The Best Legs In Chicago

May 22 2023 49 ep. 49 mins 7
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A chronological film by film exploration of the life, career, and mind of Dan Aykroyd.

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Episode 42: Feeling Minnesota

May 22 2023 52 mins  
Join us on a journey to the land of 1,000 lakes as we visit this forgotten product of the 90s indie boom, "Feeling Minnesota". Dan Aykroyd takes an unprecedented turn playing a crooked, sleazy detective, and Vincent D'Onofrio punches everyone he sees. In this episode, the boys discuss nominative determinism, Dan first on screen murder, and what made Preston such a bad student. Nath

Episode 41: Celtic Pride

Apr 23 2023 45 mins  
Dan is back in the saddle in this lost 90s gem with Daniel Stern. It also stands as an early entry into Judd Apatow's writing career, with some great pieces of humor despite its occasional speed bumps. Join Preston and Nathaniel as they discuss their degenerate lives while attending greasy horse tracks, award-winning home plumbing services, and ice hockey in Texas.

Episode 40: Getting Away with Murder

Mar 26 2023 44 mins  
Listeners, this one almost broke us. Instead of talking about the film, we talk about The Menu, Jonestown, and whether or not we as humans are doomed to repeat history. Enjoy!

Episode 39: Sgt. Bilko

Mar 12 2023 57 mins  
Stand at attention! Keep your shoes clean, and your bed made well, and your shirt tucked tight! Because Col. John T Hall will be evaluating you for service. Join Preston and Nathaniel as they jump into Sgt. Bilko's wacky boot camp, filled with conversations about gambling, toilets, and purple people eaters.

Episode 38: Canadian Bacon

Feb 26 2023 45 mins  
Put on your galoshes, zip up your parka, and warm up the syrup - We're about to have some Canadian Bacon. That's right, the only narrative feature from documentarian Michael Moore features a cameo from our lord and savior, Dan Aykroyd. As a Canadian motorcycle cop, no less. Join us as we discuss Canada, the state of political filmmaking, and Nathaniel's delicate culinary palate. Pl

Episode 37: Tommy Boy

Feb 12 2023 52 mins  
It's time to buckle up for the annual midwest muffler and brake pad sales trip across the midwest! Join Preston and Nathaniel as they take a wild and hilarious journey through the classic comedy Tommy Boy, discussing airplane bathrooms, ball bearings, and Dan Aykroyd's absolutely wonderful hair.

Episode 36: Exit to Eden

Jan 29 2023 76 mins  
Nathaniel and Preston were a little nervous about going to the famous sex island known as Eden, so they invited writer and filmmaker Bryan Connolly to join them! Yep, that's right - This week we discuss Garry Marshall's infamous adaptation of the Anne Rice novel. We also talk about the art of pan-and-scan, familial ties with LBJ, why it's time to reclaim the cinema of Rosie O'donne

Episode 35: North

Jan 16 2023 47 mins  
Yee Haw!!! Are ya'll ready for just about the wildest ride in all the west? Well, hop on in the wagon, and let's ride through North's bumpy history. A movie that has used furniture stores, easter bunnies played by Bruce Willis, and one helluva Texan... Dan Aykroyd!

Episode 34: My Girl 2

Sep 11 2022 36 mins  
This episode is all over the place. Preston and Nathaniel struggle to talk about My Girl 2, but have no problem talking about big foot, the biggest ecological disaster in California, and Walt Disney's chili recipe. We also experience some incredibly bizarre technical difficulties in this episode. We simply have no idea what happened. Interference from some strange electromagnetic w

Episode 33: Coneheads

Aug 28 2022 67 mins  
The time has come... the Coneheads have arrived! Join Preston and Nathaniel for this quintessential episode on Coneheads, a film where The Best Legs In Chicago all began. Discussions of Jerry Lewis, starch disc pizzas, and toilet paper-eating alien species are all on the table for this episode, and you won't want to miss out! Follow us on Instagram!