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NIACW M05 U2 Achtung Baby

Release Date: 09/16/2016

Not In a Creepy Way

The Brothers discuss the 2018 sci-fi film Annihilation, a weird wild movie which Eric and Drew mentioned last week when discussing Caddo Lake. First there is a long and far-ranging digression about no Star Trek properties being currently in production, the entire Alex Garland catalog, and the United Nations of Horror. Plot talk starts about 28:00 during which they discuss the movie Erin Brockovich and the bowler Pete Weber. Housekeeping starts at 1:13:00 during which J recounts his new medical issue: back problems!! File length 1:13:10 File Size 71.2 MB Theme by via...

NIACW 659 Caddo Lake

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Drew and Eric talk about the 2024 movie “Caddo Lake,” which is better watched with very little information known ahead of time. They liked it quite a bit. Conversation drifts from “Annihilation” to “24” to “Lost” to “Six Feet Under” to James Elroy. Eric found it helpful that he had watched “The Deer Hunter” earlier in the day for the first time and he found that it was exceedingly boring. Caddo Lake had much more going on. File length 1:11:17 File Size 53.7 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your...

NIACW 658 Relay

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Eric talk about the 2025 film “Relay,” starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James, and Sam Worthington. It’s a great little thriller, reminiscent of the Hitchcock films of old. Eric liked it more than J but both recommend it. Housekeeping starts at 37:08 during they talk about a new dishwasher, a new mesh WiFi router system, the movie “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” AI attached to one’s Blink doorbell camera, virtual voices, and voice replicants. Drew drops in at 59:20 to weigh in on Relay. J talks about the documentary series “I Bid You Peace,” about Frugal...

NIACW 657 Our Kind of Traitor

Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers J and Drew deconstruct 2016’s “Our Kind of Traitor,” based on a John le Carré novel. It’s got a great cast but is ultimately forgettable. Housekeeping starts at 46:40 during which the discuss the documentary “Wild Wild Country,” Super Bowl LX, “Killing Eve,” and the Winter Olympics. File length 1:07:53 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 656 The Rip

Not In a Creepy Way

The Brothers discuss the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck film “The Rip,” which is pretty great for a “set it and forget it movie.” Housekeeping starts at 44:20 during which they discuss Iron Lung, an independent movie that takes a big swing, intra-company surveys, and iPads. Also: shout-out to ESR screen protectors with their proprietary applicator. They are really slick!! File length 1:23:31 File Size 67.9 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 655 Weapons

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Brothers Drew and Eric discuss Zach Cregger’s 2025 film “Weapons,” which is great. Housekeeping starts at 1:15:50 during Eric eulogizes his departed bird, Rainbow, and they both talk about health clubs in Anchorage File length 1:35:39 File Size 75.3 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 654 The Good Nurse

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Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 docudrama “The Good Nurse.” Is it uplifting? Not exactly; but the acting by Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, and Noah Emmerich is outstanding. Housekeeping starts at 37:50 during which the discuss health, computer projects, Coke Freestyle machines, grocery delivery, and GLP-1 meds. File length 1:03:52 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

NIACW 653 Materialists

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Brothers J and Drew discuss 2025’s Materialists. Sight unseen Drew thought this was going to be a light-hearted romantic comedy: a nice antidote to our recent string of good but “downer” movies. He was mistaken about the tone but he loved the movie. Housekeeping starts at 57:55 during which they discuss car problems and bidets. File length 1:24:25 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 652 Green Room

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The Brothers discuss Jeremy Saulnier’s 2015 film “Green Room,” which is another feel-bad movie. Along the way they discuss Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Dead Kennedys, and the magic of Patrick Stewart. Housekeeping starts at 48:30 during which they discuss the parents’ new shower, Mr Rogers’ sweater, and The Lazarus Project television series. File length 1:06:15 File Size 52.8 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 651 Don't Look UP

Not In a Creepy Way

The Brothers discuss Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up,’ a satire that Eric thinks is brilliant but that Jason and Drew found hit too close to home to be funny. Housekeeping starts at 40:40 during which Eric tells of his power-steering resolution. File length 56:43 File Size 43.8 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

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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