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 Mon...

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 ba...

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...

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 Kon...

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...

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 liste...

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...

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....

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 The Saga of Baby Divine Celebrity "Read" Posters of the 80s and 90s   Frecklefac...

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 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...

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 o...

With 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 Bettest erpiece   Theatre !     SHOW NOTES Bette talks to Variety

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...

Bradley 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 Bel...

In 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 an...