The Better Half

About The Better Half

Reguarly seen as a "package deal," lifelong friends and film fanatics Bradley J. Halverson and Carly Corio celebrate their friendship by watching every Best Picture winner in Oscar history. Join them every episode as they recap, review, rate, and rank each Academy Award winner one-at-a-time.

Publisher

Bradley J. Halverson & Carly Corio

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   33. Chariots of Fire (1981)

   The One With A Lot of Men Running in Slow Motion. This episode, Bradley and Carly are heading to the Olympics to cover the 1981 inspirational sports drama, Chariots of Fire. In the recap, follow this not-so heated rivalry between Abrahams, who runs to overcome prejudice, and Liddell, who runs for God, as they qualify and compete at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The hosts discuss the iconic score, including the many instances it has popped up in pop culture. In the 2nd half, Carly talks about th...

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   32. Mrs. Miniver (1942)

   The One with the Verrrry Serious Rose Show. This episode, Bradley and Carly are discussing the 1942 war drama, Mrs. Miniver. Released during World War II, this movie highlights the war's impact on Kay Miniver and her family. In the recap, follow the journey of how one housewife keeps everything together amidst great strife. Plus, find out what happens when a lovable loser enters his prize rose into a competition that is already rigged for a wealthy woman to win. Hijinks ensue! In the 2nd half...

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   31. West Side Story (1961)

   The One With the Dancing Boy Group Gangs. That's right, the hosts are talking alllll about the Sharks and the Jets in the well-known musical West Side Story. A retelling of Romeo and Juliet, follow Tony and Maria, the star-crossed lovers who can't be together becauseeee reasons? The hosts discuss the discography and what REALLY went down at the Rumble. In the 2nd half, the hosts give Rita Moreno her flowers and discuss the happenings at the 34th Academy Awards. Plus, it's time to go back to w...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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