Shark Week Triple Feature Special
The guys watch three shark-related films: "Ouija Shark", "Avalanche Shark", and "Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre"
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Exceptionally Bad: Movie Reviews
Hundreds of movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great. And many of them are really really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so exceptionally bad, they’re actually good - at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we sift through the garbage. we’ll share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst of our lifetimes as we search for those few that are Exceptionally Bad.
Hosted by Ben Porter, Bracken Mannion, Brant Galloway, and Nate Berrett and is produced by Danny Leininger.
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Episodes
Space Camp (1986) Episode 503
Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst films of our lifetimes. Is it Bad or Exceptionally Bad?
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Ice Pirates (1984) Episode 502
Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst films of our lifetimes. Is it Bad or Exceptionally Bad?
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Episode 501 Velocipastor
After a year and a half long hiatus, We. Are. Back! This episode we talk about Velocipastor! You read that right, and its as crazy as it sounds. Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst films of our lifetimes. Is it Bad ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Season 4 Episode 17 – The BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards)
It's that time again… time for the BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards) for the conclusion of the season of 4 seasons of Exceptionally Bad! Enjoy! Which picture will be awarded the coveted gilded BMA? The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) review the highlights from season 4 and award the best and worst of the season. The guys review the movies from this season and award so many fun categories' and of course which movie will receive “The Gilded BM” Award? Listen to find out! Follow us on I...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Catwoman (2004)
In a world of face creams, mythical cats, and the wrong shade of red, Patience Phillips will protect the women of NOT GOTHAM from womankind's worst enemy other women… uhhh I mean anti-aging cream. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) finish off the last miniseason of season 4 with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this Batman spin-off starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy and Alex Borstein. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? Follow us on Insta...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
In a world of cattle barons, gold mining aliens, and a wet Olivia Wilde, Jake Lonergan will lead a rag tag posse to recover their lost loved ones and his memories. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the final mini season with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this genre mix-up starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Abigail Spencer, Clancy Brown, Paul Dano, Chris Bro...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Stars and Bars (1988)
In a world of art collecting, forced babysitting, and Southern hospitality Henderson Dores will lose a fiancé, a would be girlfriend, and a priceless painting…for LAUGHS! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the final mini season with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this swing at comedy by Daniel Day-Lewis. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Harry Dean Stanton, Joan Cusack, Glenne Headly, Laura Metcalf, Will Patton, Celia West...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The Mummy (2017)
Exceptionally Bad In a world of tomb raiding, hasty love affairs, and shooting your best friend, Nick Horton will do his best to explain consent to…. The Mummy! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) begin the final mini season of season 4 with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this archaeological action outing by Tom Cruise. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Wallis, Sofia Boutella, Jake Johnson, and Courtney B. Vance. ...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 38 min
The Beastmaster (1982)
In a world of evil priests, monosyllabic names, and a disturbing lack of pants, Dar, son of Zed, will use his bovine ancestry to become the Beastmaster! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this sword and sorcery adventure as the conclusion of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure, an exceptionally bad movie, or just plain bad? Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallyb...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Last Action Hero (1993)
In a world where teenagers know way too much about movie tropes, glass eyed villains correct idioms and cartoon cats can be police officers, Arnold Braunschweiger will become the Last Action Hero! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this action movie spoof as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance, Frank McRae,...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Lisa (1990)
Hey Guy! In a world with 100 watt candles, boy stalking teenagers, and no privacy laws one audience will be torn between cheering for the serial killer… or Lisa! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this lesser known flirtatious teenage thriller as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Staci Keanan, Cheryl Ladd, D.W. Moffett, Tanya Fenmore, Jeffrey Tambor, Edan Gross, and Julie...
