Podcast
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.
- Episodes
- 73
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 16 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
73 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 15 min
Supergirl (2026)
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Supergirl - 2026
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1 hr 10 min
Street Fighter
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Exceptionally Bad Movie Review of Street Fighter
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58 min
Cursed Episode (2005) 504
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The Exceptionally Bad Podcast on the film Cursed (2005)
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1 hr 28 min
Shark Week Triple Feature Special
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The guys watch three shark-related films: "Ouija Shark", "Avalanche Shark", and "Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre"
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1 hr 16 min
Space Camp (1986) Episode 503
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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?
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1 hr 16 min
Ice Pirates (1984) Episode 502
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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?
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1 hr 7 min
Episode 501 Velocipastor
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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 or Exceptionally Bad?
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1 hr 35 min
Season 4 Episode 17 – The BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards)
Season 4, Episode 17
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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 Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
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1 hr 20 min
Catwoman (2004)
Season 3, Episode 16
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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 Instagram @ExceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
For more info about Magic Mind go to magicmind.com/exceptionally special discount code for exceptionally Bad listeners subscription code is: exceptionally20
Catwoman (2004) was directed by Pitof, Produced by Bruce Berman, Denise Di Novi, Michael Fottrell, Alison Greenspan, Ed Jones, Robert Kirby, Edward L. McDonnell, Benjamin Melniker, Marc Resteghini, and Michael E. Uslan, and Written by Bob Kane (characters), Theresa Rebeck, John Brancato, Michael Ferris, and John Rogers.
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1 hr 25 min
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
Season 4, Episode 15
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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 Browning, Adam Beach, Sam Rockwell and Walton Goggins. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and X @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
For more info about Magic Mind go to magicmind.com/exceptionally special discount code for exceptionally Bad listeners subscription code is: exceptionally20
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was directed by Jon Favreau, Produced by Bobby Cohen, Jon Favreau, Daniel Forcey, Karen Gilchrist, Brain Grazer, Randy Greenberg, K. C. Hodenfield, Ron Howard, Ryan Kavanaugh, Alex Kurtzman, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Roberto Orci, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Chris Wade, and Written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Steve Oedekerk, and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg(Platinum Studios comic books).
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1 hr 5 min
Stars and Bars (1988)
Season 4, Episode 14
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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 Weston, and Martha Plimpton. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and X @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
For more info about Magic Mind go to magicmind.com/exceptionally special discount code for exceptionally Bad listeners subscription code is: exceptionally20
Stars and Bars (1988) was directed by Pat O’Connor, Produced by Jack Cummins, Sanford Lieberson, Susan Richards, and Sheldon Schrager, and Written by William Boyd.
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1 hr 38 min
The Mummy (2017)
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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. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
The Mummy (2017) was directed by Alex Kurtzman, Produced by Sarah Bradshaw, Jeb Brody, Sean Daniel, Kevin Elam, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Alex Kurtzman, Chris Morgan, and Roberto Orci, and Written by David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie, Dylan Kussman, Jon Spaihts, Alex Kutzman, and Jenny Lumet.
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1 hr 38 min
The Beastmaster (1982)
Season 4, Episode 12
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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@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
The Beastmaster (1982) was directed by Don Coscarelli and stars Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, and Rip Torn.
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1 hr 16 min
Last Action Hero (1993)
Season 4, Episode 11
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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, Tom Noonan, Robert Prosky, Anthony Quinn, Mercedes Ruehl, Austin O’Brien, Ian McKellen, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, and Joan Plowright among so many more cameos! Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Last Action Hero (1993) was Directed by John McTiernan, Produced by Robert H. Lemer, John McTiernan, Neal Nordlinger, Robert E. Relyea, Stephen J. Roth, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Written by Zak Penn, Adam Leff, Shane Black and David Arnott.
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57 min
Lisa (1990)
Season 3, Episode 10
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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 Cobb. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Lisa (1990) was Directed by Gary Sherman, Produced by Ronald Colby, Lucas Foster, Gary Sherman, and Frank Yablans, and Written by Gary Sherman and Karen Clark.
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1 hr 10 min
Without A Paddle (2004)
Season 4, Episode 9
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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 Adsit, Ethan Suplee, Ray Baker, Rachel Blanchard, Christina Moore, and Burt Reynolds. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Without A Paddle (2004) was Directed by Steven Brill, Produced by Donald De Line, Andrew Haas, Wendy Japhet, Lynsey Jones, and Richard Vane, and Written by Fred Wolf, Harris Goldberg, Tom Nursall, Jay Leggett & Mitch Rouse.
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1 hr 30 min
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Season 4, Episode 8
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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 McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Malcolm McDowell, James Doohan, Walter Koenig,William Shatner, and Alan Ruck. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Star Trek: Generations (1994) was Directed by David Carson, Produced by Rick Berman, Peter Lauritson and Bernard Williams, and Written by Gene Roddenberry (television series Star Trek), Rick Berman, Ronald D. Moore, and Brannon Braga.
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1 hr 21 min
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Season 4, Episode 7
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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 Romijn, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Vinnie Jones, Elliot Page, Daniel Cudmore,and Ben Foster. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) was Directed by Brett Ratner, Produced by Avi Arad, Lee Cleary, Ross Fanger, Kevin Feige, James M. Freitag, David Gorder, Stan Lee, John Palermo, Lauren Shuler Donner, Kurt Williams, and Ralph Winter, and Written by Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn.
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1 hr 18 min
Die Another Day
Season 4, Episode 6
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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 Berry, Rosamund Pike, Toby Stephens, Rick Yune, Judi Dench, John Cleese, Michael Madsen, Will Yun Lee, Kenneth Tsang, Emilio Echevarria, Michael Gor, Lawrence Makoare, Colin Salmon, Madonna, and Samantha Bond. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Die Another Day (2002) was Directed by Lee Tamahori, Produced by Barbara Broccoli, Callum McDougall, Anthony Wayne, and Michael G. Wilson, and Written by Ian Fleming (characters), Neal Purvis, Robert Wade.
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1 hr 29 min
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Season 4, Episode 5
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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 @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) was Directed by Steven Spielberg, Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas, Kristie MacosKo Krieger, Frank Marshall, Denis L. Stewart, and Flávio Ramos Tambellini, and Written by David Koepp, George Lucas, Jeff Nathanson, and Philip Kauffman (characters).
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