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The podcast where we take the Bad with the Good in the world of Pop Culture.

Jason and Jesse


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 281 EPISODES

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    The Best of Worst of podcast is an absolute gem in the vast sea of pop culture podcasts. Hosted by Jason and Jesse, this show is highly engaging, entertaining, and definitely worth your time. The chemistry between these two hosts is like ketchup and mayo on a perfect podcast burger - they complement each other and make for an excellent listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of The Best of Worst of podcast is the banter between Jason and Jesse. Their back-and-forth conversations are witty, humorous, and keep you hooked from start to finish. It's evident that they have a great rapport with each other, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the podcast. Whether you're on a long commute or just looking to pass the time during a quarantine, their dynamic will keep you entertained throughout.

    Additionally, the hosts do a fantastic job researching various pop culture figures and topics. Their discussions are informative yet fun, as they delve into both the ups and downs of different aspects of pop culture. From movies to TV shows to celebrities, they cover it all with enthusiasm and knowledge. This makes their podcast not only entertaining but also educational for those looking to expand their pop culture horizons.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to highlight about The Best of Worst of podcast, it's worth mentioning that some episodes may not be suitable for an empty stomach. This review alludes to the fact that certain episodes discuss food-related topics in such a tantalizing way that it might leave you feeling hungry! However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect for food lovers who enjoy getting their cravings satisfied through audio alone.

    In conclusion, The Best of Worst of podcast is a fantastic addition to anyone's list if they enjoy all things pop culture. With its engaging hosts, well-researched discussions, and overall entertaining nature, this podcast is sure to keep listeners coming back for more. So grab a bite to eat or settle in for a long drive, because Jason and Jesse are here to provide the perfect blend of entertainment and pop culture knowledge.



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    Latest episodes from Best of Worst of

    BOWO Movies of 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 91:44


    The guys discuss the year in movies from 20 years ago: 2005 Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Movie Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 66:44


    Yes, your read the title correctly.  This week, the guys pick the Best and Worst plants from movies.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 85:40


    This week the guys talk about their favorite and least favorite things to read in BOWO Books.   Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic: Cover Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 84:09


    Original Release Date: August 2022 This week BOWO brings you a classic episode from 2022 about Cover Songs.  Enjoy!

    BOWO Science Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 78:01


    This week, the guys talk their favorite examples of Science Fiction across movies, tv, books, and music.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Casting Your Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 80:07


    This week, the guys give an Oscars recap and talk about some recently watched shows and movies. Then they cast each other in  a BOWO movie.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO SNL 50 and Most Anticipated 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 65:41


    The guys review the recent SNL 50th anniversary special, then pick some of thee Movie and TV items they are most looking forward to in 2025. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic - NFL Mascot Matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 78:21


    Classic Episode: Original Release Date, February 10, 2022 This week, Jason provides a short intro talking about the best and worst things about the Big Game in 2025 before throwing it to a classic sporting based episode from 2022.

    BOWO Movies of 1995

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 92:10


    The guys discuss the 1995 year in movies and make their picks for best and worst.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO 2024 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 103:51


    The guys pick their Best and Worst movies and TV from 2024. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Candy Canes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:43


    The guys start by giving a few options of things to watch over the Holiday season before tasting uniquely flavored candy cane treats.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Assembled: Hallmark Christmas Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 71:12


    At long last, the guys have returned with a Christmas episode sure to warm the hearts of kith and kin.  This week, the guys are making up their own Hallmark movie by assembling a story, actors, and maybe a splash of magic.   Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Spicy Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 61:39


    Join the guys in their discussion of some moderate or "Spicy" takes.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic - Fictional Movie Presidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 49:50


    Original Release Date: March 17, 2020 This week a classic episode from the vault, in honor of Election Day, they guys dive into Fictional Movie Presidents.  Enjoy! Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Haunted House Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 77:26


    The guys discuss their favorite genre of horror movies before diving into the Best and Worst of Haunted House movies.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Mr. McMahon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 66:52


    The guys dive into the recent Netflix Limited Series, Mr. McMahon about the life of Vincent K McMahon and the history of the WWE and professional wrestling. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

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    BOWO Tim Burton Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 75:47


    The guys discuss the best and worst movies of Tim Burton's career.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo @BOWOPOD on all the social media platforms  

    BOWO Movies of 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 77:47


    They guys take a look back 10 years and discuss the Best and Worst of movies from the year 2014. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Alien Romulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 70:13


    The guys went and saw another movie together.  This week they talk a bit about the Alien franchise overall then review Alien Romulus.  If you want spoilers, there is a lengthy spoiler discussion at the very end of the episode, so listen all the way through.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Star Spangled Banner Performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 72:43


    In honor of the Olympics and our heightened national fervor, BOWO brings you the best and worst performances of the United States National Anthem. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Bonus - Deadpool and Wolverine Spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 22:35


    The guys went to the movies together and did a spoiler filled episode with their thoughts on Deadpool and Wolverine. Spoiler Warning:  This podcast contains details and spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine.    Okay - I think I said spoiler enough in these notes.

