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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...

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,...

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 pr...

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, a...

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...

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 on...

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...

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 Q...

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 o...

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 o...

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...

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 er...

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, Americ...

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 le...

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 Ame...

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, b...

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 feeling...

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...

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-fre...

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...

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)!