
In this episode, host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by James (@roddersj04) to discuss Mads Mikkelsen's highest and lowest rated films! Listen to them discuss The Hunt and Exit and find out which one was their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
Jun 13, 2023
54 min

In this episode, host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by returning guest Brett (@BHerlingshaw) to discuss Timothee Chalamet's highest and lowest-rated films! Listen to them discuss Dune and The Adderall Diaries and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
May 30, 2023
57 min

In this episode, host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Clare (@clareellenhope) to discuss Melissa McCarthy's highest and lowest-rated films! Listen to them discuss St. Vincent and Cook off and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
May 16, 2023
57 min

In this episode, host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Nicole (@nicoleackman16) to discuss Emma Thompson's highest and lowest-rated films! Listen to them discuss In The Name of the Father and Junior. and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
May 2, 2023
1 hr 3 min

In this episode host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Billie (@billiemelissa_) to discuss Greta Gerwig's highest and lowest-rated films! Listen to them discuss Frances Ha and Lola Vs. and find out their favourite.
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Apr 18, 2023
1 hr 1 min

*TRIGGER WARNING* The following episode includes discussions of weight and body image issues, as well as brief mentions of disordered eating, please proceed with caution if any of these issues are triggering to you.
In this special edition two part episode host @jess_rolland discusses the way that beauty standards are portrayed in Film. For part 2, Jess was joined by Zoë Wells (@ZoeWells_) to discuss the acting industry and their experiences with beauty standards within the industry.
Research links:
CNN Health article "The history of the ‘ideal’ woman and where that has left us": https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/07/health/body-image-history-of-beauty-explainer-intl/index.html
Book: Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings: https://amzn.eu/d/iAvzCss
The Body Positivity Movement Is Not So Positive Anymore... by Salem Tovar https://youtu.be/JGlbifiP4ig
Euphoria has a diversity issue *video essay* by Moe Black https://youtu.be/2PDOclSa6Eo
LA Times Article "Sarah Paulson has regrets about playing Linda Tripp." https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-08-26/sarah-paulson-linda-tripp-american-crime-story-impeachment
If you wish to discuss any of these issues further please feel free to reach out to the podcast at @betterbadpod on Twitter and Instagram.
Apr 7, 2023
1 hr 14 min

*TRIGGER WARNING* The following episode includes discussions of weight and body image issues, as well as brief mentions of disordered eating, please proceed with caution if any of these issues are triggering to you.
In this special edition two part episode host @jess_rolland discusses the way that beauty standards are portrayed in Film. For part 1, Jess was joined by Taylor Malone (@maylortalone) to discuss the films Bridget Jones's Diary, Dumplin' and Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
Research links:
CNN Health article "The history of the ‘ideal’ woman and where that has left us": https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/07/health/body-image-history-of-beauty-explainer-intl/index.html
Book: Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings: https://amzn.eu/d/iAvzCss
The Body Positivity Movement Is Not So Positive Anymore... by Salem Tovar https://youtu.be/JGlbifiP4ig
Euphoria has a diversity issue *video essay* by Moe Black https://youtu.be/2PDOclSa6Eo
If you wish to discuss any of these issues further please feel free to reach out to the podcast at @betterbadpod on Twitter and Instagram.
Mar 31, 2023
1 hr 11 min

In this episode host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Calum (@calum_h_cooper) to discuss Anya Taylor Joy's highest and lowest-rated films! Listen to them discuss The Menu and Here Are The Young Men and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
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Feb 21, 2023
1 hr 17 min

In this episode host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Kat (@GizmoShikari) to discuss Margot Robbie's highest and lowest-rated films. Listen to them discuss The Wolf of Wall Street and I.C.U. and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
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Feb 7, 2023
1 hr 7 min

In this episode host Jess (@jess_rolland) is joined by Vincent (@DrGaine) to discuss Steven Spielberg's highest and lowest-rated films. Listen to them discuss Schindler's List and 1941 and find out their favourite.
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @betterbadpod
Want to be a guest? Head to our Twitter page and drop us a DM telling us which actor you'd like to discuss.
Jan 24, 2023
1 hr 25 min
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