March Bradness
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWelcome to March Bradness – the world's only March Madness style, Brad Pitt themed podcast. We're pitting every single Brad Pitt movie against one another in a quest to find the ultimate Brad. Movies are judged based on Brad content alone, so this is anyone's game. Will Happy Feet Two win? Join creators Hannah Skibbe & Sarah Baker and a rotating cast of guest stars as we dig deep in a quest to find the Ultimate Brad.
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Fight Club vs Johnny Suede
December 19, 2019 02:37 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn our SEASON FINALE, Tyler Duden goes up against Johnny Suede in a battle of the Chads!! Is Fight Club... good? Will Hannah & Sarah get to screen Voyage of Time at Brad Pitt's house? Why did a male model tell Hannah to go f*** herself? We have answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fury vs Ocean's Twelve
December 05, 2019 18:07 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week Hannah and Sarah take on the only two genres of Male Friendship: War and Heists. Plus -- what IS Bradness? What could the final Pitting be? And what are the girls doing with their one wild and precious life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Monkeys vs The Assassination of Jesse James
November 14, 2019 18:34 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFINALLY... some heavy hitters. Listen as we knock 'em out of the park with the help of special guest Brittney Eisnor, who ALSO watched every single Brad Pitt movie. Will Brad lead the Army of the 12 Monkeys into victory, or will famous outlaw Jesse James outdraw him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Troy vs Ocean's Eleven
October 31, 2019 17:32 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBIn need of a last minute costume this year? Listen no further, Sarah and Hannah have all your Brad based costumes covered! Plus -- beauty vs. wit on this week's Pitting. Will Rusty find Achilles' heel? Or will that beautiful pout win again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Feet Two vs The Mexican
October 17, 2019 15:33 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBPenguins on a quest to save the world. A man on a quest to get a cursed gun. Two journeys, one Brad. Topics include: J.K. Simmons' meaty thighs on a toilet. The ethical horrors of baby penguins singing "SexyBack". It's all here, folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ad Astra
October 03, 2019 17:49 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week, Sarah and Hannah take on Brad Pitt's latest ventures -- space, isolation, and dads. Listen as they search for Bradness in deep space, talk about what it means to be a man, and pitch an idea for a spinoff. PLUS -- Tommy Lee Jones, esteemed character actor, viral marketing sensation, or both? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Snatch vs World War Z
September 19, 2019 18:04 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week the girls have to make some tough choices when they're tasked with judging Snatch and World War Z. Will charismatic Irish Brad fight his way to the top? Or will ex-UN-slash-zombie hunter Gerry live to see another day? Find out on this week's episode of March Bradness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith vs Across the Tracks
September 05, 2019 17:48 - 36 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week: The iconic and polished, yet kinda-boring Brad of Mr. and Mrs. Smith goes head to head against the delightfully unrefined tenacity of Across the Tracks Brad. It's the after-school-special of your dreams versus super-sexy-spies. This match will test our hosts as they struggle to determine... which is the better Brad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burn after Reading vs Moneyball
August 22, 2019 16:08 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIt's our first pitting of the season– and it's a big one. Fan favorite Burn After Reading goes after math-slash-baseball-nerd favorite Moneyball. Who will come out the victor?! Plus... acceptable first date topics. The care and keeping of Brad Pitt voodoo dolls. And more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
August 08, 2019 17:26 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWe're BACK, baby!!! In our season premiere, Hannah & Sarah talk about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. What's the deal with Tarantino? Was that really Brad's divorce trailer? Does Brad know how to drive? Answers to these burning questions, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mexican vs Inglourious Basterds
August 22, 2018 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39 MBTHE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! Inglourious Basterds makes a triumphant return to the bracket. Can Lt. Aldo Raine scalp his way to victory? Or does Jerry Welbach have some tricks up his many, many sleeves? Find out on the SEASON TWO FINALE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Years a Slave vs Mr. and Mrs. Smith
August 08, 2018 06:09 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIt's official: Hannah and Sarah have now officially seen EVERY Brad Pitt movie. But they're not the only ones. This week, they talk about Mr. and Mrs. Smith vs 12 Years a Slave while joined by special guest Brittney Eisnor, who has ALSO seen every single Brad Pitt movie. This may be the largest amount of Brad Pitt experts in one room. Plus: The Brad Pitt cinematic universe? Is Brad Pitt into pegging? And which movie should we bring back for our final episode?!?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
