Shows
BetteCeteraThe Fabulous(?) FourCalling 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...2024-09-2044 min
BetteCeteraBig Business 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 th...2024-07-171h 15
BetteCeteraOutrageous FortuneIt 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...2024-05-2456 min
BetteCeteraRuthless PeopleNew 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 fiv...2024-04-1555 min
BetteCeteraBette She Could Have Done It: Bettecetera Rocks Chicago 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...2024-02-1954 min
BetteCeteraPaul Mazursky Was Assembling His Cast (aka Jerry Will Not Reciprocate)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 U...2023-12-2554 min
BetteCeteraSeason One Finale: Give Us Pity!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 Cannons Sitting in Bars with Cake Bette Mi...2023-10-0227 min
BetteCeteraThe Flop EraWe 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 The Saga of Baby Divine Celebrity "Read" Posters of the 80s and 90s Freckleface Strawberry The Indefatigable Stepp Sisters De Tour (Boston 1983) "No Fril...2023-07-2534 min
BetteCeteraBettecetera Gets JinxedIf 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 West Virginia did indeed succeed from Virginia We're probably 5 or so episiodes away from this movie, but here's the Jupiter Hollow song from Big Business! Bette sings the wig song she and Sophie made up (from the BCC Chat Show Wogan, with guest host Joanna Lumley) Wi...2023-06-0738 min
BetteCeteraSean and Bradley ARE Divine Madness Bettecetera is back and in honor of the nervous breakdown Bette had in the early 80s, Sean and Bradley are currently nervous breakdowns personified! (Do people still have nervous breakdowns? Are they called something else these days?) While this episode’s main focus is on Bette’s 1980 Concert film, Divine Madness, and her 1980 Barbara Walters interview, your Bettecetera Boys also discuss their obsession with Yellowjackets (including pondering the proper pronunciation of Christina Ricci’s surname), whether or not we remember Smash properly, deleted scenes from The Goonies, and we start the whole thing with a brand new number! We somehow...2023-04-2835 min
BetteCeteraA Bettecetera QuickieWith deepest apologies for the delay, Bettecetera is back with our first Quickie! We'll have a full-length episode next month, but we wanted to pop into your feeds to say hello and to share a new segment called Bettesterpiece Theatre! SHOW NOTES Bette talks to Variety2023-03-1205 min
BetteCeteraThe Rose or Why Does This Movie Start with a Flashback?Bettecetera is back and ready to party like it's 1979 standing in for 1969. Bradley and Sean discuss Bette's first picture, The Rose, a loose retelling of the life of Janis Joplin This episode was chaotic and stressful, but we think we've managed to finesse it into something delightful for your lisetning pleasure. SHOW NOTES Check out the incredible artwork of Norn Cutson, the artist behind the new Bettecetera logo Sarah Jessica Parker IS The Rose! Bette Midler by lol Ace Collins at our beloved archive dot org! The R...2023-01-271h 26
BetteCeteraBetteCetera Presents - A Very Bette Midler ChristmasBradley and Sean are back and they have already broken their format! To coincide with the holiday season, this episode focuses of Bette's 2006 Holiday Album, Cool Yule. This episode goes sideways halfway through and we've left that in for your enjoyment! Have a happy holiday season and a happy new year and we'll be back next month with The Rose! SHOW NOTES Rosie (aka Miss Rose, aka Jingle Bella) Bette Midler - Cool Yule Barbra Streisand - A Christmas Album Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the...2022-12-2328 min
BetteCeteraEpisode 1 (Pilot) - The Divine Miss MIn our premiere, we cover the years 1945-1978 in the long and storied life of the Divine Miss M herself, Bette Midler. Sean is stunned to discover that Bette Midler is from Hawaii, Bradley and Sean both confess to buying unlicensed fan merch and get hung up on house painting, Bradley debunks his own personal conspiracy theory before going full circle on it, and Sean shares his love of Superstar and show notes. SHOW NOTES Bette Midler: Outrageously Divine by Mark Bego Bette Midler: Still Divine by Mark Bego The...2022-11-2952 min