    BOWO Disney Live Action Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 65:34


    At long last, BOWO Disney Live Action Remakes.  Some said it couldn't be done, others that is shouldn't be done.  Most never gave it any thought.  But here at last the Best and Worst of Disney Animated movies that have been remade as live action. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO The Bear Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 61:42


    On this episode, the guys provide their insight and feelings on The Bear Season 3.    Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO State of the Union 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 25:30


    The guys lay out their plan to update and improve the podcast as we move into year number 5. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Car Chases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 68:14


    The guys pick their favorite car chase scenes from movies.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo  

    BOWO Classic: Olympic "Super"latives + Candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 73:01


    In honor of the upcoming summer Olympics, we are re-airing a classic from the last time the Olympics were held in 2021. Original Air Date:  8/4/21 This week on Best of Worst of, Jesse and Jason discuss which Superheroes would make good Olympians, but that's not all.  In a special 2 for 1, they guys also taste test and discuss unique candy flavors.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo  

    BOWO Movies Worth Watching (or not) June 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 20:13


    Jesse is on vacation, so Jason did a solo pod to talk about the movies he has seen lately and let you know if they are worth you checking them out too.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic: Metallica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 54:58


    Jason's on vacation so we're going back into the vault to ride the lightning and talk Metallica!   Check out Jesse on The Modern Romantic next week! Live stream on 06/10/24 at 8PM EST and later available wherever you do podcasts - Follow the link above!

    BOWO What We're Watching May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 63:02


    Jesse and Jason discuss the movies and shows they have been watching lately.   Discussed on this episode: Ripley, American Fiction, Zone of Interest, Shogun, Iron Claw, Anyone but You, Migration, X-men 97, The Beach Boys  

    BOWO Movie Remakes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 86:57


    Back with new content and as mediocre as ever, like many of the films that fall into this week's topic:  Movie Remakes. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic: Yacht Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 79:59


    Original Release Date: April 21, 2021 On this weeks classic episode, the guys share and play their picks for best and worst Yacht Rock songs.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Assembled: Music Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 69:34


    After a recent trip to see some live music, the guys were inspired to create their own music festival.  Each unique and very, very different.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Movies of 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 90:41


    It's true. 2004 was 20 years ago which means its time for a BOWO retrospective episode on the movies of the year 2004. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO What We're Watching April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 69:40


    The guys discuss the things they have been watching lately, including:   Taskmaster 17, Conan O'Brien Must Go, Hot Ones - Conan Episode, Curb your Enthusiasm, Girls5eva, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, 3 Body Problem, The Core, Night Swim, The Sympathizer, Ripley, Shogun and a couple of other things I forgot to write down.   

    BOWO Movie Meals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 64:47


    This week, they guys pick the favorite eats and treats they have seen on the big screen.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Space Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 84:34


    This week, they guys are back with all new content and inspired by the recent solar eclipse, they are discussing movies set in Space. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO: Wrasslin' Talk and Shameless Cross Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 49:36


    A day late, but in time for Wrestlemania Night 1! Jason is traveling so Jesse shares some Wrestlemania predictions. For those uninterested in sweaty people hitting each other, stick around for an episode of Jesse's solo podcast Charlene: Stories & Songs.   For more Charlene episodes: Apple Spotify Website

    BOWO Clothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 71:45


    If you thought we had reached the bottom of the topic barrel here at BOWO, you were sorely mistaken.  Let us present BOWO Clothing.  It is exactly what you think it is, and hopefully more entertaining than you thought as well.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Sports Bonus: NCAA Tournament Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 14:57


    With Jesse traveling this week, Jason decides to do a sports focused show picking his favorites for the NCAA tournament.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Oscar Reactions 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 61:04


    Jesse and Jason review what hit or didn't hit from their Oscar Locks and Longshots. They also pick their best and worst moments from this years Oscars show.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Oscar Locks and Longshots 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 51:57


    With this Oscars this Sunday, the guys pick the winners they think will be Locks and Longshots Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO What We're Watching February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 81:10


    The guys discuss the things they have been watching over the last few weeks.  Mentioned on this episode:  Succession, John Adams, Jury Duty, True Detective: Night Country, Mr and Mrs Smith, The Crown, Curb your Enthusiasm, The Floor, Past Lives, The Family Plan, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service.  

    BOWO Movie Kisses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 77:07


    In honor of Valentine's Day this week, they guys pick the best and worst Movie Kisses. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Movies of 1994

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 91:25


    Each year, the guys do retrospective reviews of the movies from a year 10, 20, or in this case 30 years in the past.    Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Zoo Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 69:00


    This week the guys dive into what may seem absurd but turns out to be quite a fun episode talking Zoos and Zoo Animals. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    Worst of 2023 and the Best of the Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 69:05


    This week, they guys discuss their worst movies and tv shows from 2023, as well as pick the best of 2023 in other categories like: music, experiences, games, food, etc. Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    Best Movies of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 93:57


    The guys discuss their picks for the best movies of 2023.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Classic: Box Office Bombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 84:12


    Original Release Date: 01/26/2022.  Classic episode for the listeners this week. Jesse and Jason talk through some films that didn't do very well at the box office.  Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Best of TV from 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 77:27


    Brand new year, more of the same mediocre BOWO content.   We are starting off this year by listing the Best and Worst of TV from 2023 Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    What We're Watching - December 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 82:14


    This week, Jesse and Jason catch up on all the things they have been watching over the past few weeks. Discussed on this episode: Leo, Maestro, Leave the World Behind, The Boys in the Boat, In the Heart of the Sea, Happiest Season, Klaus, Better Watch Out, Blackberry, Slow Horses, Fargo, The Curse, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Theme Music: The Big Idea by Amigo

    BOWO Musical Moments in Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 60:53


    In our final Christmas themed episode of the year, Jesse and Jason look once again to Christmas movies, this time looking for their favorite and least favorite Musical Moments.  Theme Song: The Big Idea by Amigo

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