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

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! Download Baconsale 90s One-Hit Wonders Bracket

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! Go to Baconsale.com for the Spotify playlist of the tracks (and feels) mentioned in this episode.

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! Download Baconsale TV Dad Bracket

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