kind to The Brutalist? Is Emilia Pérez el mal? Press play to discover the shocking truth. Oh, and we’re also bribing you to listen. Visit Baconsale.com to fill out our official 2025 Oscars ballot for a chance to win a cinematic prize!

The Baconsale interns may have been fired from their last job at an automated dating service, but some companies just don’t learn. This time, Joel, Kent, and Zack are running the applications of lonely movie villains through the high-tech D.A.T.E. machine, then determining how correct the algorithm is. We’ll decide if Norman Bates is too much of a momma's boy, if Nurse Ratched will go cuckoo for a man, if Hannibal Lecter would enjoy a taste of romance, and if a cute guy will make the Wicked Witch of the West just melt. Things get a little strange and there are a LOT of puns, but we hope this episode proves that some of us still believe in love. Press play to be Ruthless Wainwight.

Last season, Baconsale explored the music of specific years in the past. This time, we’ve decided to put a cinematic spin on that idea and discuss the films we love, the movies we hate, and the flicks we’ve completely forgotten about from 1985. Joel, Kent, and Zack will start off sharing their Mount Rushmore of movies made 40 years ago, and then we’ll give answers for such categories as Better Left in the Past, Guilty Pleasure, Overrated, The Lesser Sequel, and Most Watched. There will be some overlapping choices, and Zack goes full hipster on two 80s babies, but we hope you enjoy the nostalgic vibes and play along as we share synopses first and reminisce about how dark children’s films were back then. Press play to question why Out of Africa was named the best picture of 1985.

Nothing can stop us now. We’ll tell you how we’re gonna be ranking Disneyland rides again. Ka-chow! This time, Joel, Kent, Zack, and our guest Josh will be talking about Disney California Adventure and ranking the newer attractions in both parks. We have 26 rides to tier, so we’ll start things rocking with Astro Orbitor in 1998 and we’ll finish up with Tiana's Bayou Adventure in 2024. And during this adventure/voyage/jamboree, we’ll share our personal experiences with waiting in lines, riding with kids, shooting game injuries, Winnie the Puh, and terrifying water sprinkles. It’s a web-slinging, astro-blasting, Millenium Falcon smuggling, emotional whirlwind on this episode of Baconsale! Press play to help us find Jack-Jack. Five, four, three, two, one! GO!

Since this is the second episode of a Baconsale season, you can probably predict what we’re going to do. However, you won’t be able to guess what will be said during our pop culture forecast for 2025. Joel and Kent will try to turn each prophecy into a pitch show, whereas Zack attempts to estimate actual events. We’ll chat about celebrities, expound on movies we’re excited about, and hold space for soup. We also added a new category to our sports section, and we definitely know what we’re talking about this time. But is Joelstradomus dead? Do Kent’s conspiracy theories hold merit? And how many times will Zack offer an apology? Listen to find out. Press play if you’re #TeamSessyStitch or #Teamothy.

What should we do for dinner? That’s the simple question that spawned a spontaneous adventure for Joel, Kent, and Zack during their recent trip to California. And on this BaconBit, we’re going to share our experience going to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament for the first time. We’ll talk about how a day of canceled plans turned into a magical & memorable evening that included an unexpected crowd, some sad horses, eating food with our bare hands, enthusiastic cheering for the color yellow, being served by a very nice wench, and a few embarrassing moments. Join us, lords & ladies, for a look into how a ridiculous idea became a Baconsale reality.

Baconsale is back and ready to rank our favorite and least favorite movies from the previous year! Zack has decided to only opine during this first episode of our eleventh season, but Kent & Joel have each brought their top five and bottom five films to the table. After some quick cinematic stats, we’ll begin with the bad as fulfill our childhood dream of dancing with Post Malone and Satan. For the record, some of these terrible movies have good soundtracks. Then, after discussions about stabbing, misleading posters, and how jelly works, we’ll jump into the realm of good and talk about Glen Powell’s face, dark & disturbing mainstream picks, and appreciating movies even if you don’t like them. Press play to kick off the season premiere of Baconsale!

Doesn't seem to matter what we do, it’s time to say adieu. And as Joel, Kent Daddy, and Zack wrap up season 10 of Baconsale, we’re taking a look back at the episodes we’ve done this year. We’ll throw out some seasonal stats first, then we’ll begin patting ourselves on the back as we talk (in parentheses) about our favorite intros, outros, images, blurbs, moments, running gags, and more. We’ll reminisce about converting to Arby’s or cream cheese, we’ll offer episode numbers right off the tops of our heads, we’ll steal each other’s jokes, and we’ll even start planning for the future as we discuss the past. Don’t be a cheese pansy, press play to hear the final episode of 2024.

What a bright time, it’s the right time, for Baconsale to discuss Christmas music again. It seems that every classic holiday song has been covered hundreds of times, but on this episode, Joel, Kent, and Zack have whittled that down to three popular versions of 25 iconic songs, including "Jingle Bell Rock," "Let It Snow," "O Holy Night," "Sleigh Ride," “Here Comes Santa Claus,” and "Winter Wonderland." We’re going to debate each tree-o of tunes and decide which one should be the default on your smart speaker. We’ll also talk in parentheses, break some triple ties, and bare some bias about Bing and Bublé. Beware of Big Gulps making mouth sounds after you press play. You can also find the Spotify playlist of all the Christmas cover song candidates we bring up on this episode at Baconsale.com.

Baconsale has talked about Hallmark Christmas movies before, but on this episode, we’re creating our own holiday-themed rom-com by making a list, checking it twice, and using the childhood game of M.A.S.H. to find out whose films are naughty and nice. Joel, Kent, and Zack will each star in their own movies while a random number generator will pick things like their job, their love interest, their tragic backstory, and their reason for going back to their hometown. Then they’ll have to tie everything together in a magically festive way. After we’re done, it’s up to you, the listener, to decide which clichéd Christmas flick you would choose to watch this winter. Watch out for Twister references as Twinkle, Jolly, and Mistletoe help you press play!

You know, 2004 doesn’t seem that long ago. . .until you start discussing the songs that came out back then. And that’s precisely what we’re doing on this episode of Baconsale. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to relive their college and teenage years through music. We’re picking our favorite and least favorite tunes for categories such as There’s No Way It’s 20 Years Old, Iconic Angsty Student/Teen Song, It's Grown on Me, I Hate It Still, and more. There will be some repeated answers, more than a few honorable mentions, and plenty of references to Hoobastank, but you can rest assured that most of these artists are still alive. Hey, hey, Luda! Press play! You can also find our official Spotify playlist of songs we discussed on this episode at Baconsale.com.

Are we not merciful that we decided to do another BaconBit for you, our listener? Are you not entertained that Ridley Scott decided to do a sequel to his own Oscar-winning film over 20 years later? Joel hasn’t seen the movie yet, but Kent and Zack watched Gladiator II and they’re ready to give their review. The first part will be spoiler-free, except for a few plot points they already gave away in the trailer. After that, Joel will exit the arena so that Zack and Kent may unleash the full force of their GladIIator thoughts. Use those fantastic arms of yours to press play.

The Hot Light is on, which means it’s time for Baconsale to discuss Krispy Kreme doughnuts! Or are they donuts? Regardless, Joel, Sprinkles, and Zack have tried over 20 different flavors of yeast-raised, fried, filled, and glazed treats and they’re ready to rank them, top to bottom. We’ll start with a discussion about the seasonal and limited-time offerings before moving along the icing-caked conveyor belt to our ratings for a baker’s dozen of core confections. We may unleash some kontroversies as we chat about the history of the Krispy Kreme chain and offer our opinions, but don’t worry, we’ll do our best to keep things sweet, light, and fluffy. Press play to microwave this podcast for 8 seconds.

Let’s Get Loud, because it’s time for Baconsale to discuss divas. It doesn’t matter Whenever, Wherever these powerful female vocalists come from, we’ve put 32 of them on a bracket to determine which diva is The Best. And there might be One Moment in Time when you’ll Roar because we came in like a Wrecking Ball and knocked your favorite singer out after a Shallow argument, but you must Believe that No One thinks these decisions are easy. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to attempt to keep their Emotions in check, try not to be Toxic, give the proper amount of Respect to each artist, Shake it Off when we lose, and Work to balance recency bias and legacy bias. Press play to be a Material Girl who is Irreplaceable. At Baconsale.com, you can download our official Dueling Diva bracket and find our Spotify sampler platter of popular songs from all of these famous women.

It all comes down to this. Joel, Kent Daddy, and Margot Kidder (Zack) are finally concluding their trilogy talk with this third Baconsale episode. You know, unless we decide there’s another batch of worthy film trilogies to discuss and release a fourth installment. But this time we’re rating famous movie franchises such as Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, Star Wars (Sequels), Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Blade, Cars, Pitch Perfect, The Hangover, and The Lord of the Rings. And who knows? We may be pulling up next to you in a van to offer you some of these DVDs sometime soon. Keep an eye out! Grandma recommends that you press play, thieves of Steves.

It’s alive! Baconsale’s episode all about Frankenstein is alive! And before you say it, yes, we know that Frankenstein is the name of the doctor, not his monster. However, Mary Shelley’s creation has become so integrated into pop culture that it’s hard to tell which ideas actually came from her novel and which were brought to life by Hollywood. That’s where we come in. Joel, Kent, and Zack have donned their lab coats to discuss the differences between the book and the movies. Then, we’ll share our findings about real-life experiments by mad scientists which WARNING gets a little gruesome. And finally, we’ll wrap things up by letting you know which Frankenstein films are Baconsale-approved. Flip the switch Fritz/Igor and press play!

Like a cursed frogurt, Baconsale is back to haunt you with another spooky discussion for October. Joel, Kent, Zack, Kang, and Kodos have watched every Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode and we’re ready to share our favorite and least favorite segments with you. Some (Kent and Zack) may say that the episodes have sharply declined in quality over the years and have nothing to do with Halloween anymore, whereas others (Joel) may be a little too positive and end up being a hype man for average parodies. But that’s okay, because all podcast and no conflict make Homer something something.

Quoth the raven, “set your podcast to evil and press play!”

We want to play a game. During this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to try and determine how much of a “final girl” they really are. Therefore, we’ve created a list of horror movie villains, from A to Xenomorph, and will decide in each round if we’d defeat these monsters, if we’d barely survive the attack, or if we’d die a cowardly death. Along the way, there may be some humorous, though semi-graphic descriptions of how we (or they) would meet our (or their) demise, so listener discretion is advised. However, we invite you to play along and let us know how you’d fare in each hypothetical Halloween scenario. Press play to see if you’ll end up being buddies with bad guys.

Don’t be afraid, listener, it’s just Baconsale. And we’re kicking off this October with an episode about frightful feelings. We’ll begin with a discussion about the most common fears in the world and confess which of us are afraid of the mainstream. Then we’ll let Zack pronounce some bizarre phobias while Joel and Kent explain what each term means. And finally, we asked you for your most irrational fears, and we’re going to list them (with some semblance of anonymity), judge them, and then rank them from the most rational to the most absurd. It’s a fearfully fun time! Press play to let raw meat be your constant and unlock your Californiaphobia.

Ahoy, listener! Welcome aboard this episode of Baconsale, where Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to be discussing the smooth sounds of yacht rock with our friend, Scott. If you’re not familiar with this style of music, don’t worry, we’ll explain (as best we can) which songs & artists are considered part of it. Then we’ll present our choices for such categories as Best Love Song, Smoothest Saxophone, Would Make Me Jump Off the Yacht, Favorite Solo Artist, and Best Song Featuring Michael McDonald That Isn't from The Doobie Brothers. And if we’re not sure about an answer, we can always turn to Captain Yacht Rock himself for approval. Press play to set a course for smooth sailing tunes! And visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist of the yacht rockers we discussed on this episode.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Oceanic Flight 815’s crash, we’ve opened our eyes and are ready to talk about the TV series Lost. We’ll start off on the spoiler-free side of the island, giving some general background about this iconic ABC drama and flashing back to our personal experiences with the show. Then, after some time has passed, we’ll climb down the spoiler hatch to discuss specific plot points and rank our favorite characters, moments, and episodes. Joel, Kent & Zack, won’t answer every question you may still have about Lost, but we’ll attempt to clear some black smoke away from the bigger mysteries. And we’re going to try to finish this Baconsale episode in less than 4.815162342 hours. Don’t be a purposeful Poochie, press play!

Yip yip! M. Night Shyamalan’s film The Last Airbender has been derided as one of the worst films ever made since it was released in 2010—perhaps rightly so, since it offended fans of the original animated TV series and bewildered newcomers to the story. However, on this episode of Baconsale, it’s up to Joel, Kent, and Zack to defend this attempt at a live-action adaptation and keep things positive. Why? Because you told us to. We’ll justify odd pronunciations, we’ll present our favorite scenes, we’ll make Taco Bell comparisons, and we’ll give ourselves the occasional rant break, so we don’t bend fire from our eyes or lose control and angrily enter the Avatar State (Ahvahtar Stahte?). Ladies and gentlemen of the listener, press play.

Now that Joel, Kent, and Zack have built their industry-revitalizing shopping malls earlier this season, it’s time for them to create the perfect food court. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’ve got a list of popular mall eateries including Orange Julius, Sbarro, Hot Dog on a Stick, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Panda Express & Mrs. Fields, and we’re going to take turns picking restaurants one by one. In the end, it’s up to you, the listener, to decide which of our food courts you would frequent. Listen as we debate which foods are real, critique each other’s choices and, for some reason, make references to brassiere stores. Grab a sample at one of the many pretzel vendors and press play.

Attention, Kmart Shoppers! After 36 years and a failed attempt at going Hawaiian, Tim Burton has finally made a sequel to Beetlejuice. Joel and Kent were able to watch this return to the Neitherworld and are ready to share their thoughts with you. We’ll begin this BaconBit with a spoiler-free review, where we’ll discuss our feelings about the film and how it compares to the original movie. Then, after Zack leaves, we’ll turn on the spoiler juice and see what shakes loose as we talk specific plot points and try to avoid sounding like stereo instructions. Press play to hear if Michael Keaton is still the ghost with the most.

Baconsale has already taken a look at the music of 30 years ago this season, so why not roll back the clock another decade and pick some tunes from 1984? Well, because trying to decide which songs to include is like choosing a favorite child. There are so many good options from that year, even for Zack, who wasn’t even born yet! Nevertheless, we are going to press forward with this episode and select answers for such categories as Feels Older than 40, Overrated, Best Love Song, Favorite One-Hit Wonder, and more. Listen to hear which tracks get by on technicalities, what music is on Joel’s Kissy List, and which songs are the one & only obvious choice for that category.

Put that VHS tape in the VCR and press play!

You can also find our official 1984 Spotify playlist at Baconsale.com.

Whether you’re listening to this episode on Monday morning or Saturday Night, the Wicked Baconsale boys are ready to present the Megalopolis of movies that are slated to be released this fall & winter. We’ll begin by unleashing our Venom on five films we’re hoping will flop and throw them to the Wolfs. Then we’ll Transformers One topic into another and Speak No Evil against the five movies we’re wanting to watch. Joel, Kent, and Zack may move slow at first, but then we’ll try to Mufasa and you’ll be Gladiator we did because we have a lot of ground to cover. Which button should you push? The Red One that says play, you Joker.

Oh yeah! This Baconsale commercial mascot battle just keeps going and going and going. What can we say? We like to party. And while things may get a little cuckoo on this episode, we are going to finish the bracket and declare which mascot packs the biggest vitamin-packed punch. Do you believe in magic? Because that’s going to come into play a few times, as well as some Bible stories. Our logic may be difficult to follow, but just follow your nose and you’ll be fine. Will a snowmobile be the leprechaun’s lucky charm? Can Smokey Bear prevent tire fires? Would the silly Trix Rabbit do better against kids? Will a pepper bar be the downfall of Cap’n Crunch? Press play to find out. You can also download the advanced mascot bracket at Baconsale.com.

Well, we know you heard it through the grapevine and the rumors are true! Baconsale is doing another ridiculous deathmatch. Why? Because they're gr-r-reat! On this episode, Joel, Kent, and Zack have randomly placed 64 popular brand mascots on a bracket to discover who can take a bite out of crime (and their opponent). And as these colorful commercial characters and animated anthropomorphic animals do battle with one another, things get sour, then sweet, then just plain weird. Will Twinkie the Kid be able to avoid the Noid? Will the Geico Gecko survive a nice Hawaiian Punch? Will Little Caesar be forced to Eat Mor Chikin? Does this episode contain the most references to beer & cigarettes in Baconsale history? Press play to find out. You can also download the official bracket for this tournament at Baconsale.com.

Remember that time we tiered trilogies? Well, it’s time for the sequel. On this episode of Baconsale, we have another batch of movie sets that Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to rank, including The Godfather, Austin Powers, Toy Story, Evil Dead, Bridget Jones, The Mighty Ducks, Divergent, and Crocodile Dundee. During this journey, we discover that Kent hates second movies, some films are best left in your memories, and not all film franchises can make Endgame money. Press play to thank the Matrix and enjoy a Goldmember summer!

The uncanny X-temps are at it again! Joel, Kent & Zack have been hired to rank & organize villains from the X-Men universe as they arrive at Ryker's Island. We have a limited number of maximum-, medium-, and minimum-security cells at the prison, so we have to make sure we put the most formidable fictional foes in the right spots. However, let’s face it, with most of these mutants being seriously overpowered, and Kent constantly getting seduced, everyone’s getting out. We hope you enjoy the journey as we start the inmates on special diets, steal some supervillain gear, and discover latent mutant powers in ourselves. Press play to avoid death spores.

Due to a clerical error, Baconsalia has been chosen as the next host city for the Summer Olympics. Prime Minister Bigmustache has tasked Joel, Kent & Zack to make some adjustments to help these games fit our limited budget and space. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be cutting traditional Olympic events and presenting simpler, more cost-effective competitions instead, such as four square, freeze tag, and mini golf. We’ll then have to justify why we removed an event and explain why the new event would be better. Don’t hold your breath! Come on down to Lou’s Bowling Alley & Tavern and press play!

It’s been almost thirty years since the original Twister came out, which is why Hollywood decided to make a standalone sequel that doesn’t really have anything to do with the first movie. Regardless, Kent and Joel saw Twisters together and now they’re ready to review it. However, Zack is seeing it later this week, so he’s going to leave before we enter the vortex of spoilers, including all the plot twisters, tornado jargon, and Glen Powell charisma. Did we enjoy the ride? Or did we just ride out the storm? If you feel it, press play and chase it to find out!

We’re caught in a trap. We can’t walk out. Because on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about Elvis Presley. We know some of you have a Burning Love for the King of Rock and Roll, but we also know that others think he’s just a Hound Dog whose songs belong In the Ghetto. Nevertheless, Joel, Kent & Zack listened to all of Elvis’s studio albums and they Can’t Help Falling in Love with his music and stage presence. After briefly sharing the King’s history, we’ll get into some Trouble as we list our bottom five Elvis tracks, get All Shook Up as we steal each other’s song picks, declare “It’s Now or Never” and give out some very specific awards, and then tell each other “Don’t Be Cruel” as we list our top five favorites from one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Press play to step on our blue suede shoes! And if you want to throw a party in the county jail, visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist for this episode.

What’s more American than cheese, listener? On this episode, we’ve entered the Baconsale Cottage to discuss & rank 24 different cheeses. However Joel, Kent, and Zack are not going to be doing this Provolone. Our Gouda friend Babs will Brie joining us to tier these tastes and textures, too. And as we Asiago along, we may make you feel Blue as we mold our thoughts and milk our opinions. You may even call us a Munster due to some decisions we make along the whey. Nevertheless, we hope you Havarti a good time as we offer a history of cheese, make up verbs, and attempt to pronounce charcuterie. Press play to discover your personalicheese and find your cheese chums.

Hey listener! Let’s dive into the fake, shall we? On this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent & Zack are going to be ranking movies that don’t really exist. We found a website that lists fictional films found in shows such as Home Alone, 30 Rock, Singin’ in the Rain, Seinfeld, UHF, Tropic Thunder, and The Office. Therefore, we’ll be discussing which movies we would go see if they were real, which ones deserve a tier Tubi, and which films we’re glad were never actually made. We may not agree a lot, but we’ll certainly have fun chatting about counterfeit cinema. If you know the difference between a matinee and a manatee, press play!

Believe it or not, readin’ ain’t just for grown-ups. Young adult (YA) novel adaptations may have passed their prime, but on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about the good movies, the bad ones, and the forgotten films. Joel, Kent, and Zack are joined by our friend Debbie to pick answers for such categories as Underrated, Least True to the Book, Favorite Character, and Feels Too Dark to Be in the YA Genre. Join us as we make some obvious choices, offer some hot takes, and give a few mild-to-medium spoilers. Everyone dies at the end, so press play!

Who’s up for a third round of the nation-sweeping Parents Guide Game? Baconsale is! Once again, Joel, Kent & Zack have scoured the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for ten films that the others will have to guess using only the clues from user-generated Parents Guide descriptions. But wait! There’s a Zack Attack! And he’s going to be using other elements from IMDb such as taglines, release dates, and actors as his clues. And since lunch with a parent is on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Listen as Joel favors Frightening & Intense Scenes, Kent keeps referencing the sessandnudidity category, and we’re all a little too nice to each other. Pop a single knuckle and press play to play along with us on this episode of Baconsale.

There’s a first time for everything, and some movie directors hit the ground running when it came to their first feature film. Other initial cinematic efforts, however, were less than stellar. So, on this episode of Baconsale, Joel & Kent have each brought their top 7 & bottom 7 directorial debuts to share with you, the listener, and with Zack. Kent is covering some of the biggest filmmakers to come out of Hollywood (post-1980, of course), whereas Joel mostly seems to pick movies he likes (pre-2000, of course). Be prepared for some hot takes on some cool flicks as we slowly become film bros. Whether you think it’s the director’s fault or the studio’s fault, get your iPhone face ready and press play!

The Baconsale interns are back! This time around, they have been hired by a temp agency to organize a shelter for animated animals. And it’s up to Joel, Kent & Zack to decide which famous fictional pets are going to be sold immediately, which ones are going to be around for a while, and which ones get to take a trip to a wonderful farm where they can run, play, or fly around freely. Our list for this episode includes such celebrated characters as Scooby-Doo, Iago, Garfield, Pascal, Heihei, Cerberus, Stitch, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Abu, and Perry the Platypus. Press play to hear the marketing blurb for each pretend pet.

Baconsale is gearing up to go on an epic road trip to the Idaho Potato Museum, but first these best spuds need to create the ultimate driving playlist. Therefore, on this episode, Joel, Kent, and Zack have each brought 10 of their favorite traveling tunes to share with you. Some of our music delightfully fits a theme, some songs are perfect for vibing, and others will make you want to sing along. So buckle up, sit back, and enjoy the terrible snacks, even worse potato puns, regional humor, constant driver switching, wrong turns, and longest short trip ever.Pass the aux (or connect to the Bluetooth) and press play! And if you’re the DJ on your next road trip, you can visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist for this episode.

We’ve talked trilogies on Baconsale before, but now it’s time for us to tier them. We’ve created a large list of popular movie franchises and Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to rank the first batch of them. To be honest, we’re a little loose with the term “trilogy,” so there are some asterisks next to the names of certain film series, but they all at least include an original and two sequels. This time around we’ll be discussing such trilogies as Back to the Future, How to Train Your Dragon, Indiana Jones, Kingsman, Madagascar, Star Wars (Prequels), The Hobbit, and Three Flavours Cornetto. It doesn’t matter if you’re a monkey or an ape, press play to hear us make multiple sandwich comparisons.

Let’s go, bub! The new Disney+ series X-Men '97 just finished its first season. Kent watched it, but Joel & Zack haven’t, so we’ve brought in some special guests for this BaconBit. Sam & Chad have joined our team and they’re ready to discuss the storytelling, the animation style, the surprising lack of Wolverine and, of course, civil rights. The first part of this review is spoiler-free, but after Joel leaves, the conversation will mutate into spoilers. Don’t worry. We’ll warn you before that happens, Chere. Press play to hear our voices get older, but watch out for random Netflix noises!

If you’re looking for information about a fast-food sandwich shop that has sold over five billion classic roast beef sandwiches, we have the deets! On this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack are discussing their latest quest: eating everything on the menu at Arby’s. Yes, we finally convinced Kent to conquer this restaurant, but has he become a Curly Fries convert? After giving a brief history of Arby’s, we’ll discuss our experiences as we ate each breakfast item, sandwich, Market Fresh option, side, and dessert. Then we’ll slice off some meaty facts about the app, expose our differing taste buds, share some saucy tidbits about red ranch, spell some things backwards, tell the tale of the Meat Mountain, and hold the cheddar. Take off your oversized cowboy hat and press play to hear our best impersonations of Ving Rhames.

Every listener come and play! Throw every last care away! Let's go to the mall today on this episode of Baconsale. Remember malls? Joel, Kent, and Zack do, and it’s up to them to revitalize the industry by creating the perfect shopping center using the classic ‘90s game of M.A.S.H. We’re picking from stores you love, shops you hate, and retailers you may have completely forgotten about. Plus, we’ve added a lemon in each category to make things interesting. We’ll do our best to build the most satisfying & nostalgic shopping mall experience possible, and then it’s up to you to choose where you’d like to shop. Watch out for high-pressure kiosk salespeople and press play!

If you’ve been Kraven to know which movies are coming out this summer, the Bad Boys of Baconsale are here to help. Joel, Kent, and Zack have explored the Borderlands of upcoming releases and they’re ready to tell you which ones they’re excited to see. And, in a plot twist of plot Twisters, we’re also going to turn things Inside Out and inform you about the movies we want to bomb. But there’s no need to get Furiosa and hire a Hit Man IF we, The Watchers of summer movie trailers, say something you disagree with. Don’t fall into that Trap. Just know that we’re not going to pick anything that comes out in The Fall, Guy. Get over your Glenvy, Grunior, find A Quiet Place to listen, and press play.

Are you ready to walk the floor with Baconsale, listener? Our friend Kyler has a VIP pass, so he’s joining Joel, Kent, and Zack as a panelist on this episode to discuss conventions. There’s a con for everyone, no matter what your interests are, so we’re going to give you some general tips & tricks on how to have the most enjoyable experience possible. We’ll also be sharing some personal stories and suggesting rules of etiquette for everyone in attendance. And remember, if you have further questions about conventions after listening, the answer is always, “it depends on the con.” Open the antler box, find a line buddy, and press play.

We’ve crowned a new Listener for the new year during our 446th episode, and now it’s time for Scott, Taylor, and Aleesha to combine forces against the pop culture powerhouse of Team JK. Joel & Kent may not know how to high-five each other, but their brains are full of useless trivia and their buzzer fingers are primed and ready. Will Team JK run away with it? Will Team Listener give Joel and Kent a run for their money? What are our feelings on water crackers? Why aren’t we allowed to consult with one another? Listen and find out. Press play to hear even more judging from Zack and the peanut gallery.

Not every podcast celebrates their 446th episode, but we here at Baconsale do things differently. Since Chad has served two terms as The Listener, it’s time for him to peacefully step down and allow someone else to fill that vital role. Our contestants, Aleesha, Scott, and Taylor, have all proved they have what it takes during our pre-quiz, and now we’re going to test them on such pop culture topics as The Beatles, Baconsale brackets, movie cars, and late-night talk show hosts. We’ll spill a little tea (and soda), take on some tricky math, get judged by the peanut gallery and, of course, play the game of Baconsale. Who will be our Listener for the next year? How many buzzer rounds will we do? Which question categories were inspired by Kent? Press play to find out!

We talk about movies & music all the time on Baconsale, so why not combine the two? Joel and Kent struggled while trying to decide which of their favorite music videos they should pick for categories such as Best Choreography, Favorite One-Hit Wonder Video, Most Inventive, and Made You Like the Song Less, whereas Zack is just trying to make the few music videos he’s seen in his life fit into each category. Nevertheless, we all decided that this episode is brought to you by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” and we’ve also limited how many OK Go videos we can pick. Whether you’re a fan of MTV, Fuse, VH1, The Box, YouTube, or Vevo, press play!Also, be sure to check out our YouTube playlist of the songs we try to describe on this episode.

Listener, we mustache you a question. What are your thoughts on the mouth brow? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re facing the facts about facial hair, and rating some of the most famous lip rugs from pop culture. First, we’ll give you a quick history of mustaches (moustaches?). Then we’ll share our combined list of the top 20 flavor savors and the bottom five face caterpillars, which we ranked according to fullness, shape, uniqueness, iconic-ness, and face completion…ness. And remember, we’re not judging the character of the person, we’re just pondering the power of their nose neighbor. Press play to see who ends up on our Mt. Mustmore.

All right listener, rise and shine! And don’t forget your brackets because we’re going to finish our film of movies tournament! But how do you solve a problem like choosing between two great films? Well, if history has taught us anything, it's that Joel, Kent, and Zack can kill any movie. And once an idea has taken hold of their brains, it's almost impossible to eradicate. However, after each painful decision, we got to put our behind in our past, use the force, and show a little backbone. At times you may question how we can be so obtuse, or our picks may put you in the pit of despair or cause mass hysteria, however life finds a way and, we promise you, the dawn is coming. You may get a little mad at this Baconsale episode, but your kids are gonna love it. Press play! Debating with friends & family is a dangerous pastime, we know, but visit Baconsale.com to download our advanced bracket and play along.

