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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2025 animated film K-POP Demon Hunters and it is a doggone joy, full of song that slap. Along the way Eric recommends the Behind the Bastards podcast. Housekeeping begins at 35:00 during which they Jack Black, Brutal Legend, Dexter: Resurrection, Superman, and whether we are cruise people. File length 1:16:26 File Size 58.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 625 Grenfell Uncovered

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the Netflix documentary “Grenfell Uncovered,” about the Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017. It’s very interesting but also pretty grim. Grenfell Map PDF Housekeeping begins at 1:07:15 during which they fireworks, the cost of living, and using AI. File length 1:24:27 File Size 60.8 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

624 Black Bag

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Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2025 Steven Soderbergh film Black Bag which was not quite what they expected but that they enjoyed. Along the way they discussed movies by mail Netflix, The Agency, and The Jackyl. Housekeeping begins at 35:35 during which they discuss The Good Wife, Michael J Fox, passive aggression toward neighbors, M3gan 2.0, the podcast The Town With Matthew Belloni, and the new James Bond File length 1:08:57 File Size 49.9 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 623 To Wong Foo

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The brothers invite guest Travis Wonders back to discuss the 1995 movie “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar,” which… holds up! And bless Travis for doing research for this movie. Along the way they discuss the films “It’s My Party,” and “Sorted Lives.” File length 1:22:45 File Size 63.1 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 622 Sisu

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2022 Finnish film Sisu which is… doing a thing. If you want to see Nazi’s killed in an over-the-top gory way, this is the film for you. Wes Anderson it ain’t. Housekeeping begins at 25:20 during which they discuss a bad Captain America movie, the Matrix, Dirty Dancing, and sending a child to sleepaway camp. File length 1:06:36 File Size 45.9 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 621 Acidman Phoenician Scheme

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 film Acidman and the 2025 film The Phoenician Scheme. Both recommend seeing The Phoenician Scheme in the theater and Acidman maybe not at all. Because this is a short ep we’ve added Arch Obler’s Lights Out “The Chicken Heart” because it’s fun. File length 1:06:52 File Size 43.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 620 Ahsoka season 1

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The Brothers discuss Ahsoka season 1, which Drew and J thought made a lot of bad decisions, especially with the character of Sabine. Eric enjoyed it throughout. There’s a lot of deep diving. File length 1:32:21 File Size 67.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 619 Margin Call

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2011 film “Margin Call” which Drew loves and Eric was persuaded to appreciate. The discussion flows to JC Chandor’s other directorial projects including a deep dive into the lore of Spider-man. Following that they discuss needing to watch The Order, a recommendation for the “Weird Little Guys” podcast, Thunderbolts*, cults, and Sarah Vowell File length 1:11:49 File Size 48.7 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

NIACW 619 Margin Call

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NIACW 618 Lou

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the Allison Janney film “Lou,” which could have been called “Mom Wick.” It’s pretty decent. Beforehand they discuss the docudrama “iHostage,” which was not as fun nor satisfying; Operation Ajax and the CIA coup of Iran, and Jurnee Smollett. Housekeeping begins at 38:20 during which they discuss getting a Mac Mini. File length 53:34 File Size 39.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at

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U2’s Achtung Baby is yet another iconic piece of music from 1991. While we each come at U2 from a different angle, all of us agree: if you get an opportunity to see them live, do so – they are amazing. And check the show notes, there are links to every piece of music, including all of the live tracks that we talk about. Immerse yourself.

74 separate music clips went into this episode

Special thanks to Diane Michalski for analysis

Special thanks to Dan Brownfield for bringing U2 to our attention in the first place

Achtung Baby talk begins at about 41:00

File length 1:59:04

File Size 109.0 MB

References:

Pizzicato 5 - Twiggy Twiggy

Pearl Jam - Even Flow

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give It Away

Metallica - Enter Sandman

Marc Cohen - Walking In Memphis