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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

Not In a Creepy Way

The brothers dive back into the Star Wars universe with The Mandalorian season 1. Eric gets shamed for not doing his homework so they recorded this in two parts. Along the way they discuss family history, sports, poor college habits, the Jericho Trumpets of the Stuka bombers, and “shooting in the Volume.” File length 1:40:31 File Size 72.5 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 606 The Company You Keep

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2012 Robert Redford film “The Company You Keep.” It’s a throwback to an earlier kind of thriller and it made them appreciate the acting of Shia LaBeouf and a huge cast of great character actors. Housekeeping begins at 34:45 during which they discuss British vs American chocolate and sassafras vs sarsaparilla . Here’s the song File length 59:05 File Size 43.4 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 605 Conclave

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The present Pontiff’s prognosis is poor so there’s no better time for a Pope picking procedural, 2024’s Conclave. It’s excellent. Housekeeping meanders in around 34:00 during which the brothers discuss the Academy Awards, iconography, Veruca Salt, and Dexter. File length 54:29 File Size 40.9 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 604 Gladiator 2

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 film Gladiator II. Drew was vexed, mightily vexed. Housekeeping begins at 45:40 during which they discuss mending fences and Nick Cave. File length 1:09:37 File Size 50.6 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 603 Gladiator

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the Ridley Scott film Gladiator. It’s a fun ride Housekeeping begins at 1:04:00 during which they discuss holiday adventures, breathing, Lego, and packing luggage. File length 59:32 File Size 47.4 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 602 Slow Horses Season 3

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Brothers J and Drew discuss third season of Slow Horses as well as true tales of Alaskan foxes. Housekeeping begins at 1:07:39 during which they discuss wind storms, generators, and home owners insurance. File length 1:26:41 File Size 62.0 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 601 Kimi

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 Steven Soderbergh film Kimi, starring Zoe Kravitz. It’s lightweight but fun. Along the way they discuss grooming standards of the police and improviser Andy Daily and his character Dalton Wilcox File length 1:11:00 File Size 56.3 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 600 Dune 2

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The brothers discuss Dune 2, an epic film with rich visuals. While it doesn’t hold the audience’s hand with regard to characters and backstory, it’s a great ride. Housekeeping begins at 1:18:00 during which they discuss AI music and Stephen Lynch File length 1:29:48 File Size 61.6 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 599 to all the Dunes we've loved before

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In anticipation of our discussion of Dune 2 next week and as an act of self-indulgence the brothers present you with a mega-mix of all the non-Villeneuve Dune projects we’ve covered. Enjoy and may your blade neither chip nor shatter. File length 4:16:24 File Size 197.3 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 598 Den of Thieves

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2018 heist film Den of Thieves which was super fun and is maybe the definition of a “Drew movie.” It was a great way to start 2025. Housekeeping starts about 45:00 during which they discuss Stephen Hunter, Mark Wahlberg, Bikeriders, Letterboxd, Reacher, The Lincoln Lawyer series, the Agency, Black Doves, Bad Sisters, It Ends with Us, the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni real-life drama, the New Years Eve terrorist attacks, and fireworks. File length 1:27:11 File Size 60.8 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on ...

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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