"When my Grandfather died, all I got was a sweater." | Little Big League

"When my Grandfather died, all I got was a sweater." | Little Big League

Batter up, film buffs and beer lovers!  This week on the podcast we stepped up to the plate and swung for the fences as we threw it back to 1994 to revisit Little Big League. Possibly the ultimate childhood fantasy movie that convinced every kid in the '90s they could manage a Major League baseball team with nothing more than baseball cards and video game knowledge. Quite possibly the best baseball movie that way too many people never heard of. To survive the high stakes of pennant races and middle-school homework, we cracked open a heavy hitter from the good people over at MadTree Brewing, Rounding Third Red IPA. This seasonal favorite brings a rich, caramel malt backbone that pairs beautifully with old-school stadium nostalgia, balanced by a sharp, citrusy hop finish that carries you all the way to home plate. You should start Wedman! Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcritics Facebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcritics [http://www.youtube.com/@kfcritics] E-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com [kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com] Patreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Ko-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Merch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics [http://bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics] #LittleBigLeague #MovieReview #BeerPairing #MadTree #RoundingThird

"We don't need no stinking badgers." | UHF

This week we tuned into the zany and chaotic world of UHF, the 1989 cult comedy masterpiece by the undisputed king of parody, "Weird Al" Yankovic. We revisit George Newman's wild ride running (and saving) Channel 62 and all the personalities that call it home, so fire up the transmitters and grab your accordions! To match the vibrant, loud, and delightfully unconventional energy of this film, we cracked open a few cans of Squeezebox, a heavily fruited Strawberry Fruit Tart from Cincinnati's Urban Artifact. It's fruity, tart and with a flavor strong enough to stand up to the fast-paced, colorful sketches of this classic comedy. Not too many people know this, but the turtle is also Nature's suction cup. Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcritics Facebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics YouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcritics E-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com Patreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics Ko-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics Merch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics #UHF #WeirdAl #MovieReview #BeerPairing #UrbanArtifact

"I'll sic my dog on you" | Cujo

This week on the podcast we are breaking down the 1983 Stephen King claustrophobic horror classic, Cujo. We tackle the blistering summer heat, Dee Wallace’s powerhouse performance, and the sheer terror of a broken-down Ford Pinto as man's best friend turns a Castle Rock monster. To survive the tension, we’re cracking open a perfectly paired beverage, "Hair of the Dog" by Evil Genius Beer Company. It's a tart, crisp Pink Lemonade Ale that brings pure summer vibes. A refreshing reprieve from being trapped in a car by a 200-pound rabid St. Bernard. How did the monster get out of my closet? Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcritics Facebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcritics [http://www.youtube.com/@kfcritics] E-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com [kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com] Patreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Ko-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Merch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics [http://bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics] #Cujo #MovieReview #Podcast #BeerPairing #EvilGenius

"It'd be a lot cooler if you did" | Dazed and Confused

This week on the podcast we grabbed our keys, rolled down the windows, and started cruising all the way back to May 1976 to take a look at the Richard Linklater high school epic Dazed and Confused. From the legendary classic rock soundtrack to the brilliant ensemble cast, we talk about why this film holds the crown for the greatest cinematic hangout movie ever made. Even with it's 50 year old setting it still feels timeless today. To survive the hazing, climbing the moon tower, and Wooderson’s questionable philosophy, we are matching the film's patriotic time period with a beautiful piece of liquid history. We are drinking Narragansett Lager straight from their limited-edition USA 250th Anniversary cans! These stunning cans are a flawless reprint of 'Gansett's iconic 1976 Bicentennial Liberty Bell design for a double-shot of that 1976 aesthetic. Alright, alright, alright. Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcritics Facebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcritics [http://www.youtube.com/@kfcritics] E-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com [kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com] Patreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Ko-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Merch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics [http://bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics] #DazedandConfused #MovieReview #Podcast #BeerPairing #Narragansett

"Oh, Rat Fart!" | Caddyshack

This week we grabbed our clubs and headed out to the back nine at Bushwood Country Club for a deep dive into the 1980 comedy masterpiece Caddyshack. A movie intended to be a teen comedy about the working class hijinks on the links that was hijacked by Murray, Chase and Dangerfield. In the process, and with the help of an animatronic gopher, they accidentally created a piece of film history. And what's a day on the fairway without a great beverage and we found the perfect one to pair with this golf classic in Gopher Golfin', a session IPA by Moeller Brew Barn. Wonderfully crisp, but sitting at a lower, "sessionable" ABV. It's clean, refreshing, and designed to keep your head clear whether you're playing 18 holes or trying to flush out a destructive varmint with plastic explosives.  Hey, everybody, we're all gonna get laid!  Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcritics Facebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] YouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcritics [http://www.youtube.com/@kfcritics] E-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com [kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.com] Patreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Ko-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics [http://ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics] Merch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics [http://bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics] #Caddyshack #MovieReview #BeerPairing #MoellerBrewBarn #GopherGolfin