The Big Short vs Happy Feet 2
July 25, 2018 04:55 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBRemember the 2008 financial crisis and how it started, or were you also just a kid? Well uggo Brad is here to explain it to you in The Big Short. Plus, the return of Will the Krill and the premature demise of Hannah and Sarah's friendship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Babel vs Snatch
July 11, 2018 13:26 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week -- can Brad crying on the phone in Babel manage to save him for another round?? Or will he find victory through his Irish accent in Snatch? It's bareknuckle boxing champion vs Sad Dad this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tree of Life vs Troy
June 20, 2018 03:48 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBBad-Dad Brad stars in an existential slog of a film in Tree of Life. He wears a skirt and kills some people in Troy. Both movies are 3 hours long. It's midnight and families are being ripped apart at the border so I can't think of what else to write. https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/bondfund For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Tree of Life vs Troy
June 20, 2018 03:48 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBBad-Dad Brad stars in an existential slog of a film in Tree of Life. He wears a skirt and kills some people in Troy. Both movies are 3 hours long. It's midnight and families are being ripped apart at the border so I can't think of what else to write. https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/bondfund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIVE - Megamind vs The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
June 06, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMegamind has a big head. You know who else has a big head? Jesse James of "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford". Brad Pitt is in both of these movies – and he does a pretty darn good job in each one, if we're being honest. But there's no room for ties in March Bradness. The scorecards will determine all. This episode was recorded live from Brooklyn. Promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Favor vs Ocean's Eleven
May 23, 2018 05:39 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHot baby Brad and his cool, back-in-style glasses are back. You know who else is back? Rusty. You know the deal.... one will win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Killing them Softly vs Burn After Reading
May 09, 2018 04:06 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBRemember the 2008 Financial Crisis? Well this week, Brad takes it on... with a GUN. Plus -- the foibles of the Bush Administration, and disaster strikes Hannah's life in the shape of a ham sandwich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Brad Pitt Dating an MIT Professor?!
April 25, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week... some juicy gossip. Is Brad Pitt dating Neri Oxman, an architect, designer and MIT professor?? Brad Pitt experts Hannah and Sarah weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thelma & Louise vs Fury
April 18, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week, the sun is out in New York. This absolutely does not influence Hannah & Sarah's in-depth analysis of Brad Pitt's roles as JD in Thelma & Louise, and War Daddy in Fury. We VERY SERIOUSLY and VERY METICULOUSLY compare these two films, like you've come to expect from this peer reviewed, scholarly podcast. The fact that this episode is 25 minutes long instead of the usual 45-60 does not reflect on the fact that the sun is out. It reflects on our superior editing skills. Thank you. Have...
All the Pretty Horses
April 11, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBAll the Pretty Horses is a novel written by Cormac McCarthy about a young Texas ranch hand. It's also an audiobook – and guess who narrated it. No, it's not Matt Damon (although he did star in the movie). No, it's not Obama (good guess). Alright, we'll just tell you. It's a young, scrappy, straight-outta-the-wild-west... Brad Pitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Across the Tracks vs Cutting Class
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBGet ready for our youngest, fastest pitting yet. Brad Pitt in Across the Tracks just wants to get a track scholarship to Stanford. Brad Pitt in Cutting Class wears double collars and just wants to make out with his girlfriend. Both face obstacles – some more deadly than others. Meanwhile, Hannah gets a text from her dental hygienist, and Sarah spends a lot of time cackling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Brad Pitt Celibate?
March 28, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWord on the street is that Tiffany Haddish met Brad Pitt in an elevator, where he told her he's taking a year-long vow of celibacy. Is it true?? Could it be?? Resident Brad experts Hannah & Sarah weigh in. Plus... World of Warcraft? Can monks jerk off? And other important questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kalifornia vs Fight Club
March 21, 2018 04:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIt's here... it's sweaty... it's got no shirt on... it's Brad Pitt in Fight Club. It's ALSO Brad Pitt in Kalifornia. Tyler Durden goes up against Earl the serial killer in a battle of the Brad's. We hope you're ready to find out the winner – and this time, we have scorecards, so it's official. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEW RULES!
