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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

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Brothers J and Drew discuss the second season of one of the best series out there: Slow Horses. Housekeeping begins at 1:04:00 during which they discuss holiday adventures, breathing, Lego, and packing luggage File length 1:31:28 File Size 62.9 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 596 Atlas

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2024 Jennifer Lopez film Atlas. It’s just fine. It’s a good movie for all ages and occasions. Along the way they reference better movie such as Dune; I, Robot; and Blade Runner. Housekeeping begins at 48:00 during which they discuss the US Federal Government, Christmas baking, and closed captioning . File length 1:02:29 File Size 48.0 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 595 Reptile

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2023 film Reptile starring Benicio Del Toro, Alicia Silverstone, and Justin Timberlake. It’s a slow burn but the acting is great in the same vein as Collateral. Housekeeping begins at 46:20 during which they discuss holiday traditions, healthcare, Keith Olbermann, Skyrim, Shrinking, and Battlestar Galactica. File length 1:25:34 File Size 62.9 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 594 Alien: Romulus

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 film Alien: Romulus. It was fun. Merely fun. Oh but also kind of gross Housekeeping begins at 35:52 during which they discuss crafting, lock picking, Rubix cubes, Reacher, Jon Lovett, and volleyball File length 1:01:32 File Size 42.8 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

NIACW 593 The Rise of Skywalker

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It’s all come down to this: Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker. Drew had PROBLEMS with this movie… so many problems. Eric thought John Williams ripped off Bernard Herrmann 60 years later. J thought there was nothing new and nothing surprising. Along the way they reference Ronnie James Dio, Drew’s Roomba, and Spinco. Housekeeping begins at 1:12:25 during which they discuss Father and Mother Anderson’s Thanksgiving Adventures in Willow, the kindness of strangers, the perils of being an old man, Jonbenet Ramsey, and tech advice from Brother J. File length 1:40:49 File Size 64.8 MB...

NIACW 592 The Last Jedi

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The Brothers discuss Star War Episode VIII The Last Jedi - a movie Drew loves. Along the way they talk about fandom, bonus features, and the God Awful Movies podcast Housekeeping begins at 1:06:40 during which they discuss escaping into video games for therapy, birthdays, old knees, and being a sports parent File length 1:25:56 File Size 58.6 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 591 The Force Awakens

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The brothers discuss Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens. Drew absolutely loves this movie, Eric likes it, and Jason was unimpressed. Along the way they discuss Burton Cummings from the Guess Who and Eric Van Lustbader’s treachery to Robert Ludlum. Housekeeping begins at 1:00:25 during which they discuss Rian Johnson, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski, Will and Harper, and VR Batman. File length 1:14:14 File Size 52.6 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the...

NIACW 590 Hold the Dark

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2018 Jeremy Saulnier film “Hold the Dark,” a masterpiece of mood. The mood, however, cannot be described as “uplifting” Housekeeping begins at 47:00 during which they discuss MaXXXine, entrepreneurial fiber arts, and the magic of sisterhood File length 1:07:00 File Size 50.4 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

NIACW 589 Fail Safe (1964)

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 1964 Sidney Lumet film Fail Safe, a bleak warning against nuclear weapons controlled by computers. It’s full of great actors and, while it is basically the same premise as Dr Strangelove, it is NOT a comedy. Housekeeping starts at about 50:00 and includes discussion of the process of voting, government acronyms, and Batman in virtual reality. File length 1:05:30 File Size 50.1 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 588 Slow Horses Season 1

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Brothers J and Drew discuss the first season of the Apple TV series Slow Horses. They loved it Housekeeping begins at 1:05:14 during which they discuss preparing for winter and surviving middle school File length 1:11:44 File Size 51.4 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