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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

Not In a Creepy Way

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

Not In a Creepy Way

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

Not In a Creepy Way

NIACW 618 Lou

Not In a Creepy Way

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

NIACW 617 Fractured

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Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2019 Netflix film ‘Fractured,’ which contained a lot of talented actors but was not ultimately successful. Along the way they discuss the ethics of organ donation. Housekeeping begins at 36:20 during which they the TV show Fringe, big purchase karma punishment, how objects select their own places in your home, plumbing issues, and the long distance purchase of a car. File length 1:07:02 File Size 48.2 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 616 Mandalorian Season 3

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The brothers discuss the Mandalorian season 3 and all liked it quite a bit. Along the way they discuss the Simon Boswell soundtrack to the movie Hardware, Nirvana, having a brother with a cool job. Housekeeping begins at 53:05 during which they discuss Episode III in the theatre, buying a minivan, and vanity license plates. File length 1:17:41 File Size 52.7 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 615 The Book of Boba Fett

Not In a Creepy Way

The brothers discuss The Book Of Boba Fett, an entry into the Star Wars universe that Eric enjoyed more than Drew and J. Housekeeping begins at 52:10 during which they discuss Terraforming Mars, hot water heaters, using video games and audiobooks to dissociate but co-op video games to reassociate with family, Eric’s last iPod, taking one’s children to a non-kid movie at their choice, and spiders. File length 1:19:43 File Size 54.4 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