Best Cousins Williams Productions Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Oscars Recap 29:46

3h ago29:46

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Brandon and Lorin recap the 97th Academy Awards. The Oscars aired on Sunday, March 2 on ABC with host Conan O'Brien. The annual ceremony marks the end of the current awards season.

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#737 Rebuilding A Life From Scratch - Matt D 1:06:40

5d ago1:06:40

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Matt D. is a good friend of Paul's who shares his story of starting over after a divorce, a career change, and getting sober—while owning a weed store in California. He also talks about the surprising joy he finds in living in a sober community. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to www.Smalls.com and u…

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#736 Transgenerational Trauma - Jen Soriano 1:39:16

12d ago1:39:16

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Jen Soriano is a Filipinx author, musician, and first-generation American. She shares important context about Filipino history and how transgenerational trauma plays out for so many people, including her own family. She also opens up about living with chronic pain and the importance of understanding the mind-body connection. Look for her new book N…

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Sundance Festival Wrap-Up; BAFTA Winners & Oscar Nominations 33:31

13d ago33:31

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We cover the films abuzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival and preview the Oscar nominations ahead of the ceremony on March 2.

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#735 Career Transition, Passive Aggression & Inner Critics - Phil Stark 59:03

19d ago59:03

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Phil Stark is a former screenwriter (Dude, Where’s My Car) turned marriage and family therapist. He shares why he made this huge career pivot plus he and Paul discuss passive aggression in relationships and managing the inner critic. Check out his new book, Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?: A Friendly and Engaging Guide to Talk Therapy For more about …

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#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc 1:27:27

26d ago1:27:27

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Paul’s support group friend, Jon Luc, opens up about the ways that school took an incredible mental toll on his life and how being gay in this world has also created challenges. He shares his struggles with addiction, his love for his support group, and how he’s learned to set boundaries in his relationships. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Org…

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Severance S2E1-3; Netflix's 2025 TV Slate 30:31

28d ago30:31

30:31

Brandon and Lorin digest the first three episodes of Apple TV's Severance. After a three-year hiatus, the psychological thriller returns for more mysteries hidden in the walls of Lumon. We also chat about Netflix's 2025 slate of content.

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#733 The Minimalists 1:17:50

1M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Joshua Fields and T.K. Coleman,(@TheMinimalists) better known as two parts of the popular trio, The Minimalists, join Paul to talk about how all the clutter in our lives can affect our minds and offer tips on how to live better with less. More about the Minimalists: www.TheMinimalists.com www.instagram.com/theminimalists This episode is sponsored b…

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#732 Paul's Cousin & Their Family Tree - Paul Barnard 1:14:28

1M ago1:14:28

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We visit the family tree today with Paul Gilmartin’s cousin, Paul Barnard. He shares stories of his past, from losing his baby sister to moving in with an entirely new family when he was 8 years old. He also shares beautiful thoughts on his time caretaking for his wife, who battled cancer for many years. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Organic …

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Awards Season: Screen Actors Guild & BAFTA Nominations 42:57

1M ago42:57

42:57

In place of the delayed Oscar nominations, Brandon & Lorin discuss the film nominations for the Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA Awards. Later, they chat about the movies they've watched lately.

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#731 Living Well With Bipolar - Dr David Miklowitz 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

David Miklowitz is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Miklowitz’s research focuses on bipolar disorder and in this episode he shares the distinct differences between BP1 and BP2 and unpacks myths about bipolar disorder. Look for his new book Living Well with Bipolar Disorder: Practical Strategi…

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#730 - Rethinking Our Relationship To Money - Elizabeth Husserl 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Elizabeth Husserl (@ElizabethHusserl) is a financial advisor and the author of the new book The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money. She talks about the emotional aspects of money, including comparing yourself to others and blindly accumulating things, and how to find more balance and financial health. More about Elizabeth:…

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Severance S1 Retrospective; Comfort Shows; TV Q1 Preview 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

The cousins return for a new year and a new episdoe format. Each month a single episdoe will be devoted to TV, while the other focuses on film. This week, current watcher Brandon talks about his initial thoughts of Apple TV+'s Severance ahead of the season two premiere (Jan. 17). Elsewhere, the two share favorite comfort shows and prep calendars wi…

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#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri 1:35:06

2M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Nathan Spiteri (@NathanSpiteri) is an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer on a mission to eradicate the lingering shame of abuse. As a child, Nathan was sexually and mentally abused for years. He discusses the attachment he felt to his abuser, how he continued the cycle of abuse as an adult, and how he was finally able to see that the pain he w…

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#728 Childless By Choice - Dr Kate Truitt Returns 1:33:24

2M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist, visiting the show for the second time. In this episode, she opens up about being childless in our current culture and shares personal stories that have shaped her life. She also discusses her research on the amygdala and a healing method called Brain Partnership. More About Dr. Truitt CEO & Foun…

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#727 Jason O'Mara - Men & Depression 1:27:13

3M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Jason O’Mara (@JasonOmaraOfficial) is an Irish-American actor (Band of Brothers, Blood of Zeus) who advocates for mental health and works closely with Movember, an organization that focuses on men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention. Jason also shares his own story of living with depression and his path to sobriety. For more ab…

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#726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Rebecca W is Paul's friend from a support group. She shares her struggles with shyness and low-self esteem and opens up about sex and love addiction as well as her penchant for fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply. If you’re in…

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2024 Streamable Awards 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

Brandon & Lorin close the year with the second annual Streamable Awards. Learn as they rank the year's favorite movies, shows, and moments in entertainment. They also review the Golden Globes nominations.

