Best Drew Bridger & Amber Insch Podcasts (2024)

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The BTTR 2022 Christmas Special: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1:22:42

1+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

In this special festive episode, we work hard to create The Unofficial Official BTTR Christmas Movie Tier List (subject to opinion), look on in awe as Amber assumes her form of a Plant Mum and longs for a dream sitcom role, accidentally stumble upon the most successful child star, and revisit our yearly tradition of our True-Life Christmas stories …

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BTTR Frightfest Spooktacular 2022: The Thing (1982) 1:11:10

2y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

In this annual spooky special episode, we begin to regret making our spooky games too easy, manage expectations early on, ponder what constitutes an irrational fear and whether we might have any, apologise for our language quite a lot, have some fond memories of Fireman Sam, and become so desensitised to frights that we don’t get as scared as we ha…

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Episode 48: The Next Karate Kid (& Cobra Kai Season 5) 1:49:42

2y ago1:49:42

1:49:42

In this episode, we complete our first franchise of the podcast, debate which Iron Man films Amber has definitely seen, question how much Karate is actually learned in a film about a Karate Kid, check in on our friend Johnny Lawrence, and figure out if history will repeat itself once again in the future of Karate in the valley. Intro music by Matt …

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Episode 47: The Truman Show 1:13:07

2y ago1:13:07

1:13:07

In this episode, we try to get through our existential crisis’ nice and early, figure out who our Most Watched Actors are by total hours, question the reality of alien abductions, realise that some of our reality show ideas are already a reality, and work out exactly what they learned on Fame Academy. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 46: The Godfather Part 2 1:33:50

2y ago1:33:50

1:33:50

In this episode, we celebrate our second Podiversary, consider the benefits and pitfalls of putting together a clip show, look back at some of the films that have made us since we started, make a connection to a galaxy far, far away, work on our pronunciations, and look at what’s still to come. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 45: Raising Arizona 1:12:27

2y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

In this episode, we ponder the lengths we will go to in order to generate content, ask how many hashtags is TOO many hashtags, totally blow our chances of watching The Rock any time soon, check back in with Amber’s Movie Database and its “interesting trivia”, and the saga of Steven Baldwin continues. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 44: Kung Pow – Enter The Fist 1:21:08

2y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

In this episode, we start to test the waters for some possible merchandise ideas, try to figure out the winning formula for films Amber will like, recall the early days of internet culture, check in on the progress of “The Official Unofficial Lizzie McGuire Podcast”, and continue to try to keep our sweating to a minimum. Intro Music by Matt Javansh…

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Episode 43: Parenthood 1:09:41

2y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

In this episode, we try to figure out how many strings a banjo has, find our levels of exposure to “Beehive Bedlam”, and once again revisit the premise of “The Official Unofficial Lizzie McGuire Podcast” with renewed gusto, all while trying to survive an extreme heatwave! This one’s going to get sweaty… Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 42: The NeverEnding Story 1:17:16

2y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

In this episode, we turn around, we look at what we see, in her face, the mirror of our dreams, we make believe we’re everywhere, given in the light, written on the pages is the answer to our never-ending story. Also, we discover what an Orange Julius is. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 41: Thelma and Louise 1:13:00

2y ago1:13:00

1:13:00

WARNING: This episode contains some talk on subjects that some listeners may find upsetting or triggering. If this is the case, please feel free to listen to one of our many other entertaining episodes instead. In this episode, we figure out that every boat can cruise but not every cruise can boat, attempt to put a long-running debate to rest (unsu…

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Episode 40: Brokeback Mountain 1:16:58

2y ago1:16:58

1:16:58

In this episode, we get caught up in Oscars drama, establish what makes a proper musical, Amber hangs out with her new bestie Emma Stone at a Spice Girls show, how to get a pet kangaroo, and conclude that we are definitely not cut out for the wilderness. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 39: The Italian Job 1:16:12

2y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

In this episode, we travel back the furthest we have ever taken our Way-Back machine to look at classic British cinema, have Sir Michael Caine drop in to say hello, have bones to pick with Maverick and Top Gun (again) and find out whether we are “car people” or not. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 38: Good Will Hunting 1:15:08