March 15, 2018 04:27 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBFolks... we're about to shake things up a bit. After a bit of advice from friend-of-the-show Alex Blumberg, we're making things official with scorecards. Are we finally defining Bradness? Will Brad's butt have an effect on the final decision? The answers... may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
True Romance vs Johnny Suede
March 07, 2018 14:03 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJohnny Suede goes up against True Romance in a battle of the slackers. In Johnny Suede, Brad Pitt stars as a struggling musician who just can’t get his act together despite his perfectly coiffed hair. In True Romance, Brad appears as a well-meaning stoner who keeps wrecking everyone’s plans. Only one will bumble his way to the finish line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Bite: What Kind of Frog Would Brad Pitt Be?
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBWe made this joke last week – and as you know, we're VERY dedicated to following through on jokes. It's why this podcast exists. So join us this week we ponder the question: If Brad Pitt was a frog, kind of frog would he be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Together vs Twelve Monkeys
February 21, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutesIt's Patrick Dempsey madness this week on March Bradness. Is he McDreamy or McSteamy? Is Sarah a massive Drarry shipper? How many monkeys are even in Twelve Monkeys? Plus – we talk about Brad Pitt a little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Bite: Pringles vs Chanel No. 5
February 14, 2018 15:15 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIt's not a journey. Every journey ends, but we go on. The world turns and we turn with it. Plans disappear... dreams take over. That's right... we're talking about Brad Pitt's Chanel No. 5 ad. And we're pitting it against his Pringles commercial – because why not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allied vs Moneyball
February 07, 2018 05:26 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBControversy strikes again this week. The divorce can be seen in Brad Pitt's eyes in Allied – but Brad is thirsty for an Oscar in Moneyball as he plays Billy Bean, struggling manager of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Plus: is Brad Pitt a vegan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Bite: Fever for Pringles
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDo you have the fever? The fever for pringles? Brad Pitt sure does. Hannah and Sarah take a look at an early acting gig starring our beautiful boy and a can of America's favorite chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World War Z vs Se7en
January 24, 2018 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, we answer the question you've all been waiting for... WHAT'S IN THE BOX? In Se7en, Brad Pitt goes after a serial killer who turns people into zombies – while in World War Z, Brad fights zombies. Only one Brad will emerge as the victor and move forward in the bracket. Meanwhile, Hannah and Sarah discuss the political implications of zombies, and Hannah goes full film school on David Fincher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brad Bite: King of the Hill vs Friends
January 17, 2018 05:32 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Hannah and Sarah explain that Brad Bites are quick episodes, good for 5-minute commutes. Then they launch into a lengthy discussion about the astrological signs of every King of the Hill character – along with the Friends aligment chart, Matt Damon's Arthur appearance, and the inventor of the Speedo. Somewhere along the way, Brad Pitt's performance in King of the Hill ("Patch Boomhauer", SSN8 EP1) is judged against his appearance in Friends ("The One with the Rumor", SSN8 E...
Inglourious Basterds vs Ocean’s Twelve
January 10, 2018 05:40 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's time for.... THE BIG BOYS! Fan-favorite Inglourious Basterds – where Brad plays allied officer Aldo Raine – goes up against Ocean's Twelve, where Rusty Ryan is the thief of our hearts. Last season, Ocean's beat out "Too Young to Die?" – but can Rusty steal the show a second time in a row? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season Two Intro (start here!)
January 03, 2018 05:48 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWE'RE BACK! Welcome to the start of March Bradness, Season Two – and welcome, new listeners, because we're using this episode as a jumping-off point so you don't have to listen to Season One (although you're more than welcome to). In this episode, we talk about what Bradness is, our findings from Season One, what the show's all about, and some exciting announcements and format changes for Season Two. It's a rip roaring good time. Journalistic integrity alert: although Sarah said that "Obama...
