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Bad Things

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Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons wade through the murky waters of some of the worst things ever created in the world of entertainment. Mind-numbing music, terrible TV, farcical films and more are fair game as the boys give their honest, unfiltered opinions on the absolute bottom of the barrel. Witty, funny, and sometimes even educational, this is the podcast with The Bad, The Ugly, but never The Good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Press To Play

    Nathan and Jacob fulfil a small dream as they review a much-berated album by their idol, Sir Paul McCartney! In the middle of the 80s (and the midst of his own creative drought), McCartney teams up with renowned producer, Hugh Padgham, to create an album of songs about summer, ancient...

  2. The Wilson Awards 2021

    It's the biggest night in the Bad Things calendar as Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons celebrate the best (or is it worst?) of Bad Things in 2021 - welcome to The 2nd Annual Wilson Awards! "Wrong'un of The Year", "Worst Song", "Worst Character", and more awards are up for grabs including the…

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  3. Valentine's Day

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob sit down for their first film review in a VERY long time and it is a doozy - 2010's ensemble romantic comedy, Valentine's Day. With a cast full of famous names, Valentine's Day attempts to juggle multiple love stories…

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  4. The Dutchess

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob are back for 2022 and kick things off with one of the biggest names in noughties pop history! The boys review The Black-Eyed Peas' Fergie's solo debut album, The Dutchess (with a T), and tackle some of the biggest-selling…

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  5. This Christmas

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob gather round the Christmas tree for another festive flop! This year, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have been put on the naughty list for their 2012 album, This Christmas. The album is stuffed with holiday standards…

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  6. Michael

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob tackle one of their most treacherous topics to date as they review the first posthumous release from Michael Jackson - 2010's Michael. Released just months after the troubled star's death, Michael is a hodgepodge of...

  7. Titanic: The Legend Goes On

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob take a trip back in history to review an animated movie that sure as hell ain't James Cameron. Titanic: The Legend Goes On is a total trainwreck of a movie; plagued by bad dubbing, bad editing, bad acting, and bad... well,...

  8. Sorry For Party Rocking

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob go back to the early 2010s for a dose of Party Rock courtesy of Sky Blu and Redfoo - collectively known as LMFAO. The boys review their second album, "Sorry For Party Rocking", which contains mega singles like "Party Rock...

  9. Hot Space

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob pick up their half microphone stands and say a huge "DAYYYYYYYY OH" to the album Hot Space - Queen's much-maligned "Disco" album from the early 80s. The boys sink their teeth into Queen's epic backstory including "The Five...

  10. The Wilson Awards 2020

    Welcome to The First Annual Wilson Awards! Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons don their tuxedos for a truly unique awards ceremony. The Bad Things boys celebrate their first full year as a show by looking back at the best (and worst) moments from 2020! Who will walk away with coveted prizes such as...

  11. Rudebox

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan and Jacob kick off 2021 (a month into the year) with their review of Robbie Williams' 2006 electro-rap album, Rudebox. The Bad Things Boys talk about Robbie's turbulent history in the music business, before getting to grips with…

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  12. Extra Bad - The 1970s

    DISCLAIMER - This episode begins with a tribute to somebody who recently passed away. If you've just come for some light-hearted fun or are having a bad day and want to avoid any sad news, then please skip ahead to 4:30. The worst songs to ever (dis)grace the top of the UK charts - this is Extra...

  13. Extra Bad - The 1960s

    Bad Things launches its brand new venture - this is Extra Bad! Nathan and Jacob hop into their musical time machine to review their five least favourite UK number one singles from every single decade (except the 50s). They kick things off in style with one of the biggest and best decades in…

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  14. Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavoured Water

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons turn their red baseball caps backwards and skateboard into the world of rap rock to examine the third studio album by Limp Bizkit. This album (which has a title far too long to type out more than once) is a...

  15. Louis' Boys Part 1 - Jedward

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons begin their journey into the mind of one of the most intriguing pop culture figures of the 21st Century - The X Factor's Louis Walsh. In the first of their two part special, they examine Louis' act from the...

  16. Paula

    Reviewing the worst of the worst - so you don't have to! Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons settle in for another of the worst albums ever made - "Paula" by Robin Thicke. Find out what happens when a singer whose career was tarnished by scandal tries to make an album in the midst of a bitter…

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  17. Ark Music Factory

    Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons begin their journey into the worst things the world of culture has to offer. This time, the boys try to get their heads around the world of Ark Music Factory - the record label behind the "success" of Rebecca Black's "Friday". They find out how "Friday" came to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons wade through the murky waters of some of the worst things ever created in the world of entertainment.

Mind-numbing music, terrible TV, farcical films and more are fair game as the boys give their honest, unfiltered opinions on the absolute bottom of the barrel.

Witty, funny, and sometimes even educational, this is the podcast with The Bad, The Ugly, but never The Good.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bad Things Podcast

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Nathan Packham and Jacob Simmons wade through the murky waters of some of the worst things ever created in the world of entertainment. Mind-numbing music, terrible TV, farcical films and more are fair game as the boys give their honest, unfiltered opinions on the absolute bottom of the barrel....

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