2+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

In this episode, we discuss Jack Nicholson’s eyebrows, take ourselves out to Wahlburgers to meet the crew and analyse their cups, work on our Boston accents, get sidetracked by the Spice Girls, and fondly pay respects to the life and works (and hair) of Robin Williams. Into music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 37: Stand By Me 1:15:39

2+ y ago1:15:39

1:15:39

In this episode, we traverse back to discover the original inception of this podcast, discuss exactly how much can make up a collection, accidentally become The Feldman Fancast, relive a series from the 90s that deserves some more attention, and do NOT talk about Lizzie McGuire. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 36: The Warriors 1:18:22

2+ y ago1:18:22

1:18:22

In this episode, we return after a brief hiatus in fighting fit form, get side-tracked by a rant about a film we may or may not watch, commit to some trivia we immediately regret, figure out the themes of our gangs, and come one step closer to making The “Official” Lizzie McGuire Podcast a reality. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 35: Office Space 1:14:32

2+ y ago1:14:32

1:14:32

In this episode, we see our names used up on the big screen and we do not like what they’re associated with, figure out the early happenings of Judd Apatow, wonder whether movies can make money on star power alone, and consider starting The Lizzie McGuire Podcast. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 34: The Usual Suspects 1:14:31

2+ y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In this episode, we are amazed at the technology of fax machines, become adamant that the Mid-90’s was only ten years ago, recall the biggest bands from our formative years of being an Emo, and go completely off the rails to once again talk Viva Rock Vegas. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 33: Reservoir Dogs 1:23:27

2+ y ago1:23:27

1:23:27

In this episode, we admit some hard truths about fake fans, ponder the price hikes of Happy Meals, ditch a long-standing staple of the show in favour of something simpler, and discover possibly the greatest post-credits character continuation arc in the history of shared universes. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 32: Unbreakable 1:13:47

2+ y ago1:13:47

1:13:47

In this episode, we get disgruntled and challenge the premise of the podcast, start giving some of our “pro-tips”, work out the organisational tactics of the “bone department”, pinpoint the origins of Spoiler Culture, and begin our descent into conspiracy theory madness. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 31: The Karate Kid Part 3 & Cobra Kai Season 4 1:39:40

2+ y ago1:39:40

1:39:40

In this episode, we round off our first-ever trilogy on the podcast while wondering if we may have peaked, have our minds collectively blown by how age works, return to the life of Sensei Johnny, and establish that there is definitely no other Karate Kid movies in this dojo. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 30: Fight Club 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In this episode, we talk about something that we aren’t supposed to talk about, discuss starting some underground clubs of our own, ponder the big ironies of movie-making, figure out what percentages of fat we would be happy with, and come up with some pretty unfortunate acronyms. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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The BTTR 2021 Christmas Special: A Christmas Story 1:13:02

2+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

In this special festive episode, we consider whether cloning technology exists in the form of Hallmark movies, venture back to our childhood and our best Christmas presents, the quandary of Mall Santa, the best ways of dropping hints for Christmas, and get a shocking “Life Exclusive” reveal from Amber! Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 29: The Benchwarmers 1:11:10

2+ y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

In this episode, we wonder what happened to a genre that got lost from the popular culture, begin to see cracks forming as we dig up some past wounds from film experiences, try to figure out what happened to some comedy legends and think about who would be within our catchment for a celebrity guest. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 28: The Fifth Element 1:15:06

2+ y ago1:15:06

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In this episode, we settle back into the ’90s for vest action, figure out the future of product placements, the pitfalls of film syndication on ITV2 aiding Amber’s love of Rango, realise a crucially overlooked element of the podcast, and begin to wonder how radio has survived for so long. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 27: Gladiator 1:14:56

3y ago1:14:56

1:14:56

In this episode, we tack the furthest trip to the present that we have done, submit to the whims of our superfan, flesh out a totally different film in 10 minutes, make our way to the eyebrow store, and won’t have a bad word said about Jet. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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BTTR Frightfest Spooktacular 2021: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 2) 1:17:32