20. Cutting Class vs Contact
November 22, 2017 04:06 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBGuys... it's the SEASON FINALE. First, Brad Pitt stars in Cutting Class – an amazingly cheesy 80's slasher flick. Is he the killer or not?! Next up is Contact (1992... not the alien movie) – which we flew to LA to screen at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences!!! It was awesome. Let us tell you all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19.5 Future Episode
November 15, 2017 05:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBNext week is our season finale, but this week, we'd like to tell you about what to expect and when in the upcoming season. Join us as we gaze into the future with Brad Pitt standing behind us, a hand on each of our shoulders, nodding sagely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19. Spy Game vs Happy Feet Two
November 08, 2017 04:22 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBPinch, pinch! It's Brad Pitt as Will the Krill... he's coming to getchya. Will he steal your heart as an actual krill in Happy Feet Two, America's most classic and well-loved animated children's movie? Or will Brad sneak his way to victory as Tom Bishop the spy in Spy Game? It's the prequel to our season finale. You don't wanna miss this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18.5 Signs
November 01, 2017 03:16 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBIn this episode we discuss Brad Pitt being in M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs, but more importantly topics such as: the beefiest boy Hannah would have a crush on, Halloween illnesses, and Brad Pitt’s nipples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18. Babel vs The Devil’s Own
October 25, 2017 02:47 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhen we heard Brad Pitt did an Irish accent in The Devil's Own, we were concerned. Are we still concerned? We can't tell you that – it'd spoil the episode. Can Babel talk a big enough talk to give Irish Brad a run for his gold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17.5 Raising Arizona
October 18, 2017 03:13 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHave you ever wondered if Brad Pitt should steal a baby? We know he has a lot of them already, but you could always use one more. We investigate further in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17. Happy Together vs Seven Years in Tibet
October 11, 2017 06:23 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week, join us as we spend approximately two minutes with one Brad, and seven years with the other. In Happy Together, Brad plays a snarky college kid. In Seven Years in Tibet, Brad teaches a young Dalai Lama how the sun works and does a really bad German accent. We're getting down to it, folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Micro Episode
October 04, 2017 04:52 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBWe were in LA this week, so we leave you with a micro episode, some quick updates and a story about Brad Pitt the tomato farmer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16. A Stoning in Fulham County vs Troy
September 27, 2017 05:27 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's rocks versus sticks when these two Brads go to battle. Can the claiping (i.e. throwing rocks at the Amish as a hobby) baby Brad of A Stoning in Fulham County stand up against mostly-abs, skirt wearing Brad as Achilles in Troy??? Better get your headphones on. PLUS – we're going to LA!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mini-Episode: Brad Pitt in 13 Going on 30
September 20, 2017 13:11 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIce, ice, baby. Who would you rather have giving you a strip-tease in baggy underwear – Brad Pitt, or some other dude? Hint: it's Brad Pitt, in our preferable alternate universe where Brad is Jenna Rink's hockey player boyfriend in 13 Going on 30. PS – it's your last week to donate to our Indiegogo campaign and help us get to LA to screen a rare Brad Pitt film! igg.me/at/marchbradness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15. Ocean’s Thirteen vs Johnny Suede
September 13, 2017 03:59 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBBrad is BACK for the third and final movie in the Ocean's trilogy. How will Rusty stack up against smooth-talking skeezeball Johnny Suede? Will he be charmed by Johnny's beautiful suede shoes and pompadeur? Will he charm us? Featuring special guest Katelyn Davidson, Ocean's Expert. Indiegogo link: igg.me/at/marchbradness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mini-Episode: Brad Pitt Memento
September 06, 2017 04:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWe just can't remember to forget Brad Pitt in Memento. It's almost like Christopher Nolan wanted our golden boy to play Leonard all along. igg.me/at/marchbradness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14. Killing Them Softly vs The Counselor
August 30, 2017 04:05 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThese movies really don't deserve to be talked about, but we're gonna do it anyway – because there's no length we won't go for Brad. Hitman goes up against Hitman in a showdown that will leave you reading the 2018 Ikea catalog. Indiegogo link: igg.me/at/marchbradness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mini-Episode: Brad Pitt in Best in Show
August 23, 2017 04:46 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBWhere's Busy Bee??! Brad Pitt knows. Brad was born to play Hamilton Swan – the preppy, neurotic dog owner in Best in Show. He could pull off adult braces – plus, he loves dogs. ALSO: The Oscars emailed us back, and we need your help! igg.me/at/marchbradness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.