In a world where sharks make loans and families flee the country to avoid their debtors, one brave shark will cross the ocean to collect what’s due. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) continue the season of the sequel with this final outing of the Jaws franchise (despite what Back to the Future 2 may tell you). Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest, Mario Van Peebles, Karen Young, Michael Caine, Judith Barsi, Mitchell Anderson and Lynn Whit...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In a dystopian future where Detroit is on the brink of financial disaster the Omni Consumer Products Corporation and Robocop will save the auto industry through the use of explosives. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) continue the season of the sequel with this 2nd outing in the Robocop franchise. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Belinda Bauer, Dan O’Herlihy, Felton Perry, Tom Noonan, Willard E Pugh, and Gabriel Damon. Follow us on In...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In a world where plants and ice are unlikely allies it will take a bat, a bird… and a girl bat to save Alfred Pennyworth and Gotham! The guys along with their sequel children (Ben (Xander), Bracken (Maggie), Brant (Lucas), Nate (Josh) and producer, Danny) continue the season of the sequel by focusing the bat signal onto this infamous 3rd Batman sequel. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O’Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverst...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In an Instagram filtered future where the military runs secret alien experiments… in space a group of space hobos will unwittingly play a role in the Alien Resurrection. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the season of the sequel with this 3rd Alien sequel to the Ridley Scott original sci-fi movie Alien. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman, Gary Dourdan, Michael Wincott, Kim Flowe...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Extra! Extra! Read All about it! Superman destroys Nukes, dates multiple women at once and fights the new fangled calculator. Read about it in the evening edition of the Daily Planet! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the season of the sequel with this 3rd Superhero sequel to the seminal Superman movie. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Jackie Cooper, Mar McClure, Jon Cryer, Sam Wanamaker, Mark Pillow, Ma...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In a building of fun house mirrors Carol Anne Freeling will encounter the scariest Poltergeist of all… the lack of pronouns. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit the Poltergeist franchise and discuss the final outing in the original trilogy. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Heather O’Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein, Lara Flynn Boyle, Kipley Wentz, Richard Fire, and Nathan Davis. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In a cinematic universe where there should have been only one a greedy production company will send multiple Zeistians to resurrect the Highlander. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) kick off season 3: the season of the sequel with this disappointing follow up to the original Highlander movie from 1986. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, Allan Rich, and John C. McGinley. Follow u...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
It's time for the BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards) for the conclusion of the second season 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 2 and award the best and worst of the season. The guys review the movies from this season and award: Over the Top Villain, Most Absurd Set Piece, Worst Place to Honeymoon, and This Will Ruin Any Holiday - Holiday Movie, as well as the new cate...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In a world ravaged by Climate Change avian heroes will rise to shock and terrorize a small bay area town’s drivers and gas stations. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) watch this apocalyptic masterpiece and deliver their judgment. This movie stars Alan Bagh, Whitney Moore, Janae Caster, Colton Osborne, Adam Sessa, Catherine Batcha, Rick Camp, Tippi Hedren, and Patsy van Ettinger. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@ex...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In a world where Gene Kelly roller skates and Tuesday becomes Wednesday in Xanadu did Olivia Newton-John a stately pleasure dome decree. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) watch this fantasy musical in a post “Grease” world. This movie was one of the inspirations for the dawn of the Raspberry awards. Does it live up to the expectations? This movie stars Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck, Gene Kelly, Fred McCarren, James Sloyan, Renn Woods, and Dimitra Arliss. Follow us on In...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In a world where the strongest forces on earth are love triangles and manipulation an OCD wedding planner enters who falls in love with Sonya Blade’s fiance. Will horseback riding and drunken adventures be enough to teach The Wedding Planner not to plan? The guys tackle Rom-Coms with their daughters (Ben (Mia), Bracken (Chloe), Brant (Maddie), Nate (Addie) and producer, Danny (Lucy)) Does the Wedding Planner deserve the categorization of being Exceptionally Bad? This movie stars Jennifer Lopez, ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In a world where backward countries are key to the space race and barbaric tournaments are held one man will combine material arts and gymnastics to create the only style that can defeat the Karate Waltz, the Gymkata! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) watch this cold ward action adventure movie. This movie stars Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Michael Bell, John Barrett, Conan Lee, Bob Schott and Buck Kartalian. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
After Janet Gaynor and Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand but before Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey was a Star is Born. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) watch Mariah Carey’s theatrical debut opus. This movie stars Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, Da brat, Tia Texada, Valarie Pettiford, Ann Magnuson, Terrence Howard, Dorian Harerwood and Eric Benet. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? Listen to find out. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or e...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In a writer’s room where the word “No” does not exist three brave men will use the chemical Zygrot 24 to merge UHF and the Muppets. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit this largely forgotten film from the early 1990’s. This movie stars Brooke Shields, William Sadler, Deep Roy, Michael Stoyanov, Morgan Fairchild, Alex Zuckerman, Megan Ward, Randy Quaid, Derek McGrath, Jeff Kahn, John Hawkes, Mr. T, Patti Tippo, Bobcat Goldthwait, Alex Winter and an uncredited Keanu Reev...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In the high stakes world of holiday spirits, used car salesman Buddy Hall will dethrone mild mannered optometrist Steve Finch for the King of Chrstmas with Christmas lights that can be seen... from space. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit this yuletide pile of… cinema. This film stars Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderisk, Kristin Davis, Kristin Chenoweth, Alia Shawkat, Jorge Garcia, and Fred Armisen. Does this movie deserve a lump of coal or is this film Exceptionally Bad...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In a cinematic universe where sharks terrorize small towns and space aliens communicate playing music, one soldier will cause a panic in Los Angeles to make love to a woman in a plane! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit this early in his career outing of Steven Spielberg. This film stars Dan Aykroyd, Ned Betty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Christopher Lee, Tim Matheson, Toshiro Mifune, Warren Oates, Robert Stack, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, John Cand...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In a world where bike messenger is a stepping stone to NASCAR and runway models rob banks, Queen Latifah will teach Officer Jimmy Fallon how to drive and how to be a cop. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) react to this cop buddy movie known as Taxi. This movie stars Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Henry Simmons, Jennifer Esposito, Gisele Bundchen and Ann-Margret! Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? Listen to find out. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitt...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In a High School where kids have easy access to alcohol, cigars, dynamite, and ancient alien technology, science teacher Bob Roberts will teach his students to stand up to the man through...SCIENCE! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) review our first listener recommendation with this little know teen science movie of 1985. This film stars John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Raphael Sbarge, Richard Masur, Barry Corbin, Ann Wedgeworth, and Dennis Hopper! Is ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Just in time for All Hallow's Eve! Listen in to Nate's exceptionally bad rendition of America's best known ghost story!