And here we go! Last season, Baconsale did tournaments for action, comedy, drama, thriller & family films and now, oh yeah, it’s all coming together. With your help, we’ve narrowed it down to 64 of the previously discussed movies, and we’ve let the cold, cruel hand of random fate decide where they go on this bracket. And that’s all we have to say about that. Now it’s up to Joel, Kent, and Zack to choose wisely when it comes to which precious movies we must say “so long, farewell,” and which ones we deem to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. It’s not easy for us to decide, as if what we do in this episode echoes in eternity, and some of our decisions may unleash the ten plagues of Egypt upon us, but this is the business we've chosen, and we hope you’re able to free your mind and enjoy a whole new world as we begin this journey. To make a long story short (too late!) press play to hear the first round of our film of movies tournament. And visit Baconsale.com to download this bracket for when you’re having an old friend for dinner.

The Oscars started an hour earlier this year to help boost viewership, but it seems that only enticed Zack to watch them. Therefore, he’s going to give Joel & Kent (He’s Just Kent!) a brief recap of what happened at the 96th Academy Awards. Then we’ll quickly review who we picked, who you picked, and reveal the winner of our Baconsale ballot contest. Our eyes may see Oppenheimer, but we hope John Cena won’t awkwardly walk into the Baconcave wearing nothing more than an envelope. But at least we can look forward to a random (yet hilarious) plot summary for Field of Dreams. Drop that 24-pound bag of V-dog vegan kibble dry dog food and press play!

Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on TV, for sure, to let you know what friends are for. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be picking our favorite fictional friendships on television including childhood pals, school classmates, partners in crime, and work proximity associates. Joel, Zack, and that third guy over there are joined by our friend Steven to pick an answer for each one of the categories. We’re going to buddy match on a few choices, we’re going to allow a lot of honorable mentions, and we hope that you feel a closeness to us as you listen to our discussion. Press play to prevent this from becoming a toxic relationship.

It’s time, once again, for Baconsale to try and guess the mind of Academy voters. Joel, Kent, and Zack have done their research on the 96th Academy Awards, and they’re ready to pass that information along to you, the listener, so you can sound really smart at any Oscar parties you may be attending this year. We’ll let you know which films we like (and which ones we liiiiike) as we play Vegas odds, share some terrible puns, and memorialize the things we lost last year. Will Barbenheimer dominate the Oscars like it did the box office? Will Anatomy of a Fall rise? Will The Zone of Interest hold everyone’s attention? Will Poor Things suddenly come to life? Will The Holdovers get left behind? Press play to find out! And visit Baconsale.com to fill out our official 2024 Academy Award ballot for a chance to win a cinematic prize!

Did you know, listener, that the Academy Awards don’t always get it right? It’s shocking, we know, but on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be exposing some of the biggest snubs in the history of the Oscars. We’ll mainly be focusing on the following categories: Best Supporting Actress & Actor, Best Original Song, Best Actor & Actress, Best Director, and Best Picture. We’ll discuss those who were nominated but didn’t win, as well as those who didn’t get a nomination at all. Zack has a narrow date window, Joel skews a little older, and Kent keeps trying to predict the future, but we hope you enjoy hearing us get a little passionate about people we don’t know getting an award we’ll never receive. Please don’t snub our podcast! Press play!

We may be grumpy old men now, but in 1994, Kent was a teen, Joel was a contemporary adult, and Zack was a toddler. So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at music that is turning 30 years old in 2024. It wasn’t easy to narrow down our choices to only 10 categories. We had to kill some of our alternative darlings. Also, some songs couldn’t be chosen because of our own self-imposed technicalities. However, we tried to include a variety of bands & genres and we give many, many honorable mentions on this musical walk down memory lane. Press play to get a very specific Grammy Award. And we apologize for some of the questionable choices you’ll find on our '94 Spotify playlist at Baconsale.com.

Believe it or not, Joel, Kent, and Zack have been hired as temps at a dating agency. Their assignment is to feed the submitted dating profiles into the high-tech D.A.T.E. machine and then notify the new couple. And on this episode of Baconsale, the eligible bachelors & bachelorettes are all single animated Disney characters. These are the ones who didn’t find love in their respective movies and want another chance at finding someone special. It may surprise you who is in our files, and what they choose to put in their dating profiles may shock you even more, but we hope you enjoy it as we debate if these set-ups will turn into a long-term relationship, if a second date will even happen, or if these lonely hearts will just end up ghosting each other. Beep-boop-bop. Press play.

Nepo babies, they make their dreams come true. But will they do the same for you? Well, this topic’s kind of weird, but we wish to make you aware. Just open your eyes and you will see that nepotism’s everywhere. Especially in Hollywood, that is. So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re discussing those in the film & music industry who may have gotten a leg up on their careers due to their famous parents or relatives. Much like Zack, you may be shocked at some of the familial relationships we expose, or you may just be surprised by how many bad movies we bring up. But we’ll do our best not to get too salty as we ponder if these children of celebrities have earned their place in pop culture.

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Just ignore our unusual haircuts as we review the movie Argylle, which was one of Joel’s most anticipated films of the year. Zack didn’t see this satirical spy flick, so he has some questions, and we’re going to do our best to answer them without spoiling anything during the first half of this BaconBit. Then, after Zack leaves, Kent & Joel are going to flip to the last chapter of the book and talk about all the twists, turns, and CG shots of a cat. Press play, but please don’t look Kent in the eye.

Baconsale, the podcast that smiles back, has ranked chips before, but on this episode we’ve brought a laundry basket full of 21 different types of crackers so we can tier each one. We’ll first briefly discuss the history of these crispy snacks, and then we’ll share our feelings about Ritz, Cheese-It, Goldfish, Chicken in a Biskit, Saltines, Triscuit, Wheat Thins, Graham crackers, pretzels, and more. And we hope you play along as we take a crunchy bite into such topics as flavor and mouthfeel, so you can determine if you’re a cracker matcher, a biscuit buddy, or a cracker slacker. Press play to get that buttery, flaky feeling.

It’s time for the traditional tabloid episode of Baconsale. Joel, Kent, and Zack have peered into the cracked, hard water-stained crystal ball once again to prognosticate about pop culture events for the upcoming year. But before we discuss the films we want to see and the ones we want to flop, we’ll dive into the drama, call for celebrities to make a comeback, and shrug our shoulders at People Magazine’s choice for Sexiest Man Alive. We’ll also be harvesting lots of low-hanging fruit, talking way too much about Taylor Swift, and swerving dangerously close to politics. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy hearing our super-informed sports predictions as well as our catty celebrity chatter. Press play to split a bowl of soup with Baconsale!

After almost a decade of Baconsale, we’re kicking off our tenth season in the best way we know how: talking about the movies we liked and the ones we disliked from the previous year. And, as an added bonus, Zack is playing this time (using Joel’s selection method)! After momentarily forgetting how to podcast, we’ll soon get back into our usual rhythm and repeatedly apologize to Kent, who apparently hates beautiful people. Joel is favoring documentaries and GIFs from 2023, Zack is playing catch-up on some fantastic films, and Kent just wants you to join him in the sun. Press play to hear our top-bottom and our bottom-top picks!

Time after time, we end our seasons of Baconsale by taking a look back at the episodes we’ve done that year, and season nine is no exception. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to throw some quick podcast stats & facts your way and then we’ll jump into our categories. We’ll introduce our favorite intros, talk about our many film tournaments, muse on some memorable moments, and reminisce about running gags. Listen as we share way too many honorable mentions, do hand-table dinosaurs, get a little giggly, and give a special award to the Baconsale Volunteer of the Year. It’s a lot of inside jokes (doo-dah), but we hope you enjoy this self-indulgent season finale as much as we did. Like our episode images on Instagram (for Kent’s sake) and then press play!

I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore, because there are a variety of genres on this Baconsale movie bracket. We phoned home to you, the listener, and asked you to submit your favorite family films. Very quickly we noticed some inconceivable matchups, some of which are going to get us into the biggest pickles of all time. Be prepared, there’s a chance that things could get sassy, especially after we get into the Sweet 16 (going on seventeen), but we just keep swimming as movies keep moving one jump ahead. You may call us les incompétents for some of our decisions and say that our choices were made by pure imagination, which is a tale as old as time. However, despite the minor hiccups, we hope at last you’ll see the light that not every family film can be super, that some of these decisions are heavy, and that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Press play because, as our Aunt Lucy always says, fear does not exist in this dojo. Hey, you guys! If you want to download the official bracket for this episode, run home to Baconsale.com.

The holidays are a busy time, with multiple events vying for our attention. Unfortunately Kent & Joel have both planned their separate Christmas parties for the same evening in the same cul-de-sac. So Zack now needs to decide which party he’s going to attend. But how will he choose? Well, that depends on the guest lists. Kent and Joel are going to take turns inviting characters from popular Christmas movies, such as Buddy the Elf, Ebenezer Scrooge, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Kevin McCallister, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Some of the guests will help our chances of luring Zack in, some will hurt them, and one option will be left out in the cold. Press play to hear some questionable Jimmy Stewart impersonations. And watch out for animal droppings!

Six years later. A lot has changed since the last time Baconsale discussed documentaries. For instance, true stories are now more widely watched—especially the ones about murder, for some reason. The problem now, though, is that there are so many documentary and docuseries options out there that it’s difficult to know which ones are worth your time. That’s were Joel, Kent, and Zack come in. They’ve each brought five factual films to the table. Some are long, some are short, some will lift you up, some may pull you down, but we feel all of them are worth sharing with you, the listener, and we’ll do our best to stick to medium spoilers, at most. Press play to count how many Taylor Swift references we can make in one episode.

Ranking pies will be a piece of cake. At least, that’s what we thought when we began this episode of Baconsale. However, as Joel, Kent, and Zack start to dig into this delicious dessert topic, they quickly realize they have some very different oPIEnions. After briefly discussing the history of these sweet treats, we’re going to tier popular pastries such as pumpkin, cherry, apple, key lime, pecan, mixed berry, and banana cream. Join us as we serve up some controversial takes and discover our pie preferences could, in fact, be a reflection of our personality types. Press play to be à la mode.

It’s time to get your adrenaline pumping, because on this episode of Baconsale we’re discussing some of the greatest action scenes of all time. Our friend Shannon is joining Joel, Kent, and Zack to pick answers for such categories as Best Large-Scale Battle Scene, Favorite Car Chase, Most Outrageously Fun Scene, Best Line or Dialogue, Most Disappointing, and Favorite Overall. Along the way, we’re going to match a few of each other’s choices and we’re going to have a hard time pronouncing Cary Elwes (was he the king of Gondor?), but we’ll do our best do paint each scene for you and not give honorable mentions. Press play to join us in space, listener. SPACE!

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve done a BaconBit, but it’s also been a few years since Captain Marvel was in theaters. Both Joel & Kent went into The Marvels with some pre-conceived notions about the current state of the MCU, and during this review we’ll see if Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan can change their minds. Don’t worry, we’ll isolate the spoilers in another dimension during the first part of this review. And we’ll use our powers to alert you before we swap places into spoiler territory. There’s no need to watch WandaVision, Ms. Marvel, or Secret Invasion to understand this BaconBit, just press play.

After being let go from their previous job at Arkham Asylum, Joel, Kent, and Zack have been hired as security guards on the Raft, a prison made for super-powered criminals in the Marvel universe. So on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be deciding if some of Spider-Man’s most villainous enemies belong in maximum-, medium-, or minimum-security cells when they arrive webbed-up and unconscious on our doorstep. We’ve also been assigned to different floors, so the vibe is definitely different depending on who is guarding them. Listen as we make cringe-worthy puns about the Green Goblin, debate about the strength of Doctor Octopus & mason jars, and try to keep Kent from falling in love with Black Cat (or Venom). Press play to prepare for Pizza Friday!

Hello, Sidney/Clarice/listener! Baconsale asked you, our number one fans, to submit the best horror, thriller, and suspense films. Then, after waiting until dark and playing a few rounds of hide & clap, we put those movies on a bracket. And while it won’t take us seven days to finish this tournament, we’re gonna need a bigger boat, because our discussions go a little long. After all, some of our favorite picks will have to get out—they can’t all float to the top. At times, Joel’s, Kent’s, and Zack’s emotions will come bursting out of their chest, and we may make some decisions that will make you giggle and say, “are you mad?” But we all go a little mad sometimes, don’t we? Especially when it’s all work and no play and we start seeing dead people. Stand in the corner and press play to experience some paranormal activity. And if you want the official Thriller of Thrillers bracket, download the thing at Baconsale.com.

When three podcast archeologists stumble upon the tomb of Ba-Con-Sale during an expedition, they unknowingly unleash a horrible curse. The curse… of having to watch some really dry movies. Because on this episode, we’re discussing mummies. Joel, Kent, and Zack have excavated some historical accounts & various mummy facts, and they’re ready to put them on display for all to hear. And we’re not just talking about Egyptian pharaohs & ancient tombs, we’ll also be sharing tales of European bog bodies, Japanese monk pits, and accidental zombies from the Americas. Then we’ll wrap things up by giving our approval (or disapproval) of a sarcophagus-full of mummy films. WARNING: Some of the mummification descriptions may be a little grotesque, so we don’t recommend eating while listening. It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Imhotep or Team Kharis, press play!

It’s time for Baconsale to share some more Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Can we get a bizee, bizee, BUZ-OOOOOO-O-O-O? Zack didn’t grow up reading these creepy children’s books by Alvin Schwartz, so Kent & Joel are ready to educate and alarm him. On this episode, we’ll be reading such terrifying tales such as “Maybe You Will Remember,” “The Viper,” “The Appointment,” “The Girl Who Stood on a Grave,” “The Wendigo,” “The Cat’s Paw,” and “Sam’s New Pet.” We’ll also be sharing a couple short stories we enjoy from other horror anthologies. As we do, we’ll try our best to be serious and keep the mood spooky, despite our attempts at doing different voices & accents. Press play to let Stephen Gammell’s disturbing drawings haunt your nightmares once again.

We were working the lab, late one night, and agreed to bring this idea to light: what if we played the classic schoolchildren’s game M.A.S.H., but with a Halloween twist? So on this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent & Zack are each going to create a horror movie right before your ears, completely based on the horrifying power of chance. A random number generator will pick our genre, director, rating, actors, monster, and more. Fate will even choose whether we live or die. And after we check our vibes and Zack earns some film cred, we’ll leave it up to you to decide which one of our films is best. But remember to beware the i-n-g! Put on your Denny’s goggles and double-tap that play button.

What are you going to be on Halloween night? A witch, or a goblin, or a ghost? Well, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re kicking off the spooky season by taking a look at the various costumes we’ve worn in Octobers past. Joel, Kent, and Zack will be rummaging through their guising closets to pick answers for such categories as First One You Remember Wearing, Best Pop Culture Character, Most Embarrassing, Scariest, Easiest to Put Together, Most Elaborate, and Personal Favorite. And as we go door-to-door in our memories (and Zack stalks Kent on Facebook), we hope you’re playing along at home and possibly even getting some ideas for a future Halloween costume. Press play to put on those leotards for the ‘Gram.

Why should films get to have all the fun? We’re modifying a classic Baconsale game to focus on songs, albums, and bands. In each musical match-up, Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to decide which of these choices will be experienced during one amazing concert, which one will be saved on our iPods (remember those?), and which one will be erased from existence. Some decisions are quite easy, others bring back junior high school dance memories, and some lead to discussions about murder. We hope you enjoy playing along as we give this new twist on an old show a shot. Press play to be left of the dealer.

Buongiorno, listener! Our mama always said, Baconsale is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. And that’s certainly the case on this episode, where we let you call it and submit the most dramatic films ever, which we’ve now put on a bracket to fight for their freeeeeedom! However, hope can be a dangerous thing, and not every pick is going to be king of the world. Some of you might even say, “you broke my heart” when your pick doesn’t make it past a round. But frankly, my dear listener, these are all well-made & emotional movies, and power is when we have every justification to kill one of them, and we don't. Sometimes we’re rushing through our discussions, sometimes we’re dragging, but no matter what happens, we’ll still be your huckleberry and we’ll always have Paris. How do you like them apples? Well, press play and earn this, even if you can’t handle the truth. And be sure to seize the day by downloading the official Drama of Dramas bracket at Baconsale.com.

Let’s face it, listener, some condiments just don’t cut the mustard. Therefore, it’s time for Baconsale to relish in our opportunity to tier 24 popular table sauces. First, Joel, Kent & Zack are going to try to come to a consensus of what a condiment is, and then we’re going to say what we think about salsa, rank ranch dressing, debate about Dijon, and more. We’re going to throw a lot of hot (sauce) takes your way on this episode, but we’re sure you’ll ketchup. Wipe your fingies clean and press play to learn why butter deserves justice.

With the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA both on strike, it’s uncertain if any movies will actually be coming out this fall or winter. Nevertheless, Baconsale must press on. Joel, Kent, and Zack are ready to let you know what might be hitting theaters and coming to streaming soon as we approach the end of 2023. Listen as we discuss long-awaited sequels, much-lamented prequels, and the death rattles of dying universes. We also give way too much attention to some of the joke answers and had to add in some editor’s notes for the films that already had their release dates pushed back after we recorded this episode. Press play to hear why this was a good directing year for Kent.

Oi there, listener! On this episode of Baconsale, we’ve decided to continue the course of Commonwealth pop culture by discussing jolly old England. This, of course, means Joel, Kent & Zack will be doing some truly awful accents and making some fairly harsh judgements. As we venture forth with a stiff upper lip, we’ll be conquering such categories as Best Chocolate/Candy, Craziest Monarch Story, Favorite Fictional English Character, Most Influential Television Series, Who Should Get Knighthood, and things we feel are Royally Overrated. We hope you enjoy this very American take on a small portion of Great Britain. Pip pip! Cheerio! And all that rot. Now press play to discover Zack’s love for British bears, guvnor!

Things aren’t looking good for the Marvel Cinematic Universe right now. Phase Four wasn’t very well received and Phase Five isn’t off to a great start. Therefore, Kevin himself gave Baconsale a call asked us to help save the MCU. Joel, Kent, and Zack are each going to create a screenplay for a blockbuster hit, using the tried-and-true method of M.A.S.H. And as we’re given our randomly chosen superheroes, villains, mentors, fighters, and comic relief characters, we’re going to do our best to weave together a story that will succeed at the box office. But watch out! Shape-shifting Skrulls are lurking in every round, making some of our picks less effective. Press play to release the Dunn Cut.

The last time Baconsale did a video game category show, back in 2015, we primarily focused on the pre-PlayStation era. However, we’re picking up our controllers once again to chat about modern gaming. Our guest, Brian, is joining Joel, Kent, and Zack to finally give some love to Xbox, and to pick answers for such console-driven categories such as Best Game with the Worst Graphics, Favorite First-Person Shooter, Game that Made the Console Worth Owning, and World We Wouldn’t Want to Live In. Along the way, we’ll get a little emotional, repeatedly explain what DLC means, and reveal to Kent that we’re all figments of his imagination. Press play to relive the horror of PS1 Hagrid’s face.

Which celebrities comes to mind when we say Jennifer, Chris, Kate, John, Jessica, Ryan, and Tom? The truth is, it can be confusing when famous actors have the same names. Therefore, Baconsale is appointing one celebrity as the winner who gets to keep their notable name and giving a new one to the rest. Zack may be absent on this episode, but Jessica & Jillian have joined Joel and Kent to take on this task together. These sisters may sound sweet, but watch out, they know how dispose of a body. Listen as Joel admits his admiration for alliteration, Kent exposes his nameist tendencies, Jessica & Jillian share the same brain, and we all express some distrust in middle-namers. Press play, but try not to be too persuaded by Joel’s power.

Who says the Fearamid can only be used during the Halloween season? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at the worst examples of computer-generated imagery in movies & film and pitting them against one another to see which one ends up on the top of the bottom. Confused yet? So are we, at times. Nevertheless, Joel, Kent, and Zack will be mocking CGI monsters, laughing at animated animals, critiquing messy action scenes, leveling sloppy superheroes, judging ugly babies, gasping at freaky faces, and questioning de-aging as we boldly enter the uncanny valley. Press play to see how our mouths just don’t move quite right.

We’re expanding the age range of our musical tastes on this episode on Baconsale, courtesy of our guest, Briggs! Now, Briggs is young, but he has an old soul when it comes to music. And Joel, Kent & Zack are going to try their best to guess what Briggs is going to pick next as we all choose answers for categories such as Always Makes You Happy, Best Vocals, Go-To Artist for a Long Drive, Guilty Pleasure, and One Album Wonder. Listen as we make some broken-record picks, play some sad boy tunes, and offer a lot of apologies to each other. Press play to see which choices are B.B. and which ones are B.Z. And visit Baconsale.com to see our official playlist of songs discussed on this episode.

If you like to talk about tomatoes, if a beet can make you smile, have we got an Baconsale episode for you! Since Joel, Kent, and Zack had such a fun time talking about fruit with Babs last year, we invited her back to talk about the savory side of edible plant life. We’ve got a list of 24 vegetables, from artichoke to zucchini, that we’re going to discuss and rank. We’ll be sharing random veggie facts, offering our personal taste preferences, trying our best to come to a culinary consensus, and dancing around the subject of gastrointestinal discomfort. Press play for your daily serving of healthy podcasting.

Ethan Hunt and his Impossible Mission Force have taken on arms dealers, rogue agents, rabbit’s feet, nuclear bombs, terrorists, and the Syndicate, but nothing had prepared them for their most recent obstacle: a global pandemic that shut down filmmaking. However, despite all the delays, Tom Cruise managed to pull together his team for a seventh time to make the first part of a two-part story. Joel was disavowed from the movie screening of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, so Kent and Zack are going to give their reviews, but not before letting Joel guess the plot summary. And don’t worry, we’ll give you a warning before we download & decrypt all the spoilers. Press play to feel like Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond.

Back in the day, it only cost a quarter to go to the movie theater and you could get an ice cream soda for a nickel! But times have changed, prices have risen, and things are more expensive now. So on this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at the top ten highest-grossing movies of all time, adjusted for inflation. And while these popular box office blockbusters have an objective order, Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to give their personal rankings, share their reviews, offer some A.I. insights, and compare our average top ten with Wikipedia’s. Press play to learn the difference between flicks, films, movies, and cinema.

O say, can you hear? The Boogie Woogie Baconsale Boys are preparing for their Independence Day celebration by picking some of the most patriotic party tunes of all time. What qualifies a song for our official 4th of July playlist? Well, it has to say the word America, or name cities in the U.S.A., or be about freedom, or mention popular national pastimes, or allude to fireworks, or instill feelings of happiness, or have a good beat… Okay, so we’re a little loose with the theme, but what’s more American than hearing the music Joel, Kent, and Zack are planning to play during our little town’s parade, the family barbeque, and our Canada-shaming fireworks show? Mayor Bigmustache and his extended family request that you press play. And visit Baconsale.com to find our official Spotify playlist.

Believe it or not, it’s been 15 years since the last attempt at an Indiana Jones movie, but will this sequel be more well-received than Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? That’s what Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to decide as we review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. We’ll reveal if Phoebe Waller-Bridge makes a good sidekick for Dr. Jones, if Industrial Light and Magic is able to help Indy believably ride again, and if this film may be akin to elderly abuse. The first part of this BaconBit is spoiler-free. Then we’ll let you know before we navigate through the spoiler wormhole, where we’ll discuss specific details, including the original ending that tested poorly with audiences. Press play to crack that whip one more time.

Lights! Camera! Traction! Last time we talked about cars on Baconsale, Kent & Joel were a little out of their element. Therefore, on this episode, we’ve swerved back into the pop culture lane to discuss famous motor vehicles from movies & TV. We’ll be selecting answers for such categories as Best in a Street Race, Completely Impractical (But We Still Want to Drive It), Family Vacation Car, Non-DeLorean Time Machine, and Wouldn’t Drive It If You Paid Me. As we wildly shift gears and talk about films we’ve never mentioned on the podcast before, we hope you enjoy Joel needing to know the colors, Kent’s constant attempts to impress women, and Zack trying to not laugh at our automobile ignorance. Press play to cram your car full of NOS and Gushers.

If you’ve been as excited for the sequel to Extraction as we have been, listener, then… you probably haven’t been that excited for it. In fact, you may not have even known that this Netflix streaming movie or Tyler Rake even existed. Nevertheless, we’re determined to review Extraction 2, with or without subtitles, for some reason. Joel, Kent, and Zack watched this movie (at varying speeds) and they’re going to let you know if the plot is as complicated as the original, if the action sequences are as intense, and if any of it actually matters. Don’t get any arm or hand wounds while pressing play!

We don't know how to put this, but Baconsale is kind of a big deal. We may not have nunchuck skills or bow-hunting skills, but by Grabthar’s Hammer, we are skilled at creating contentious tournaments. On this episode, we have a plethora of infamous comedies that were submitted by you, the really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking listener. Joel, Kent, and Zack have put these humorous movies on a bracket, and you’ll see the violence inherent in the system as we vote for which one is the funniest. Some decisions are so fetch, others are gonna leave a mark, and you may believe we’ve pulled the wrong lever at times, but just when you think our decisions couldn’t possibly be any dumber, perhaps we totally redeem ourselves? Don’t call us Shirley, just press play, you hoser! And visit Baconsale.com to print out our official comedy bracket & play along!

It’s been a very slow road getting here, but the fastest man alive has finally arrived on the big screen. But is The Flash worth the wait? On this BaconBit, Kent and Joel are ready to quickly review the speedster’s solo movie. Kent may be a little bitter about the path the DC Extended Universe has taken, and Joel is surprised that this movie wasn’t canceled before it was released. However, is this film the big reset button DC Studios was hoping for? Have Ezra Miller’s extra-curricular activities killed the buzz surrounding this Justice League follow-up? Will Batman save the day? Listen to find out. Press play to enter the Polar Express Vortex!

Have you ever started to get invested in a TV series, only to have it abruptly end without a satisfying conclusion? That’s what we’ll be venting about on this episode of Baconsale with our guest, Debbie. We’ve each picked five television shows that ended before their time. We’ll share what they were about, why they were canceled, and how we wish they could have ended. No, we won’t be talking about Firefly, because this whole episode is brought to you by that amazing space Western. However, we will be discussing flesh & blood adaptations, sharing some disappointing revelations, and giving spoiler alerts before kind of (but not really) spoiling each show. Press play before this episode is erased from existence by either FOX or Netflix!

A few years ago, Baconsale confessed our pop culture blind spots to you, the listener. You accepted us, despite our shortcomings, and so we decided to do it again. First of all, Joel, Kent, and Zack follow-up on the films we talked about last time and see how much progress we've made. Then we'll take a look at the gaps in our knowledge about popular bands, books, TV series, and video games. Plus, we have a miscellaneous category where we can confess anything else we know nothing about. Along the way, we'll approve each other's answers, support each other in their endeavors, and plan some very strange sleepovers. Press play to get blind with Baconsale.

Our words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup, and they slither wildly as we review Spider-Man: Across the Universe. Kent & Joel are ready to share their thoughts on this highly anticipated animated sequel, while Zack is going to web sling out of the Baconcave when we enter the BaconBit spoiler-verse because he hasn’t seen this movie yet. But does this film live up to the hype? Or is animation vomit? Will Miles Morales go the distance? And does it all fit into Spider-Man canon? Everyone keeps telling us how our review is supposed to go. Nah. We’re gonna do our own thing. Press play.

Don’t bother us, we’re eating. Okay, we’re done eating now, so it’s time for Baconsale to talk about our latest menu quest: Carl’s Jr. We ate everything on the menu and are ready to give you all the hand-scooped details! As we chat about the history of this fast-food chain, Joel, Kent, and Zack will reveal the Hardee’s connection, ponder the disappearance of Green Burrito, and try to ignore most of the restaurant’s ads from the 2000s. Then we’ll share our favorite burgers, the worst breakfast menu items, our go-to orders, the biggest surprises we encountered, and more. Along the way, we’ll discover the difference between the Apple and Android apps, discuss the hierarchy of chicken nugget shapes, debate about the Famous Star, and compare almost everything to Cinnabon Maverik. Press play to hear a Western talk about bacon and cheeseburgers.

Baconsale admits that in the past we’ve been a nasty about live-action Disney remakes. You weren't kidding when you called us, well, cynics. However, nowadays, perhaps we’ve mended all our ways, repented, seen the light, and made a switch. True? Maybe. On this BaconBit, we’re going to review the live-action film adaptation of The Little Mermaid. So is this latest cash grab a poor, unfortunate, soulless remake? Or will we accept this movie as part of our world? You’ll have to listen to find out. And even though there’s not much to spoil about the story, we’ll still keep any major changes under the sea until the end. Don't be such a guppy, press play!