3y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

In this extra special spooky episode, we continue our horrific path of mayhem through the shared movie-verse, investigate the origin story of Johnny Depp, try to figure out whether everything is still a dream, and try our hand at hosting a game show before eating all the leftover Halloween candy we can! YouTube footage of our Halloween Horror Night…

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BTTR Frightfest Spooktacular 2021: Friday the 13th (Part 1) 1:32:59

3y ago1:32:59

1:32:59

In this extra special spooky episode, we look at not one, not three, but TWO Titans of Terror that have been frightening the world for decades, become a Theme Park Review podcast for a while, talk about close encounters of the Freddie kind, and have a Horror movie plot twist ending you must hear to believe! YouTube video of our HHN Experience: http…

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Episode 26: The Lost Boys 1:16:18

3y ago1:16:18

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In this episode, we find ourselves back in the best year of the ’80s, realise we may actually be telepathic with film rankings, delve into vampire lore and what their feet are like, almost argue about the best '80s movie soundtrack, and become obsessed with Shirtless Saxophone Guys. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 25: Pretty in Pink 1:14:27

3y ago1:14:27

1:14:27

In this episode, we once again go back to our comfort wheelhouse of the ’80s, work out the first ever shared cinematic universe, attempt to pinpoint the first on-screen instance of the “Friendzone”, have disappointing reactions to High School exteriors, and take the long way around to get to the subject of Camel Straddling. Intro music by Matt Java…

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Episode 24: WarGames 1:11:14

3y ago1:11:14

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In this episode, we lament on our past of not watching Rainbow as a kid, get righteously indignant about our past crimes against film, discuss the benefits of the “Amish Spirit”, and try to recount how much money we have collectively spent on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Intro music by Matt Javanshir. Ads at 28:44…

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Episode 23: The Godfather 1:22:51

3y ago1:22:51

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In this episode, we celebrate one whole year of podding together, discuss film viewing sins, ponder on Brando’s love of cake, get way too frustrated about not knowing what time it is, and see through James Caan’s miserable façade, all while looking at what could be deemed the “classic to end all classics”. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 22: The Shawshank Redemption 1:12:59

3y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

In this episode, we go massively off the rails about fandom discussions, work out ways that we can develop and market Amber’s Movie Data Base, ponder on who we would have narrate our day to day lives, and discuss what we would willingly crawl through in the name of freedom. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 21: Police Academy 1:11:22

3y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode, we deal with the heat in more ways than one, get side-tracked by tiny harmonicas, decide what should and should not be left behind in the ’80s, realise that a better remake has probably already happened, and have some real trouble remembering who “Jones” is. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 20: Face/Off 1:17:40

3y ago1:17:40

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In this episode, we pick a side and firmly stick to it, set the bar high for implausibility, try to figure out the Cagiest Cage that ever Caged, what you can and cannot call a “flip” in an action scene, and practically haemorrhage while resisting the urge to do impersonations for a whole episode. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 19: Top Gun 1:08:52

3y ago1:08:52

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In this episode, we try to channel our inner machismo, get off-topic in the first five minutes about how good Hot Shots is, make some stunning revelations about Jurassic Park, discover the origins of Mansplaining, and get entirely too distracted by Tom Cruise's middle tooth. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 18: The Blues Brothers 1:12:23

3y ago1:12:23

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In this episode, we get distracted by starting a theme park talk podcast within a podcast, explore the far reaches of our long term memories for year-old knowledge, release our inner theatre kids, recall the plight of PeeWee Herman, and rekindle our love of the HMV 3 for £20 DVD sale. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 17: Saturday Night Fever 1:10:59

3y ago1:10:59

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In this episode, we try to figure out an appropriate age range for a movie about more than just dancing, our personal worst bug-bears about film details, whether it's better to know more or less about the world of Scientology, and look into the dangers of smoking and dancing at the same time. Intro music by Matt Javanshir. Ads at 20:37…