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Do you suffer from bad mask syndrome? Are the kids at the local arcade making fun of your knock off mask? Try SIlver Shamrock masks available in skull, witch, and Jack-O’-Lantern. Don’t wear Silver Shamrock masks if you are allergic to Silver Shamrock masks. Common side effects include diarrhea, bed wetting, and heads turning into bugs and or snakes. Talk to your doctor if your mask won’t come off after 4 hours. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit the third installment...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this bonus episode, Halloween super fan Ben and reluctantly adopted fan Nate, talk about the literary origins of Dracula and Frankenstein. Do you know where those icons of Halloween come from? Also, don't ever tell Ben that vampires have glimmering skin!
Oct 13, 2021•56 min
Tired of losing one to two villagers to the local vampire? Lycanthropy keeping you in at night? Call in the experts! Call 1-800-VAN-HELSING for all your left hand of God needs. Competitive prices! Will come to you! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) kick off Halloween season discussing this (scary?) film. This film stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale and Richard Roxburgh. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? Is this gothic action movie enjoyable when watching with yo...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Not long ago in a discount galaxy nearby the vaudevillian Count Zarth Arn will gather his army of troglodytes and amazons and attempt to hassle the Hoff!. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) visit this previously unknown space opera and give their reactions to one of the first this sci-fi films made in a post Star Wars world. This film stars a young David Haaelhoff, Marjoe Gotner, Caroline Munro, and Christopher Plummer! Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? The guys d...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In a world where legs are swept and the crane technique reigns supreme Mr. Miyagi will teach Julie Pierce the ultimate Kata… The Karate Watz. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant (returns!), Nate and producer, Danny) visit the final outing of Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi with a breakout performance from Hilary Swank and Michael Ironside as the villainous Dugan. Is this film Exceptional or just Bad? The guys discuss and react to what they have seen. Listen to find out. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyB...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's time for the BMA's (Bad Movie Awards) for the very first season of Exceptionally Bad! Enjoy! Fanfare for Space by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: http://incompetech.com/
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In a post Rocky world America turns to its sweatiest past times: Arm Wrestling and Long Haul Trucking in this heartwarmingly Over the Top story father and son will meet...HALFWAY. The guys (Ben, Bosco, Bracken, Nate and producer, Danny) visit the world of arm wrestling truck drivers as Sylvester Stallone goes in for the paycheck in this Kelly Loggins song filled movie of the 1980’s. Once again asking the question is this movie worth watching with your friends? Listen to find out. Follow us on In...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 14
The Lines are open! To vote call 1-800-555-BMWR to vote for Cool As Ice press 1, to vote for Troll 2 press 2, to vote for A Talking Cat!?! press 3, to vote for From Justin to Kelly, hang up now! The guys (Ben, Brandon, Bracken, Nate and producer, Danny) go to Spring break in Miami to uncover what the prize is when you come in first and second place in the inaugural season of American Idol. Is this musical beach movie enjoyable when watching with your friends? Follow us on Instagram @Exceptionall...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
After he was a henchman in A View to A Kill and after he was Ivan Drago in Rocky IV but before he was in Red Scorpion and before he was in Kindergarten Cop 2 Dolph Lundgren was He-Man! The guys (Ben, Blade, Bracken, Nate and broducer, Danny) visit the world of He-Man in this Dolph Lundgren star vehicle. What do we think of Frank Langella as Skeletor and Courtney Cox in one of her earlier film roles as Julie Winston? The guys will cast judgement on whether or not this movie is worth watching with...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Minisode about the change of our podcast name... Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Jul 20, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In a world where Tara Reid is the smartest person in the room reality is optional. The guys (Ben, Biorn, Bracken, Nate and bro-ducer, Danny) discuss this sci-fi noir and the many Macguffins, demi-dogs and zombies found in this cinematic piece starring Christian Slater, Tara Reid, and Stephen Dorff. The guys will break down whether or not this movie is worth watching with your friends. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.co...
Jul 13, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
