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The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 42: Feeling MinnesotaJoin us on a journey to the land of 1,000 lakes as we visit this forgotten product of the 90s indie boom, "Feeling Minnesota". Dan Aykroyd takes an unprecedented turn playing a crooked, sleazy detective, and Vincent D'Onofrio punches everyone he sees. In this episode, the boys discuss nominative determinism, Dan first on screen murder, and what made Preston such a bad student. Nathaniel's Short Film & The Don't Trilogy!At the top of this episode, I mention a short film I'm directing! It's called "Don't Buy the Liverwurst". Check out our indiegogo here: https://ig...2023-05-2352 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 41: Celtic PrideDan is back in the saddle in this lost 90s gem with Daniel Stern. It also stands as an early entry into Judd Apatow's writing career, with some great pieces of humor despite its occasional speed bumps. Join Preston and Nathaniel as they discuss their degenerate lives while attending greasy horse tracks, award-winning home plumbing services, and ice hockey in Texas.2023-04-2445 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 40: Getting Away with MurderListeners, this one almost broke us. Instead of talking about the film, we talk about The Menu, Jonestown, and whether or not we as humans are doomed to repeat history. Enjoy! 2023-03-2744 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 39: Sgt. BilkoStand at attention! Keep your shoes clean, and your bed made well, and your shirt tucked tight! Because Col. John T Hall will be evaluating you for service. Join Preston and Nathaniel as they jump into Sgt. Bilko's wacky boot camp, filled with conversations about gambling, toilets, and purple people eaters. 2023-03-1357 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 38: Canadian BaconPut on your galoshes, zip up your parka, and warm up the syrup - We're about to have some Canadian Bacon. That's right, the only narrative feature from documentarian Michael Moore features a cameo from our lord and savior, Dan Aykroyd. As a Canadian motorcycle cop, no less. Join us as we discuss Canada, the state of political filmmaking, and Nathaniel's delicate culinary palate. Please rate, review, subscribe, and worship.Email us: bestlegsinchicago@gmail.comFollow us on instagram: instagram.com/bestlegsinchicago2023-02-2745 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 37: Tommy BoyIt's time to buckle up for the annual midwest muffler and brake pad sales trip across the midwest! Join Preston and Nathaniel as they take a wild and hilarious journey through the classic comedy Tommy Boy, discussing airplane bathrooms, ball bearings, and Dan Aykroyd's absolutely wonderful hair.2023-02-1352 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 36: Exit to EdenNathaniel and Preston were a little nervous about going to the famous sex island known as Eden, so they invited writer and filmmaker Bryan Connolly to join them! Yep, that's right - This week we discuss Garry Marshall's infamous adaptation of the Anne Rice novel. We also talk about the art of pan-and-scan, familial ties with LBJ, why it's time to reclaim the cinema of Rosie O'donnell, and Bryan digs deep into his history with Dan Ayrkoyd. 2023-01-301h 16
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 35: NorthYee Haw!!! Are ya'll ready for just about the wildest ride in all the west? Well, hop on in the wagon, and let's ride through North's bumpy history. A movie that has used furniture stores, easter bunnies played by Bruce Willis, and one helluva Texan... Dan Aykroyd!2023-01-1647 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 34: My Girl 2This episode is all over the place. Preston and Nathaniel struggle to talk about My Girl 2, but have no problem talking about big foot, the biggest ecological disaster in California, and Walt Disney's chili recipe. We also experience some incredibly bizarre technical difficulties in this episode. We simply have no idea what happened. Interference from some strange electromagnetic wave, perhaps. 2022-09-1236 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 33: ConeheadsThe time has come... the Coneheads have arrived! Join Preston and Nathaniel for this quintessential episode on Coneheads, a film where The Best Legs In Chicago all began. Discussions of Jerry Lewis, starch disc pizzas, and toilet paper-eating alien species are all on the table for this episode, and you won't want to miss out!Follow us on Instagram! 2022-08-291h 07