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Episode 16: To Wong Foo... 1:11:21

3+ y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In this episode, we carry on our role switch and settle into the new status quo, find out the benefits of keeping a corn on the cob handy, marvel in the agelessness of Ru Paul, consider the benefits of theming everything as Red and Wild, and try to work out what constitutes being a “BatMan”. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 15: Rocky 1:20:54

3+ y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

In this episode, we finally find out what its like to switch roles, come up with another new segment for the show which probably won’t last, spend way too long figuring out Stallone’s height, get amazed at the lifespan of the average turtle, and are convinced that Sly is still listening. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 14: The Big Lebowski 1:03:35

3+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

In this episode, we have another attempt at defining what makes a “classic” with new information, start a new segment of the show called “Sandwich Talk”, attempt to draw some comparisons to "I Love You, Man" in a futile attempt to end a dispute, and induct ourselves into the Church of Dudeism. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 13: The Matrix 1:09:08

3+ y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

In this episode, we take a look at what gave 2000’s cyberpunk goths their whole aesthetic, realise why Cobra Kai must be outside the Matrix, think about the first thing we would program ourselves with if we had the chance, and the benefits of having Snake on your phone. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 12: Demolition Man 1:10:52

3+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

In this episode, we run slow-motion into the action-packed ’90s, go off-topic ranking the Blade movies, ponder a future world where everything is a shared RoboCop universe, try to figure out the seashell complex, and consider whether a post-COVID19 world was actually predicted by Sly Stallone. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 11: Clue 1:17:20

3+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In this episode, we break through double digits in bold fashion, bask in the greatness of the voice of Tim Curry, ponder what happens on “Butlers on Tour”, and question how much of a “classic” a film can be if it is ripe for a modern-day reboot. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 10: Weird Science 1:11:22

3+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode, we try to work out who the 2021 equivalent of a computer-generated woman would be, whether a memory of a film is sometimes better than the reality, and discover the secret origins of Robert Downey (Sort Of) Jr. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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Episode 9: The Karate Kid Part 2 (& Cobra Kai S3) 1:24:45

3+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

In this episode, we journey back to revisit a franchise for our first sequel of the podcast, explore how history repeats itself, discuss the world’s smallest clipboard, explore how history repeats itself, check in with Jo “Supernanny” Frost, and explore how history repeats itself. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 8: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

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In this episode, we question whether there is any comedy that doesn’t get old, the benefit of practical effects over computer effects, try to figure out where we know Bob Hoskins from, and wonder how this film could be so great and yet Space Jam was so terrible. Intro music by Matt Javanshir. Follow us on Instagram: @BTTRpod…

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Episode 7: RoboCop 1:11:30

3+ y ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this episode, we figure out the order of “greatest things of 1987”, whether this film could be a prequel to any other franchises, what the best time is for a crime to happen, work out who the real MVP of the film is and the importance of branding with your taglines. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.By Drew Bridger & Amber Insch

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BTTR Series Special: Cobra Kai Season 1 & 2 1:27:53

3+ y ago1:27:53

1:27:53

In this special episode, we take a brief break from our usual structure to revisit an 80’s world brought into modern-day, ponder about father figures that could have been, consider the far-reaching effects Supernanny could have on Karate, and pour our hearts out for Johnny’s hash-browns. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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The BTTR 2020 Christmas Special: Gremlins 1:18:49

3+ y ago1:18:49

1:18:49

In our first ever Festive Special episode, we question how hard it is to follow 3 simple rules, the flavour of Mogwai, the plight of the “odd-one-out” Gremlin, reminisce about the nightmares of 90’s toy crazes, and attempt to pin down the criteria of an ideal Christmas movie. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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Episode 6: Teen Wolf 1:00:07

3+ y ago1:00:07

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In this episode, we question whether we would our namesake if it weren’t for this movie, how Michael J. Fox can get so sweaty, exactly what constitutes the correct ratio of Teen to Wolf, make some pretty damning comparisons to other films, and ponder what the actual definition of “attempted armed robbery” is. Intro music by Matt Javanshir.…

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