From a desk in the basement of Kent’s mom’s house, heeeeeere’s Baconsale! On this episode, we’re chatting about late-night talk shows. We’re going to rank fifteen popular TV hosts, including Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, Stephen Colbert, and the Jimmys. We’ll talk about the history of this type of television programming and discuss why it seems to be in decline lately. We’ll also reminisce about some of our favorite sketches, characters, and jokes from the past. Joel, Kent, and Zack may match answers more than they’d like to, but we hope you’ll stick around to hear the musical act at the end of tonight’s show. Press play to join our other guests on the couch.

Are you Enchanted by Amy Adams? Our guest Jonathan is, which is why he had no Doubt as to what he wanted to discuss on this episode of Baconsale. Not only does he think that Amy is Drop Dead Gorgeous, but Her movies are his Vice. However, do Amy’s acting chops, red hair, and Big Eyes impress Joel, Kent, and Zack? Do they think this Underdog’s career is Standing Still? Or do they see her as The Fighter Jonathan does, who is On the Road to even more acting success? Listen to the Arrival of our answers to categories such as Most Adorable Performance, She Was Miscast, and Underrated Role as we do our best to not confuse Amy Adams with Isla Fisher. Press play, Junebug!

It only took 400 episodes, but Baconsale is finally doing an episode all about The Beatles! Joel is riding on a Beatles high (NOT the kind that involves greener grass or fungus) and would happily talk Eight Days a Week about The Fab Four. Zack is Across the Universe on the opposite side of Beatlemania and was yelling “Help!” as he had to listen to all of their albums. Kent is Something in the middle, and prefers the darker, experimental side of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. However, despite our differences, We Can Work It Out as we take The Long and Winding Road of discussing the history of the band. Then we’ll Come Together to reveal our bottom five and top five songs from the best-selling music act of all time. All you need is to press play to hear the biggest hits of Yesterday.

It’s time for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 to face the music. Joel and Kent saw this delayed conclusion to the GotG trilogy and they’re ready to review it and talk about their feelings for Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Groot, Rocket, Nebula, Mantis, and James Gunn. We’ll start off with our spoiler-free thoughts, and then we’ll warn you before we enter the spoiler quadrant. Since this film is darker and heavier than the previous two, will that make Kent like it more, since he, too, dwells in darkness? Will Joel be completely turned off by this MCU movie’s “accomplishment”? Can this franchise stand on its own? And how’s the soundtrack? You’ll hear all this and more by pressing play and listening to Baconsale’s review of Guardians 3.

Even though the weather might not agree, it seems that the summer season is upon us, and Baconsale is ready to guide you through the cinematic forecast. Joel and Kent have looked forward at Hollywood’s upcoming offerings and will let you know five movies they want to avoid followed by five films they would like to see. Although, to be honest, Kent is only really excited for three of his five picks. And while Joel hopes his choices will fail, Kent definitively knows his films are going to flop. Join us as we unleash our inner-dad hype and speak about sequels, rant about remakes, and babble about Barbie. Now that release dates are somewhat reliable again (with the exception of the DCEU), it’s time for you press play!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your podcast speaking. We’d like to thank you for joining Baconsale on this journey through the sometimes-friendly skies. Kent, Joel, and Zack are prepared to discuss proper behavior when arriving at the airport, waiting for your flight, boarding the plane, magically flying through the sky, and eventually deplaning. As we present both our proposed rules and the listener’s suggestions, we’ll decide whether they’re cleared for takeoff, experiencing some turbulence, or if they’re grounded. And as we set the ground rules for the air travel, we’ll reveal some shocking truths about ourselves, including the little-known fact that Kent is tall. Please put your tray tables up, return your and seat backs to their full upright & locked position, and press play.

Now that Chad has The Listener victory trophy securely in his hands, it’s time for him, Taylor, and Briggs to see if they can go toe-to-toe with Baconsale’s Team JK, who are still undefeated (at a board game called Time’s Up). And since Joel and Kent weren’t able to answer any questions during the recent anniversary show episode, they’re itching to hit their buzzers as quickly as possible. However, for reasons only known to them, they have to hold a finger boop to give their official responses. Press play to hear us guess translated movie titles, answer A.I.-generated questions, and accuse each other of cheating.

Look, if we would have waited for the 400th episode to do our anniversary show, it would have been pushed into mid-May, and we want to keep this annual event near Baconsale’s birthday in April. So we’re celebrating our beginnings on our 397th episode with a pop culture trivia contest that pits three contestants against each other: Chad, the returning Listener; Taylor, who tinkers with tools; and our youngest voluntary listener, Briggs. Zack will host this quirky quiz show and question our guests about casual dining menu items, boy bands, sporting team names, horror film franchises, and, of course, Gilmore Girls. Kent will do his best not to give away answers to our guests, Joel just keeps gasping at everything, and we hope you have a good time listening to this ridiculous competition. Who will come out victorious? Don’t wait until Tim Burton passes away to find out, press play!

Have you ever watched a TV series or movie where they celebrated a fictional holiday and you wanted to join in on the fun? That’s what we’re talking about on this episode of Baconsale. Joel, Kent, and Zack are taking a look at holidays made up by screenwriters such as Festivus, Galentine’s Day, Purge Night, Life Day, Chrismukkah, Robanukah & Yak Shaving Day and deciding whether or not they should be celebrated in real life. We’ll also discuss their origins, some traditions, and how best to observe these imaginary celebrations.

Press play to help Kent figure out who his best friend is!

Okay, here’s the situation: Zack just got a fancy Aston Martin and he’s getting ready to go on a road trip to the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota (obviously). However, he’s only got room for one passenger in his car, so one of the other two Baconsale hosts will have to stay behind. And Zack is going to make his decision on who he’s taking with him based solely on the snacks they’re providing for the journey. We asked you, the listener, for suggestions of the worst road trip food out there, and now it’s up to Joel and Kent to pick the best of the bad and see if they can persuade Zack to let them ride shotgun. Press play to learn the fanciest way to pronounce pistachios.

Don’t touch that dial, listener, because Baconsale is ready to repeatedly hit the nostalgia button for everyone who was born before Zack was. Our friend Casey is joining us to talk about television series from the 1980s, and pick answers for such categories as Best Cartoon, Biggest Crush, Most Annoying Character, and Family You’d Want to Be In. Considering how many TV shows aired at least 50% of their episodes in the 80s, you’d think that we’d have little to no overlap, but we’re all a little surprised by how much we match each other. Press play to hear Kent make mildly inappropriate robot noises.

We’ve debated about songs with similar titles before on Baconsale, but what about tunes with the exact same lyrics? On this episode, Joel, Kent & Zack are comparing popular cover songs to the original versions and deciding which one is better. These matchups will include such hits as “I Will Always Love You,” “Live and Let Die,” “I’m A Believer,” “Hurt,” “Always on My Mind,” and “Landslide.” There are also some triple-twin rounds where we’ll be choosing between three different artists. Yes, our decisions are very subjective, and our arguments vary from round to round, but hey, that’s Baconsale. Press play to hear Joel insult Kent and Zack in multiple languages.

The 95th Academy Awards did their best to avoid any drama this year, and therefore the ratings surged to make it the third-lowest viewed broadcast in the ceremony’s history! Zack watched the whole bland thing, Kent struggled to find a place to stream it, and Joel just looked up the winners on Twitter. On this BaconBit, we’ll be discussing the swanky gift bags, inconsiderate dresses, what made Zack cry, stripped down performances, suspenderography and, of course, the winners of each category. We’ll also see who did best on their ballot and announce the winner of our Oscars contest! Press play, Short Stack!

Our name is Baconsale. Our world is fire and blood. Which is why we’ve decided to create a bracket to see which action/adventure movie is the greatest of them all. You submitted the adrenaline-fueled films for this tournament, and now it’s up to us to cut your heart out with a spoon as we say “Hasta la vista” to most of your favorite flicks. But Joel, Kent & Zack ain’t got time to bleed. They must go faster as they try to complete this competition in one shot. And even though we know some of our decisions will make you want to have your vengeance, in this life or the next, just know that there’s some good in this episode, listener, and it’s worth fighting for. Welcome to the party, pal! Press play, and we’ll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. And visit Baconsale.com to print the official bracket for this action movie tournament.

Well, it’s Oscar season…again. The Academy is trying really hard to get people interested this year by nominating some huge box office successes, but do popcorn flicks & comedies really have a chance of winning? We’re going to speculate on that while making predictions for each of the 23 award categories on this episode of Baconsale. And with Golden Corral on the line for the winner of these golden statue forecasts, the stakes have never been higher. Zack plays the odds again, Joel tries to keep us sad (and not mad), Kent has fun with puns, and Angela Basset does the thing. Will Elvis be king of the 95th Academy Awards? Will The Banshees of Inisherin make a lot of noise? Will it be All Quiet on the Western Front for epic war remakes? Will Everything Everywhere All At Once take it all? Press play to roll out the red carpet to your ears and find out. And visit Baconsale.com to fill out our official ballot for the 2023 Oscars for your chance to win one of two prize options.

We’re keeping things positive on this episode as we revisit a well from five years ago and, once again, discuss underrated things. Some of the categories mirror our last overrated episode (e.g., condiment & sitcom character), some are Baconsale staples (movie villain & video game hero), and other ones are completely random (doughnut & over-the-counter drug). Joel, Kent, and Zack have a little difficulty distinguishing underrated from dated, we’ve got some hot takes to offer, and we’ll do our best to keep things entertaining as we question and sometimes mock each other’s undervalued answers. Don’t take medical advice from Baconsale, but please press play!

To all who listen to this happy episode; welcome. Baconsale is your podcast. How do you do? Say it when you're meetin' Joel, Kent, and Zack. They’re going to tier 24 rides at Disneyland, going chronologically from opening day in 1955 to Indiana Jones in 1995. And it’s a small world after all, because these foolish mortals are joined by our friend Josh, a self-proclaimed Disneynerd. We’ve got a lot of magical memories comin’ down the track as we discuss our personal experiences with each ride at the park. We’ll also offer a peek at the backside of water as we share some interesting trivia about the attractions, expose Disney World snobbery, and showcase amazing Donald Duck impersonations. Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho! Then press play.

Now that the third installment of Ant-Man is beginning the fifth phase of the MCU, we’re going to review it during our second BaconBit of the ninth season of Baconsale. Zack isn’t here, unfortunately, but Kent & Joel are ready to share their thoughts about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Kent has been a little bitter about Ant-Man since Edgar Wright left the project, and this series hasn’t been one of Joel’s favorites, either, but will they be the tiniest bit impressed by the Quantum Realm? Listen to find out. And don’t worry, the first part of this review is free of spoilers. Press play to discover who “he” is.

Will they? Won’t they? Yes, it looks like Baconsale is going to do an episode about love triangles. We’ve taken 14 of the most popular romances from film & TV to discuss whether the characters made the right decisions, if they should have chosen the one that got away, or if they should have ended up alone. There are going to be a few spoilers as we talk about older television shows and movies, but we hope you enjoy our arguments about age differences, our sentiments about stalkers, and our reactions to relationships. Prepare yourself for a lot of emotional gear shifting as we go from silly romantic comedies to dark dramas to sitcoms, but remember that the one constant in all this madness is love. Don’t be a puppy kicker. Press play!

Listen, listener, it’s too difficult to decide what our top five favorite albums are, and a top 10 would just take too long. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re each picking seven albums that we love. These aren’t songs that we put on shuffle, we enjoy these musical collections track by track, in the order they were intended to play. Kent is ready to showcase his hipster side, but he’s including some self-proclaimed bangers. Meanwhile, Zack & Joel are largely giving stage crew picks—Zack’s are in chronological order, and Joel’s are largely influenced by his sister. We hope you enjoy hearing our memories of music as much as we enjoyed sharing them. Press play to hear our sneaky honorable mentions.

Get those noses high in the air, listener, because we’re talking Sundance again. Our friend, Emily, is joining us to talk about the record number of movies she and Kent watched this year. And guess what? Almost 30% of them were good this season! Listen to Kent & Emily’s hive-mind thoughts as they talk to you about Talk to Me, relate the story of Flora and Son, reminisce about Past Lives, condemn Bad Behavior, and civilly discuss Polite Society. Press play to be the first people to hear this BaconBit about being the first people to see these films.

It’s been a few years since we last asked What Would Baconsale Do? However, we’ve decided to enter the realm of random mental insights again, this time with Zack at the helm. He’s going to ask Kent & Joel a series of questions about genies, aliens, shopping carts, and more. Zack is also going to present some serious moral quandaries, some of which were generated by artificial intelligence. We hope you enjoy this bizarre episode as we discuss Return of Jafar, the destruction of Portland, purring when we’re happy, losing fingers, knives & duct tape, and a handful of positive affirmations. Aunt Celery says press play!

It’s not every day that we unleash our powers of prognostication on our listener, it’s just usually on the second show of every season. So on this episode of Baconsale, we’re looking at the upcoming year and getting a little catty. We’ll be making predictions about celebrity comebacks & break-ups, pop culture drama, sports forecasts, the rule of threes, movies releasing this year, and more. Since we’ve been doing this type of show for a while now, we occasionally will copy each other’s former answers (as well as our own). But we hope you enjoy hearing us giggle at sports names, berate those who go back to the well, and switch places in our opinions. Watch out for Ezra Miller in 2023, and press play to hear silent agreement.

As our ninth season of Baconsale begins, we realize very quickly that it’s a good thing we’re pop culture podcasters and not math teachers. We’re looking back at the movies we watched this past year and ranking our five least favorite films, followed by our five favorites. Joel is going after cult classics this time, and it’s his own fault he chose the truly rotten ones. Kent keeps his choices to limited to movies released in 2022, and manages to find a few golden hipster nuggets amidst the cape flicks and wasteland that was last year in cinema. And Zack is there to judge each of our picks along the way. Press play to decide which Skarsgård is the best Skarsgård.

Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to do another category show all about Baconsale because the season has come to an end. Things start off with a thousand voices & a single dream, followed by a discussion of our favorite moments, strange topics, what surprised us, our biggest accomplishments, and more. Kent cheats a little on his categories this year, while Joel forgot that he could do that. And Zack gives a not-so-subtle hint about what kind of show he’d like to do in the future. Yes, this episode involves a lot of back-patting (which makes us feel a little awkward at times), but it’s an entertaining walk down memory lane, along with slight mockery and a few guilt trips. Let’s get it started! Press play.

Marley was dead: to begin with. Dead as a door-nail. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the Baconsale episode we are going to relate. Joel, Kent, and Zack have watched every film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novella, A Christmas Carol, and we’re going to build our own version of Ebenezer Scrooge’s story using the tried-and-true method of M.A.S.H. As we do so, we’ll also share our thoughts on the acting, the storytelling, the sets, the costumes, the visual effects, and the music of each version we saw. And we’ll pick our favorite and least favorite movies. Will the Christmas spirits be kind to us? Or will we wear the chains we formed in life, link by link, and yard by yard? Don’t say “Bah! Humbug!” Come in! Press play! And know us better, man!

On the first show of December, our podcast gave to you, a random holiday-themed ranking episode. We’ve decided to take a Baconsale-style look at the presents given during The Twelve Days of Christmas and see if they’re something that anyone would actually want. After we discuss the history of the song and how much these gifts would cost, we’ll then tier each present according to what we’d cherish forever, what we might enjoy once, and what we’d regift or just throw away. Joel gets a little greedy for gold, people never stop dancing at Kent’s apartment in New York, and watch out for the Zack Attack at the end! It’s a killer! It doesn’t matter if you’re a drummer, a piper, a lord, a lady, a milkmaid, a swan, a goose, a ring, a blackbird, a hen, a dove, or a partridge, press play!

Pack your bags, listener! We’re taking a trip down memory lane! On this episode of Baconsale, Kent, Joel, and Zack are going to be discussing our favorite (and least favorite) vacations. And since it’s always more fun to travel with friends, we’ve invited Rocky & Steph (Stephanie & Rock?) to join us as we pick answers for each of our seven categories, which include Best Scenic Drive, Most Regularly Visited Destination, and Trip You’d Like Do Again. Along the way, we’ll make some basic & boujee choices, we’ll discover who enjoys plaque reading, and we’ll teach you the benefits of Neosporin. Press play to get a stamp in your podcast passport, Baconites!

Hey, Soul Sister! We’re over the (My) Humps and finishing our terrible song tournament on this episode of Baconsale. Joel, Kent, and Zack may not be Happy with the awful tunes they must move forward, because they have to Play It Again, and there are Blurred Lines with some of their reasoning, but the urge to crown a “winner” is Simply Irresistible. Will Zack’s choices make you Blue (Da Ba Dee)? Will Kent be able to remember what he said previously Before He Cheats on his logic? Is Cotton Eye Joe(l) wearing Christmas Shoes? Listen to find out (and to learn what The Fox says). Don’t be Rude! Press play to take a mental Photograph of our musical anguish. Download & print the advanced Worst Song of Songs bracket at Baconsale.com!

Last Christmas (or rather last March), Baconsale picked the ultimate Song of Songs. And now, even though No One was really asking for it, we’re beginning our quest to find the least Perfect song. We asked our listener (including all the Single Ladies), to submit their terrible tunes, and we’ve put those disagreeable ditties in a bracket. Why? This is How We Roll. Joel, Kent, and Zack have accepted your choices With Arms Wide Open, and then they’ll make Chop Suey of 32 songs that they don’t think deserve to win. And while we may not understand The Reason some of you made the picks you did, we won’t give you the Run-Around for long, because we’ll finish this tournament on the next episode. Don’t Worry Be Happy, and press play if you Believe in life after love. Download & print the official Worst Song of Songs bracket at Baconsale.com to play along at home!

It’s been four years since the first standalone Black Panther movie. A lot of events within the Marvel Cinematic Universe have occurred since then, as well as the tragic, real-life passing of Chadwick Boseman, but is this sequel a fitting finish to Phase Four? Or is this two-hour-and-forty-one-minute movie going to be a drain on our mental resources? Joel and Kent are going to start this review on their own, since they saw the movie together, and Zack will join us as soon as we start spoiling the movie (about 18 minutes in). However, we’ll keep our thoughts spoiler-free before then.

Take your mask off and press play to hear about the Na'vi suffering bloodless deaths via vibranium.

Lights! Camera! Silence! On this episode of Baconsale, Joel is showing his age. He’s brought a selection of silent films to the table in hopes that Zack and Kent have (finally) watched them and are ready to review all ten. Some of these movies are over 100 years old, yet Joel feels they still have something to offer modern audiences. While Zack is concerned about the content of these pre-Production Code motion pictures, so he’s going to let parents know what to expect. Will Charlie Chaplin make us chuckle? Does Buster Keaton have us busting a gut? Is Metropolis still mesmerizing? Listen to our fully audio podcast to find out. Press play because Guillermo del Toro says this is his favorite episode.

Once again, we handed the keys to the asylum over to the patients and let you, the listener, take over this Baconsale Halloween episode. We asked for more of your terrifying true stories as well as frightening fictional tales, and you certainly delivered. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to take turns reading your spooky submissions… along with some slight mockery (Hey! It’s what we do!). We’ll do our best to keep the mood scary, though, as we share stories about hairy creatures, car creepers, gray ghosts, unwanted hitchhikers, raspy breathing, haunting acronyms, ALARMING ALL CAPS, and spine-chilling sk-el-el-letons! Press play to hear Joel do eerily accurate impressions of Kent, Zack, and Jacob.

Since we talked about haunted places last year, Baconsale has decided to round out the ghostly nouns on this episode and talk about haunted things & people. We’ll be discussing diabolic dolls, chatting about cursed canvases, and babbling about blighted bunk beds. Despite the darker subject material, Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to do their best to keep things light & fluffy, and not focus on the fact that possession is nine-tenths of the law. We’ll also be examining 35 movies related to this spooky subject and giving some of them (slight) Baconsale approval! Join us! Put down that haunted spoon and press play!

It’s finally here! The movie that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been promoting for the past decade or so! Black Adam has Shazam-ed into theaters, and Baconsale is ready to review it. Kent, the DC-loving cynic, has been a little down on the Extended Universe lately, but will this Warner Bros. Picture light the spark of hope in his chest once again? Or will his darker, pessimistic side be the reigning champion and influence Joel and Zack? Even if you haven’t seen the film yet, you can still listen to the spoiler-free first part of this BaconBit to find out our thoughts on Black Adam. Press play to search for eternium/vibranium in the mines Kahndaq/Wakanda.

In the summer of 1957, a young boy named Jason Voorhees drowned at Camp Crystal Lake in New Jersey. Since that tragic event, a string of murders has occurred in or around the campground, causing some to wonder if the area is cursed or even haunted by a masked, vengeful ghoul. This is the true story of Camp Blood… Okay, so this is actually the plot of a highly successful horror film franchise called Friday the 13th. However, we are going to talk about it as if it were a true crime story for the first part of this episode of Baconsale. After we take off that mask, we’ll chat about the background of these films and use our combined scores to rank all twelve movies. Also, please note that while Joel will try to keep Kent’s descriptions of the killings as family friendly as possible, things do tend to get a little grisly when it comes to discussing slasher flicks. Press-press-press! Play-play-play!

Paranormal investigator Beaker is back on Baconsale! Once again, he’s brought a list of 13 alarming areas & petrifying places from around the world, and it’s up to us to decide if we’d be willing to spend the night there by ourselves. Will we laugh at the ha-ha walls surrounding the Aradale Mental Hospital in Australia? Will the ghosts of Gettysburg be our confederates? Will we lose our nerve in the Bermuda Triangle of Romania? Will we be able to pronounce Lawang Sewu? All these questions and more will be answered as we test our tongues and our bravery in frightening foreign lands. Press play to see if the ghost dogs are good boys.

Oh, look. Another glorious BaconBit! Thirty years (minus one year) ago, a Disney movie about witches received mixed reviews from critics and didn’t do that well at the box office. However, since that time, it has become a beloved cult classic for many, leading to the long-delayed legasequel: Hocus Pocus 2. But do the Sanderson sisters possess the same magic they did decades ago? And will Joel, Kent, and Zack enjoy this sequel when none of them truly loved the original? We’ll start off this BaconBit with our spoiler-free reviews, but then we’ll break that spell and discuss the whole film without holding back. Itch-it-a-cop-it-a-mel-a-ka-mys-ti-ca… press play!

We see a Bad Moon Rising, which must mean it’s finally October! And Heads Will Roll as Baconsale carefully crafts the perfect playlist for any Monster Mash. Joel, Kent, and Zack have done some Weird Science to select 31 spooky songs that they hope will turn a dance floor Ghost Town into a Thriller of a Dead Man’s Party. And while Kent may be a Psycho Killer of Halloween music, you can still Unleash Your Spirit and join us as we enter The Time Warp and take plenty of punch breaks. Dig through the ditches, burn through the witches, and press play.

I scream, you scream, we all scream when Baconsale does a food challenge. Here’s the scoop: Joel, Kent, and Zack decided to take on the 31 flavors of Baskin-Robbins, only to discover that was just the beginning of our journey. We’ll first give the history of the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores and talk about our quest experiences. Then we’ll share our combined scores and reveal the bottom five and top five ice cream flavors. Listen as we tank each other’s ratings, offer some coffee confessions, and tell the tale of how one of us faced frozen death in the face and lived to talk about it. Find an ice cream buddy and press play!

I scream, you scream, we all scream when Baconsale does a food challenge. Here’s the scoop: Joel, Kent, and Zack decided to take on the 31 flavors of Baskin-Robbins, only to discover that was just the beginning of our journey. We’ll first give the history of the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores and talk about our quest experiences. Then we’ll share our combined scores and reveal the bottom five and top five ice cream flavors. Listen as we tank each other’s ratings, offer some coffee confessions, and tell the tale of how one of us faced frozen death in the face and lived to talk about it. Find an ice cream buddy and press play!

It's a dangerous business, listener, discussing The Lord of the Rings. You step into this subject and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to. Nevertheless, we’re visiting Middle-earth once again, but this time we’re bringing a guest. Our friend Glo is joining us for this fantastical adventure where we’ll be picking answers for categories such as Best Battle, Creepiest Creature, Coolest Set Piece, Favorite Character, and Most Emotional Moment. We’re going to get a little geeky as we journey through the films & books, and we’ll expose Zack’s love for Aragorn, Kent & Glo’s opposing views of Samwise, and Joel’s hidden desire for darkness. The beacons are lit! Baconsale calls for aid. Will you answer by pressing play?

It's a dangerous business, listener, discussing The Lord of the Rings. You step into this subject and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to. Nevertheless, we’re visiting Middle-earth once again, but this time we’re bringing a guest. Our friend Glo is joining us for this fantastical adventure where we’ll be picking answers for categories such as Best Battle, Creepiest Creature, Coolest Set Piece, Favorite Character, and Most Emotional Moment. We’re going to get a little geeky as we journey through the films & books, and we’ll expose Zack’s love for Aragorn, Kent & Glo’s opposing views of Samwise, and Joel’s hidden desire for darkness. The beacons are lit! Baconsale calls for aid. Will you answer by pressing play?

Steak. Seafood. Salad. Tiering. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re ranking 24 casual dining restaurants, giving their backstories, and sharing our opinions on these enticing eateries. We’ll be discussing Denny’s, judging Johnny Rockets, reviewing Red Robin, observing Olive Garden, critiquing Chili’s, and more. Zack thinks each one of these restaurant chains is a version of Applebee’s. Kent enjoys eating adult chicken nuggets at Buffalo Wild Wings. And Joel is irate with IHOP for discontinuing the Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity. Press play. Because when you’re listening, you’re family.

Steak. Seafood. Salad. Tiering. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re ranking 24 casual dining restaurants, giving their backstories, and sharing our opinions on these enticing eateries. We’ll be discussing Denny’s, judging Johnny Rockets, reviewing Red Robin, observing Olive Garden, critiquing Chili’s, and more. Zack thinks each one of these restaurant chains is a version of Applebee’s. Kent enjoys eating adult chicken nuggets at Buffalo Wild Wings. And Joel is irate with IHOP for discontinuing the Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity. Press play. Because when you’re listening, you’re family.

It’s showtime, folks! Now that Zack has finished Better Call Saul—and we’ve given you some time to watch it, too—we finally can talk about this popular TV series and whether or not it raises the bar for spin-offs. We’ll start off this BaconBit spoiler-free and give our overall impressions of the show and the main characters, and then we’ll give you fair warning before we slip into spoilers. How does it compare to Breaking Bad? Are we satisfied with Jimmy’s transformation into Saul? Did we get confused with all the time jumps? Are we satisfied with how this series ended? And why do we keep making references to the 2008 movie Hancock? Press play to find out if it’s all good, man.

It’s showtime, folks! Now that Zack has finished Better Call Saul—and we’ve given you some time to watch it, too—we finally can talk about this popular TV series and whether or not it raises the bar for spin-offs. We’ll start off this BaconBit spoiler-free and give our overall impressions of the show and the main characters, and then we’ll give you fair warning before we slip into spoilers. How does it compare to Breaking Bad? Are we satisfied with Jimmy’s transformation into Saul? Did we get confused with all the time jumps? Are we satisfied with how this series ended? And why do we keep making references to the 2008 movie Hancock? Press play to find out if it’s all good, man.

Autumn is approaching, which means it’s time for Baconsale to look toward the near cinematic future and let you know which films are coming out before the end of the year. Our leap-year host Dan is back, since Zack is on paternity leave, and he’s going to join Joel & Kent in giving five upcoming movies we want to see flop, as well as five movies we’re looking forward to. As per usual, Kent’s invited guest tends to agree with him, but not as per usual, Joel doesn’t make a lot of mainstream picks. Listen as we agree on some choices, take some pot shots at Disney and, for some reason, make allusions to rides at Lagoon. Press play to fear Winnie the Pooh again.

We’ve talked about our favorite film scores before on Baconsale, but we’ve never really been tested on how well we know them. That’s why our friend Allison is joining us on this episode. She’s created a quiz featuring some of the greatest modern composers & epic movie soundtracks, and it’s up to Zack, Kent, and Joel to bring their A-game. And with a Skor bar on the line as the prize, the stakes have never been higher. Listen as Kent feigns ignorance, Joel gets some pity points, and Zack proves his Disney prowess. Press play to hear some instrumental intrigue.

The school year is starting again at Baconsale High, which means it’s time for Joel, Kent & Zack to go back-to-school shopping. However, the clothes we’re picking from are some of the most regrettable fashion choices in history—submitted by you. And our moms aren’t here to help us this time. We’re going to be assigned our outfits at random, using the tried & true M.A.S.H. method. Listen as we do our best to keep Zack honest, Joel confesses he has outfit blindness, and we’d remember Kent’s name if he just wore something more memorable. Press play to begin this farcical fashion show.

Everybody! (Yeeeaaah?) On this episode of Baconsale, we’re pitting the best vocal harmonies and choreographed dance moves against each other to see which boy band is the best of all! Step by Step, we’ll discuss the history of each group, recap their Dynamite hits and, One Way or Another, make a decision about who has come to the End of the Road. It might be easy as ABC for you, but The Hardest Thing for us is saying Bye Bye Bye to groups that had some great songs. Nevertheless, I Swear we’re going to finish this All or Nothing tournament in a single episode, No Matter What. Is This the End of this episode blurb? Yes. Now press play like Every Other Time. Download our official boy band bracket at Baconsale.com so you can play along at home.