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 32: ChaplinPreston and Nathaniel watch Richard Attenborough's Chaplin from 1992. Robert Downey Jr. got all the attention, much like Chaplin, but Dan Aykroyd plays the forgotten real genius of silent comedy - Mack Sennett!Follow us on Instagram! Email us: bestlegsinchicago@gmail.com2022-08-1545 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 31: SneakersWow! The boys were truly blown away by this film. It's arguably the best film you've never seen. Join Preston and Nathaniel for a journey through the fantastic early 90s film, Sneakers! There will of course be conversations about cattle mutilations, burgundy Winnebagos, and Dan Aykroyd's incredible hair. Follow us on Instagram! 2022-08-0249 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 30: This is My LifeIt may be July outside, but in here, it's a crisp winter day in New York City. Preston and Nathaniel put on their lumpiest sweaters to talk about Nora Ephron's directorial debut THIS IS MY LIFE, starring Julie Kavner, and featuring a paper-eating Dan Aykroyd. The boys also talk about Albert Brooks and Elaine May, Preston's illegal bar he runs out of his garage, and what makes for a good sex scene. If you like what you hear, show us some love and give us a like! Subscribe! Share!Follow us on Instagram!...2022-07-1840 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 29: My GirlWelcome to Sultenfuss Manor! A one stop shop for all of your funeral services. This week Nathaniel and Preston are venturing into a feel-good movie of the 90s with My Girl. Dan takes a great turn into some dramatic work here and really shines strong. Join the boys as they discuss caskets, hot dogs, and pine cones in this week's episode of My Girl!2022-06-2743 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 28: Nothing But TroublePreston and Nathaniel were driving to Atlantic City for a weekend of carousing, when Preston got a little pedal happy in a small town. We wound up in court where a maniacal judge wouldn't let us leave until we watched NOTHING BUT TROUBLE and recorded a podcast about it. That's right, folks. This is the big one. Many would rightly argue that this is the ultimate Dan Aykroyd movie, because the man wrote and directed the whole dang thing. Join us as we talk about Tupac Shakur, the nostalgic joy of Discount DVD bins in Wal-Mart, and...2022-06-131h 08
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 27: Masters Of MenaceJim Belushi playing a dead body? John Candy driving a beer truck? Dan Aykroyd playing an Evel Knievel-style stunt biker named Johnny Freedom??? Count us in! Grab your road hog and join Preston and Nathaniel as they discuss the film, kungfu fighting sharks, and window cleaner in this episode on Masters Of Menace. Follow us on Instagram!If you like what you hear, show us some love and give us a like! Subscribe! Share!2022-05-3044 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 26: Loose CannonsDan Aykroyd. Gene Hackman. Dom DeLuise. A Christmas Story director Bob Clark. Hitler... sex tape?? That's right. Dan Aykroyd is a schizophrenic detective who teams up with grumpy Gene Hackman to track down an authentic Nazi Porno in one of the more uneven films we've watched for the podcast. It's a strange start to the 1990s, and you know what? It's just gonna get weirder from here. Follow us on insta:https://www.instagram.com/bestlegsinchicago/Email us:bestlegsinchicago@gmail.com2022-05-2341 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoThe State of the Danion: Season 1 RecapWelcome back! And it's good to be back. After a little R&R, Preston and Nathaniel suit up and return to continue educating the world on Dan Aykroyd. Before we launch into Season 2: The 1990s, we decided to do a little recap of Season 1. We want to refresh your memory and go over our bulletin board of thumbtacks and red yarn. Even we are surprised by just how many major and minor elements of culture - from pop ephemera to government legislation - Dan is connected to.Follow us on insta:https://www.instagram.com/bestlegsinchicago/2022-05-1651 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoSeason One - Wrapped!Driving Miss Daisy marked Dan's last film of the 80s, and so too it marks the last film of Season 1 of The Best Legs in Chicago!Preston and Nathaniel chit chat (chit chat [chit chat {chit chat}]) about all the Dan Plans in store for Season 2: The 90s and Beyond. We will return in May with a very important Season 1 recap and State of the Union! Until then, enjoy this beautiful spring weather. Email us: bestlegsinchicago@gmail.comFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlegsinchicago/2022-03-1413 min
The Best Legs In ChicagoEpisode 25: Driving Miss DaisyBuckle up! We're going for the ride of a lifetime at a whopping ten miles an hour through Atlanta in the 1960s with Miss Daisy, Hoke, and Dan Aykroyd. Join Preston and Nathaniel as they talk about the Academy Awards, canned salmon, and Spike Lee!Follow Us On Instagram!Dan Aykroyd Driving Miss Daisy interview featured in the episode.Spike Lee Oscars Back Stage!Trailer for Be-Kind Rewind (Our ending credit bumper!)2022-02-2141 min