The Mondo Beyondo Show Presents Oliver & Company
BetteCetera
Well, we’re back annnnnnnd that’s about the best we can say for ourselves. During our brief hiatus the world really went to hell, didn’t it? Behind the scenes it hasn’t been too great for us either but we knew we needed to get back in the studio and release a new episode for all of you who have been patiently waiting. All nine of you. In this episode, we look at Bette’s 1988 HBO Special The Mondo Beyondo Show and 1988’s animated Disney non-classic Oliver & Company. They were certainly things to watch! You’ll also hear talk about the Oscars, a few 70s...
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The Fabulous(?) Four
BetteCetera
Calling all Pub Subs! We are back with Bette's latest theatrical release and... well, you'll see. We’re spoiling this move (and the series Weeds) so be warned! You'll also hear talk of A Chorus Line, Bradley's big birthday at the end of September, and how Bette wishes she'd sued Lindsay Lohan at the turn of the last century. Sean will talk about his recent travels and Bradley will give you bad accents AND bad math. We watched this movie so you don’t have to! Go watch Weeds instead! SHOW NOTES
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Big Business
BetteCetera
Note: This was recorded on June 30th, so it was after the debate (which we wisely cut all mention of) and before anything that has transpired in our political hellscape since then. On with the show! No matter what day it is, it's time to put on your Tuesd'y panties as we travel from Jupiter Hollow, WV to NYC where we will raise some hell and kick some snooty New York aye-ass! In this episode, we discuss a reappearance by Bettecetera fave Barry Primus, revisit West Virginia Hot Dogs, and dig deep into a film that in another universe might have starred Barbra Streisand and Goldie...
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Outrageous Fortune
BetteCetera
It took some fits and starts and couple of meltdowns by our editor (Bradley) but the Outrageous Fortune spectacular is finally here! In this episode, Bradley and Sean dig deep into the well-known lack of camaraderie between Bette and Shelley Long while working on the picture, and the facts might surprise you! We also talk about how the character of Stanislav Korzenowski might be a play on the Konstantin Stanislavski and Bradley spends much of the episode confusing the two names not noticing. Finally, we even make a connection to Avril Lavinge’s 2002 hit Sk8r Boi! If you haven’t...
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Ruthless People
BetteCetera
New Bettecetera achievement unlocked! This is our second attempt at an episode about the hilarious 1986 comedy classic Ruthless People, as the first one was not up to our exacting standards! We've never done a re-record before, but trust us, you're glad we did. In this episode, we shout out our sisters, get in the the obligatory Barbra reference, read Bette's latest tweets, and you'll also find out what Sean doesn't f--k with. Plus, you'll find out who is the nice one and who is the smart one! If you haven't yet, please give us a five star rating (and maybe a review?)...
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Bette She Could Have Done It: Bettecetera Rocks Chicago
BetteCetera
We hope you're ready to let us pepper your ragoût with a special episode that opens and closes with talk of Bette but spends the middle talking about the 2003 Best Picture Chicago. We have survived editing mishaps and background animal noise (Rosie's jangling tags and rapid panting are special guest stars throughout!) to bring this to you, so please join us on a journey that starts with some listener mail and more of Bette's bad tweets, then we'll time travel to the 1970s to imagine a version of Chicago starring Bette and Cher. After that we'll visit the 2000s to reminisce about dual...
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Paul Mazursky Was Assembling His Cast (aka Jerry Will Not Reciprocate)
BetteCetera
We're back and BETTE-R than ever! Bradley and Sean returned from their hiatus and they're ready to talk about their lives, including which one of them had Covid, whose car was dying at the time of recording (and is now dead - RIP). They eventually get around to talking about Bette Midler's first picture for Touchstone, Down and Out in Beverly Hills. Plus there's a letter from Bettecetera's Number 1 Fan Nathan, and there's even a brand new theme song. Have a Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and a happy year to all! SHOW NOTES
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Season One Finale: Give Us Pity!
BetteCetera
Our long awaited season finale is finally here! Join us as we take a detour from Bette’s career to check in with her daughter Sophie von Haselberg and her recent feature film Give Me Pity! After this episode we’re taking a short hiatus, but don’t worry! We will be back very soon! If you haven't already, please make sure to leave us a review and/or a 5-star rating wherever you get your podcasts. SHOW NOTES (Shout out to my brother Rodney, whose rendition of the Makin' It theme song is featured in this episode) (also
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The Flop Era
BetteCetera
We are just using "flop" collioqually, calm down! We are the real flops! This episode is a mess, but in true Bettecetera fashion, we've double downed on it and it's now an integral part of our schtick. Come for the terrible Penny Marshall imperssion, stay for the refrain of Sean's cat in the background! SHOW NOTES
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Bettecetera Gets Jinxed
BetteCetera
If you're already feeling like you've been jinxed, wait until you watch this movie! Come for the Bette banter, stay for the talk of West Virginia hot dogs, Rip Torn vs Rip Taylor, and the Barbi Twins! SHOW NOTES
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This episode is a mess, but in true Bettecetera fashion, we've double downed on it and it's now an integral part of our schtick. Come for the terrible Penny Marshall imperssion, stay for the refrain of Sean's cat in the background!
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Celebrity "Read" Posters of the 80s and 90s
The Indefatigable Stepp Sisters
Bette Midler shares pic from her 1984 wedding that had been lost for decades
20/20 Interview (ft Aaron Russo)
Bluesky is under fire for allowing usernames with racial slurs
Tracy Nelson is alive and well, but has survived three(3!) different cancers!