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BaconsaleEpisode 500: A Live Baconsalebration!
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...2025-05-261h 57
BaconsaleEpisode 494: Our 494th Episode!
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 w...2025-04-141h 36
BaconsaleEpisode 463: Tournament of Brand MascotsWell, 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 f...2024-08-121h 35
BaconsaleEpisode 446: Our 446th Episode!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 pe...2024-04-151h 24
BaconsaleEpisode 398: Baconsale-Approved Airplane EtiquetteLadies 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 oursel...2023-04-241h 24
BaconsaleEpisode 393: Twinner Winner – Under the CoversWe’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 hea...2023-03-201h 31
BaconsaleEpisode 346: Baconsale-Approved Restaurant EtiquetteHi, 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.2022-04-041h 20
BaconsaleEpisode 326: The Haunting of Baconsale HouseThey’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...2021-10-251h 50
BaconsaleEpisode 315: Ask Baconsale AgainOnce 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!2021-08-091h 28
BaconsaleEpisode 313: Canadian BaconsaleBaconsale 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...2021-07-261h 26
BaconsaleEpisode 292: Baconsale-Approved Spoiler Etiquette***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.2021-03-011h 25
BaconsaleEpisode 263: The Best Disney Sidekick (Tournament Finals)
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 Maximu...2020-07-201h 33
BaconsaleEpisode 262: Tournament of Disney Sidekicks
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...2020-07-131h 30
BaconsaleEpisode 258: Cruisin’ with The Beach Boys
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’...2020-06-151h 31
BaconsaleEpisode 251: This Show is Still Overrated!
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!
2020-04-271h 27
BaconsaleEpisode 248: Rage Against the Tomato
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!
2020-04-061h 21
BaconsaleEpisode 247: Quarantine TV Time
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...2020-03-301h 21
BaconsaleEpisode 246: The Best 2000s Alt-Rock Band (Tournament Finals)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.com2020-03-231h 30
BaconsaleEpisode 244: Tournament of 2000s Alt-Rock BandsSomebody 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!
P...2020-03-091h 51
BaconsaleEpisode 243: Baconsale-Approved Driving EtiquetteBuckle 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.
2020-03-021h 29
BaconsaleEpisode 241: Video Game Hero ShowdownIt’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 p...2020-02-171h 45
BaconsaleEpisode 239: 2020 Oscar PredictionsRise 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 Jok...2020-02-031h 28
BaconsaleEpisode 235: Season Five for FightingAfter 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 gratef...2019-12-161h 27
BaconsaleBaconBit: Decade Dance—Christmas EditionIt’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 sp...2019-12-1322 min
BaconsaleEpisode 233: The Best Tunes of TelevisionHere’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 th...2019-12-021h 20
BaconsaleEpisode 231: The Ultimate Movie Robot BattleLast 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 ra...2019-11-181h 40
BaconsaleBaconBit: Scary Date Night with Baconsale!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...2019-10-3127 min
BaconsaleEpisode 228: Decade Dance—Horror Movie EditionThe 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 ove...2019-10-281h 22
BaconsaleEpisode 227: World of WitchcraftIt 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 Ba...2019-10-211h 42
BaconsaleEpisode 226: Soundtrack & FearsFew 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 ou...2019-10-141h 15
BaconsaleEpisode 223: Snap Back to RealityReality 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...2019-09-231h 55
BaconsaleEpisode 218: We Don’t Need No EducationIt’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?
2019-08-191h 26
BaconsaleEpisode 217: What Would Baconsale Do—The ResultsAfter 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.
2019-08-121h 23
BaconsaleEpisode 214: The Greatest Disney Hero (Tournament Finals)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.
2019-07-221h 32
BaconsaleEpisode 212: Tournament of Disney HeroesHave 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...2019-07-081h 22
BaconsaleBaconBit: Baconsale Burger Wrap-UpAgain, 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.
2019-05-1722 min
BaconsaleEpisode 202: Across the Marvel Cinematic UniverseThe 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...2019-04-291h 27
BaconsaleEpisode 201: We Need to Talk About KateWe'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.
2019-04-221h 20
BaconsaleBaconBit: The Baconsale BurgerWe 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.
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BaconsaleEpisode 197: The Greatest Sports Movie of All Time (Tournament Finals)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.
2019-03-251h 09
BaconsaleEpisode 196: Fast-Casual Food and the FuriousFast 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.
2019-03-181h 33
BaconsaleEpisode 195: Tournament of Sports MoviesWho'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...2019-03-111h 23
BaconsaleBaconBit: Announcing the Bacon CouncilWelcome 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.
2019-03-0819 min
BaconsaleBaconBit: 2019 Oscar PredictionsBaconsale 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 Sund...2019-02-221h 12
BaconsaleEpisode 192: Baconsale-Approved Social Media EtiquetteThat 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...2019-02-181h 33
BaconsaleEpisode 191: When a Man Loves MORE Love SongsOnce 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...2019-02-111h 37
BaconsaleEpisode 190: Baconsale History - PS101We'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!
2019-02-041h 26
BaconsaleEpisode 188: 2019 Prediction ShenanigansFACT: 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.
2019-01-211h 20
BaconsaleEpisode 183: The Greatest 80s One-Hit Wonder (Tournament Finals)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.
2018-11-261h 28
BaconsaleEpisode 181: Tournament of 80s One-Hit WondersOhhhhh 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...2018-11-121h 54
BaconsaleEpisode 176: What We Record in the ShadowsDon'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!
