Baconsale

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. You'll find the Spotify playlist of songs & albums we discussed on this episode at Baconsale.com.

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. Final track link

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! Final Track here!

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!