Best Brothers Ever

BBE Productions
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  • TV & Film

Joel and Daniel are the Best Brothers Ever. Together they dissect films old and new, looking for meaning in the meaningless. Join them, won't you?

  1. Apr 17

    Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

    The Best Brothers Ever return to discuss another iconic sibling reunion, Malcolm In the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. They discuss the recent rash of reboot content from 2000s television, from Scrubs to And Just Like That (which the Best Brothers dive into, honestly half this episode is us talking about And Just Like That).  The Malcolm reboot can be seen on Disney+/Hulu. We are not sponsored by the House of Mouse. Please rate, review, and subscribe if you like this stellar content! Also! Listen to Daniel's incredible podcast, The Study Hall Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-study-hall-podcast/id1781732745

  2. 05/07/2025

    Behind the Candelabra

    Daniel and Joel chat about “Behind The Candelabra,” Steven Soderbergh’s 2013 straight to HBO classic starring Matt Damon and Michael Douglas about the legendary pianist Liberace’s tumultuous relationship with Scott Thorson. Topics covered: Vegas cinema, plastic surgery, Sugarfish, Somebody Feed Phil, Med Men and so much more, Scott....  Note: Behind the Candelabra can be seen on the streaming service MAX.

  3. 02/04/2025

    Emilia Pérez

    Joel and Daniel watched a "film" that somehow racked up 13 Oscar nominations (in 12 categories): Emilia Pérez. The brothers discuss (sometimes in Spanish) why this drug cartel musical is so polarizing and answer a few listener questions.

  4. 10/21/2024

    Megalopolis

    Daniel and Joel discuss the passion project to end all passion projects: Megalopolis. Brent Lawson (@mildewbussy), an automobile aficionado,  makes a guest appearance to  unpack how cars factor into Francis Ford Coppola’s vision of American decline/utopia/whatever.   Follow Best Brothers Ever on Instagram: @bestbroseverpodcast

  5. 08/29/2024

    Pain and Gain

    Daniel and Joel discuss the loud and chaotic 2013 Michael Bay true crime film Pain and Gain! From Joel’s rants on the outsized influence of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg to Daniel's fixation on New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, no topic is safe from the Best Brothers Ever. Stay prayed up!  All views and allegations are subjective and alleged! Follow Daniel's substack. Follow Best Brothers Ever on Instagram.

  6. 07/24/2024

    Game Change

    Joel and Daniel discuss the 2012 Jay Roach directed HBO film “Game Change” which recounts Senator John McCain’s historic decision to ask Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate for the 2008 presidential election.  Our Best Brothers Ever discuss how the film exists within the context of the unburdened coconut that is the 2024 election. Joel unpacks his beef with Aaron Sorkin and Daniel opens up about his political junky habit. You Betcha! Game Change can be found on Max.  Sources: Daniel's iconic Meghan McCain article on Gawker.  Daniel's iconic substack.

  7. 04/20/2024

    This Is 40

    Daniel and Joel discuss Judd Apatow’s 2012 comedy “This Is 40”, a film about what happens after you’re no longer 39. In this episode, the brothers arrive at a canonical definition for the Brentwood romantic comedy. Is Paul Rudd’s character a bad person who views Sprinkles cupcakes as his moral compass? Why is Leslie Mann vaguely antivax? What’s up with all the LOST references?! Tune in! 4-8-15-16-23-42

  8. 03/13/2024

    This Is Me...Now

    Daniel and Joel reunite to analyze Jennifer Lopez’s autofiction magnum opus, This Is Me…Now. Drawing from their vast knowledge of cinema and Marxism, the Best Brothers Ever examine why J Lo spent $20 million to tell her journey of searching for true love. Special guests include their best sister ever, Sarah, and tech and culture reporter, Kat Tenbarge. Thanks to Brent Lawson (@mildewbussy) for our cover art and Samantha Land for producing!

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Joel and Daniel are the Best Brothers Ever. Together they dissect films old and new, looking for meaning in the meaningless. Join them, won't you?

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  • Creator
    BBE Productions
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright BBE Productions
  • Show Website
    Best Brothers Ever