Since it already swept the nation once, Baconsale has decided to take a second swing at the Parents Guide Game! Kent, Joel, and Zack have each brought 10 secret movies to the table, and the only clues they are allowed to give each other come from the Parents Guide on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). We invite you to play along and see if you can guess the answer before we can. You can even come up with ridiculous buzzers with backstories of your own. As a reminder, Baconsale is a family friendly podcast, but we will be discussing questionable parts of these films in a humorous manner on this episode, so parental discretion is somewhat advised, especially when we talk about Harry Potter. Press play to learn why Zack is happiness.

I've got a bad feeling about this. Baconsale is doing another episode where they have to defend something that is generally disliked, and this time it’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Indy’s fourth adventure isn’t looked upon as kindly as the original trilogy, but it’s up to Joel, Kent, and Zack to accentuate the positives in this movie (which came out before Mamma Mia) or else there will be whippings. We do allow ourselves a few breaks from staring into the hollow eyes of interdimensional beings in order to stay sane, otherwise we’re plowing ahead in this CG jungle of positivity. However, watch out for sharp bangs, swinging monkeys, goopy ants, Kent monologues, double-sided blow darts, cartoon prairie dogs, and selective magnetism. Press play to jump inside the lead-lined fridge with Baconsale.

Attention, listener, this episode about Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 is ready for departure. We’d like to draw your attention to one passenger in particular, in seat 18C, whose name is Dan Cooper (a.k.a. D.B. Cooper), one of the most famous plane hijackers in history. But what makes this mystery man so famous? And why has his story intrigued people across the globe for the past 50 years? Kent, Joel, and Zack are joined by Jake Swallow (a.k.a. Juice) to discuss the facts, review some suspects, make some Harry Potter references, and then give pitches for how the story could have ended. Press play to enter the Cooper Vortex with Baconsale.

Mamma Mia! Baconsale is finally doing an episode all about ABBA! We’re discussing this famous Swedish pop group The Way Old Friends Do. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do believe we’ll give some history of the band, following which One of Us will share their top five and bottom five songs, along with the other two. And I Have a Dream that every Dancing Queen and Super Trouper out there will be saying Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie! by the end of this disco-charged discussion and not demanding your Money, Money, Money back. Press play to say Thank You for the Music, Björn, Benny, Agnetha & Frida!

Bands & musicians get all the glory when it comes to being one-hit wonders. But what about filmmakers? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re discussing directors that made one great movie…and then didn’t do much after that (or before that). This could be because none of their other works reached the level of success their hit movie did, or it could be because they didn’t actually make any other films. Regardless, Kent, Joel, and Zack have each created a list of five directors that fit their idea of a one-hit wonder. They’re not allowed to pick one the others have chosen, but they are allowed to justify their answers, attempt joke picks, and make Kent mad. Press play to remember the poster.

By Odin’s beard! A fourth Thor movie has been released! Zack and Kent are ready to discuss whether or not this sequel is worthy and if Marvel Phase 4 is heading in the right direction. Joel wasn’t able to see Love and Thunder yet, but he’s still ready to battle with the negativity that he’s expecting from the other two. And he’ll be taking the Bifrost Bridge before they enter the land of spoilers. Press play to hear if Christian Bale brings DC to the MCU.

Light the coals or turn on the gas, it’s time for a sizzling, summer-themed episode of Baconsale! Kent, Joel, and Zack are standing at our respective grills, making sure the meat is cooked to perfection, cracking some dad jokes, and tiering foods you’d commonly find at a backyard barbecue. We’ll be ranking hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, fruit salad, lemonade, watermelon, and more. And as things heat up, Joel will expose his enthusiasm for beans, Zack will express his love for mayo, and Kent will admit that he judges moms. Press play to potluck with Baconsale!

The owls are silent. That must mean it’s time for Baconsale to take on the transcendental filmmaker, David Lynch. He may be popular among film geeks, but many people might not know the influence he’s had on movies & television. We’re joined on this episode by Andrew, a young Lynchian enthusiast, who asked us to walk with him through Lynch’s surreal cinematic world, followed by an in-depth discussion of enigmatically entertaining TV series, Twin Peaks. We hope you enjoy Kent sharing personal synopses, Zack jump-scaring us with fun facts, and Joel trying to interpret if this whole episode is a dream. You must not fear this episode. Fear is the mind-killer. Press play.

The double suns have set on another Star Wars series, so Kent, Joel, and Zack are ready to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi. While this Disney Plus show explores what happened in the 20 years between the prequels and the original trilogy, we’re going to explore how we felt about the storyline, the acting, the visual effects, and the lethality of lightsabers. You may sense some cynicism from certain hosts on this BaconBit, but we also make a point to say something nice before putting on any rant hats. Plus, if you’ve been wondering if you should watch Obi-Wan, the first 15 minutes of our review is spoiler free. Press play, you precocious little princess!

Listener, do you like movies about gladiators? Would you like to hear us talk about humorous films? As you wish. It’s taken us for-ev-er, but we’re finally talking about comedies! Yeah, baby! We’ve made a list of 10 categories such as Favorite Parody/Satire, Overrated, Comedy That Makes You Cry, Best Sequel, Acquired Taste, and Still Funny After All These Years. Kent isn’t a fan of most straightforward comedies, whereas Joel resorted to using a Magic 8 Ball because he couldn’t pick just one answer, and a witch turned Zack into a newt! …he got better. This episode moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and press play once in a while, you could miss it.

Hello there! It’s been a while since we've dedicated an entire episode to Star Wars (blame the sequel series), but our special guest Kyler has given us a new hope. He’s created a “Jar-JarPardy” quiz for Kent, Joel & Zack, and these half-witted scruffy-looking nerf herders are going to battle it out to see with whom the Force is the strongest. And since the winner of this contest will win a cool prize and become the Supreme Chancellor of Baconsale, the stakes have never been higher. Listen as we buzz in too early for the answers we know and completely drown during the deep dive questions. Press play to hear why the ability to speak does not make us intelligent.

G’day, listener! On this bloomin’ episode of Baconsale, we’ve decided to take a walkabout with the pop culture influences of Australia. We’ve picked answers for 16 different categories, such as Best Contribution to Television, Scariest Animal, Toughest Bloke, Loveliest Sheila, Worst Export, Belongs on the Outback Menu, Location I'd Like to Visit, and That Totally Seems Australian. Kent actually lived Down Under for a couple years, Zack’s going to share random facts about Oz, and Joel can’t help talking in an Aussie accent. We apologize in advance, mate. Tie me kangaroo down, sport, and then press play!

Things are just peachy here in the Baconcave, even though we’re taking on a surprisingly controversial topic: fruit. We’re joined by the apple of Zack’s eye, Babs, and she is helping us from going completely bananas as we rank and tier 24 popular fruits from around the world. Joel has cherry-picked a large crop of fruity facts he’d like to share with you. Kent does a plum job of making us feel uncomfortable by constantly mentioning flesh (and suspenders?). But mostly we’re all just doing our best to make sure this topic isn’t a lemon. Orange you glad you pressed play to listen to this sweet episode of Baconsale?

We’re revvin' up our engines so you can listen to our howlin' review about Top Gun: Maverick. It’s been 36 years since we’ve seen Pete Mitchell take to the skies and the big question is, will this long-anticipated sequel take our breath away? Or does the movie crash and burn into great balls of fire? Kent brought along Zack as his co-pilot for the film screening, which means Joel hasn’t seen it yet. Therefore, Joel is going to eject before we cross into spoiler territory. But we hope you enjoy this BaconBit about Tom Cruise’s latest flight into the danger zone. Press play to hear if this “legacyquel” is writing checks its box office can’t cash.

We feel the need, the need to talk about Tom Cruise. Tom has been a Top Gun at the box office for the past four decades, and he seems to have All the Right Moves when picking scripts. But is he a living Legend? Is he Far and Away the biggest movie star ever? Or is he just one of A Few Good Men in the Risky Business of filmmaking? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to us give a brief history of this American Made actor, and hear our answers for a Cocktail of categories such as Most Surprising Performance, Favorite Mission: Impossible Movie, Greatest Running Scene, and Best-Looking Character.

Press play to hear why Zack is one of The Outsiders on this episode of Baconsale.

If you're out on the road, feeling lonely and so cold, all you have to do is listen to this episode, and your spirits will be lifted, because today we’re talking about Gilmore Girls! Joel loves this popular TV series—even though he doesn’t pronounce some of the names correctly—and he’s grateful that our guest, Aleesha, finally made this topic happen on Baconsale. Meanwhile, Kent is a little more cynical (much like Luke Danes), and Zack is getting his opinions IM-ed to him from his wife. Enjoy as we talk very rapidly about the basic storyline, gossip about Lorelai’s and Rory’s relationships, and even reenact a couple scenes from the show. Press play to be introduced to the residents of Stars Hollow.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Baconsale has conquered yet another restaurant: KFC. We’ve eaten every Kentucky Fried item on the menu, and we’re ready to talk turkey …er, chicken. Zack is a recent convert to the Colonel’s secret recipe, while Joel fears the franchise closest to his home, and Kent has tender feelings about thighs. We’ll also be chatting about our latest menu quest experience, discussing the history of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and giving answers for such categories as Best Cut, Worst Side, Guilty Pleasure, and Original Recipe vs. Extra Crispy. Listen as we uncover possible strawberry lemonade conspiracies, reveal one host’s gravy obsession, and explain the benefits of sheep’s bladders. Stop licking the 11 herbs & spices off your fingers and press play!

Hello, Listener! This BaconBit is from another dimension where Kent & Joel are the only hosts of Baconsale. Okay, in reality, Zack hasn’t seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness yet, so he left to avoid any spoilers. However, the first 15 minutes of our review is spoiler-free, so he could have stuck around, if he wanted to. But does this latest installment of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe create too much madness? Or will it strangely please one of the MCU’s most vocal critics? Press play to hear our issues with Basketball Quarterback’s hair.

With a new Listener crowned, it’s time for all three contestants to combine their forces against the undefeated-ish Team JK. Listen as Zack tests who has the quicker buzzer finger and the most correct answers on TV trivia, video game history, literary queries, chess facts, and far too many math questions (according to Joel & Kent). Will Team JK prove their dominance once again? Or will Team Listener rise to the occasion? Whether you live in Genovia, Genosha, or Geonosis, press play!

Now that we’ve passed Supernatural in number of episodes, it’s time for Baconsale to celebrate our anniversary show! Spencer, the former Listener, has graciously resigned from his position. This left a power vacuum, which is being courageously contended for by three respectable replacements: Valerie, Mark, and Chad. Listen as we quiz our contestants on highest-grossing movies, Behind the Bacon trivia, chiptune covers, poorly sung one-hit wonders, and of course, the game of Baconsale. Press play to give golf claps at Blake’s Barber Shop.

Summer just gets earlier and earlier in theaters, doesn’t it? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to guide you through the next four months or so, and let you know which movies we’re excited for and which movies we want to bomb (and have wanted to bomb for the past couple years). We’ll be spiteful, we’ll be hopeful, and occasionally some breaking news bulletins come across our desk. Does Kent’s love for A24 have any boundaries? Is Jordan Peele the new M. Night Shyamalan? Are our picks going to be released in theaters or on streaming? Does anyone remember Marcel the Shell with Shoes On? Nope. Press play!

We had so much fun putting similarly titled songs head-to-head last time, that we’ve decided to do another 22 rounds of mini musical matchups. And this time, Baconsale is going to prove how hip they are to kids’ music these days, because we’re including such hits as “All I Want,” “Dynamite,” “Somebody to Love,” and “Sugar.” We’ll try our best to not confuse you about which song we’re talking about, but we can’t guarantee that Zack will use words like triple and quadruple—that’s just too easy. We’ll also retire a couple songs, and we all get kicked off the show at some point. Press play to waffle down with the twin-twins.

We’re going The Whole Nine Yards on this episode of Baconsale and discussing everything from when Bruce Willis was The Kid with the stutter to our shattered feelings about Glass. Joel, Kent, and our friend Emily are going to pick answers for 12 Monkeys, er… 10 categories from Bruce’s many film & TV roles, based on The Sixth Sense we each have. Sometimes we’re Split, and our picks are Unbreakable, so we’ll Die Hard before we agree with the others. Other times, our choices are taken Hostage by other Bandits at the table, which pushes us Over the Hedge, and we start seeing RED. Either way, we hope you accept us as your Surrogates for making these decisions. Press play to initiate podcast Armageddon!

Hi, welcome to Baconsale! How many are in your party? On this episode, we’re discussing dining etiquette, with Kent offering the dating perspective, Joel speaking as a parent of many children, and Zack giving his thoughts as a former food service employee (and table tickler). We’re also going to read some of your recommended restaurant rules and let you know which ones we think are well-done and which opinions are rare. Plus, we’ll supply you with pro dining tips and discuss which eating establishments are collar-worthy. Press play to fall on the wrong food sword.

It’s time you got to know Baconsale a little better, because we’ve invited some special guests on this BaconBit: our pets! Listen as Cruz, Quigley, and Stella speak the truth about their respective owners, while Kent, Joel, and Zack just have to sit there and take it. Our canine and feline guests don’t stay for very long, though, because they’ve got places to go and people to sniff. However, we hope you enjoy this brief insight into our lives on the first day of April. Press play to drop it! And by “it,” we mean this episode.

The Academy Awards have been hit hard with low ratings lately, which has been quite a blow to Hollywood’s ego. However, this year’s Oscars clapped back and scored the second-lowest viewership ever! They think they deserve a pat on the back (or face), but we’re going to critique how the ceremony went, even when things went out of whack. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to attack their predictions from the past and punch up this dry BaconBit with a little bit of humor and some smack talk. We’re going to strike every award category and announce each winner, along with the winner among Baconsale hosts, and the winner of our 94th Academy Award listener ballot bash. Press play to become a vessel of love.

Don’t Stop Believin’ that this Baconsale episode is going to be a Thriller, because we’re going to finish our quest to find the One song to rule them all. And while some of this music gives us Good Vibrations and makes us want to be a Dancing Queen, other tunes are barely Livin’ on a Prayer and will sink Like a Stone and take the Stairway to Heaven. What a Wonderful World it is, listener, because of the song submissions you gave us. We couldn’t have done this tournament With or Without You. Hey Jude! You’re the Fortunate Son who gets to press play! Download and print our advanced Song of Songs bracket at Baconsale.com.

In order to salvage their continually plummeting ratings, the Academy Awards asked three quasi-famous hosts to help people care about the films that no one has seen and the ceremony no one is watching. Unfortunately, Joel, Kent & Zack were busy recording this episode, so the Oscars will have to settle for less. Nevertheless, we’re going to continue our tradition of making predictions for the Academy Award winners on this episode of Baconsale. Listen as Kent tries to not follow his heart, Joel scours the web to find answers, and Zack plays the odds in Vegas. Is something coming for Spielberg’s West Side Story? Will King Richard finally be crowned? Can Encanto work its magic on the voters? Will The Power of the Dog receive Best in Show? Press play to hear our thoughts. And visit Baconsale.com to submit your own predictions for the 94th Academy Awards on our official ballot for a chance to win a fabulous cinematic prize!

Everybody Wants to Rule the World, but Baconsale just wants to determine the best song in the world. Therefore, we looked In Your Eyes and used your musical submissions to see which tunes you thought embody The Spirit of Radio. As Kent, Joel, and Zack make their way through this tournament, some of your picks will be given the Respect that they deserve, whereas others will be quickly given The Kill. Regardless, you’re bound to feel some Sweet Emotion as we complete the first round of this epic Song of Songs bracket. Press play to hear us ruin our vocal cords with falsetto and then try to Shake It Off. Download and print off our official bracket at Baconsale.com.

Listener, start your engines! We’re gearing up to talk about cars on this episode of Baconsale. Unfortunately, Kent & Joel know as much about cars as they do sports, but Zack is a motorhead, and we are joined by our automotive enthusiast friends, Adam & Rachel. We’ll each be picking answers for such categories as our first vehicles, the best car for a date, the one we’d buy if money were no object, and the vehicle we would want in a zombie apocalypse. It’s a humbling episode, especially as Joel and Kent are trying to understand horsepower, engine liters, and displacement, but we hope you enjoy the ride as much as we did. Press play to shift into high gear! Also, you can find an interactive slideshow of the cars, trucks, and vans we talk about on this episode at Baconsale.com.

Fear is a tool. And it seems that Matt Reeves is utilizing that tool as much as possible with his version of The Batman. But does this film lean too much into the dark & brooding tone? And will Baconsale ever see Robert Pattinson as the World’s Greatest Detective instead of just a sparkling vampire? Listen as we give our review of The Batman and deftly avoid spoilers for the first part of this BaconBit. However, once we descend into spoiler territory, watch out... because we are vengeance! Riddle me this: why haven’t you pressed play yet?

It’s a wild night in Gotham City! Twenty-four of Batman’s most notorious foes are on the loose. And every time the Caped Crusader drops them off on the steps of Arkham Asylum, it’s up to the three guards (Joel, Kent & Zack) to decide which level of security each one of these villains needs for their holding cell. Listen as we do our best to keep Kent away from the clutches of Catwoman, try to stop Man-Bat from messing with Zack’s hair, and safely detain the Joker during Joel’s many lunch breaks. Press play to tune in and hear what happens! Same Baconsale-time! Same Baconsale-channel!

For years, Kent and Joel have downplayed their knowledge of sports and sports-related trivia. But Zack is suspicious that they actually know more than they let on. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, Zack is going to quiz the other two on basic sports knowledge, but this time it’s going to be with Joel’s & Kent’s powers combined as Team JK. If they win, they get a sport trophy. However, if they lose, they’ll have to do a choreographed cheer on social media, so the stakes have never been higher. Don’t be a back-wanderer! Press play to get your head in the game and see if they can knock it out of the park. Go sports!

Some of us at Baconsale haven’t really understood the hype behind the character Boba Fett since he was knocked into the Sarlacc pit by a blind guy with a stick, but will this new Disney Plus series change our minds? Joel, Kent, and Zack have watched all seven episodes and they’re ready to review it for you on this BaconBit. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry, the first part is spoiler free. After a clear warning, we’ll dive into all sorts of spoilers as well as other Star Wars lore like the books and The Clone Wars series. Don’t worry, Peopledalorian, the hip Mods will protect you from the fish head mafia.

Baconsale would do anything for love, it seems, because we’re back for a third round of love songs! You’d think that by this point we’d be scraping the bottom of the romantic music barrel, but even we were surprised to discover how many amazing tunes we still hadn’t talked about. Listen as we pick answers for categories such as Most Emotional, How You Feel After That First Kiss, Best Power Ballad, and Favorite Foreign Language Love Song. There is so much love in the room on this episode…that is, until Kent brings the room down with his hipster picks. Nevertheless, you should still check out our playlist at Baconsale.com. Press play to get kissed by a rose!

After our amazing showing in the Summer Olympics, Baconsale has been invited to participate in the Winter Olympics. We’ll first share a brief history of the Winter Games, then Kent, Joel, and Zack will rank each sport and choose a champion to compete in that event. And since these sports are more dangerous than the summer ones, the stakes have never been higher. Hear Joel’s proposed adjustments to our official Baconsalia uniforms, beware of Kent’s snowboarder bias, and learn how Zack became a human blanket. Press play to (kind of) learn the difference between a toe loop jump, a flip, and a Lutz.

Oh no! Zack was invited to two different sleepovers on the same night at the same time. How ever will he choose which one to go to? It’s up to Kent and Joel, who are hosting the separate shindigs, to pick the best possible party video games that will entice Zack to attend their event. And it’s a schoolyard pick, so they’re both choosing from the same list and stealing games (and guests) from one another. Is Super Smash Bros. the ultimate? Will Baconsale start a Dance Dance Revolution? Who is the greatest Guitar Hero? Baby, can you see our Halo? Press play to pick your video game party.

What is that sound? Those crunching noises pervading the air? Well, it seems as if Baconsale has a few chips left in our bag of bags, and Joel, Kent & Zack are ready to rank! No crackers are allowed this time as we take on Tostitos, meditate on Miss Vickie’s, pick on Pringles, review Ruffles, and debate Doritos. And as we tier 21 of these popular corn & potato snacks, watch out for wooofs of onion, Zack’s impromptu slogans, and salt shaming. Oh, and does anyone want to count how many times we say the word “cheese”? Press play to truly understand what cheetle means.

We didn’t ask for this gift to accurately predict everything that’s going to happen during the upcoming year, but by golly we’re going to share it with others! In what is considered by some to be the tabloid episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent & Zack are each going to do their best to forecast the pop culture future once again. We’ll uncover chocolate conspiracies, discover demonic celebrity deals, and prognosticate Pete Davidson’s dating life. Plus, we’ll also have expert-level sport genre talk, and we’ll share the films we want to flop, and the movies we’re most excited for in 2022. Are you vibing with us? Then press play!

It’s the start of a new season here on Baconsale, which means it’s time to talk about which movies made an impression on us. Kent, Joel, and “the Worst” Zack have compiled a list of their favorite and least favorite films from the past year. As usual, Kent sticks to movies made in 2021 and, as usual, Joel allows films that he watched for the first time to make his list. Some of our picks are pretty predictable, but we manage to throw a few curve balls in. Enjoy as we try to pronounce Camila Cabello, throw some shade at horror movies, and explain the joy of suffering. I’m happy. You’re happy. We’re happy. Press play.

Well, another season of Baconsale is coming to a close, which means it’s time for Kent, Joel, and Zack to wax nostalgic and take a look back at the past year. On this episode, we’re discussing fun episode intros, surprise hits, strange topics, memorable musical moments, and listener interactions. Plus, we’ll be ranking our top three favorite episodes. We even brought some audio clips this time. There are glimpses behind the scenes of how we make the podcast, a lot of laughing, some screaming, plenty of passion, and more than a few matching answers, but we hope you enjoy this self-indulgent end to season seven of Baconsale. Press play to discover who is on Zack’s official brain trust. And thanks for listening!

Here we come a-podcasting among the leaves so green! Christmas is a special time of year, and there are certain treats & sweets we tend to eat during the holiday season that make it feel extra magical. On this episode of Baconsale, Zack, Kent, and Joel are going to tier 24 of the most popular yuletide snacks & drinks, including candy canes, hot chocolate, peanut brittle, wassail, fudge, eggnog, fruitcake, and gingerbread. Kent & Zack seem to have similar tastes, while Joel has some passionate opinions on the combination of citrus and orange. And be warned, this episode might make you hungry/nostalgic. Press play to get some punny Christmas gift ideas for your neighbors!

Once again, Baconsale is rolling the dice and participating in a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style game and letting someone else take the reins of the episode. Our good friend Mats has spent months preparing an interactive competition for Kent, Joel, and Zack, and he’s now ready to unleash his Hunger Games multiverse on our minds and your ears. Along the way, we’ll race for tridents, get in our first fist fights, try to avoid arrows/killer ducks, sleep on bread, and just try to keep ourselves (and our wives) alive. Press play to judge if Mats is an impartial Dungeon Master.

If there’s something strange in your rural Oklahoma neighborhood, who you gonna call to review it? Baconsale! On this BaconBit, we’re going to review the first true sequel to the Ghostbusters franchise since 1989. But will Ghostbusters: Afterlife hit all the right nostalgia notes? Or will it stumble trying to pander to the fans? You’ll have to listen to our review to find out. We must warn you, however, that Joel can’t tell the difference between Mckenna Grace and Kiernan Shipka. And even if you haven’t seen Ghostbusters: Afterlife yet, you can still listen to the first part of our review, as it is spoiler-free. We’ll warn you when we’re going to cross the spoiler streams. Podcast says you should press play.

The World is Not Enough for some, and one show was not enough for Baconsale, so here is our second James Bond episode for Dr. No-vember. Kent, Joel, and Zack are going to tier The Living Daylights out of every modern 007 film from Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig. We’re leaving our Quantum of Solace this time, and there are more fights, but there’s No Time To Die because we have a lot of information to get through, so some of us will just have to Die Another Day….and become a Spectre. Okay, enough Bond puns. We don’t want to Jinx this episode. Press play.

The music of James Bond movies is in a category of its own, which is why we decided to do a category show specifically about Bond songs. However, since we’ve decided to contain this discussion to a shorter BaconBit, we’ve limited ourselves to only 007 categories, including Great Song/Bad Movie, Least Relevant, and Most Bond-y. From John Barry to David Arnold, from Shirley Bassey to Billie Eilish, we’re putting all of the opening theme songs in our sights, and we have musical clips to prove our suave, cool points. Press play to let the SKYFAAAAAAAAAAAALL!

Hello, Mr. Bond. We’ve been expecting you. Actually, Kent, Joel, and Zack have been expecting to do this episode for almost two years now. Baconsale has viewed every James Bond film (both the official and unofficial movies) and now that No Time to Die was finally released, we’ve been given a license to rank them. However, since we had so much prep time, we have a lot to discuss. Therefore, we’re only covering the early years of 007 on this episode, from Sean Connery to Roger Moore. And as we tier each movie, we’ll also leak top secret information regarding the production and the actors. Press play to have your podcast shaken, not stirred.

O-o-h Child, it looks like Baconsale is Stuck in the Middle with You—the middle of our 70s one-hit wonder bracket, that is. And as we get into this Rock and Roll Part II musical tournament, sometimes we gotta be Cruel to be Kind, and that causes some Kung Fu Fighting. On the other hand, some of us are Making Our Dreams Come True by advancing the songs that made us feel Hooked on a Feeling from the 1970s. We’ll hope you’ll join us as we’re Dancing in the Moonlight to this disco, rock, and Pop Muzik. Press play to Play that Funky Music and see if everything is All Right Now. And you can find the advanced 70s one-hit wonder bracket at Baconsale.com.

The Eternals have been waiting on the sidelines for the moment when they could usher audiences further into Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but is this movie leading the franchise in the right direction? Kent and Joel will give their spoiler-free reviews for the first 20 minutes of this BaconBit, and then they will take off their golden CGI power gloves and continue to discuss everything from DC characters to Transformers to Twilight to The Muppets. Yes, this review is a little long, but at least it’s not 156 minutes. Press play to learn who looks attractive in certain lighting.

There Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, because Baconsale has created a bracket to determine what is the greatest one-hit wonder from the 1970s. We Got to Be Real, neither Kent, nor Joel, nor Zack spent Seasons in the Sun during the 70s, but we’ve done our research and sought advice about which songs are truly Magic. We’ll do our best to not Rock the Boat, but Knock on Wood that we don’t eliminate your Precious and Few favorites in this first round of disco, funk, soul, pop, rock, and novelty music matchups. Press play to hear some truly terrible falsetto singing, some nose flute solos, and to learn how many of these tracks were on the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack. Download the official 70s one-hit wonder bracket at Baconsale.com and play along!

They’re heeeeere! Baconsale is conjuring up the courage to discuss ghosts, specters, spooks, phantoms, or whatever else you call the things that go bump in the night. We’ve wanted to do a ghost show for a while, but it’s such a broad topic, so we’re focusing our energy on spirits that haunt specific locations. We’ll tell you how to discern if your house is haunted as well as how to rid your home of an unwanted presence. We’ll also share some real-life stories and, of course, we’ll let you know which ghostly movies are Baconsale approved. WARNING! Since we’re talking about the dead, things do get a little dark at times, but we’ll do our best to keep the vibes good. Press play to hear voices from the past speak to you, listener!

Listener, are you ready for another round of Baconsale horror movie pitches? Although it seems like these “pitches” become more like short scary stories each time we do this. Nevertheless, our friend Brian has joined us on this episode, and since he requested the pitch show, it doesn’t count against Kent’s earnings. Zack brings some real horror into the Baconcave, Joel’s pitch is so basic, Kent’s is a little autobiographical, and Brian’s involves some German. In addition, we combined our forces and each took turns writing a fourth terrifying tale that we’d like to share with you. WARNING! While still family friendly (Manson-family friendly?), these stories may frighten younger ears who may be listening. Parental guidance is suggested. Grandma Toothy wants you to press play.

Fun Fact: Our first ever BaconBit was a review of James Bond’s 24th official movie, Spectre. And here we are, six years later, finally reviewing the next 007 film in the franchise, No Time to Die. No, this film is not Halloween-related, but we decided to talk about it in October because we’ve been waiting for over a year to see this film. Kent, Joel, and Zack all watched No Time to Die separately and they’re coming together to discuss Daniel Craig’s final outing as Bond. We won’t be divulging any secrets during the first part, but then we’ll dive in and reveal all the plans this film has in the end. Will James Bond return in our hearts? Press play to find out.

Would you spend the night in a haunted location? That’s the question we’re asking on this episode of Baconsale. Our guest Beaker, a paranormal investigator, has chosen a list of 13 spooky (spoopy?) places from around the world, including the Banff Springs Hotel in Canada, the Castle of Good Hope in South Africa, Isla de las Muñecas in Mexico, Bhangarh Fort in India, Poveglia Island in Italy, the Winchester Mystery House in California, and the Tower of London in…London. We’ll give the history of each haunt and then each decide if we would stay there alone. Feel free to play along! We hope you enjoy your stay. Press play for your free hauntinential breakfast.

