A comedian, a movie critic, and a barber walk into a family-friendly pop culture podcast to humorously discuss movies, music, TV, food, video games & more!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 465: End of 2024 Movie Preview
1:12:47
1:12:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:47
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 464: The Greatest Brand Mascot (Tournament Finals)
1:24:30
1:24:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:30
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 463: Tournament of Brand Mascots
1:35:19
1:35:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:19
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 commerci…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 462: Time to Tier Trilogies (Part 2)
1:33:35
1:33:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:35
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 K…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 461: A Malevolent Brotherhood of Mutants
1:18:41
1:18:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:41
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 fac…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 460: Baconsalia Summer Games Substitutes
1:06:27
1:06:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:27
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…
…
continue reading
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 e…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 459: A Little More Conversation (About Elvis)
1:40:29
1:40:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:29
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…
…
continue reading
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 mol…
…
continue reading
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 m…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 456: Adapting to Young Adult Fiction
1:27:30
1:27:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:30
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 B…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 455: The Parents Guide Game 3
1:06:03
1:06:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:03
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 elem…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 454: Who's Who of Directorial Debuts
1:23:34
1:23:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:23:34
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. Ken…
…
continue reading
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 c…
…
continue reading
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 vib…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 451: Time to Tier Trilogies (Part 1)
1:18:13
1:18:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:13
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 a…
…
continue reading
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 fi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 450: We Ate Everything at Arby’s
1:42:11
1:42:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:11
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 becom…
…
continue reading
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 y…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 448: 2024 Summer Movie Preview
1:07:45
1:07:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:45
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 a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 447: Conventional Convention Conventions
1:18:08
1:18:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:08
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 possib…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BaconBit: Team Listener vs. Team JK (2024)
15:37
15:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:37
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 aw…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 445: Music Videos Killed the Podcast Stars
1:29:14
1:29:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:14
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading