Kentucky Fried Critics

By Kentucky Fried Critics

Cousins, Beau and Shane, dive in to the world of pop culture together. Join them every week as they enjoy a thematically paired refreshing beverage while covering many different topics like movies, tv... more

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The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.

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February 16, 2026 "Prodigious!" | October Sky | Kentucky Fried Critics
This week, we’re heading to the a small West Virginia mining town in the 1950s so we can cover 1999 biographical masterpiece October Sky. This film is a powerful exploration of the "Space Race" era seen through the eyes of a group of boys determined to build their own rockets and be more than just another miner.

And we're pairing it with a brew that perfectly captures the spirit of looking upward Skygazer Citrus Wheat by MadTree Brewing. This ale provides a crisp, citrusy escape from the heavy fate of the mines and a vision to the night sky.

It's not just about building rockets...

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#OctoberSky #MovieReview #BeerPairing #MadTree #Skygazer
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1h 15min
February 09, 2026 "But in the failing light, they can't focus." | Reign of Fire
This week we headed into the scorched earth of 2002’s Reign of Fire. A close look at what happens when you wake up a dormant species of fire-breathing lizards in the London Underground. You get a gritty, soot-covered cult classic full of dragons and we are here for every minute of it.

And we found the perfect pairing, a dragon for a dragon, we're fighting fire with fire. Toppling Giants Brewing's amazing Dragon Fandango and all the amazing fruit flavors help keep our spirits high as the apocalypse is in full swing.

Keep both eyes on the sky!

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#ReignofFire #MovieReview #Podcast #TopplingGoliath #DragonFandango
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1h 11min
February 02, 2026 "I pledge of allegiance... to the band" | School of Rock
Grab your hall passes and join us as we revisit the golden age of Jack Black this week as we headed back to class for Richard Linklater’s musical classroom comedy, School of Rock. From the amazingly talented kids, to the (almost) creepy premise and all the classic rock you can handle.

And we found the perfect pairing in Improv, a West Coast IPA from the people at Fretbaord Brewing Company. Just like a great rock performance, this beer is bold, loud, and expertly crafted with a taste that will have you feeling like your in the front row of your favorite show.

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#SchoolofRock #MovieReview #Podcast #BeerParing #Improv
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1h 40min
January 26, 2026 "I'll show you my cannelloni." | Grumpier Old Men
The boys are back... in Wabasha! That's right we revisited the 1995 sequel, Grumpier Old Men. We're talking Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau and their return as elderly frenemies, Max and John. This time their feud takes a backseat (sort of) when a new Italian restaurant threatens their beloved bait shop and brings another new woman to town.

And to celebrate these two stubborn legends, it felt only appropriate to once again crack open a beer that feels like it was brewed specifically for these movies, Old and In the Way by our local brewery Sawstone Brewing Co. This beer is light and crisp and the perfect companion for a day battling it out over the ever elusive Catfish Hunter.

Relax, kids swallow quarters all the time.

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#GrumpierOldMen #Podcast #BeerPairing #SawstoneBrewingCo #OldandintheWay
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1h 10min
January 19, 2026 "The bend and snap, works every time." | Legally Blonde
This week we took a look back at the 2001 Reese Witherspoon hit, Legally Blonde. From it's very Barbie-esque pink aesthetic to the highly relatable undertones of being the outcast, despite outwards appearances. This movie deserves all the love it gets and more, and we're here to give it our seal of approval.And in honor of Elle herself, we found an equally amazing drink that keeps things light, crisp, and sunny, just like Elle Wods. We are pairing this comedy with Approachable Blonde, a delicious blonde ale from Municipal Brew Works. What, like it’s hard? Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcriticsFacebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsYouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcriticsE-mail - [email protected] - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsKo-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsMerch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics#LegallyBlonde #ElleWoods #MovieReview #BeerPairing #ApproachableBlonde
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1h 10min
January 14, 2026 Cultin' 2: Eclectic Interview | A follow up interview with Wes Clark, Writer/Director of How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps
Following up on our review of "How To Start A Cult in 5 Easy Steps," we are sitting down with the man behind the manifesto: Writer/Director Wes Clark.We discuss the indie movie scene, our thoughts, and what exactly it takes to make a cu.... I mean movie. You've heard what we had to say about the movie, now hear it from the guy that brought it to the world.

Link to the movie: ⁠https://www.howtostartacultin5-easysteps.com/Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcriticsFacebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsYouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcriticsE-mail - [email protected] - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsKo-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsMerch - bonfire.com/store/kentucky-fried-critics#howtostartacultin5easysteps #wesclark #podcast #interview #specialepisode
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34min
January 12, 2026 "Every cult worth it's salt has a compound." | How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps
This week we were indoctrinated by the indie comedy/thriller "How To Start A Cult in 5 Easy Steps". It follows a debt-ridden graduate who decides that if you can’t join the workforce, you should exploit it by becoming a guru. It’s a satire on modern "alpha" influencers, financial desperation, and the chaos of manipulation. It's directed by Wes Clark, who we were able to chat with and will release that interview later in the week.

And for our drink of choice we decided to stay away from the Kool Aid at the compound and instead went with a delicious 10 Ton oatmeal stout from Warped Wing Brewing Company. With it's chocolate and coffee notes and smooth creamy texture, it was the perfect thing to keep us from being swayed by a charismatic cult leader.

You wanna stay on the right side of your followers...

Link to the movie: https://www.howtostartacultin5-easysteps.com/

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#howtostartacultin5easysteps #moviereview #podcast #beerpairing #warpedwing

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1h 21min
January 05, 2026 "I might know everything. Ask me something!" | Year One
We are kicking off the year by turning back the clock—way, way back—to tackle the 2009 religious-adjacent comedy Year One. Directed by Harold Ramis and starring the chaotic duo of Jack Black and Michael Cera, this movie takes us on a road trip of biblical proportions through the Old Testament. Is it a misunderstood satire or a relic best left in the stone age?

To help us navigate the perils of Sodom and the attacks from Cain, we are drinking a beer fit for an Emperor, and even a lowly caveman or two, Hazicus Maximus from Lagunitas Brewing Company. It’s a colossal Hazy IPA that packs a punch strong enough to knock out a hairy high priest.

I've seen what you do with your right hand.

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#YearOne #MovieReview #Podcast #BeerPairing #Lagunitas
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1h 8min
December 29, 2025 "Throwing a party it's like... it's like an invitation for abuse." | 200 Cigarettes
We are heading way back to New Year's Eve 1981! That's right, we're tackling the star-studded cult classic that's pure 80's chaos wrapped in 90's packaging, 200 Cigarettes. We discuss whether this massive ensemble cast saves the chaotic plot, and why hasn't this movie become more a secret holiday staple...

And Sawstone Brewing Co., our own local brewery gave us the perfect pairing. Their Sweater Weather IPA, it’s a very inviting IPA that's cozy enough to settle you down. It’s the beer you wish you had while you were wandering around Alphabet City looking for something to do on New Year's.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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#200Cigarettes #MovieReview #Podcast #SawstoneBrewing #NewYearsEve
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1h 27min
December 22, 2025 "We're gonna have the hap hap happiest Christmas" | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.

This week we are revisited the ultimate holiday of errors, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark desperately battles with the in-laws (and unexpected guests), the squirrels, and the jelly-of-the-month club Christmas bonus trying to reclaim that elusive festive feeling of yesteryear.

And what better to help Clark try and capture that perfect family memory than a nice cold one. We found the perfect pairing, and gift to honor all the Dad's like Clark this season, in Dad a Hoppy Holiday Ale by Rhinegeist Brewery. The piney notes will take you right to that picture perfect Christmas morning all Dad's hope for.

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#NationalLampoon #ChristmasVacation #ClarkGriswold #MovieReview #Podcast
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1h 38min

FAQs about Kentucky Fried Critics:

How many episodes does Kentucky Fried Critics have?

The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.