We talk about scary movies a lot on Baconsale, so we decided to switch things up and kick off the spooky season by having a discussion about scary video games. Kent, Joel & Zack are digging up ghosts from their past and chronologically sharing their creepy experiences with horror games on the PC, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox 360, and more. And as we side-scroll through our pixelated memories, you’ll learn about what truly frightens us—including zombies, ghosts, aliens, demons, sharks, hallways, tentacles & bubbles. Reload! Then press play to vanquish the horrible night.

BACONSALE! I WOULD LIKE TO DO A REVIEW OF THE VENOM SEQUEL! Sounds like a plan. Kent & Joel watched Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and they’re ready to share their thoughts and feelings about the movie on this BaconBit. WE’RE GOING TO RIP IT APART! No, we’re going to review it. I WANT TO EAT IT! You want to eat the review? That…doesn’t even make sense. Anyway, we also give a little backstory about Carnage who-HE’S A RED ONE! Yes, that’s true. AND HE’S SYMBIOTIC WITH CASSIUS CLAY! You mean Cletus Kasady. WHATEVER! And don’t worry, the first part of this review is spoiler-free. Press play to root for the anti-hero. YOU MEAN LETHAL PROTECTOR! Whatever.

Books are a uniquely portable magic, and few authors have captured that dark magic more than Stephen King. Our friend Nicole is joining us to talk about the King of Horror and sneakily inch Baconsale closer to our October episodes. She & Kent have read many of King’s novels, and they’re going to recommend their favorites to you and try to not spend too much time talking about The Dark Tower. Joel then jumps in as we discuss the best & worst movie adaptations of Stephen King’s works. And Zack mostly communicates with us telepathically. Whether you're a Phoner or a pantser, don’t be scared by the number of pages, press play!

Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Baconsale! On this episode, Joel and Kent are taking a walk down memory lane and sharing stories about the various bands they’ve seen live. Zack joins in when he feels like it, but he mostly only attends symphonies. You’ll learn a lot about us as we reveal which concerts we’ve chosen for such categories as Made You Like the Band More, Dullest Performance, Best Showmanship/Audience Interaction, Worst Concert Experience, and Band You Wish You Could Have Seen. Also, listener be warned, Kent shares a brief, yet disturbingly violent mosh pit story. Raise your lighters (or phone flashlights) high, sway back and forth, and press play!

It’s been a few years since Baconsale ranked Disney princesses, so Kris Anderson is joining Kent, Joel & Zack in the Baconcave to flip the script and tier the male protagonists (and deuteragonists) in Disney movies. Much like our princess show, we’re not just ranking these animated characters based on their looks, we’re also taking into consideration their personality, the movie’s quality, their skills & motivation, their princely-ness and, apparently, how awesome their hair is. Not every prince is charming, and they’re not all technically princes, but we’re still ready to wield the mighty microphone of truth and the sturdy shield of Baconscience. Press play to learn when Prince Eric’s birthday is as well as Simba’s astrological sign.

You know how weather forecasters on TV try to predict what may or may not occur in the future? That’s kind of what is happening on this episode of Baconsale. Kent and Joel have each picked five movies they want to flop and five movies they want to see, but we’re not entirely certain that these films will even be released this year. Everything keeps getting pushed back! Still, we’re going to hope for the best and offer you this guide to movies that probably possibly maybe could be coming out during the rest of 2021. Watch out for movie bullies, join Team Kevin James, and get some insider trading info by pressing press play.

Do you know the story of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings? Did you even know this movie was coming out? Because it doesn’t seem like Marvel is doing a great job of promoting this theater-exclusive kickoff to Phase 4 of the MCU. Nevertheless, Joel & Kent watched it and they’re ready to give their review. Will Kent embrace this movie with unfolded arms? Will Joel be satisfied with the explanations of the legends? Will names & locations be pronounced correctly? Regardless, we think you’ll get a KICK out of this BaconBit…and we’ll try to stop the corny puns there. Press play to hear a spoiler-free review followed by full spoilers.

Blutbad, Gelumcaedus, Wettbewerbsgewinner, these are just some of the words that we make Zack try to pronounce on this episode of Baconsale. Luckily, we have our friend Jessica Terry joining us in the Baconcave to help us out. She’s not an expert on German, but she is a big fan of Grimm, a supernatural police procedural that aired on NBC for six seasons. Jessica is going to explain why she feels Grimm is a TV show worth watching (and it’s not just because David Giuntoli is dreamy…though that helps) as we do our best to understand this television series inspired by Grimms’ Fairy Tales and explain it to you, the listener. Press play to learn about Wesen, woging, voguing, and more!

We’re starting a new semester at Baconsale High School, which means it’s time to finalize our class schedule. However, instead of regular educators, Joel, Kent & Zack are each being assigned famous teachers from movies and TV shows. Mr. Feeny could be teaching them about literature, they may learn history from Indiana Jones, or Miss Frizzle might take them on a science field trip. It all comes down to the luck of the draw (or Zack rigging the system). Press play to grade BHS students on plot synopses and celebrity impersonations!

We didn’t start the chicken sandwich wars but, by golly, we’re going to end them! For this episode of Baconsale, we’ve eaten pieces of premium poultry from 15 different restaurants, including Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, KFC, McDonald’s, Popeyes & Wendy’s, and we’re going to rank them from worst to first using BaconScience. Plus, our hand-breaded friend, Jacob, has rejoined us for this fast-food challenge. Listen as we chat about our experiences, make some controversial choices, discuss bun quality, and use the word “moist” a little too often. Press play for some crispy, fried, southern-style podcasting!

Once again, Baconsale decided to turn the microphone over to you, the listener, and find out which questions you wanted us to answer. That means we’ll be discussing our favorite food challenge items, misguided bracket winners, imaginary friends, dream jobs, and our romantic histories. There is also some surprise nostalgia and references to were-dolphins. It’s a strange, self-appraising episode full of behind-the-scenes glimpses and some oddly deep discussions, all guided by your inquiries. Press play to find out which one of us loves drama queens!

During the Olympics, athletes from around the globe are judged by how fast, how strong, and how determined they are, but who is judging the games that they’re playing? On this episode of Baconsale, Kent, Joel, and Zack are ranking the sports played during the Summer Olympic Games, and we’re giving out medals for how inspiring, challenging, and watchable these events are. We’ve also formed the fictional country of Baconsalia and will be choosing a champion from our table to compete against the best athletes in the world. Press play to hear how many times the word “Speedo” is used!

Gather ‘round, children, and let Baconsale tell you the story of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest movie, Old. We’re going to review this film, and by review we mean tell you our opinions about its cinematography, acting, editing, and writing. And by our opinions, we mean how we felt as we were watching it and how it affected us after we left the theater. Are we overexplaining? It feels like we’re overexplaining. Anyway, the first part of this review is spoiler-free, which means we won’t be sharing any major plot points until the second part. Plus, we’ll give you sufficient warning before we start spoiling the movie. Press play to hear how much we age during this BaconBit.

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 in between each round. Sounds like fun, eh? Press play to hear us try to be nice while sometimes being mean.

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 of Your World. Visit Baconsale.com to print your own advanced Disney song bracket.

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 Let It Go. Be Our Guest to this animated animosity, listener, and press play! Print out our official Disney song bracket and find our Spotify playlist at Baconsale.com.

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 of this review, Joel will leave the room, so you’ll know when they’re coming. Press play to hear how much Kent likes violence.

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!

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 hear Brayden count Kent’s sins while agreeing with Joel.

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 territory, Kent recounts some of this movie’s most ridiculous moments to Zack & Joel, who don’t care if the movie is spoiled for them because at this point in the franchise, it really doesn’t matter. Watch out for magic magnets, listener, and press play!

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 napkin experiences. Do you want to eat fresh? Then press play, sandwich artists!

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 reasons to press play.

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 suffer through them, too. Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper, too? Then press play!

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 about “the movie,” and Joel exposes some shocking subliminal messages. Keep Yourself Alive by pressing play, and Play the Game along with us.

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. Watch out for bear traps, and press play!

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 that could ruin Baconsale’s entire operation with their double-crossing. Press play to hear generic IMDb plot descriptions mixed with explosive action!

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 see this in theaters or shell out the cash to see it early on Disney Plus. Press play to join our introductory discussion: Cruella de Vil 101.

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 light & fluffy while discussing political overreach and post-apocalyptic worlds.

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 about Sun Chips, and bicker about BBQ Lay’s. But what will end up in our bag of bags? Press play to find out. Just don’t lick your fingies first.

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 Family Circus. Press play to learn how amusing it is to hear someone try to describe the funny pages.

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 play, nebbish listener, to see what cinematic entertainment this summer season holds for you.

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.

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 contest, and reveal a monumental moment in Baconsale history. Sudden wolf howl! Press play!

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-indulgent journey of podcasting and pop culture as we talk, laugh, and snack on individually wrapped treats.

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 Promising Young Woman show promise? Will Nomadland find a place to stay? Will the hearts of the Academy turn to The Father? Press play to find out! Plus, you could win an Amazon gift card by going to Baconsale.com or our social media pages and filling out our official 2021 Oscars ballot. We’re accepting submissions until April 25.

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 & lowlights, and the potential future of the franchise. Press play to join us on this educational and destructive journey!

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 can still listen. Roar really loudly, beat your chest with your fists, and then press play.

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 hope you enjoy our terrible falsetto singing and occasional dolphin noises. Press play to hear how to pronounce Sarah McLachlan in Kent’s native language.

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 join us on our springtime sugar high!

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.

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 episode may be out of date because one of these duds might actually get produced & distributed. Press play to hear about silly sequels, awful adaptations, and impossible ideas.

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 going to be a Landslide victory? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet. Press play! And print out your own advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

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 spoiler territory, so even if you haven’t watched it yet, you can still listen. Press play to discover the chaos magic that is a Baconsale review.

The Boys are Back in Town! It’s time for Baconsale to Listen to the Music of the 1970s. We Will Rock You as we take a Walk on the Wild side and discuss some of the greatest classic rock bands of all time. Much like many songs from the 70s, we go on a little long in this episode. Don’t feel Paranoid, though, we’re not going to Rock and Roll All Nite. Kent, Joel, and Zack are taking a Slow Ride on this tournament and only completing the first round. It’s Live and Let Die as some artists are going to have to Surrender, and there will be some Sweet Emotion as some of your favorite bands take the Stairway to Heaven. But hey, Love Hurts sometimes. Press play, but Don’t Fear the Reaper. And print out your own 70s bracket at Baconsale.com and play along with us!

Raya and the Last Dragon, Disney’s latest animated feature, is available on Disney+ with Premier Access, but is it worth the extra cost to see early? That’s the question we’re answering today on this BaconBit. Kent has seen this film twice, Joel has seen it once, and Zack has seen it 0.5 times. We’re each going to give our spoiler-free review first, and then we’ll let you know when we’re going to start talking spoilers for this movie so you can listen even if you haven’t seen it yet. We may not know how to pronounce the protagonist's name correctly, but we certainly have our opinions about this movie. Press play to unleash the power of Heart, Fang, Spine, Tail and Talon!

SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, Baconsale is discussing spoiler etiquette for movies and TV shows. And as the spoiler prophets that we are, we’re going to teach you how to carefully navigate an increasingly online community and avoid ruining big twists or major plot points. Our guidelines are intended for both the spoiler and the spoilee as we give suggested timelines, educate you in Spoiler L.A.W., and propose punishments for breaking the official rules. Press play, but be warned: we give away the entire plot of The Little Mermaid (1989) during this process.

Ventas servitas! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re discussing a character from a popular book series whose name is Harry—a dark-haired orphan who’s also a wizard…but it’s probably not the magical Harry you’re thinking of. We’re talking about Harry Dresden. Steven Ross is a big fan of The Dresden Files and he’s joining us today to raise awareness about the novels. Steven has read (or listened) to all of the books, Joel has read a handful, Kent read the first one just for this episode, and we’ve intentionally left Zack in the dark so he can be the everyman and make sure we don’t get too far into the Nevernever. Toot-Toot! Press play!

Hi-ho, listener! It’s time to play the music and light the lights, because on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about the Muppet films. We’ve watched ten Muppetational movies and we’re going to rank them from worst to best. Joel is still a kid at heart and loves almost everything the Muppets have done, whereas Kent has grown a little more cynical as he’s gotten older, and Zack thinks that all the films (and this episode) are about 20 minutes too long. Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection—the lovers, the dreamers, press play.

Last time Baconsale talked about romantic comedies, it went off without a Hitch, so we (Love) Actually decided to do it again! We’ve come up with just under 13 (Going on 30) categories to showcase some of the most popular rom coms of all time. Plus, Zack, our personal Wedding Singer, is also going to quiz Kent and Joel on their knowledge of these movies. And with romantic steak street tacos on the line, the stakes have never been higher. We’ll discuss Julia Roberts (to see if She’s All That), which films left us Sleepless (in Seattle), and which actors look Pretty (in Pink). CORAL! Press play to help us determine what is “peak Streep.”

A lot has changed since our last Sundance film festival recap, including the festival itself. This year, film geeks around the world streamed (strom?) indie movies from the comfort of their own home, making snide remarks to an empty room. Kent watched 26 of these films in six days! His brain is fried, but he’s ready to give us some highlights (and lowlights) of what he saw, including reviews of Prisoners of the Ghostland, CODA, Eight for Silver, On the Count of Three, Mass, In the Earth, The Sparks Brothers, Cryptozoo, and John and the Hole. Press play to hear about the college draft for film buffs.

Baconsale is ready to pop a lot of trouble because, once again, we’re going to rank popular tabletop games. From ancient Mesopotamia to the 2000s, we’re including such favorites as Uno, Chutes & Ladders, Boggle, Taboo, Chess, Checkers, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Ticket to Ride, Cranium, and Blokus. As we move along the board, we’ll talk about the history of these games, discuss unusual versions (Body Boggle, anyone?), and we’re surprised by a musical number that makes the tough guys tumble. Kent and Joel agree way too much, Zack isn’t sorry about going his own way, and we just hope you roll the dice and tier each party game along with us. Press play to turn the crank, and snap the plank, and boot the marble right down the chute!

Wow. Who could have predicted everything that happened last year? Baconsale tried and, believe it or not, we actually got a few things right! So, once again, we are going to attempt to read the tea leaves for the coming year. We’ll forecast celebrity breakups, predict “sexy” Halloween costumes, discuss new fast food meat alternatives, guess sporting event winners, warn of reptilian takeovers and, of course, predict box office flops & talk about movies we’re looking forward to this year (if they actually come out). Plus, with so many lunch bets on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Press play start a wi-fight!

Baconsale is kicking off our seventh season by talking about our top five & bottom five films from last year. Joel is a little drunk with power because his method of picking movies is quite suitable for this situation, whereas Kent was actually able to scrap together a list of favorites from the dearth of movies released in 2020—even if he had to grade on a curve. Along the way, Zack attempts a FOUL pun, Hans Zimmer gets called out as a hack, and we try our darndest not to give anything away about our top picks (but we don’t mind spoiling the worst ones). Press play to initiate the temporal pincer.

On this, our sixth season finale, Baconsale is looking back at our shows from this past year and talking about some of our favorite moments, both on the air and behind the scenes. Our schedule was destroyed by the pandemic (which Zack may have caused), but we still managed to create some memorable episodes, including when Kent promoted Helga Sinclair, Joel offended the cult of stuffing, we impersonated southern ants (who HATE grits), we safely invited guests into the Baconcave, we created the Parents Guide Game (which swept the nation!), and we sang….a LOT. Plus, we even dare to bring up the terrifying Scream Queen. 2020 has been a trying time for all of us, but we hope that the weekly episodes have helped lift your spirits in some way—they certainly lifted ours. Press play to hear our sincere thanks to our listener and to our patrons for helping us get through season six of Baconsale!

You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry, you’d better not pout, I’m telling you why… because some of these creepy Christmas creatures will beat you, kill you, or eat you. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re sharing unusual holiday folklore from around the world, but primarily from Germany, Iceland, Austria, and France (because Europe is weird). It’s dangerous to go alone on this perilous path, so we’ve invited Chris Draudt, a Krampus expert/enthusiast to join us. Listen as we butcher the names of Knecht Ruprecht, Père Fouettard, Mari Lwyd, Kallikantzaros and other companions of Saint Nicholas. But beware, some of these traditional yuletide tales can get pretty grim. Grab a bundle of birch branches, pull that potato out of your shoe, and press play!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Baconsale is going to do another Christmas song category show! It’s been five years since our last holiday music episode, but Joel is more than happy to do another one. Kent, on the other hand, is a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to yuletide tunes. Nevertheless, we’ve come up with twelve categories—including Best Duet/Collaboration, the One You Can’t Resist Singing, Most Underrated, and Worst Acapella Cover—and Kent, Joel & Zack are going to each pick a winner for each one. Come on, it’s lovely weather for a podcast together with you! Press play!

You may have heard us play Cable, IMAX, Erase on Baconsale before, but never like this. Yes, for the first few rounds we’re going to take three movies and decide which one we’d watch in theaters, which one we’d watch on standard-definition television, and which one we’d erase from existence. However, then we’re going to change things up and adapt the game to food, bands, candy, actors & actresses, restaurants, and more! Joel tries his best to be the villain, but Kent steals the crown back pretty quickly. And watch out for when Zack attacks! Press play to hear us hem & haw about decisions that don’t really have any consequences.

Imagine that it’s Thanksgiving. You’re at the serving table. Which foods get the prime real estate on your dinner plate? That’s the question we’re asking today on Baconsale. Kent, Joel, and Zack are going to tier turkey, rank rolls, score stuffing, grade gravy, criticize cranberry sauce, and put pie in its place with the help of our special guest, Jennifer Kielkowski. We’ll also discuss the history of Turkey Day, share family traditions, and give a few fun facts with the leftover time. Please pass the potatoes and press play.

Back in 2016, we ranked popular pizza chains, but on this episode we’re bringing it home and popping it in the oven because Baconsale is ranking frozen pizzas. We’ve tested & ranked 25 popular pizza brands and scientifically identified the top five best and the bottom five worst. We’ve included thin crusts, rising crusts, gluten-free crusts, and everything in between. We also have a saucy discussion about the history of frozen pizza, our experiences with the taste testing, governmental cheese regulation, what “uncured pepperoni” means, and Zack’s lack of enthusiasm for this freezer favorite. Preheat your device to 400 degrees, then press play!

Hey There Delilah, it’s time for Baconsale to Crank That bracket of 2000s songs from the Around the World (La La La La La) and declare an ultimate winner! As we’re Ridin’ along, no band or artist is Bulletproof, because the one-hit wonder police are here to Shake It up a bit. When some music match-ups Collide, it’s a bit of a Paralyzer for Kent, Joel, and Zack. Nevertheless, The Boys of Summer will press forward and make the difficult decisions as they comb through A Thousand Miles of random facts. And of course, as is to be expected, things get a little Crazy. Go on. Go on. Leave me Breathless by pressing play. And you can download your own advanced 2000s one-hit wonder at Baconsale.com.

Who Let the Dogs Out? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to try to figure out Right Now. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about one-hit wonders of the 2000s. Everytime We Touch one of these music tournaments, people get a little Headstrong and say we made them have a Bad Day. Nevertheless, we’re going to advance one round on our bracket this time, and after a few Days Go By, we’ll do another episode where we’ll determine which song wins All or Nothing. Wherever You Will Go, Crush that play button, Butterfly! Download our official 2000s one-hit wonder bracket at Baconsale.com.

It was a dark and stormy night, and Kent, Joel, and Jacob are hunkered down in the Baconcave, ready to bring you horrifying true crime stories to end this Halloween season. Beware, the tales we share may be a bit too intense for children, but we’ll still try to keep things as family friendly as we can…while discussing murder. Along the way, [INSERT RUNNING GAGS FROM THE EPISODE] Press play to [INSERT INSIDE JOKE] [SCHEDULED TO PUBLISH ON 10/26]

Two years after The Haunting of Hill House terrified Kent and Joel, Netflix has released the second story in this eerie anthology, The Haunting of Bly Manor. But will this sequel series be as scary as we supposed? We’ll keep the first part of this review spoiler-free, so even if you haven’t seen it yet, you can still listen to this BaconBit. After that, we’ll discuss all nine episodes and give our opinions on the story, the characters, and the way the story is told. It’s you. It’s me. It’s Baconsale. Press play.

Attention, earthlings! You are not alone in this universe. Baconsale is here to talk to you about aliens, visitors from another planet, invaders from outer space, little green men, Greys, Reptilians, Nordics, or whatever else you want to call them. After briefly sharing their personal beliefs and stories about extraterrestrial encounters, Kent, Joel, and Zack are going to discuss the history of UFO sightings and alien abductions. We’re also going to zap through as many alien invasion movies as we possibly can, giving the good ones our stamp of approval. The truth is out there. Now, press play before the government can cover up this episode. And keep watching the skies!

On this episode of Baconsale, we’re making The Descent into horror once again with a new Decade Dance. This time, our Final Destination is a list of the ten best scary movies released between 2000 and 2009, brought to you by Shaun of the Dead. And as we go Behind the Mask on these freaky flicks, we see Signs that Zack has actually seen (Saw?) one or two of the picks on our lists, but not most of The Others. And please don’t hold a Grudge that Joel forgets about a heavy hitter in the horror game. He’s still kicking himself that he Mist (missed?) that one. Don’t wait seven days, press play now!

Joel’s a big fan of scary movies, and he wants his children to appreciate them, as well, so he’s created a four-phase training program to introduce his offspring to the horror genre. It’s not just for kids, though. This evolving spreadsheet of 80 frightening films could be for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the spooky swimming pool. Kent was thrown into the deep end as a kid and has his opinions about the flicks that Joel picked, while Zack is a horror novice who isn’t afraid of clowns, however he’s terrified of lady Gremlins. Press play to be another one of Joel’s guinea pigs in this Baconsale classroom of terror! And visit Baconsale.com to see the spreadsheet we discuss in this episode.

Cryptids are animals whose existence has not yet been proven. And it’s time for Baconsale to put some of these mythical creatures into hypothetical fights where only one of them will be left standing. Our friend Nicole, a cryptid enthusiast, is here to teach us about the folklore behind each contender and help decide who would win in such epic matchups as Bigfoot vs. The Flatwoods Monster, the Loch Ness Monster vs. the Bear Lake Monster, the Jersey Devil vs. the Dover Demon and, of course, Manananggal vs. Gef the Talking Mongoose. Press play to hear some horrible pronunciations during our most random tournament yet! And download your own Cryptid Bracket at Baconsale.com!

If you were able to pick a soundtrack to represent various times in your life, which songs would you pick? That’s the question we’re answering on this episode of Baconsale. Kent, Joel, Zack, and Jacob are all going to select music for things like their high school experience, their dating lives, their earliest childhood memories, and even their farewell songs. Jacob makes some odd choices, Joel was a little girl crazy, Kent sews his own pants, and even though Zack is the youngest, he tends to pick the oldest tunes. Press play to play the mamba with Marconi!

Jacob has taken a break from his busy schedule and his chalupas to join us in the Baconcave with the ultimate Jacob Twist: he’s stepping down as a regular host of Baconsale. This news is a little sad, yes, but it’s also kind of expected, right? It’s not all melancholy and infinite sadness, though. Jacob is going to give his skewed version of the history of Baconsale, Joel and Kent are going to give some of their favorite Jacob moments, and there’s an official passing of the torch ceremony from Jacob to Zack, where they almost burn down the place.

It’s not goodbye, he’ll still return occasionally, but press play to hear it all straight from Jacob’s mouth.

The last time Mats was here, he had us watch a bunch of TV shows he enjoyed. Now it’s time for Baconsale to turn the tables on him. Kent and Joel have selected ten films for Mats to watch. These are not all best picture winners, these aren’t the highest-grossing films of all time, they may not even be our personal favorites, but we have chosen them because of their initial impact and the long-lasting influence they’ve had on pop culture. They are, in chronological order: The Wizard of Oz (1939), Psycho (1960), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), Jaws (1975), Rocky (1976), Star Wars (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Jurassic Park (1993), and The Matrix (1999).

Mats had only seen one of these movies beforehand and all of them were released before he was born, so press play to hear his fresh takes, unique insights, and his occasionally incorrect opinions (according to us).

Let’s get down to business to discuss Mulan. Disney had made another live-action remake of a 90s animated classic and decided to make this one a little more realistic. Or did they? Kent and Joel have watched the movie and are ready to share their opinions. We keep things spoiler-free for the first part of this BaconBit, but after that we’ll let you know what they kept, what they cut out, and if this version of the story works. We’ll also tell you whether or not it’s worth paying the extra $30 to watch this early on Disney Plus.

Be a man (or a woman) and press play to listen to this BaconBit!

It's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you. And Christopher Nolan has done some very good films. Therefore, it’s finally time for Kent to go full fanboy as we discuss his favorite director’s movies and rank them from eleven to one. Are you watching closely? Because along the way, we point out any and all Michael Caine appearances with poorly done impersonations, Zack expresses some serious “McConaughate,” and Joel continuously reminds you that Nolan has directed Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and Tenet.

Why so serious? Stop waiting for a train, a train that will take you far away, and press play to enter the fifth dimension of Baconsale.

Whoa! Did Baconsale just combine two trippy time travel movies into one BaconBit? Yes way, dude! First, we’re going to review the third installment in the Bill & Ted universe, Bill & Ted Face the Music, a reboot long awaited by some. But will it be a most excellent return, or will it be totally bogus? We will also be discussing Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Tenet, a movie that will test the limits of your brain your of limits the test will that movie.

Join us for a journey through time and space by pressing play! And don’t worry, we won’t give any spoilers during the first part of this BaconBit.

Kent and Joel have been acquaintances for a long time (8 years & one-and-a-half months, to be precise), but how well do they really know each other? Well, their podcasting relationship is going to be put to the test during The Podlywed Game! Woo-boo! Zack has created a series of questions with help from you, the listener, that are designed to cause lots of warm fuzzies and plenty of cold pricklies between the co-hosts of Baconsale. You’re going to learn more than you wanted to know about their personal lives, including driving records, eating habits, and kissing histories. Plus, since the winner of this self-indulgent episode gets to feed their family, the stakes (steaks?) have never been higher.

Press play to start counting the number of bruises on Kent’s and Joel’s egos!

Believe it or not, we’re talking on air about the theme songs you hear on the TV! We had so much fun discussing the greatest music on television last time, that we’ve decided to do it again, and, much to Kent’s dismay, we can’t use any songs that any of us used on the last show. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re picking answers for such categories as Best Theme of The Past Decade, Doesn’t Fit the Show, Gets You Pumped Up, and Most Annoying. There are some strangely dark turns along the way (poor Barney), and Zack gets a few votes of no confidence, but there must be some magic clue inside these gentle walls, ‘cause all we see is a tower of dreams, and real love burstin' out of every seam!

Put down that tossed salad and those scrambled eggs and press play!

Kids watch the darndest things, and the hosts of Baconsale were once children with questionable tastes in movies. Therefore, on this episode, Kent, Joel, and Zack are all bringing a lesser-known childhood favorite to the table for the others to critique. We even got Jacob to submit a film for this discussion. Our choices are kind of strange—in fact, you may not have heard of some of these direct-to-video picks—but we’ll see if they still hold up decades after they were released. Press play to hear which features were filmed for your family!

Look, we’re not perfect here at Baconsale. And despite many listener believing that we’ve watched every movie and TV series ever, it’s simply not true. So on this episode, we’re acknowledging the gaps in our pop culture knowledge and admitting to popular films and television shows that we have not seen. This isn’t easy for us, and these painful confessions may be shocking for some. However, we’re going to do our best to be sensitive to one another’s vulnerability…for the first few minutes. Press play to hear which classic horror movie Kent hasn’t experimented with, a major martial arts blind spot for Joel, and whether or not Zack will go to prison for one of his omissions.

We couldn’t fit all of these morning beverages into our breakfast food tiering show, so we decided to take another ridiculous dive into liquid refreshment and rank popular drink choices such as orange juice, milk, coffee, energy drinks, hot chocolate, tomato juice, and more on this BaconBit. As we do so, we learn that grapefruit juice can kill you, everything seems to make Zack sick, and Kent cheats…or maybe he’s just bad at math. Press play to enjoy a freshly-squeezed cup of Baconsale!

Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. But let’s face it, some breakfast meals are more important than others. So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re ranking popular morning dishes, from bacon and the incredible, edible egg to fruit and fancy yogurt. We’ll also talk about the history of these dishes, which may include some ridiculous attempts at foreign accents. Joel has a deep love for most breakfast foods (much like Ron Swanson), Zack is fond of gruel and thinks things just taste better in New York, while Kent has a strange dedication to Pop Tarts and other bachelor cuisine. Wake up, pop a Dutch baby in the oven, and press play to join the breakfast party!

