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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

NIACW 531 The Hobbit 1977

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Eric discuss the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated TV movie “The Hobbit.” The tangents run wide on this one, involving animation styles, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, antisemitism, racism, Robert Eggers movies, and video games. Housekeeping starts at 59:40 during which they discuss Jimmy Buffett and a ton of music artists, Certs with Retzyn, and chronic health conditions. File length 1:24:27 File Size 55.8 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 530 The Vvitch and The Northman

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss Robert Eggers films ‘The Vvitch,’ ‘The Northman,’ and to a lesser extent ‘The Lighthouse.’ There’s a lot to discuss including some possibly apocryphal family history. The Wvitch starts right away The Northman starts about 46:00 Housekeeping starts at 1:06:16 during which they Drew’s colonoscopy, a cryptic text message, and Eric’s daughter’s esophagus. File length 1:32:55 File Size 70.4 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 529 American Traitor

Not In a Creepy Way

It’s a week with a bad movie but the conversation between Brothers J and Drew is worth your time. The film is American Traitor which is a wasted opportunity to tell an interesting story. The conversation goes from a great deal of pizza talk to Star Trek Discovery, Gates McFadden, Malcolm in the Middle, Alias, Nikita, Covert Affairs, and Korean reality shows. File length 1:16:57 File Size 64.5 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 528 The Matrix

Not In a Creepy Way

The brothers discuss 1999’s The Matrix, a movie with style for days that all the brothers absolutely love. Along the way they discuss A Scanner Darkly, Tower, rotoscope, bullets, masonry, Blade, and industrial techno music from the time. Housekeeping starts at 53:40 during which they tell some “Mr. Anderson” stories, a night at the theatre, and food processing. File length 1:14:56 File Size 52.9 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 527 Ice Station Zebra

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Drew take you to 1968 with Rock Hudson, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, and Ernest Borgnine in the submarine adventure “Ice Station Zebra.” It’s a wild ride. Housekeeping starts at 50:40 during which they discuss BUGS !!! File length 1:22:28 File Size 63.5 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 526 X and Pearl

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss Ti West’s 2022 horror hits X and Pearl. X talk starts immediately, during which at 26:35 Drew tells a story of Rommel Stakes / Screw Pickets. At 42:30 they discuss Pearl which is an entirely different style of movie. Housekeeping starts at 1:26:00 during which they discuss Barbie, Strays, and the brief absence of kids. File length 1:32:40 File Size 69.9 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 525 Fargo

Not In a Creepy Way

The brothers discuss 1996’s Fargo which Eric loves, Drew used to love, and J is okay with. All agree that the acting is superb. Housekeeping starts at 1:07:38 during which they discuss a giant Paul Bunyon, Jason’s Eighth Grade police encounter, Drew’s insect adventures, and Eric’s appearance on the Let’s Talk Dispatch podcast with The Raspy Dispatcher. File length 1:31:44 File Size 68.1 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 524 the Conspirator

Not In a Creepy Way

The brothers discuss 2010’s Robert Redford directed film ‘The Conspirator.’ Considering the cast, it’s just fine. Let’s just say not all the films we pick are winners. Housekeeping starts at 25:20 during which they Sinead O’Connor, Randy Meisner, Rufus Wainwright, Louden Wainwright III, Minecraft, Fringe, all the Star Treks, Justified, Bobby Flay, Kevin Spacey, and the animated Harley Quinn File length 1:02:26 File Size 42.6 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 523 Babe and Babe Pig In The City

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Drew and Eric discuss a perfect movie: Babe. Then they discuss its bizarre sequel Babe: Fury Road… er, they mean Babe: Pig in the City. It’s a wild tone shift. Housekeeping starts at 57:00 during which they discuss the final chapter of Eric’s car story (for now) and Drew indoctrinating his children into the Terminator universe. File length 1:20:44 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

NIACW 522 Hotel Artemis

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Eric discuss ‘Hotel Artemis,’ a decent little action flick. Along the way they talk about power failures, the wonders of Jodie Foster and Dave Bautista, and the obvious comparison to John Wick. Housekeeping starts at 27: 00 during which they discuss Eric’s continuing automotive struggles. File length 1:00:18 File Size 45.5 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

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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