2018-10-081h 42
BaconsaleBaconBit: Venom ReviewThe 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!
2018-10-0526 min
BaconsaleEpisode 173: The United States of FilmericaFrom 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!
2018-09-171h 30
BaconsaleBaconBit: Baconsale Fixes the OscarsThe 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 s...2018-08-1729 min
BaconsaleEpisode 167: The Toughest Action Movie Hero (Tournament Finals)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...2018-08-061h 08
BaconsaleEpisode 165: Tournament of Action Movie HeroesDo 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.
2018-07-231h 26
BaconsaleBaconBit: Patronize BaconsaleWelcome 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.
2018-07-1920 min
BaconsaleEpisode 164: Taking Time to Talk TrilogiesToday 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 t...2018-07-161h 13
BaconsaleEpisode 162: Ask BaconsaleEver 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!
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BaconsaleEpisode 161: The Mount Rushmores of Summer BlockbustersImagine 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...2018-06-251h 18
BaconsaleEpisode 160: The Boys of Summer SongsYou 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.
And visit Baconsale.com to see the Spotify playlist of the songs we mention in this episode.
2018-06-181h 18
BaconsaleEpisode 154: Baconsale-Approved Office EtiquetteUh-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.
2018-05-071h 17
BaconsaleEpisode 151: The Baconsale NecessitiesLet'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...2018-04-161h 28
BaconsaleEpisode 150: Our 150th Episode!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!2018-04-091h 31
BaconsaleEpisode 149: We Need to Talk About KevinWe'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!
2018-04-021h 09
BaconsaleEpisode 148: The Best 80s New Wave Band (Tournament Finals)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!
2018-03-261h 40
BaconsaleEpisode 147: Tournament of 80s New Wave BandsWe 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...2018-03-191h 32
BaconsaleEpisode 144: 2018 Oscar PredictionsGet 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...2018-02-261h 39
BaconsaleEpisode 142: When a Man Loves Some Love SongsLook 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 li...2018-02-121h 47
BaconsaleEpisode 139: 2018 Prediction PaloozaThe 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...2018-01-221h 32
BaconsaleEpisode 138: Best & Worst Movies of 2017-ishKent, 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!
2018-01-151h 30
BaconsaleEpisode 137: You, Me & Season ThreeIt'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!
2017-12-181h 13
BaconsaleEpisode 135: Labyrinth vs. The NeverEnding StoryTurn 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!
2017-12-041h 24
BaconsaleBaconBit: Tournament of 90s R&B/Hip-Hop/Rap One-Hit WondersThis 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
2017-12-0149 min
BaconsaleEpisode 134: The Best 90s One-Hit Wonder (Tournament Finals)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!
2017-11-271h 35
BaconsaleEpisode 126: Lycan This Episode Unto YourselfEven 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...2017-10-021h 38
BaconsaleEpisode 123: We Ate Everything at Taco BellYo 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...2017-09-111h 38
BaconsaleEpisode 116: Best WesternsWell, 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!
2017-07-241h 18
BaconsaleBaconBit: Spider-Man: Homecoming ReviewBaconsale! 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!
2017-07-0725 min
BaconsaleEpisode 112: Soundtrack and Feels 2: The SoundtrackoningListen 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...2017-06-261h 39
BaconsaleEpisode 110: My TV Dad Can Beat Up Your TV DadWho'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...2017-06-121h 33
BaconsaleEpisode 109: What a Wonder Woman WorldHera, 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...2017-06-051h 29
BaconsaleBaconBit: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ReviewAhoy, 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!
2017-05-2628 min
BaconsaleEpisode 105: Baconsale-Approved Dating EtiquetteHey, 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!
2017-05-081h 25
BaconsaleEpisode 100: Our 100th Episode!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!
2017-04-031h 19
BaconsaleEpisode 97: Tournament of 90s Alternative BandsCome 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...2017-03-132h 09
BaconsaleEpisode 89: Best & Worst Movies of 2016-ishWe'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!
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BaconsaleEpisode 88: Season Two Legit to QuitAs 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...2016-12-191h 03
BaconsaleEpisode 85: Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings (with Brandon Mull)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...2016-11-281h 32
BaconsaleEpisode 84: We Ate Everything at McDonald'sBa-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...2016-11-211h 34
BaconsaleEpisode 83: Harry Podcast and the Category ShowExpecto 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...2016-11-141h 30
BaconsaleEpisode 78: Behind the Screams of Haunted HousesIt 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 h...2016-10-101h 19
BaconsaleEpisode 76: What Would Baconsale Do?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!2016-09-261h 19
BaconsaleEpisode 72: Baconsale-Approved Restroom EtiquetteTo 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...2016-08-291h 10
BaconsaleEpisode 63: Tournament of Disney Villains (Part 2)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 p...2016-06-271h 10
BaconsaleBaconBit: Beckinsale Wears BaconsaleWhat? 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/
2016-06-1017 min
BaconsaleEpisode 60: After These Messages, We'll Be Right BaconsaleGrab 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 l...2016-06-061h 24
BaconsaleEpisode 53: Happy Birthday, Baconsale!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.2016-04-181h 22
BaconsaleEpisode 49: Do You Even Sport, Bro?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, r...2016-03-211h 16
BaconsaleEpisode 48: Best & Worst Superhero CastingInstead 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...2016-03-141h 18