We’re modern-day warriors with a mean, mean stride and today's episode is a mean, mean ride. Our guest and working man, Ryan, is joining us to gush about his favorite band, Rush. Zack is already a big fan of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, but Kent and Joel are relatively new to their music—however, they prepared for this show by listening to all 19 of their studio albums. And while there may be subdivisions in our fandom, we all come together to discuss the history of Canada’s greatest progressive rock group and try to bring them closer to the heart. Press play to listen to this extended play episode, which, let’s face it, is actually shorter than some Rush songs.

Sidekicks. You give them an inch, they swim all over you. And on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to finish what we started and allow the secondary protagonists & antagonists of popular Disney movies duke it out in a no-holds-barred battle to the death. We don’t always agree, and it isn’t pretty when some beloved animated characters meet a terrible demise, but Kent, Joel and Zack are determined to complete the bracket and declare an ultimate winner.

Will Olaf live to see another summer when he goes up against Timon & Pumbaa? Who has more horsepower, Mater or Maximus? And will the world finally know the name of Helga Sinclair? Press play to find out!

And print your own advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

Heroes & villains have all the fun, so Baconsale felt that it was time for Disney sidekicks & henchmen to get the spotlight. We’ve created a tournament-style bracket with animated characters you love (Kronk, Sebastian, Tinkerbell) and some that you’ll barely remember (Wiggins, Morph, Helga Sinclair) and we’re pitting them against each other in a battle to the death. You won’t always agree with Kent, Joel, and Zack but, in the end, you’ll have to admit that we put WAY too much thought into this.

Will Little John outfox Baloo? Will Flotsam & Jetsam give Horace & Jasper a thrashing? Will Genie be able to take on all of the Seven Dwarfs? Press play to find out!

And visit Baconsale.com to print out your own bracket and play along at home.

You say a podcast review of this play is a little too late. You’ve sighed as you’ve seen us give C’s to fun scenes and movies that you’ve liked. Please don’t fuss. Remember the play is expensive to see on the stage. Now it’s on Disney Plus. And thus Baconsale must discuss Hamilton. No take backs, from all three—our reviews are out for all to see. No take backs, time will tell, and if we got it wrong, oh well. Hopes, they rise, franchises fall, we have seen each other through it all. And when push comes to shove, keep in mind our opinions are not facts and come from a place of love. Da da-da press play!

Where’s the beef? Well, it’s in Kent’s, Joel’s, and Jacob’s bellies, because Baconsale has completed another menu quest! Despite a global pandemic, we managed to eat every single item at Wendy’s and we’re ready to talk about the best & worst offerings the world's third-largest hamburger fast-food chain has to offer. We’ll also discuss Dave Thomas, strange slogans, chili scandals, Twitter roasts, and more—all while uncovering Joel’s fondness of Frostys, Kent’s soft spot for spicy things, and Jacob’s passion for potatoes.

Don’t be a square (burger), press play!

Atteeeeeention! Now, I want you to remember that no podcast ever won by doing only one episode about war movies. They won by doing two episodes about war movies. On this episode of Baconsale, Kent and Joel are building more monuments for some of their favorite war films—this time focusing on World War I and World War II. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers, we’re going to do our best to honor those movies that really made an impact on the cinematic world, even if they aren’t completely historically accurate.

Keep the sand out of your weapons, keep those actions clear, and press play.

Sparkly vampires, shirtless werewolves, vacant stares, clumsy dialogue. We know what this is...and we’re going to say it…out loud. Twilight. But don’t expect the full force of our criticism to be unleashed, because on this episode of Baconsale our task is to defend Stephenie Meyer’s popular books and their film adaptations. It’s not going to be easy, but we’re going to do our best to stay positive and speak about the merits of this young adult romance fantasy franchise. However, we will allow ourselves a few rant breaks, just so we don’t completely go insane. It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Aro, you’d better press play, spider monkey!

We’re Baconsale and we’re criminal masterminds. Well…maybe we are. We’re not quite certain, actually. But we are certain that Disney just released a film adaptation of Artemis Fowl, and we’re going to review it. None of us have read the book series, so we watched this movie without any expectations. We have a lot to say about it now. And even if you haven’t seen it, you can still listen to the first part of this review, which is spoiler free. In fact, we recommend listening to this episode before you watch it.

Dame Judi Dench’s gravely voice commands that you press play.

Surfin’ may be the only life, the only way for some, but for the three landlocked members of Baconsale, The Beach Boys was their closest connection to catchin’ waves, cool cars, and sunny beaches. So on this episode, we’re pickin' up good vibrations by discussing the best and worst songs this classic American rock band has given us during their five decades of making music. Kent thinks Brian Wilson is a genius. Zack says he loves The Beach Boys, but does he really? And Joel must draw a line in the sand about Kokomo.

Tell the teacher we’re surfin’, tell your dad we’re finally talking about one of his favorite bands, then press play!

Come on down! You’re the next listener on the Baconsale podcast! On this episode, we’re talking about game shows, old and new, and the survey says Kent, Joel, and Zack will have a great time doing it. We’re picking answers for 15 different categories, such as Best Host, Most Recognizable Theme Song, Show You Think You’d Do Well On, and Needs a Comeback. Plus, Joel & Kent try to win fabulous prizes while taking a trivia quiz that reveals who is the weakest link.

Press play, then phone a friend and tell them to listen as well.

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four members of Baconsale lived in ignorance of a popular Nickelodeon TV series. Then, everything changed when Joel’s coworkers suggested he watch it. Only Joel watched Avatar: The Last Airbender at first, then he recommended it to Kent and it began to spread. But when the world needed this show the most, it vanished from streaming services. A few years passed, and Avatar has now returned to Netflix, and we have a superfan named Kris joining us to talk about it. And although our desire to discuss the whole series is great, we’re going to stick to the basics in order to appeal to everyone. But we believe that The Last Airbender can save the world. Don’t let the animation style scare you away. Press play!

Gooooooooood morning, listener! There are many war movies out there. So many. Too many to choose from, in fact, so we’ve strategically narrowed down the field a bit. On this episode of Baconsale, Kent and Joel are each selecting four war films that don’t deal with the World Wars to put on their personal monument, following which we’ll decide which ones we’d carve in stone to create a public monument. From the Persian invasion of Greece to modern-day Afghanistan (but skipping over the years 1914 through 1945), we’re discussing some of the best battles the silver screen has to offer.

Are you not entertained? Wait, you’re not? Well, then, press play.

Kent hoped. Kent dreamed. Kent retweeted. And finally, this DC fanboy’s dream has come true, because Zack Snyder’s Justice League is coming to the small screen! HBO Max is releasing the Snyder Cut next year, 2021, and Kent could not be happier. Well, he would have been a little happier if Henry Cavill had announced Man of Steel 2, but he’s still pretty thrilled, and he wants to spread his warm fuzzy feelings to you, the listener.

Press play to hear Kent squee with geeky delight!

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, select, start. There. Now you have 30 lives to listen to this episode of Baconsale! Today we’re taking things back to our childhood, when we would spend hours playing video games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System on our big 22-inch screen TVs. We’ve picked a dozen categories such as Doesn’t Hold Up, Deserves a Reboot, Best Box Art, and Most Frustrating Boss, and Kent & Joel are ready to choose their NES answers for each one.

It's dangerous to go alone! Press play to take this episode.

We’re not quite sure how Kent talked us into doing this, but for this BaconBit we’re reviewing the 2020 remake of a 1997 PlayStation game that was the seventh installment in the series. Kent was very passionate about Final Fantasy 7 back then, and he seems to share the same passion now—even though the new remake changes some things that fans of the franchise may not be happy with. Join us as we do our best to not make Kent cry, because he did back in ’97 when he played FF7.

Oh, and just in case you were worried, we’re not spoiling anything for the first part of this review, so go ahead and press play.

Have you ever enjoyed a movie that you never wanted to watch again? Kent, Joel, and Zack have! Whether it be because they were too long, too dark, too experimental, or too perfect, we’re talking about films that we’re glad we saw, but don’t have a desire to revisit. We’ll do our best to keep things light and fluffy, despite the grim subject matter we encounter along the way. Listen as Kent fears for Joel's hipster soul, while Zack makes some picks that are sure to be controversial for both children & adults.

Press play to decide how many times you’d like to listen to this episode of Baconsale.

Imagine Kent and Joel are on a school field, with a bunch of bad animated feature films standing in front of them. They must choose their team, one by one, and then present their final list to Zack, who has to decide which group of movies he’ll be watching for the rest of his life. That’s the premise of this episode. Watch as we try to defend mediocre-to-terrible children’s cartoons that you, the listener, gave to us. It ain’t pretty, but it’s Baconsale.

Don’t get left on the bench, press play!

Now that Chris Hemsworth is taking a break from being Thor (and taking a break from arm day, according to Zack), Baconsale is here to give our review of his latest movie, Extraction. But is this straight-to-Netflix action flick as good as the ones they release in theaters? We’ll let you know. And don’t worry about the overly complicated plot, we’re ready to help walk you through it once we leave the spoiler-free part of this BaconBit.

Press play to hear some amazing Australian-like accents!

Are you ready for a life-changing experience that will change your life forever? Four years ago, Baconsale presented a list of people, places, and things that we felt were overrated. Everyone in the world agreed it was the best show we’d ever done…UNTIL NOW! Buckle your brain belts, because once again, we’re talking about overhyped stuff. Our range of random topics includes overpraised breakfast foods, Olympic sports, Pixar movies, sitcom characters, smartphone features, condiments (a surprisingly touchy subject), and so much more!

Press play to have your mind blown by the new most greatest episode of Baconsale!

You can be a winner at the game of life by listening to this episode of Baconsale! Today we’re ranking some of the most popular tabletop games in history, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Twister (can you play that on a table?), Yahtzee, Connect Four, and The Settlers of Catan. You think playing Risk makes people angry? Just wait until Kent, Joel, or Zack give one of your family favorites a low tier. Get ready for fun facts, random histories, and the confessions of a board flipper.

And just in case you were wondering who we want to press the play button, it’s you, in your home, with the candlestick.

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is a wonderful resource for any movie-lover, but some of the user-submitted content on that site is a little strange. Therefore, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re introducing a new game (that’s going to sweep the nation!) where Kent, Joel, and Zack try to identify movies based solely on descriptions from the IMDb Parents Guide. We invite you to play along, as well, and see if you can beat our scores. Also, you should know that while this episode discusses potentially offensive material in films, we still try to keep things as family friendly as possible. Press play to hear why 1 out of 1 listener found this podcast interesting!

Just because something is awful doesn’t mean we hate it. Today Baconsale is scraping the bottom of the barrel to search for movies we enjoy among the lowest-rated flicks on Rotten Tomatoes. Kent has to defend one of his all-time favorite films, Joel is apparently obsessed with Dana Carvey, and our good friend Zack, who is stepping in for Jacob today, almost gets kicked off the show multiple times.

Press play to get critical with Baconsale!

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! Hollywood may have stopped releasing feature films in theaters, but Netflix is bigger than ever with their latest seven-episode documentary, Tiger King. And in case you’ve been wondering what all the memes are about, Baconsale is here to review it. Kent, Joel, and Zack each watched it and are still trying to process everything they saw. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t worry, the first half of this BaconBit is spoiler free. Don’t believe Carole Baskin’s lies about us! Press play to hear all about murder, mayhem and madness.

If you’ve got some time to kill—and many of us seem to have that problem these days—this is the episode for you! Today on Baconsale we’re talking about television shows that will help pass the hours, days, and even weeks, if necessary. These are shows that are available to stream online right now, so you can start enjoying our recommendations immediately. However, we must warn you that Kent embraces the dark, Joel gets in touch with his feminine side, and Jacob…well, Jacob has something important to tell you. Press play to hear the record for most Star Trek references on a single episode of Baconsale! (The previous record was one.)

Hold On to your cargo pants, listener! Baconsale is in The Middle of a 2000s alternative rock bracket, and we’re One Step Closer to crowning a Hero. The band matchups are now more Complicated, and we must keep going despite the Madness. Joel’s emotions are brought to Such Great Heights, Kent has a difficult time being Mr. Brightside, and Heads Will Roll as Jacob disagrees with some of the picks. It Ends Tonight, so press play, because we wouldn’t be Here Without You. Print your own advanced Baconsale 2000s Alt-Rock bracket at Baconsale.com

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a trio of men in possession of a good idea, must be in want of a podcast episode. Therefore, Kent, Joel, and Jacob are ready to talk, without pride or prejudice, about film adaptations of books. Joining us on this episode is Drew, an avid reader and patron of Baconsale. We’re discussing which pieces of literature lend themselves well to the silver screen, as well as which novels would have best been left on the shelf.

Press play to hear the audiobook version of this episode...before the movie comes out.

Somebody Told Me that you have been Sitting, Waiting, Wishing for another Baconsale music tournament, and we have The Remedy! It’s Been Awhile since the 2000s, but we’re looking back to see who is, Hands Down, the best alternative rock band from that era. We won’t go In Too Deep this episode, only through the first round of match-ups—The Reason is because we don’t want this episode to be 100 Years long. But Someday we’ll finish the bracket and pick Only One band that deserves A Praise Chorus. That’s What You Get when you press play! Print your own 2000s alt-rock bracket at Baconsale.com to play along at home!

Buckle up, listener, it’s time for Baconsale to talk about driving etiquette. We’re declaring which rules other drivers should follow, discussing proper protocol when riding in someone else’s car, and we’re giving road trip tips. Along the way, we’ll take a few pit stops to tell personal stories about learning to drive, getting into accidents, and evading the police (wait, what?). We’re also sharing road rules you submitted to us, and deciding which ones get the green light.

Check your mirrors. Use your blinker. Press play.

Kent saw The Invisible Man, and he’s ready to get transparent about how he feels about it. Could this movie be the second beginning of Universal Picture’s Dark Universe? Kent’s not sure, but he does resist the urge to get into spoilers, despite Joel’s persistent questions. He also talks about the underlying themes in the film as well as how believable the visual effects are and how scary this thriller is overall.

Press play to see what we’re talking about.

Are you looking for the Baconsale episode where we rank Pepsi products? Well, then, you got the right one, baby! Today we’re discussing 27 popular soft drinks, such as Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Hawaiian Punch, and A&W Root Beer. Each soda pop will get a tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 ranking. Additionally, we’ll discuss perceived health benefits, Russian conspiracies, corporate sabotage, failed experiments, and weird jingles & slogans—including the song that inspires Kent to go “girlwatching.”

I’m a listener! He’s a listener! She’s a listener! Wouldn’t you like to be a listener, too? Press play.

My, my, how the tables have turned. Joel took his kids to see Sonic the Hedgehog last weekend (which explains why it did so well at the box office), while Jacob went with some vague family members, and Kent is the one who hasn’t seen the movie yet. Joel and Jacob do their best to keep their reviews spoiler-free for the first part, then we race through the entire plot of this video game adaptation. Join us as we discuss character redesigns, product placement, and Jim Carrey’s performance as Doctor Robotnik.

Hold down, repeatedly press A, then press play!

It’s-a me! Baconsale! And we’re joined by The Listener, Spencer, who is here to help us Pit popular heroes from video games against each other in Mortal Kombat. We’re going to try to fly through this Uncharted territory at Sonic speeds, so sometimes we’ll Crash and Contra-dict each other. However, at other times, we’ll find a Link and Ecco each other’s thoughts. But after the (Cloud) Strife, we’ll declare a winner as The Last of Us is left standing at the end of this tournament.

Kick! Punch! I gotta believe you’ll press play!

Print your own video game hero bracket at Baconsale.com to play along at home!

Kent would like to introduce Joel, who would like to introduce Jacob, who will introduce our topic for this BaconBit, which is the results of the 92nd Academy Awards! Once again (and it seems like we say this every time), this was the lowest-rated Oscars ever. But Baconsale is here to recap the winners, the losers, the overly long speeches & political rants, the timely musical numbers, and the surprise twist ending! Plus, we’ll also be announcing the winners of our Oscars ballot contest!

Press play to hear our acceptance speech in Korean.

Alright, alright, alright. With Valentine’s Day approaching, Baconsale decided to pit two very different romantic comedies against each other: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) & How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). Why these two movies? Well, Kent and Joel sometimes get the titles confused. Also, they passionately disagree as to which one is better. The guys try to keep the debate structured as they discuss the writing, directing, critical reviews, box office performance, and legacy of both films, but—as tends to happen in these versus-style episodes—the discussion tends to devolve into an argument about who’s interrupting whom.

I want you to press play. I need you to press play. I'd love you to press play.

Hey puddin’! It’s time for Baconsale to review Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Kent brought along a guest to the screening of this R-rated Suicide Squad sequel, but no, it wasn’t Jacob or Joel. Our friend Emily is here, as well, and she and Kent are going to try their best to not spoil the movie as they gush about the fight scenes and Margot Robbie‎’s performance.

Press play, Mr. J (and everyone else)!

Now that Sundance is over, Kent is ready to talk about it. And he brought our good friend Emily with him to give us a recap of the Sundance movies that were bad, the films that were good, and how many times Emily fell asleep (spoiler alert: she slept a LOT). We also discuss when and where these films will be available for you to view, which will probably NOT be on Disney Plus.

Press play to get indie with Baconsale!

Rise and shine, listener! The Academy is getting an early start on award season this year, and they’ve bumped up the Oscars up to February 9th. Therefore, we had to do our annual Baconsale prediction show earlier, as well. Jacob and Joel are mind twins this time, matching on far too many answers, while Kent forges his own path to glory (or utter failure). And with a date night on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Listen as we discuss which films are Oscar bait, memorialize the things we lost in 2019, and try to perfect our Joker laugh.

Here’s your statue. Take a breath. Take a bow. Thank your agent. Then press play.

Plus, you can make your own predictions for the 92nd Academy Awards for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Visit Baconsale.com or our social media pages to find the link to our official Google Form.

Pose for the paparazzi in your hipster coat, hat & sunglasses, because Baconsale is going to Sundance! Well, we’re not all going. Jacob isn’t that familiar with this indie film event and Joel thinks it’s too cold/crowded. However, Kent has gone for the last ten years and he’s ready to tell you all about it—including how to spot celebrities, where to go to see the movies you want, and why you should bring cash. We also discuss directors who got their big break there, what it means to be an independent film, and our favorite movies to come out of the Sundance Film Festival.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt was here about 10 minutes ago, and he said to press play.

Oi, mate! Are you a fan of fast-talking gangsters with thick English accents? Well, then, you may enjoy Guy Ritchie’s latest movie, The Gentlemen. No, this isn’t a film adaptation of that terrifying episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is an action crime movie featuring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant and a lot of cursing. Kent went to a screening and he’s ready to give his review. We also spend a while discussing who Guy Ritchie is and why posters of his movies graced the walls of most college students in the early 2000s.

Press play to see if Guy Ritchie is back in Kent’s good graces after Aladdin (2019).

Whether you call it clairvoyance, fortune telling, or ESPN, Baconsale is peering deep into the upcoming year and predicting pop culture occurrences for 2020. Jacob has a pretty bleak outlook of the future—and things do get a little dark as we talk about untimely demises, filthy dragons, and the blood of innocents—but Kent and Joel also prognosticate about healthy fast food options, TV show reboots and THREE TYPES of sporting events (#ChiefLife)! Plus, we end the episode talking about films we want to flop and our most anticipated movies of the year.

The relative position of the planets and the stars indicate that you should press play.

Woo! It’s been 17 years since the last Bad Boys movie, but without Michael Bay at the helm, will Bad Boys for Life still feel the same? Kent has seen the movie and is ready to tell us all about it. There won’t be any spoilers, but Kent will let us know why he’s unhappy with the name (Joel will try and come up with a better one), and we’ll also look at how these three movies have done at the box office and with audiences.

Ride or die, it’s time for a BaconBit review! Woo!

We’re back, baby! And we’re starting our sixth season of Baconsale with a recap of our favorite films of the past year. Kent selects movies that were released in 2019 and Joel picks ones he watched for the first time in 2019. Along the way, we find out what makes Kent smile (HINT: it has something to do with alligators), we discover that Joel can’t do a North Korean accent, and we learn how many cough drops Jacob can consume in a single episode.

Press play to get your kicks with our beginning of season six!

Memory, all alone in the dark side. I can dream of the old films. They were beautiful then. I remember the time I knew what Skywalkers were. Will the saga live again? Our season may have ended, but we couldn’t leave you hanging when two of the most anticipated movies of the year were released. So, on this BaconBit, Kent & Joel are going to review both Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Cats. We watched them on the same day, so comparisons are inevitable. But will this final chapter in the sequel right the wrongs Baconsale found in The Last Jedi? And will we ever figure out what “Jellicle” means? Press play to find out.

And don’t worry, the first part of this BaconBit is spoiler-free, so even if you haven’t seen either movie, you can still listen!

After an entire year of talking about pop culture topics, it’s time for Baconsale to talk about talking about pop culture topics. We’re looking back at the past season and giving you behind-the-scenes peeks into how this podcast is made. Topics include how Kent makes cover art (more nostril!), tournament matches we regret, learning to play Dungeons & Dragons, recording with Weezer, the surprise popularity of soda pop, and why pumpkin spice stressed Jacob out and almost killed Joel. And while Kent, Joel, and Jacob may not agree on their choices, we do all agree that we’re grateful for you, the listener.

Press play to hear how we wrap up the fifth season of Baconsale!

It’s beginning to look a lot like a decade dance! Baconsale has already looked at horror films, action flicks, comedies, and dramas made in the past 10 years, but now it’s time for us to briefly talk about whether or not any good Christmas movies were released between 2010 and 2019. Kent and Joel have picked their top three and they’re ready to (kind of) recommend them to you. However, we also invoke the name of an ancient evil…one that we haven’t spoken of for a long, long time.

Press play to get into the holiday spirit with Baconsale!

We're waiting for a train—a train that’ll take us far away. But before our season ends, Baconsale would like to have one last decade dance with you. This time, we’re focusing on the best dramatic movies released from 2010 to 2019. It’s kind of like the Academy Awards on steroids. Kent seems to love the films that hurt him the most, Joel has an alarming affinity for sociopaths, and, for some reason, we try really hard not to spoil movies that came out ten years ago.

Here's to the ones who dream—foolish as they may seem. Here's to the hearts that ache. Here's to the ones who press play.

Here’s the story of a lovely lady, who joined Kent and Joel one snowy winter night. TV theme songs was her choice, for the topic, which was a true delight. Here’s the story, of categories, such as “Best” and “Worst” and “Can Stand on Its Own.” Ranging way back, from the 1960s, up until Game of Thrones. It’s not easy to pick favorites from all history, and we knew the kind of stress this would entail. That this show, would probably cause contention, but that’s just that way it is on Baconsale. On Baconsale! On Baconsale! That’s the way we do things on Baconsale!

Pick up your remote and press play to hear the episode that Adrienne picked.

Steven Spielberg may say that movies released on streaming platforms don’t count as real films, but Martin Scorsese must disagree, because he’s created a three and a half-hour epic specifically for Netflix called The Irishman. And then Rian Johnson tries to redeem himself by making thinly-veiled jabs at everyone he doesn’t like in his latest movie, Knives Out. Join Kent, Joel and our special guest Adrienne as we talk about these two films, and then count how many F-words are in each one.

Press play to get de-aged like Robert De Niro.

People keep asking if Decade Dance is back and we haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, we’re thinkin' it’s back! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re looking at the past 10 years of action flicks and picking our favorites. We talk about everything from the super popular superhero movies to the underperforming & underappreciated cult classics. Jacob keeps making Kent swear on things, Joel keeps bringing up Spider-Man, and Kent ends up kicking both of them off the show.

What a day, what a lovely day! Press play!

Would you be ours, could you be ours, won’t you be our listener? Kent is ready to give spoiler-free reviews for two dark, gritty, R-rated films on this BaconBit: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Frozen II. He finally lets Joel and Mr. Rogers know if Tom Hanks is able to become Mister Rogers. Then, Kent launches “Into the Unknown” and discusses his thoughts about the Frozen sequel. But is he able to defy his daughters who say it’s the best movie since the last movie they saw?

Plus, listen for details on how you can win some spicy fudge!

Last time he was here, Ryan Ferrin told us, “I’ll be back.” Well he’s back on this episode of Baconsale, and he’s brought with him a bracket featuring famous robots, droids, cyborgs, and androids from film & TV. Instead of killing all humans, though, these robots are going to be fighting each other in a no-holds barred, single-elimination tournament. Ryan, Kent, and Joel will be picking their winners for each round and debating the results, while Jacob gets to sit back and enjoy the chaos that ensues. One by one, each robot will be wiped out like tears…in rain until only one is left standing. Will Johnny 5 stay alive? Will Baymax break his Hippocratic Oath? Will Sonny come home with a vengeance?

To initiate robot tournament sequence, press play.

Print your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along at home.

After a riveting game of Paper, Rock, Scissors, Kent gears up to review the new Charlie’s Angels movie. This is, after all, the “rebooquel” everyone has been asking for. Right? RIGHT? And then we take a hard left into the dramatic historical film, Ford v Ferrari: Dawn of Justice. Kent may now be a car guy after watching this film, and he also talks about Matt Damon’s performance and Christian Bale’s weight.

Press play to hear another set of reviews from Kent, since he doesn’t take Jacob or Joel to screenings anymore.

It’s time for another Decade Dance, where Baconsale looks back at movies from the past 10 years and discusses the best of the best. This time around, we’re talking about comedies released between 2010 and 2019. It’s not easy to explain why a comedy is comical, but we’re sure going to try! Joel has a love-hate relationship with his list and it stressed him out to select his favorite funny films, but Kent is happy to cheer on the darkness and violence in his humorous hipster picks.

Press play to hear us laugh at each other’s comedic choices.

No, you’re not seeing double, Kent saw two sequels to popular 80s thrillers, and he’s ready to review both of them. Joel and Jacob didn’t attend these screenings, so they’re going to have to take Kent’s word on it as he talks about which Terminator sequels Dark Fate ignores, and if Doctor Sleep will make any sense if you haven’t seen The Shining. There are also no spoilers for either movie on air, but Kent is more than willing to spoil them off the air.

Come press play with us. And press play if you want to live.

Just for the taste of it, Baconsale has decided to rank and tier some of your favorite soft drinks! However, since there are so many sodas available today, we had to draw the line somewhere. Therefore, in this episode Kent Joel and Jacob are only going to be discussing Coke products (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite), Shasta and a few independent brands. We also briefly recap the history of soda pop—starting way back in the 1800s, when it was considered to be a drug, until we arrive in modern times, when it’s still kind of considered to be a drug.

Obey your thirst. Press play.

This isn’t a trick, you’re getting treated to a special Halloween BaconBit! We did our Scary Date Night with Baconsale (lightning sound effect), and we’re going to talk about how it went. We are joined on this episode by Kelsey Watts, the winner of our October giveaway along with her friend, Rachel Carlson. Kelsey & Rachel joined us for dinner, where Joel stole all the rice, and then we all went to Nightmare on 13th Haunted House, where we almost froze to death and clowns smelled Kelsey’s breath.

Press play to find out which of us is the biggest scaredy cat!

The Halloween season and the year are winding to a close, so Baconsale is counting down the best horror films of the past decade. Kent and Joel have each picked their top ten scary movies that were released between 2010 and 2019, and they’re ready and willing to share them with you, the listener. Kent’s expresses his love for dark and disturbing slow-burn movies, whereas Joel lets you know which of his flicks need to be edited. We’re sad to see the month end, but we hope this episode will help you find some fun frights before October is over.

Take a breath. Count to ten. Press play. It’s time for Baconsale.

It must be the season of the witch, because Baconsale is discussing historical hags, creepy covens and spooky spell casters. This episode is all about traditional folklore, varieties of witches from around the world, and how the perception of witches has changed over the years. Kent and Joel are also here to help you and Jacob (who loves witches!) learn how to identify a person that is using witchcraft and how to protect yourself from their dark magic. Plus, as is tradition, we’ve created a lengthy list of witchy movies and will let you know if they are Baconsale-approved or not.

Press play or else I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!

Few things get us into the Halloween spirit faster than eerie music, which is why on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking spooky soundtracks! Kent and Joel have selected spine-chilling tunes for 13 horrific categories such as Theme You Never Wanted to Hear as a Kid, Creepiest Classical Piece, Worst Song to Play on a Date, Hipster Horror Pick and Most Annoying. Along the way, Kent tries to summon a demonic presence while Joel subliminally shares a recipe for German pancakes.

Press play to get your pulse racing with fear! You can also find a link to our Spotify playlist featuring these songs at Baconsale.com.

Kent and Joel made a book! A real-life book that people can actually purchase and read at home! It’s a children’s picture book called “Goodnight, Sleepy Zombie.” Joel came up with the idea to entertain his kids and Kent used his drawing skills to help bring it to life. . .eventually. Listen to hear how the process worked and why it took Joel over a decade to get his idea published (SPOILER ALERT: procrastination). Also, enjoy a live reading by the author, even though there are less than 50 words in the entire thing and the jokes are mostly visual.

And, after you press play and listen to this BaconBit, you can find the book on Amazon by searching for “Goodnight, Sleepy Zombie” or by clicking the link on Baconsale.com.

