The One Where a Young Woman Learns to Become a Mistress and That's Totally Normal. This episode, Bradley and Carly are discussing the musical romantic movie, Gigi, directed by Liza Minnelli's father, Vincente Minnelli. During the recap, the hosts question the social norms in which women train to become a wealthy man's mistress. Additionally, Bradley falls in love with Gaston, and Carly is the first to point out those fake ass champagne noises. In the 2nd half, the hosts rate and rank the film and discuss the 31st Academy Awards. Plus, the reveal of the next movie and a tease to Bradley's childhood. 

In loving memory to Bradley's precious cat, Catssidy (2015-2025) 

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The One Where The Better Half Turns 10! That's right, Bradley and Carly celebrate ten full episodes of the pod with the 1949 political drama, All the King's Men. In the 1st half, the hosts talk about the rise and fall of Willie Stark, and the absolute iconography of the Sadie Burke character (we got a QUEEN people). In the 2nd half, Bradley talks about a Best Picture nominee with an intriguing title, and Carly spills on the dark history of Mercedes McCambridge, who plays Sadie. Plus, it's time for another musical for episode 11!

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The One Where Lupita Nyong'o is a STAR!! This episode, Bradley and Carly break down the biographical historical film, 12 Years a Slave. In the first half, the hosts recap the harrowing journey of Solomon Northup, including his friendship with Patsy, and his mission to reunite with his family in New York. In the 2nd half, in a complete tonal shift, the hosts talk about the 86th Academy Awards hosted by Ellen DeGeneres which produced two iconic internet moments. Plus, they head to a new decade for their next film!

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The One Where Carly Hates Subtitles (lol JK, but maybe?) This episode, Bradley and Carly talk about the film that the New York Times declared was the best film of the 21st century- Parasite! In the 1st half, the hosts recap the film including all of those jaw-dropping twists and turns and the word "peach" gets way overused. In the 2nd half, the hosts discuss Bong Joon Ho's other films and the details of the 92nd Academy Awards which suspiciously took place right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, the reveal of the episode 9 movie!

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The One Where They Don't Actually Use Any Terms of Endearment. In this episode, Bradley and Carly complete the Shirley MacLaine trilogy with the family drama Terms of Endearment. In the first half, the hosts recap the movie, and Carly fawns over all the child actors while Bradley fawns over Jack Nicholson's hot dad bod. In the 2nd half, Carly manages to find even more facts about Shirley MacLaine, and they both briefly discuss the ill-advised sequel. Plus, the hosts are VERY excited to announce their next film. 

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The One with that Bonkers Office Holiday Party. This episode, Bradley and Carly discuss the black-and-white romantic comedy, The Apartment. In the 1st half, the hosts gush over the cutest little love story and the script's snappy dialogue. In the 2nd half, Bradley changes the tier ranking system and Carly spills on Shirley MacLaine's unique spirituality. Plus, the hosts may not be done with Shirley when they announce their next film. 

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The One with Our First Guest on the Pod! In this episode, Bradley and Carly travel to the place their friendship began- Manhattan, Kansas- to discuss the boxing drama, Million Dollar Baby. Even more exciting- they are joined by their first guest, Friend-of-the-Pod, Eddy Gonzalez! In the 1st half, they recap the film, including highlighting the amazing Hilary Swank and discussing the most vile characters they've seen yet. In the 2nd half, Eddy and Carly gang up on poor Bradley while they discuss the hotness of the actors. Plus, the hosts are heading back to the 60s for their next film. 

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The One Where, and We Are Not Kidding, a Man Rides an Ostrich. In this episode, Bradley and Carly put on their explorer hats to watch the lighthearted adventure film, Around the World in 80 Days. In the first half, the hosts discuss Passepartout's wild antics and unbelievable facial hair. In the 2nd half, Bradley shares about that time he matched with a Flat Earther on Tinder. Plus an exciting tease for episode 5, including location change and the pod's first guest. 

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The One where Charlie Sheen is Kinda Hot??? This episode, Bradley and Carly are serving up a recap of the Vietnam war drama, Platoon. In the first half, the hosts discuss this stacked cast, the duality of hot men, and Bradley highlights the film's light homoeroticism. In the 2nd half, Carly wonders where all the women are in this film and announces her spin-off podcast series. Finally, the reveal of the next movie (hint: there's a hot air balloon and unfortunate facial hair). 

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The One where It's Not Really Oliver Singing. This episode, Bradley and Carly dive deep into the movie musical adaptation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. In the first half, learn what happens when Oliver dares to ask for more and how he finds community in a criminal organization. Plus, the co-hosts make sure to spotlight the only prominent female character, Nancy and the only prominent dog, Bullseye. In the 2nd half, Carly lets us know which actors suffered substance abuse issues and whatever happened to the child actor who played Oliver. Plus, ratings and rankings and the reveal of the next movie. 

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