The One Where, Confidentially, She Stinks! Its the holiday episode of The Better Half as the hosts break down the non-holiday movie, You Can't Take It with You. In the 1st half, Bradley describes how a timid little man named Mr. Poppins is kidnapped in broad daylight by an eccentric and quirky family. And you won't quite believe what happens when Alice invites her boyfriend over for dinner. In the 2nd half, Carly reacts to the titles of the other Best Picture nominees and waits forever before telling Bradley how Lionel Barrymore is related to Drew Barrymore. Plus, find out the first movie of 2026!

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The One Where the Women Murder Their Husbands and It's Iconic. This episode, Bradley and Carly welcome their 2nd Friend-of-the-Pod, Amber Blanchard (Bradley's older sister), to talk about the musical movie adaptation Chicago! Bradley and Amber discuss their connection to the film growing up and Carly questions why they were watching this movie so young. The trio break down the iconic Cell Block Tango and there's differing opinions on the handsomeness of Richard Gere. Plus, rankings and ratings and the reveal of the next movie!

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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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