Let the Halloween season officially begin! Not a fan of scary movies? Well, then this episode of Baconsale is specifically for you! We’ve created a list of 13 horror films to help you ease into the genre, and hopefully give you a pleasant, yet spooky experience that will make you want to watch more. Joel chooses a bunch of softball horror-comedies to coddle our listener, whereas Kent feels like our listener is an adult who can take a little traumatizing terror in stride.

Blah, blah, blah, don’t be frightened and press play, blah, blah, blah.

After we were done recording our pumpkin spice episode, we sat down with our friend Lindsay and asked her to tell us some of her real-life supernatural experiences. Kent and Joel had heard these chilling stories last year, and really wanted her to share them with you, the listener, to set the mood for the Halloween season. WARNING: While these stories are not explicit or even violent, they are unsettling, so you may not want to listen with your kids around. #NightmareFuel

Press play for tales of ghostly hands, creepy doorbells and paranormal peek-a-boo.

It’s autumn, which means it’s time for Baconsale to embrace the basic as we eat & drink a variety of pumpkin spice goodies. And we’ve invited a self-professed fall-flavor lover, our friend Lindsay, to join us! Kent, Joel, Jacob and Lindsay brought cookies, chips, cereal, doughnuts, cakes, salsa and more that are laced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and occasionally some actual pumpkin. After we try each item, we’re going to rank them and let you know which pumpkin spice products are pleasing to our palates, and which treats should be tossed in the trash.

Press play, and thanks a latte for listening!

Reality TV contestants have faced brutal physical challenges, harsh living conditions and draining social interactions, but nothing can prepare them for the unbridled enthusiasm that comes from our guest this week, Mats Mudrow. Mats asked Baconsale to watch 21 reality competition programs, including Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser and a bunch we’d never heard of before. After we introduce them to you, Kent, Joel and Mats are ready to rank them as tier one, tier two or tier three. Things get a little intense at times, but what would you expect from an episode based on television shows which are fueled by drama?

Press play, because we didn’t come here to make friends. We came here to Baconsale.

Comic books—they’re not just for nerds & geeks anymore. In fact, graphic novels have been adapted into some of the highest grossing movies of all time. But there are decades of illustrated stories ready for reading, so where does one start? Well, Baconsale has brought on a special guest, Spencer Myers, to help us understand the history of comics and give some recommendations, too. Spencer & Kent geek out, Joel tries to relate while getting them to explain stuff, and Jacob tries to stay awake.

Press play and then put this episode in a protective sleeve to keep it in mint condition.

Live from the Baconcave, it’s Saturday Night! Actually this show was pre-recorded and, let’s be honest, you’re probably not listening to this on a Saturday evening. Nevertheless, on this episode of Baconsale, three wild & crazy guys are talking about the comedic TV staple that is Saturday Night Live. This show has everything: Favorite Recurring Characters, Underrated Cast Members, Best Fake Commercials, Classic SNL MVPs, Greatest Celebrity Hosts, Dan Cortese... And it’s up to Kent and Joel to pick winners from over 40 years of sketch comedy.

Press play for more cowbell in a van down by the river.

The summer season is officially over, which means it’s time to turn our attention to the films that will be coming out at the end of this year. Joel and Kent have each picked five movies they’re wanting to see along with five flicks they want to bomb. Kent is predictably a hipster in his choices and even selects some straight-to-streaming options, while Joel, makes some ridiculous fake picks and, at times, lets the hate flow through him.

Double tap that play button—it’s time to listen to these jokers.

Do you get Michael Cera mixed up with Jesse Eisenberg sometimes? Did you enjoy Amy Adams’ performance in Wedding Crashers? Have you ever wondered how Sawyer from Lost landed a starring role as Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones? Well, then, this is the episode for you! Today Kent and Joel are discussing popular doppelgängers with our special guest, Steven Ross. We’ve got 20 pairs of celebrities who often get confused for one another, and we’re going to pick which twin wins each round.

Look to your left, look to your right, then press play to hear about famous lookalikes.

It’s a beautiful day in the Baconcave, a beautiful day for a podcast. Won’t you be our listener? Today on Baconsale we’re talking educational television programs for kids. This includes TV shows our children watch today as well as ones from our childhood. Can you say “nostalgia”? And, like a butterfly in the sky, Kent and Joel flit & flutter from category to category, picking good, bad and strange series for each one.

Can you press play and tell me how to get to Baconsale Street?

After listening to the previous What Would Baconsale Do episodes, everyone's favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt, is back to give a final analysis of Kent, Joel and Jacob. And in order to make these findings more relatable to those three, Dr. Matt lets them know which Star Wars character they are, as well as which Disney Princess they're most like. Plus, Jacob has a few questions to ask about what would make them break off a possible engagement.

Press play to hear each of us take a turn in the hot seat.

If you like chicken nuggets then you gotta listen to this episode of Baconsale. Kent, Joel and Jacob have eaten chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, chicken fingers, chicken stars, chicken strips, chicken rings, chicken fries, boneless wings and popcorn chicken from 14 different fast food restaurants and they're ready to present their results. We used a matrix and math and to rank the taste, quality, breading, sauce and re-buyability of each poultry product. It's not speculation, it's Baconscience.

PRESS PLAY PLEASE. A MAN NEEDS HIS NUGGS

Amazon! On this episode of Baconsale, we would like to introduce you to the bizarre world of Kamen Rider, a popular Japanese TV show that has been running since the 1970s. Not familiar with the Kamen Rider series? Neither were we. Our special guest, Nicole, requested this episode and had Kent, Joel and Jacob watch an entire season of Amazon Riders in preparation. Join us as we try to understand the Rider mythology, level up on our geekiness and reference everything from Power Rangers to Twilight to The Walking Dead.

Press play to hear us discover the worst type of starfish!

What's this? It's a tale as old as time—classic animated characters fighting each other in a brutal deathmatch. And Baconsale is ready to go the distance and officially declare who the ultimate winner is in this second & final installment of our tournament of Disney heroes. But which is more powerful: Merlin's magic or Esmeralda's charms? Is Elastigirl going to stretch herself too thin? Will Ariel show Jasmine a whole new world of pain?

What can we say except press play now!

Print your own Baconsale Disney Hero advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

Are you getting the most out of your Stranger Things viewing experience? Kent and Joel have come up with a list of eleven (get it!?) movies, books and games that have influenced the popular Netflix series and they're ready to share them with you in a very spoiler-free manner—so even if you've never seen Stranger Things, you can still listen and then properly prepare yourself. However, as they share these 80s influences and references, Jacob shares some information that shocks Baconsale to its very core.

Grab some Eggo waffles, avoid the Demogorgon and press play!

We've all had enough time to finish the latest season of Netflix's Stranger Things, right? Good. Let's talk about it. During this BaconBit, we'll do our best to stay focused on season three and not talk about the series as a whole—we're saving that for another time. And we'll also keep the first part of this review spoiler-free, so even if you haven't finished it yet (like Jacob) you can still hear and appreciate our overall thoughts and feelings about our most recent journey to Hawkins, Indiana.

Press play to join Kent, Joel, Jacob, Joyce, Hopper, Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Max, Nancy, Jonathan, Steve, Billy and Robin as we dive, once again, into the Upside Down.

Have you ever wondered who would win in a fight between Tarzan and Maui? Does a tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff stand a chance against an inflatable personal healthcare companion? Well, Baconsale has pitted some of your favorite Disney heroes against one another in a no-holds-barred tournament to the death. However, we're only going one jump ahead on the bracket in this episode, so be sure to check out our upcoming tournament finals for these beloved animated characters.

Press play to hear Cinderella tangle with Rapunzel and see if Judy Hopps gets the jump on Peter Pan!

Download your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along.

Security around this movie was pretty tight, but Kent and Joel managed to see it and are now ready to present to you their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home. Joel predicts Kent's review, Kent predicts Joel's review, and then they both discuss how they actually felt about the final film in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Will Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) charm them? Will Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) impress them? Will Jacob (Jacob Rogers) be on this episode?

Press play to find out! And if you haven't seen it yet, don't worry, the first part is spoiler free.

It's been over two years since our last What Would Baconsale Do episode, but this time around there's a twist! Everyone's favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt is here to deliver the questions and analyze the answers, and his sights seem to be set on the mysterious mind of Jacob. Plus, Dr. Matt makes Kent and Joel compete to see who knows Jacob better. Play along as we answer revealing questions about shopping carts, superpowers, desert islands, Universal movie monsters, chocolate, Disney princesses, bathroom sandwiches and TV moms.

Press play. The doctor will see you now.

Some films don't age well. Some are better left to memory. But Baconsale is going to try an experiment. We're going to watch four movies that we haven't seen in a long time, specifically Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993), Billy Madison (1995) and What about Bob?(1991). We'll then discuss if these classic comedies still hold up after all these years.

Will we be able to remain impartial & objective? Or will this be a nostalgia-fueled walk down memory lane? Press play to find out!

Kyler is a historian. History is his passion. Therefore, during our show earlier this week, he had a lot to say about how Dungeons & Dragons became the behemoth it currently is. However, since that episode already ran a little long, we decided to cut that part out and we are now presenting it to you as its own BaconBit. We hope you enjoy this lesson on the history of fantasy role-playing games.

Press play. Class is about to begin.

Hearken, yon listener, and witness the tale of Baconsale! Kevros Darkeyes, Jamkas Laughshield and Jamben Sapphiredge are ready to embark on their first quest ever into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons. They are guided (tormented?) through this introductory journey into role-playing games by their guest, Dungeon Master Kyler. We hope you enjoy the occasionally dark adventures of a half-elf rogue, a gnome bard and a dragonborn ranger who battle supernatural enemies and occasionally each other.

Roll the dice, press play and listen to our crash course in D&D.

Here comes the Men in Black review. Kent & Joel are putting on their dark suits and sunglasses to tell you their feelings about this sequel/spin-off/reboot. Is Tessa Thompson the next Will Smith? Can Chris Hemsworth pull off a non-Thor role? Or does the whole experience just feel kind of alien to Baconsale? Even if you haven't seen the movie, don't worry, the first half of this BaconBit is spoiler free.

Now if you could just press play while looking directly into this neuralyzer, we'd appreciate it.

We had so much fun talking summer blockbusters last week on Baconsale that we decided to look at the flip side, the summer flops. Once again, we've created 16 categories, including Flop You Loved as a Child, Film that Killed the Franchise, Worst Adaptation, Needs a Sequel and Biggest Flop of All Time. Kent and Joel have to pick a winner for each one, and even though there are dozens of options out there, they still manage to match on a few choices.

Press play to hear all about famous bombs at the box office.

JEEEEEEEAN! Three years have passed since Baconsale reviewed X-Men: Apocalypse. During that time, many had forgotten that this rebooted series was still making movies. But Dark Phoenix has arisen in theaters, causing many to wonder if this will be the resurgence of mutant film greatness, or if it will leave the franchise in a pile of burning ashes. And, as always, the first part of our BaconBit review is spoiler free.

Press play to hear if Kent's and Joel's reviews are in cosmic harmony.

When the weather's fine, we've got summer blockbusters on our mind. We've created sixteen categories, such as Best Soundtrack, Surprise Hit, Biggest Letdown, Most Mind-Blowing Visual Effects, Best Lead Actress and, yes, Greatest of All Time. Kent and Joel probably stressed about their answers more than they should have, and they're worried about giving too many "primary answers," but we hope you enjoy this episode all about some of the biggest movies in cinematic history.

Pop some popcorn, shut off your brain a little and press play to hear this explosion-fueled, CGI-laden episode of Baconsale!

Hail to the king, baby! On this BaconBit, Jacob and Kent are reviewing Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Joel didn't see it, but he's never been wowed by a Godzilla movie anyway. And, as per usual, we tend to get sidetracked as we talk about the history of Godzilla and monster movies in general. Will Kent and Jacob let the child inside of them enjoy a film about giant monsters fighting each other? Or will their cynicism get in the way?

Press play! And don't fear, the first 15 minutes are spoiler free.

Valar morghulis! On this episode of Baconsale, we're discussing a small, hipster TV series you probably haven't heard of: Game of Thrones. Kent is a big fan of the show, Joel watched the entire thing once (edited) and Jacob gave up after the first season. However, this episode is NOT a scene-by-scene breakdown of the story. In fact, it's pretty spoiler-free (and family friendly). Instead, we're talking to those people who HAVEN'T watched this cultural phenomenon, and we're asking the question, "why not?" We hope you enjoy this introduction to the world of Westeros.

Press play to finally understand what people mean when they say, "Winter is coming."

Make way for Fresh Prince Ali! We're ready to review one of the latest cash-grabs, er, we mean live-action remakes of a Disney animated classic. This time, however, it was Jacob and Kent who saw the new movie, while Joel didn't. Will Naomi Scott's performance as Jasmine charm the guys? Or will Will Smith's blue CGI face get in the way? And, if for some reason, you're worried about spoilers, don't worry—the first 10 minutes are spoiler-free.

Press play, because you ain't never heard a BaconBit like this!

It's finally time for the episode the listener has been waiting for: Baconsale is tiering pets! Please. Contain your excitement. We're taking 22 domesticated animals (Wait! 23! We totally forgot about monkeys!) and ranking them as a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 pet. We also share some stories about our history with pets. Jacob feels rodents are useless, Joel thinks horses are a little creepy, and somehow every discussion ends up relating to Kent's dating life.

Press play to hear us argue like cats and dogs!

Again, we have no idea how this actually happened, but people actually showed up to meet us at our From Scratch event this past Saturday. Actually, most of the people came for the free Baconsale Burger, but we were still happy to see them. And on this BaconBit, we'll discuss behind-the-scenes thoughts, our experiences meeting the listener, and possible events in the future. Oh, and we recorded your shout-outs and will be playing them at the end of the show.

Press play to hear how Kent, Joel and Jacob feel it all went.

Now what Baconsale is about to say may sound a little crazy, but today we're talking about conspiracy theories with our guest, Scott Sprague. And the truths we're exposing in this episode cover everything from Home Alone to royal vampires to celebrity clones to child abductions. It's all connected! WARNING! This subject matter gets pretty heavy at times, especially when we're discussing true crimes like the case of JonBenét Ramsey. It's not explicit, but it's definitely intense, and Joel feels obligated to try and lighten the mood with dad jokes.

So put on your tinfoil hats and press play!

Now that the Endgame has ended, it's time for Baconsale to talk about the other movies coming out this summer. Kent wants you to appreciate his hipster film picks, Joel seems to have a grudge against Disney, and Jacob audibly judges both of them. Also, for the sake of the children, whenever potentially questionable words are brought up, the guys try S-P-E-L-ling them out. However, sometimes that makes the word sound even less family friendly. Whoops.

Press play and allow us to cinematically guide you through May to August of 2019.

The Infinity Saga has reached its conclusion, therefore it's time for Baconsale to rank all 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from worst to best. Kent, Joel and Jacob have combined their individual rankings into one Baconsale-approved list and now they have to live with the consequences. Joel will try his best to keep Kent and Jacob from being too negative, but it's an uphill battle. And while there are spoilers for some of the older movies, don't worry, we banished all the spoilers for Avengers: Endgame to our BaconBit review of that film.

Press play and play along as we take a stroll down Marvel memory lane.

Since Avengers: Endgame is over three hours long, we decided that we could make this BaconBit a little longer than normal. The first 15 minutes are spoiler-free, but then we get into what happens in this film, who lives, who dies and which plot points don't make a lot of sense (wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff). Will this finally be the Marvel movie that wins Kent over? Or will it simply confirm what he's always felt about this franchise?

Avenge the fallen. Press play.

We've talked about the lovely and talented Ms. Kate Beckinsale many times on Baconsale, but we've never really discussed her movies...until now! Join Kent, Joel and Jacob as they tell her story in their thick and sultry voices, and then rank her top five and bottom five films. We even got up on our tiptoes to find a film that Ms. Beckinsale would probably like to forget about. insert creepy laugh here

Press play to hear Kate Beckinsale introduce a Baconsale episode about Kate Beckinsale.

We have no idea how this actually happened, but we invented a hamburger that they're actually going to serve at an actual restaurant in Salt Lake called From Scratch. And you'll be able to get your actual hands on The Baconsale Burger for FREE during our event on May 11, 2019—all you have to do is download the GrubPass app and show it to an employee when you order that day. Plus, Kent, Joel and Jacob will be hanging out at From Scratch from 4 - 6 p.m. (MDT), so come join us for some free food and quasi-enjoyable conversation.

Now press play to hear all the juicy details, including a live taste test of vegan pasta. Wait, what?

We couldn't let our contestants leave the Baconcave without taking on the UNDEFEATED Team JK in a pop culture trivia battle. Newly crowned Listener Spencer leads the pack, with Jonathan and Listener Emeritus Adrienne by his side. But will Team JK be able to churn out another win? Or will Jacob's buzzers and oddly paced reading get in their way?

Find out by pressing play!

Wow! Baconsale has done 200 episodes? That's insane! And speaking of insanity, we're letting Jacob run the show today as Adrienne, Spencer and Jonathan battle it out to see who will become The Listener for the next year. He's got around 86 rounds of "fun" ready for our contestants, including a fast-food taste test, musical lyric trivia and guessing what's in Kent's & Joel's hearts.

We'd like to give special thanks to the Reverse Listener for helping with the questions, and to you, the listener, for joining us for the past 200 episodes. We wouldn't have been able to do it without you.

Now stop reading this episode blurb and press play already!

Ding! Imagine you're on an elevator with a movie studio executive and you want to pitch them an idea in the limited amount of time you have on the ride up. That's the premise for today's episode of Baconsale. Kent and Joel have picked some of the fake film titles you submitted, and they must create an original pitch for each one. And then it's up to Jacob to decide which pitches are greenlit, which he does seemingly at random. Join us as we cross genres, mix actors, select directors and generally have fun making up strange stories based on your suggestions.

Press the button for the top floor and then press play.

SHAZAM! Kent and Joel left Jacob behind to see the latest DC film starring Zachary Levi as Captain Marvel, er, we mean Shazam. Kent even saw the movie twice, but does that mean that he liked it? Or is he just a glutton for punishment? Listen to hear if the cheesy jokes and lighthearted tone worked for us here at Baconsale. And don't worry if you haven't seen the movie yet, you can still listen to the first half of this episode, which is spoiler-free.

Now press play so that our powers may flow through you.

ようこそ! Today on Baconsale we're discussing anime! No, not the weird kind you're thinking of right now, but rather the very accessible (yet still somewhat unusual) movies of Studio Ghibli—one of the most successful animation studios in the world. Our guest, Kris Anderson, challenged Joel and Kent to watch all 21 of their feature films, which they've done, and we're ready to tier them and talk about Japanese folklore, Hayao Miyazaki, aviation, Totoro, fantasy stories and shape-shifting raccoons.

Please honor our podcast by pressing the play button.

It feels like we've been making you wait for-e-ver, but Baconsale is gonna fly now and finally declare the winner of our sports movie tournament. We've also brought on the KSL Newsradio sports director, Alex Kirry, to help us go the distance. He'll have you at "Hello." And if we don't pick your favorite, don't cry, because there's no crying in brackets!

Wax on. Wax off. Then press play.

And you can print off your own advanced bracket at Baconsale.com and play along.

Fast food is soooo 2015. Fast-casual restaurants are the new hotness. Therefore, it's up to Baconsale to rank dining establishments such as Panda Express, Chipotle, Jimmy John's, Zaxby's, Five Guys, Café Rio, Zupas and more as Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3. And while Jacob seems to have an unlimited amount of Tier 2's, Kent's diet is ruining his ratings and Joel seems more focused on birthday freebies.

To confirm your order of this Baconsale episode, please press play.

Who's up for a little March Madness? Today Baconsale is bringing our A-game and beginning our sports movie tournament. We're tackling baseball, football and basketball films, along with a few draft picks from such arenas as golf, hockey, racing and boxing. However, since we got hardly a speck of athletic ability, we decided to bring on Alex Kirry, the KSL Newsradio sports director and host of KSL's Unrivaled, as our guest to help us get through this first round of the bracket.

Press play! You can do it! It's all in the hips.

Print your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along at home!

Welcome to Baconsale 2.5! Based on your feedback and some wild ideas from Jacob, we've updated our Patreon account (patreon.com/Baconsale). You'll still get exclusive perks, like patron-only episodes, behind-the-scenes access and free merch, but we've added some new incentives and an entirely new tier! We're thankful for all of your support so far, patrons, and we look forward to continuing to grow our podcast with your support!

Press play to hear all the details or visit www.patreon.com/Baconsale.

My name is Baconsale! And have we ever told you that you look just like Buddy Holly? Because today we're discussing one of greatest alternative albums ever made, the Blue Album by Weezer. And as we record in the garage, we're going to discuss each song as the music is playing. It's an idea that has been only in dreams until now. Plus, (say it ain't so!) we're going to rank each track on Weezer's debut self-titled album.

If you want to support our podcast, hear our words as we talk away (so please press play).

Who needs a host? This year's Academy Awards may have been the most disappointing yet for film-lovers, but those who won our Oscar predictions contest are definitely going to be happy with the results. Congratulations! Also, we reveal which member of Baconsale owes the others a pizza, as well as what happens to Jacob's score when we keep him from cheating.

Press play to hear how green our book is!

This year's Academy Awards were kind of disappointing, weren't they? Well, Baconsale has your back. We've created our own Bacademy Podwards™ to honor those films of 2018 that were truly deserving of praise. We've come up with our own nominees and even some new categories and we're ready to present them to you just like the Oscars, except much shorter and with less politics. We do have an In Memoriam section, though.

Press play to hear who is going to bring home the Bacon™ this year!

Baconsale is doing things a little differently this time. We're doing our Oscar predictions show as a BaconBit. A really long BaconBit…. We're selecting winners for each category of the 91st Academy Awards—which is heavily influenced by the BAFTAs, according to Joel. This time we made Jacob choose first so he couldn't cheat. And with pizza delivery on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Plus, we're doing a GIVEAWAY this episode! Submit your Oscar predictions on our official ballot, which you can find on Facebook, Twitter and at Baconsale.com before 4 p.m. MST on Sunday, February 24, 2019 for a chance to win a fabulous film-related prize!

Press play to hear Jacob try and pronounce the names of each nominee!

That awkward moment when Baconsale does another etiquette show. 85% of people aren't brave enough to read this episode blurb, but for those who do, you'll find out that today Kent, Joel and Jacob are going to break the internet as they lay out some ground rules for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We'll take on such topics as posting frequency, fake profiles, taking pictures of food, trolls, vaguebooking and more. Plus, we're sharing social media pet peeves that we got from you, the listener!

Hit play and share this post, because Bill Gates has promised to divide his fortune with everyone that does.

Once upon a time there was light in our lives, and that time was last February when Baconsale talked about love songs, so we decided to once again discuss romantic tunes that are always on our mind. Say "Hello" to Kent, Joel and Jacob's picks for such categories as Best Bitter Song, Reminds You of a Childhood Crush, Strangest Lyrics and Best Love Song from a Musical. And if we don't choose your song, let us un-break your heart as we introduce you to some new ones.

All I ask of you is to press play and have a wonderful tonight!

We've switched things up in this episode of Baconsale and let Kent & Jacob take on the main discussion while Joel is the moderator. Why? Because we're giving an EXXXXTREME HIZZTORY LESSON on the PlayStation console and modern gaming. And as we offer fun facts, game suggestions and quiz questions, we'll try to keep it interesting for gamers and non-gamers alike.

PS, we want you to press play!

sniff We promised ourselves we wouldn’t do this! sniff Today on Baconsale we're discussing films from our past and present that made us get emotional. To no one's surprise, Joel basically cries at everything (including talking about sad movie moments) and Kent barely cries at anything, but we even get some insight as to what makes Jacob cry. Join us as we open up, wear our hearts on our sleeves and show off our sensitive sides. sob

Grab a box of tissues and press play!

FACT: This is an episode of Baconsale. FACT: Kent and Joel will offer predictions for the upcoming year, such as which celebrity couples will break up, which fashion trends will make a comeback and which films will flop in 2019. FACT: Due to his illness, Jacob will repeatedly try to fact-check Kent and Joel's facts, only to find that their facts are, in fact, facts. FACT: Some of our facts are merely strongly worded opinions. FACT: You should press play and listen to this episode of Baconsale.

It all comes down to this. After years in the dog house, M. Night Shyamalan is finishing his unique trilogy with an unusual movie that could make or break his comeback streak. But will Glass live up to the hype? Jacob hasn't seen it yet, so we sent him to an institution that will take good care of him, but Kent, Joel, Patricia, Dennis and The Beast are here to discuss a sequel that has been in the making for 19 years. And if you're feeling a little fragile, don't worry, the first part of our Glass review is spoiler-free.

I mean, we may spoil Unbreakable and Split a little in our opening discussion, but we'll warn you before we start spoiling Glass.

Season five is alive! And Baconsale is back to tell you about the best & worst movies that we watched last season. As per usual, Kent only chooses movies that were released in 2018, Joel picks films that he watched for the first time last year, and Jacob agrees with whatever Kent says. 2018 wasn't a great year for cinema, but we're here to inform you about the hidden gems and help you avoid the landmines.

Press play to hear how to correctly pronounce "Gotti"!

Surprise! Yes, we know we already did our season finale of Baconsale, and yes, we're all trapped in rubble after the cave-in, but we couldn't let the year pass without talking about Jason Momoa's abs -er, I mean Aquaman! After all, this film is a culmination of Joel's challenge to Kent back in February during our "Too Many Spoilers" BaconBit. It's also a chance to see if Kent will maintain his DC bias, even though they're becoming more Marvel-like with each movie. And just in case you haven't seen the film yet, don't worry, the first 21 minutes are spoiler-free!

Press play to hear what we think about Glub, Glub, Punch, Punch!

As season four of Baconsale draws to a close, we're taking a look back at all we did this year. We're giving out finger boops like candy as we discuss our favorite moments (Mom show!), the best episode art (did someone say teleportation fumes?), our biggest regrets (veggie burgers), how many babies were born (SPOILER ALERT: Kent is pregnant), behind-the-scenes stories (binge-watching Hitchcock) and goals for the next season (sibling show?). And as we wrap up another season of this podcast, you can rest assured that everything will end normally and nothing crazy will happen, right?

Press play to hear our final episode of 2018!

Baconsale is counting down to Christmas with an episode dedicated to Hallmark original films and other made-for-TV holiday rom-coms. Kent, Joel and Jacob left the big city and traveled to a quaint town where we watched some of your suggestions and we're now ready to review them. And after a musical montage where we decorate a tree and go ice skating, we take a Hallmark channel quiz and guess storylines based only on the title.

Look! It's snowing! Tell your quirky best friend it's time to press play!

'Twas the first Baconsale of this Christmas season. And Kent, Joel and Jacob will soon commit treason. For they have decided to rank and to tier The holiday movies you watch every year. From stop-motion Rudolph in the year '64 To CGI remakes of films done before. We hope you enjoy this judgmental journey But if you're enraged, please don't call your attorney.

Press play to see where we place your Christmas favorites!

Jacob has been talking to Baconsale about The Last Kingdom (Kingdom of Heaven?) for some time now in private, and we finally agreed to let him talk about The Last Kingdom (Fallen Kingdom?) on this BaconBit. He has watched the whole thing on Netflix and he's excited to pitch it to you, the listener. So excited, in fact, that he's willing to let Kent and Joel eat candy while on the air so they will shut up and let him speak.

Press play to see if your interest will be piqued by The Last Kingdom (Kingdom Hearts?).

Don't Worry, Be Happy, because Baconsale is finally going to Whip It and finish our 80s one-hit wonder tournament! At times We're Walking on Sunshine when we agree, but other choices will make Joel call Kent a Maniac. Nevertheless, we put our Heart and Soul into this Funkytown of new wave, pop and rock music from 1980s and The Promise is we'll declare an ultimate winner and finally end this NeverEnding Story.

Come On Eileen, don't be Too Shy. Press play!

Print the advanced 80s bracket at Baconsale.com.

Hey fellas! Since we did a Man Crush show earlier this year, we felt it was only fair to give the ladies equal time. So, on this episode Baconsale, we're going to talk about our favorite females. We also brought back Lindsay, a real-live woman, onto the show to keep us in check and make sure we don't cross any lines, such as Kent saying one of his picks has a "broken rodent face." Listen as we crown such categories as Girl Next Door, Classically Beautiful, Best Smile, Most Attractive Musician and Hottest Hero.

Press play to hear us try our best to not have Kate Beckinsale win almost every single category.

Join Kent, Joel and Jacob as we talk about Newt, Tina, other Jacob, Queenie, Credence, Leta, Theseus, Nagini, Yusuf, Abernathy, McGonagall, Bunty, Dumbledore, Grindelwald and every other character and storyline they crammed into this sequel to the spin-off of the Harry Potter franchise. Joel didn't feel the last Fantastic Beasts movie deserved to be part of the Wizarding World, but will this one change his mind? And were Kent and Jacob able to stay awake during the screening?

Press play to hear our review of this movie. The first 13 minutes are spoiler free!

Ohhhhh yeeeeeah! Believe It or Not, Baconsale is Puttin' on the Ritz and doing an 80s one-hit wonder tournament. We've created a bracket of new wave, rock and pop tunes that'll make you want to Party All the Time, even if you don't remember who the artist is. It Takes Two votes to make a song Breakout to the next round. The tournaments may be our Obsession, but we're only advancing one round on this episode. We'll take a Buffalo Stance and declare an ultimate winner next time.