May 30, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Without A Paddle (2004)
In a world of pot farms, adoptive bear mothers, and D.B. Cooper, three best friends will honor their dead friend by canoeing a river without paddles. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in a camping expedition as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, Dax Shepard, Anthony Starr, NadineBernecker, Danielle Cormack, David Scott, Bonnie Somerville, Scott A...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Cyberspace the digital frontier… these are the voyages of the podcast Exceptionally Bad, its on going mission to seek out bad writing and poor acting and directing to boldly go where no sane podcasters have gone before. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate) take part in the Enterprise’s ongoing mission as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates Mc...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
In a world where Magneto is on the run and Alcatraz has a real life BirdMan the X-Men will inadvertently become the poster children for the anti-vaccination movement. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) pay a visit to the X-Men franchise as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Rom...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Die Another Day
In a world where North Koreans lead the world in Solar Panel… eh Solar Weapon technology and innuendo does not exist James Bond will employ his Cool As Ice demeanor to win over Jinx Johnson, Miranda Frost, and cause Colonel Moon To Die Another Day as Gustav Graves! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) pay a visit to the James Bond franchise as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Pierce Brosnan, Halle Be...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
In a world with Ark seeking Nazis, Shivalinga stealing cults, the Holy Grail, and alien technology, Indiana Jones will face his greatest challenge yet…..fatherhood! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) begin the 2nd of 4 mini seasons with the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Wintstone, John Hurt, and Jim Broadbent. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Accidental Love (2015)
In a world with strange ED side effects and nail gun accidents run rampant, Alice Eckle will go to Washington insearch of healthcare reform and will accidentally fall in love! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) conclude the first mini-season of Rom Coms discussing Nailed!.... I mean Accidental Love. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Marsden, Tracy Morgan, Beverly D’Angelo, Jenny Gulley, Malinda Williams, Kurt F...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Valentine’s Day (2010)
In a world where Los Angeles has one flower shop and an infinite number of plot lines Garry Marshall will employ every actor in Hollywood to show every aspect of….love! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) take a look at this large ensemble cast vehicle as we continue with our first mini-season of Romantic Comedies. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessical Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Je...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Rhinestone (1984)
In a pre Me Too world where club owners are sleazy and cabbies can’t drive Jake Farris will teach Nick the cab driver about Country Singing and… love!. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) check out Sly Stallone singing, yes singing in this episode as we continue with our first mini-season of Romantic Comedies. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, Richard Farnsworth, Ron Liebman, Tim Thomserson, Steve Peck, and Penny S...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 2
All About Steve (2009)
Season 4 Episode 1 – All About Steve (2009) Exceptionally Bad In an eight letter phrase for “on a planet”, where copy editors are incompetent, and the entire western United States exists in Santa Clarita, California, Mary Horowitz will seek for the answer to 9 down… love!. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) are back to start a brand new season with the first of four mini seasons themes. The first season is Romantic Comedies. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Sand...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Halloween Minisode
What makes a good scary movie? Listen to the guys talk about their favorite horror films, and what exactly is a horror film.
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 36 min
BM Awards Show! Season of the Sequels
Season 3 Episode 15 – The 3rd Season - The BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards) Exceptionally Bad It's time for the BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards) for the third season wrap up of Exceptionally Bad! Season of the Sequels! Which picture will be awarded the coveted gilded BMA? The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) review the highlights from season 3 and award the best and worst of the season. The guys review the movies from this season and award: Best Use of the Colon in a movie title, Most Over t...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Ghostbuster II (1989)
In a post Gozerian world, the Ghostbusters have been reduced to mundane jobs, like cable access TV host and high finance. But when the old subway lines are flooded by the hand soap of evil, the mayor and lady liberty know who to call. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) review this follow up to the most successful comedy of all time. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts,...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Teen Wolf Too (1987)
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to “In A World Arena” for tonight's bout! In the green corner weighing in at the weight of the world are the guys from Exceptionally Bad, in the white corner weighing in with nonsensical plots and terrible dialogue is your reigning champion, Teen Wolf, Too! Lets get ready to shed! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) review this follow up to the Michael J. Fox original. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Jason Bateman, Kim Darby, John As...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Grease 2 (1982)
In a world where exchange students live in fallout shelters and innuendo doesn’t exist Michael Carringotn will go to any length to become a T-Bone! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) review this follow up to the most successful musical in Hollywood history. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Lorna Luft, Maureen Teefy, Alison Price, Pamela Adlon, Adrian Zmed, Peter Frechette, Christopher McDonald, Leif Green, Didi Conn, Eve Ard...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
In a world where dinosaurs live side by side with mankind, where villains have stringy hair, where smugglers change their morals on a whim, where clones are kidnapped, where dinosaurs are capable of immaculate conception, where corporations are villains, where legacy characters have nothing to do… The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) review this 6th outing of the Jurassic Park franchise. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill,...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
In a world where vampires shine and like anthropy is genetic, Bell Swan will employ her full arsenal of mumbles, stares, and lip licking to triangulate her love and define the fanbase into team Edward and team six pack... I uhh mean Jacob! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) get to declare who’s team they are on in this sequel in the Twilight Saga. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattison, Taylor Lautner, Anna Kendrick, Billy Burke, Miche...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
In a future where humans have adopted alien technology and have colonized the moon no one was smart enough to turn off the homing beacon that brings the Alien Resurgence. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) get revisited by aliens wanting to get revenge on earth in this sequel to Independence Day. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe, Sela Ward, William Fichtner, Judd Hirsch, Brent Spiner, Pat...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
In a world where the entire LAPD chases down one van full of stolen computers and IT employees get copper poisoning, one lucky couple must stop a mad man from causing a cruise ship's cruise control to break. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) set sail with this follow up to hugely successful Speed. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe, Temuera Morrison, Brian McCardie, Christine Firkins, Mike Hagerty, Colleen Camp, Lois Chi...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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