Relax. All I Need is for you to press play!

Print your own 80s one-hit wonder bracket at Baconsale.com.

Casey Smith had an idea. He wanted to know if Kent and Joel could guess what movie he was thinking of through a simple game of 20 questions, so we invited him to join us on this episode to give it a shot. What we found out is that Jacob likes to pick obscure movies, Joel doesn't have a good poker face and Kent is fiercely competitive when his film cred is on the line.

Press play to see if our patron can stump Baconsale!

We couldn't let this Halloween season pass without discussing one of the most talked about Netflix series of the year, The Haunting of Hill House. If you haven't heard about it, all you need to know is that it stars Carla Gugino and that kid from E.T., and apparently it's so scary that it makes people pass out. Kent, Joel and Jacob watched it, regained consciousness and now they're ready to talk about what they thought about this ghostly family drama. And if you haven't seen it, don't worry, the first 16 minutes are spoiler free.

Don't look now, but The Bent-Neck Lady is standing right behind you and she wants you to press play.

As we're wrapping up the Halloween season, Baconsale decided to take a journey into one of the most disturbing places of all: Jacob's mind. Jacob has written another Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style game and is placing Joel and Kent in the middle of the horrifying action. Listen as they make dangerous decisions with each roll of the die and battle iconic movie monsters and a demented fast food mascot in a parallel reality.

My dear demon, be my listener now, I plead. Press play!

As soon as Burger King announced their Nightmare King—a green hamburger that is reported to cause bad dreams—we knew we had to try it. We also threw in the Frozen Fanta Scary Black Cherry slushie, just for good measure. But will these creepy fast food concoctions invade our peaceful slumber? Or is the only scary thing how many calories they have in them?

Press play to hear everything (and we mean everything) about what happened after we ate this Halloween-themed burger.

WARNING! If this episode gets out of hand, it's not our fault. We asked you, the listener, to send in horror movie pitches and the results were…interesting. We got everything from horrifying tales of skinwalkers to strange stories about singing CPR dummies. And after reading (and sometimes mocking) each pitch, Kent, Joel and Jacob are going to decide if the project gets green-lit or not.

Press play to join us in your descent into madness!

It was a dark and stormy night in the Baconcave, so we decided to share some of our favorite selections from Alvin Schwartz's notorious children's book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Kent and Joel take turns reading such classic tales as "The Hook," "The Babysitter," "The Haunted House" and "The Ghost with the Bloody Fingers," all while trying their best to not be freaked out by Stephen Gammell's horrific illustrations and Jacob's indifferent attitude.

Dim the lights, gather 'round the campfire, and press play to enjoy some fantastically freaky Halloween folklore!

5….4….3....2….1….Blast off! Kent and Joel saw First Man, the Neil Armstrong biopic, and they're ready to let you know what they think about it. Will Ryan Gosling's good looks and Damien Chazelle's directing win Kent over? Does Joel feel like the film is unpatriotic? Can there be any spoilers for a historically-based movie about the first man to walk on the moon?

Press play and find out! And, for some reason, the first part is spoiler-free.

Don't be frightened, children of the night. Ve vant to tell you about vampires! Baconsale has done a lot of research about blood-sucking demons, and we're bringing a lot of new facts and folklore into the light of day. We'll discuss what causes vampirism, how to tell if you're a vampire, and how to kill undead coffin-dwellers. We're also ready to share with you our Baconsale-approved vampire movies, including everything from Nosferatu to Dracula Untold.

Babe! I need you to press play on our latest Halloween episode!

The world has enough superheroes and not enough podcasters critiquing superhero movies. In this BaconBit, Baconsale is ready to review Venom, starring Logan Marshall-Green- uh, we mean, Tom Hardy. But will this movie be dark enough for Kent, even though it's not rated R? And will Joel be satisfied with a Venom movie that doesn't have Spider-Man in it? As always, the first part of our review is spoiler-free.

We are Baconsale. Press play before we bite your head off!

Good evening. And welcome to another episode of Baconsale Presents. Tonight, we are here to present to you horrific tales of Sabotage, mistaken identity and Murder! from one of the most Notorious filmmakers of our time, Alfred Hitchcock. I Confess that Kent and Joel went a little Psycho and watched all 53 of the iconic director's films, and they're now ready to give their recommendations, along with some Suspicious history about the Master of Suspense.

Without a Shadow of a Doubt, you should get over your Stage Fright and press play!

INITIATING EPISODE BOOT SEQUENCE… GUEST PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED… CATEGORY ALLOCATION IN PROCESS… h3ll0, hum4n5. On this episode of Baconsale, we're talking about our favorite robots, cyborgs, androids and all forms of fictional artificial intelligence from movies & television. This category show came from the CPU of Ryan Ferrin, who is also our guest on this show. Interface with us as we select picks for such categories as best in a fight, most impressive A.I., mech suit we'd like to wear, and most likely to take over the earth.

Press play to launch episode.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee, across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea, there's a film set in every American state, and it's time for Baconsale to say which one is the best representation of the land and the people it comes from. And just to make sure we don't get lost on this road trip, we're only giving ourselves one minute per debate. After all, we have 50 of these states to get through.

Press play to hear what is declared as the official movie is for your state!

Visit Baconsale.com to download a large, high-resolution version of our offical state map.

Snap! Crackle! Pop! Baconsale is diving back into the bowl to rank "non-sugary" cereals—the type that you could actually convince your mother to buy when you were a kid. And as we tier each high-fiber, all-natural, whole-grain part of a balanced breakfast, we'll offer you two scoops full of interesting facts, such as the real reason Corn Flakes were created, what shape Cheerios are, the dark past of Wheat Chex, and who was crazy enough to invent Grape Nuts.

Press play to find out why this podcast is kid tested, mother approved!

After a mediocre cinematic summer, Baconsale is looking to the movies of this September, October, November and December to save 2018. However, in a bizarre reversal of roles, Kent ends up picking mainstream sequels to reboots of spin-offs while Joel chooses the hipster films. Join us as we go deeper than Aquaman to let you know what's coming to theaters near you this year.

Press play to hear what we want to see and what we want to bomb!

Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, menu quests they don't upset us! Well, maybe they do. Because now that we've eaten every single item on the Burger King menu, we've got a few things to say about the fast food monarch. We'll discuss random restaurant franchise facts in this Whopper of an episode, and then we'll pick winners & losers for such categories as best breakfast, guilty pleasure, biggest surprise and worst value menu item. We don’t always agree, but that just makes things more interesting.

Don't be a subservient chicken, press play and have it your way!

On this episode, Baconsale takes on one of the most controversial topics it has ever done: parenting. We've brought our good friend Abe Yospe back to share his award-winning parental tweets and offer some advice to the new father, Jacob. Along the way we'll tell funny stories about our kids and talk about what it's like being a dad. Plus, Joel finally makes good on our promise to our first patrons to immortalize them in song.

Are you interested? Hi, interested. I'm dad! Now press play!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the creation of a new category to honor Black Panther—uh, we mean to honor “achievement in popular film.” However, this popularity contest at the Academy Awards is not sitting well with Baconsale, so Kent, Joel and Jacob have decided to rant about it. But it's not all doom and gloom. We also offer up some potential solutions for the Oscars, as their TV ratings tumble and they flounder around for a fix.

Press play to hear a bunch of film snobs complain about a bunch of film snobs.

What’s up, guys? Today Baconsale is gonna be talking about YouTube, and how it’s more than just a platform for sharing funny cat videos. In fact, some people watch YouTube channels more than regular TV channels these days, and some YouTubers make a darn good living creating original content for the site. Kent and Joel are each ready to share a list of five channels they subscribe to in order to get you started on the path of ultimate “internetainment.”

Like, comment, subscribe and press play!

To survive a war, you gotta become war, and Baconsale is finishing our battle of action heroes with some of the toughest characters around—some of whom could be registered as lethal weapons. And this bracket features some epic match-ups such as John McClane vs. Luke Hobbs, Paul Kersey vs. Ellen Ripley, and James Bond vs. Ethan Hunt. In the end, we will declare who is the toughest of them all.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to press play.

And you can print your own advanced action hero bracket at Baconsale.com.

We're making this game into a trilogy! It's time for another round of America's least-known, but most-popular game: Cable, IMAX, Erase. With each set of three movies (or film franchises), Kent and Joel must decide which one they'll watch once in theaters, which one they'll watch repeatedly at home, and which one they'll erase from existence. This episode features such match-ups as Superman/Batman/Spider-Man and The Emoji Movie/Boss Baby/Trolls.

Press play to hear these guys feel more pain than they probably should with hypothetical scenarios.

Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, for action movie heroes, it's a good day to die hard because Baconsale is doing a fast and furious tournament to see which fictional character's particular set of skills will keep him or her from being terminated. This episode features such epic match-ups as Indiana Jones vs. Lara Croft, Rambo vs. Riddick and John Wick vs. Hit-Girl.

Press play and stick around to hear us start off this epic action hero bracket!

Play along by printing off your own bracket at Baconsale.com.

Welcome to Baconsale 2.0! We've launched our Patreon account (patreon.com/Baconsale) so you can become an official supporter of our podcast. Plus, you'll get a bunch of exclusive perks, like patron-only episodes, behind-the-scenes access and Baconsale merch! Press play to hear all about the different tiers of donations you can give to help keep the lights on here in the Baconcave.

Visit www.patreon.com/Baconsale for even more details.

Today on Baconsale we're talking film trilogies, and we'll be breaking the episode into three distinct sections:

Part 1 - Movies that didn't really need a sequel, but somehow became a trilogy. Part 2 - Sequels that were better than the original film. Part 3 - Third movies in a trilogy that killed the franchise—at least for a while.

Kent and Joel have agreed on a trio of choices for each section and are ready to debate, discuss and share random facts about their picks in triplicate.

Count to three and press play. It's time for Baconsale!

Hey girl, we know you like it when Kent, Joel and Jacob are a little uncomfortable, which is why Baconsale is dedicating an entire episode to man crushes. Why? We're not sure. It was Kent's idea. But it was also Kent's idea to invite Lindsay, our special guest, onto the show. She's here to add some female perspective and to pick winners for categories such as Classically Handsome, Best Chris, Hottest Athlete, Silver Fox, Best Smile, Guy Next Door and Sexiest "Sexiest Man Alive."

So grab some cocoa butter, oil up those abs and press play to hear us discuss dapper dudes.

Now that the dust has settled from Avengers: Infinity War, it's time for Baconsale to talk about Marvel's next installment: Ant-Man and the Wasp. Last time Ant-Man was on the big screen, it wasn't exactly beloved by Kent, Joel and Jacob, but will this sequel (and Paul Rudd's charm) win them over? Even if you haven't seen the movie yet, you can still listen to the first eight minutes—they're spoiler free.

Grow up (or shrink down) and press play! It's time to enter the quantum realm of movie reviews!

Ever heard the phrase "the inmates are running the asylum"? Well, that's what we're doing on this episode of Baconsale. We've handed over the reins to you, the listener, and we're answering questions that you submitted. This means we'll be talking about conspiracy theories, our favorite books, which Muppet we'd be, switching bodies with each other, memes, a potential mascot for the podcast, Godzilla vs. King Kong, our most embarrassing moments on the show and so much more.

Press play to hear us bare our souls on this random and self-indulgent episode!

Imagine that they're going to build a national monument to the biggest summer blockbusters of all time—which four films do you think should be represented? Baconsale is ready to debate this issue and come to a consensus on which fictional characters should literally (and yet figuratively) be set in stone. And, as an added bonus, Kent, Joel and Jacob are each going to sculpt personal monuments in the mountains behind their homes of four other summer movies that mean something special to them.

Grab your chisels & hammers and press play, because it's time to chip away at another outlandish topic on Baconsale!

You know what the cure for the summertime blues is? Baconsale! Today we're discussing (and sometimes singing) the biggest summer tunes from 1960 to 2017. Kent and Joel have each picked their favorite & least favorite hits from each decade, along with an alternate #1 song of their choice—based on Billboard data, personal preference and imaginary Jeep rides with the boys.

Press play to enjoy the sounds of summer and to hear how many times Joel references "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Last year, we pitted nice fictional fathers against each other in a battle to the death. However, we saved the most deadly dads from TV for this year's tournament! We've got the paternal figures from Breaking Bad, Alias, The Sopranos, 24, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Arrow and Supernatural on this mini bracket ready to duke it out and see who will be the last man standing.

Press play to enjoy this bonus round of TV dad mayhem! And print your own Killer TV Dad Bracket at baconsale.com.

Grab some gillyweed, because Baconsale is doing a deep dive into the Harry Potter film franchise! Jacob has come up with more than 100 ridiculously specific questions about The Prisoner of Azkaban (we're talking "How many crows are there in Hagrid's pumpkin patch?" kind of stuff) and Kent & Joel are going head-to-head to see who can remember more from their multiple viewings. And with two chile verde burritos on the line, the stakes have never been higher!

So, first watch the third Harry Potter movie and then press play!

M is for the many times we've tried to do this show O is for how overjoyed our moms are to say hello T is for the topics we picked for them to talk about H is for how hard it was to not interrupt or shout E is for the embarrassing stories they told, to our dismay R is for our respect & love for Abby, Fraya and Renae

Press play to learn more about the Baconsale boys than you probably want to!

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K, because Baconsale is doing another round of ranking high school movies. This time, however, our Final Destination is supernatural, sci-fi and horror films. But before you start to Scream (Your Name), you should know that this isn't a Freaky (Friday) Halloween episode. We've also included beloved classics like Harry Potter, Back to the Future and Encino Man, as well as box office phenomenons like the Twilight Saga and I Am Number Four.

So whether you are The Hot Chick in your school, one of The Lost Boys or even a member of The Faculty, press play to feel like you're 17 Again.

In every television series a peak is created: one season in all the show, a chosen one. It alone can wield the strength and skill to fully entertain Kent, Joel and the ever-coughing Jacob. Baconsale is talking TV today, and we're picking our favorite seasons of 20 popular TV shows, including Friends, Game of Thrones, The Simpsons, Battlestar Galactica, Arrested Development, Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Saved by the Bell, The Office and The X-Files.

So dig through your couch cushions, find the remote control, and press play!

Okay, listener, this show is your fault. You voted and have forced us do an episode where we have to defend Michael Bay, even though we may not want to. Kaboom! However, Kent and Joel brought in Dan Farnsworth, a friend of the show and a legitimate fan of movies like Transformers, The Rock, The Island, Bad Boys and even Pearl Harbor to help us stay positive and not constantly point out how this director's movies are often nothing but car chases, CGI and explosions. Kaboom!

So crank up the epic music, throw in some lens flares and press that play button in slow motion. Kaboom!

Uh-oh! Looks like somebody's got a case of the Mondays! Don't worry, Baconsale is here to get you through the workday with our office etiquette show! Jacob, Joel and Sprinkles are ready to give the final ruling on things like cooking fish in the break room microwave, sitting on people's desks and "private" cubicle conversations. We'll also tackle broader topics like dating in the workplace and how work acquaintances can become real friends. In fact, the greatest weakness of this episode is that we work too hard, we care too much, and we're too invested in this podcast.

Now put in your headphones so you don't disturb your coworkers and press play!

Listen in your world as we podcast in ours, because today we're talking about the original PlayStation console. Kent and Joel have created a list of their favorite PS1 games and are going to do their best not to geek out too much—although there are times when things get emotional. Join us as we explore with Lara Croft, fly high with Spyro the Dragon and try to not get frustrated with Crash Bandicoot.

What are you waiting for? Press play…station.

Jacob is hanging out with Ant-Man and Hawkeye, so it's just Joel and Kent reviewing the superhero ensemble that is Avengers: Infinity War. Kent has had his issues with Marvel movies in the past, but will his avoidance of spoilers increase his enjoyment of this one? And will Joel simply be wowed by the sheer scale of this culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Don't worry, the first 15 minutes of this review is completely spoiler-free. Thanos demands you press play!

Tier on! If you were suddenly given a superpower, what would you do with it? In this episode, Baconsale is tiering some of the most famous superpowers from movies, TV and comic books. And as we rank such powers as teleportation, flight, shape-shifting and super breath, we learn that Joel is a scaredy cat, and Kent would turn into a supervillain even with a tier 3 ability.

Feel that? That's us using telekinesis to get you to press that play button.

Let's get down to business! It's time for Baconsale to talk about (and sing about) Disney music. For this episode, we have created a list of categories such as best villain song, most irritating song, saddest song and song that is better than the movie. After some reflection, Kent and Joel must go the distance and pick a winner for each one. Meanwhile, Jacob must be feeling the love tonight because he is very generous with his point giving.

Want to play along? Be our guest! Press play and become part of our world. However, if we don't pick the Disney song you would have picked, just let it go.

The war ain't over yet! After battling among themselves, Sam, Spencer and newly crowned Listener Adrienne are now ready to take on Joel and Kent. Jacob has created a quiz that will test the pop culture knowledge (and the patience) of everyone in the room, but there can only be one winner. And with Taco Bell gift cards on the line, the stakes have literally never been higher!

Press play to hear the final boss battle on our anniversary show of Baconsale!

Okay, listener, it's time to crown the new Listener! We're celebrating our 150th episode by bringing on three highly competitive contestants (Sam, Adrienne & Spencer) and having them duke it out in a battle of trivial pop culture facts and random Baconsale trivia. Sam has held the title for the last year, but will he be able to survive 10 rounds of questions created by Jacob, the Reverse Listener (praise shim!), Joel and Kent?

Listen and play along as we discuss Star Wars, band names, My Little Pony, death and out-of-context quotes on our 3rd anniversary episode of Baconsale!

We've given Kate Beckinsale (Bacon number of 2) a lot of love on our show, but now it's time for us to give our podcast's other namesake, Kevin Bacon, time to shine. Kent and Joel (Bacon number of 3) are each going to talk about their least favorite Kevin Bacon movies. Then they're going to combine their powers and give you a list of Baconsale-approved Bacon films. Plus, as an added bonus, we even play a game of Baconsale live on this episode.

Stop your Tremors! Cut Footloose and press play!

It's just another Manic Monday, and Baconsale is ready to finish our new wave bracket! And while You Might Think that Sweet Dreams are made of these kinds of episodes and No One is to Blame, things still get pretty heated. In fact, Sometimes Joel will Shout and possibly has a Devil Inside him. But who will win this Once in a Lifetime 80s music tournament? Who Can It Be Now? Well, that's a Secret. Our Lips Are Sealed, so you'll have to listen to the episode.

Enjoy the Silence no longer! Let's Go! Press play!

Print Your Advanced Baconsale 80s New Wave Bracket at Baconsale.com.

We Just Can't Get Enough of these March-Madness-style music brackets, so Baconsale is going to Talk Talk and use our Weird Science to determine which 1980s new wave band is the best. Don't Get Me Wrong, you may say it's a Cruel Summer when your favorite bands are eliminated, but don't Panic, it's a Good Thing. As for declaring an ultimate winner. we Save It For Later because we only make it through the first round in this episode. But which artists will still be Alive and Kicking at the end? No More Words! Everybody Have Fun Tonight and press play!

Print Your Own Baconsale 80s New Wave Bracket at Baconsale.com.

Video game adaptations don't have a good track record, but can this latest Tomb Raider film break the stereotype? Kent and Joel saw it, and they're ready to give their review. Well, Joel would like to give his review. Kent just wants to talk about his crush on the polygons that made up Lara Croft in the 90s . . . and his current crush on Alicia Vikander.

Press play to see if Warner Bros. Pictures has finally uncovered the secret to a good video game movie. And don't worry, the first half the episode is spoiler-free.

Would you like fries with that? We don't. At least, not for a while, because for this episode we have eaten crinkle-cut, curly, shoestring and waffle fries from 22 different fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, In-N-Out Burger, Arby's and Chick-fil-A. Then we created a French fry matrix to scientifically compare each deep-fried & salted potato side, and are now ready to present to you our official Baconsale rankings.

Press play to hear how Jacob tried to sabotage our scoring, what kind of gross comparisons Kent can come up with for the fries he doesn't like, and Joel's history lesson on who invented fry sauce.

What? Two BaconBit episodes in one week? We must love you, listener. OR...Kent and Joel really, really wanted to talk about the new A Wrinkle in Time movie. But why? Did they feel like it was a beautiful adaptation of a beloved novel finally brought to the silver screen? Or did they find this film to be a huge mess of color, CGI and close-ups that is doomed to fail? Only Giant Space Oprah knows for sure.

Press play to tesser to the world of Baconsale!

Now that the 90th Academy Awards are over and done with, it's time for Kent and Joel to compare their answers and see who got the most right and who wins the coveted Caveman Burger. But wait! What's this? Jacob has submitted answers as well? And he had over a week and a half longer than the other two to prepare his ballot? Hmmmm, that seems a little shady…

Press play to hear us discuss the lowest-rated Oscars in broadcast history!

About 77 episodes ago we discussed some of the most overrated things on the planet. Now, however, Baconsale is going the opposite direction—we're talking about underrated things. No, Kent, we don't mean guilty pleasures and no, we don't want your hipster picks, either (he has a hard time with that). Our categories today include undervalued boy band members, sitcoms, disco songs, Disney sidekicks, kids TV shows and more!

And we hope you never underestimate how much we love it when you hit that play button!

Get excited! Baconsale is ready to try and muster up some enthusiasm for the 90th Academy Awards! Even though our brains aren't working (we can't read!), we're still going to make predictions about who is going to get an Oscar for acting, directing, writing, sound mixing and the rest of the 24 categories. And with a Caveman Burger on the line, the stakes have literally never been higher.

Press play to hear us struggle with how to keep the topic of "fish love" family friendly, reveal who loves Christopher Nolan more and debate how Willem Dafoe could whistle and smile at the same time. Plus, you can make your own predictions for the 2018 Oscars and possibly win a lunch with Baconsale.

After discovering differences between Kent and Joel's dating styles during last week's episode, Baconsale has decided to roll the dice and determine who is the better dater—or rather, who is the better Kent. Jacob has created another Choose-Your-Own-Adventure/Dungeons-&-Dragons-style story about meeting a girl and going on a first date, and he brought along Zack to keep score and help declare a winner.

Press play to hear Kent & Joel try to win, and try their best to not sing along to La La Land and Hamilton!

Wakanda forever! Or is it? Kent, Joel and Jacob are ready to review the first big movie of the year, Black Panther. But will Kent's deeply ingrained hate of Marvel bleed into his feelings for the world of T'Challa, vibranium and Martin Freeman? Will Jacob have clear feelings about his feelings for this film? And will Joel rate using letters or stars? All these questions and more will be answered on this BaconBit!

Oh, and don't worry, the first 15 minutes are spoiler free! Listen away!

Look into our eyes and you will see what these songs mean to us, because today Baconsale is talking about some of our favorite love songs. We're picking some of the most romantic (and cheesy) tunes for a series of categories, such as best duet, most overplayed and the song that defines our dating years. SPOILER ALERT: Kent is awkward and sweaty around women, whereas Joel has been kissing girls since elementary school. . .but he still acts pretty weird at dances.

Press play to enjoy this episode—and we hope you do because everything we do, the listener, we do it for you.

Kent and Joel have different approaches when it comes to upcoming movies. Joel is satisfied with watching one film trailer, whereas Kent likes to dig in, read articles, check out leaked set photos and possibly read the screenplay beforehand. But which way is right? Do you enjoy a movie more if you know less about it? Or would you rather get the whole story in advance?

Press play to hear the back and forth between these two styles of movie-watching preparation, and to hear Joel give Kent a daunting challenge.

When it comes to others' taste in film, Baconsale has no problem criticizing the choices some people make. But now it's time to open up, make ourselves vulnerable and divulge our favorite guilty pleasure movies. Kent, Joel and Jacob each present five flicks they're ashamed to love. . .and then proceed to mock each other relentlessly.

Press play and listen as we discuss box office bombs we adore, critical failures we find fascinating and cinematic duds we dutifully defend.

Mother! Bring me a Baconsale episode! And make it about cold cereal! Today we're tiering your favorite crispy, crunchy, fruity, chocolatey & marshmallowy breakfast cereals from Kellogg's, Post and General Mills. And while sugary cereal didn't really enter Jacob's world until he was an adult, Kent and Joel embark on a nostalgia trip and find themselves agreeing on their rankings more often than not.

Press play to find out if we're cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, if Trix are just for kids, if we gotta have our Pops or if we're always after those Lucky Charms!

The cards don't lie! After looking back at our predictions from last year, Baconsale is ready to open our collective third eye and foretell what will happen in pop culture in the year 2018. We predict celebrity couple breakups, which movies are going to bomb and we even try our hand at sports forecasting. We may not get everything right, but at least we have fun. finger boop!

Press play and enjoy this entertaining, yet educational episode of Baconsale where Jacob gets a little spicy after dark, Kent watches all the wrong TV shows and Joel has all of his jokes stolen.

Kent, Jacob and the real Joel are back to kick off season four of Baconsale! And, as per tradition, we're starting this year by discussing our favorite and least favorite films that were released (or that we watched) in 2017. Kent displays his seething hatred of Marvel movies, whereas Joel actually has some current picks this time. Oh, and Jacob may have picked up on some Oscar buzz in the process.

Press play to hear what we loved and what we hated this past year on this episode of Baconsale!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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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!

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!

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!

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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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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. . .

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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…

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!

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!

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.

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!

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."

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!

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!

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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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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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.

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)

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!

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're willing to discuss any offers you may have for us. Money offers. For our amazing ideas.

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!

Printable Oscar Ballot: http://sugarandcharm.com/downloads/sugar-and-charm-oscar-ballot-2017.pdf

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.

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.

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?)!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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 hearing about lately. We swore an oath.

Get your ballot ready, step into the listening booth and get ready to vote for your favorites!

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....

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!

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!

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.

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/

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.

So say Baconsale three times and press play! It's showtime!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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. Collin's Pokemon Go Guides: http://pokeprofessor.com/ Collin's Ingress Site: http://embraceingression.com/ Collin's Comedy Page: http://comiccollin.com/

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.

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 reel in the crowds or not. Either way, by listening to this podcast you have chosen...wisely.

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

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

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 way, the first nine minutes are spoiler-free.

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!

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!

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/

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!

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! Haven't seen the movie? No problem! In fact, some members of Baconsale would prefer you DIDN'T see this movie. Anyway, the first 10 minutes of this BaconBit are spoiler free. After that, Kent and Joel are going to openly share their feelings about this movie in a calm and respectful manner. Just kidding, they yell a lot. Enjoy!

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 in his office.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 Facebook photo album of the event.

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 movie? Press play and find out!

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

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

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

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 predictions on the show. Nope. No matter what he says may or may not have happened outside of the show, he did not win our official Baconsale Oscar predictions contest. No, he did not.

And here is the link for our GoFundMe campaign to help us meet Kate Beckinsale at Salt Lake Comic Con: https://www.gofundme.com/p5qtqjpj

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.

And yes, we really did create a GoFundMe page so we can meet Kate Beckinsale at Salt Lake Comic Con: https://www.gofundme.com/p5qtqjpj

What? You haven't pressed play yet? How rude!

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.

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 and relevant people, just like the real Academy Awards!

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.

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 'cause, it's a jolly holiday with Baconsale!

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!

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. Crack open that fortune cookie and let's see what's in store for 2016!

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 enjoy this latest episode of Baconale!WARNING: Joel spoils a movie from 1931, despite violent protests from Kent and Jacob.

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. Note: The first 30 minutes are spoiler-free.

Do you hear what I hear? 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 listen to the podcast roar, 'cause baby it's cold outside.

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? Krampus! Don't worry if you haven't seen Krampus yet – the first ten minutes are spoiler-free.

What's this? What's this?A Baconsale debate?It is!Will Kent unleash his hate? Of course! Which holiday can claim Tim Burton's movie? Hurry! Listen! Don't be late! Press play!

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.

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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!

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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!

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 waaaaaaaaaaall!

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.

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.

Get ready to scream (at us or with us), fanboys and fangirls, it's time for Baconsale!

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. So place Mother in the cellar, put on your hockey mask, dish up some fava beans with a nice chianti and enjoy this latest episode of Baconsale. Oh, and whatever you do, don't fall asleep. Don't even blink.

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.

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

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!

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."

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, grab some Jelly Babies, step into the TARDIS and don't worry if you don't understand any of the references in this sentence -- we'll walk you through it. Allons-y! :00 - Intro :03 - Facebook Comments :07 - Stances on Doctor Who :20 - Who is the Doctor? :42 - Jacob Brings the Hate :55 - Where to Start Watching 1:00 - Fun Facts about Doctor Who 1:09 - Testimonies

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.

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.

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 runs on conflict. WARNING: While this discussion topic may induce hunger, certain parts of this episode should NOT be listened to while eating. Thanks a lot, Kent!

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.

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.

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!

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. This podcast will self-destruct in 70 minutes.

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!

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, feelings and spoilers fly. You have been warned.

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 Baconsale.com.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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)!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.