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#725 Aging Out Of Foster Care & Being An Orphan - Franco Vega 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Franco Vega is the founder of The RightWay Foundation, a nonprofit that helps transition-age foster youth find jobs, stable housing, and mental health support. He shares his own journey, which included being orphaned as a child and struggling with addiction, and ultimately what brought him to establishing this foundation. For more about Franco and …

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#724 Healthcare Worker Burnout - Psychiatrist Jessi Gold 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Dr. Jessi Gold (@DrJessiGold) is the Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Her main advocacy focus has been burnout in the healthcare industry, which includes issues like doctors being trained to stuff emotions, increased suicide rates for healthcare workers, and general issues with …

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What's It Givin' Charlie Brown!? 39:28

3M ago39:28

39:28

What are you thankful for in our current entertainment landscape? Certain TV or movie tropes? Certain creatives or directors? Networks or channels? And what things are you tired of? Influencers? Reboots? Brandon and Lorin discuss what they enjoy in the post-peak entertainment era.

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#723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa Nasir 1:28:22

3M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Israa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity. Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVI…

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#722 - Anger - Listener JT 1:19:57

4M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

JT was well into adulthood before he was able to come to terms with his anger issues. Today, he’s turned things around with the help of therapy, meditation, and support groups. He opens up about how he realized he had anger issues and offers practical tips on managing anger. More about JT The workbook that JT mentioned: https://avediancounselingcen…

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A Great Little Penguin 35:03

4M ago35:03

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This week Brandon & Lorin recap and review HBO's The Penguin. The riveting comic book series based inside Matt Reeves' Batman universe came to a tragically triumphant conclusion. Elsewhere, Brandon finished HBO's A Brilliant Friend while Lorin finished a lot.

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#721 All About DBT - Ethan Sapienza 1:34:47

4M ago1:34:47

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Ethan Sapienza is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in EMDR and DBT. He discusses the benefits of these modalities and shares practical DBT coping mechanisms that everyone can find useful. More About Ethan and DBT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-sapienza-beverly-hills-ca/879732 Ethan’s practice's site: https://…

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#720 Working On Ourselves - Ahmed Al-kadri 1:18:22

4M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Ahmed Al-kadri (@AhmedLovesBread) is a Yemeni-American comedian who is trying to be a better person, a better partner, and a better man. He shares his journey to realizing his addictions and doing the work to change for the better. Check out his new comedy special: Special, Not Special on YouTube. You can see Ahmed’s debut comedy hour, Special Not …

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#719 Surviving A Parent's Addiction - Sepideh Saremi 1:42:26

4M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Sepideh Saremi (@runwalktalk) is a psychotherapist and the creator of Run Walk Talk, an innovative approach to therapy that utilizes movement and exercise during your therapy session. Sepideh also shares an intimate portrait of her childhood which includes working through her father’s addictions and abuse as well as living as an undocumented person…

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#718 Bipolar 1 & Mortality - Ruby Cohen Love 1:35:58

5M ago1:35:58

1:35:58

Ruby Cohen Love shares her experience of living with Bipolar I, including extreme mania, hospitalization, and how she takes care of herself now. She also talks about the death cafe movement and her own company, Cafe Mortel, which provides community and conversation relating to mortality. More about Ruby and Cafe Mortel: Café Mortel is a creative pl…

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Anniversaries 49:28

5M ago49:28

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Brandon & Lorin celebrate pop culture, TV, and film with milestone anniversaries for their birthday month. Elsewhere they discuss the latest episodes of TV's best series, HBO's The Penguin, and review Hulu's Black horror film, Mr. Crocket.

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#717 Learning Vulnerability - David Finch 1:24:51

5M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

David Finch (@HoodFinch) is an actor/writer/producer turned full time visual artist. His new book of clever comics (Output of a Perfectionist) draws from the ups and downs of his own life, including his path to sobriety. More about David (including buying his artwork or book of comics Output Of A Perfectionist) www.HoodFinch.com This episode is spo…

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#716 Hypnotherapy - George Kappas LMFT 1:37:03

5M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

George Kappas is a hypnotherapist and a Director at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. He unpacks the misconceptions about hypnotherapy, discusses how susceptible we are to language, and shares his experience with physical pain being solved through hypnotherapeutic techniques. For more about George and the Hypnosis Motivational Institute https://hy…

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Summer Review/Fall Preview 48:25

5M ago48:25

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This week B&L bid farewell to summer and prep for the fall streaming season + thoughts on Rolling Stones’ Top 100 TV Episodes of All Time.

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#715 Dr Peter Levine - Inventor Of Somatic Experiencing 1:28:15

5M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work. Peter's new…

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#714 Surviving Sexual Assault - Mario Adrion 1:46:52

6M ago1:46:52

1:46:52

Mario Adrion (@MarioAdrion) is a comedian and former model who aims to bring vulnerability to masculinity. He opens up about several instances of sexual assault that he suffered as a model traveling the world in the hopes that it helps others share their stories. For more about Mario: www.MarioAdrion.com IG @MarioAdrion Youtube.com/MarioAdrion TikT…

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And the Emmy for Bad Boy of the Year Goes to... 47:40

6M ago47:40

47:40

Brandon & Lorin recap the 76th Annual Emmys which saw FX's Shogun and The Bear break records in their respective categories. Lorin reviews Civil War & Rebel Ridge, while Brandon swears off love with a recap of Netflix's Worst Ex Ever. And speaking of the worst, we debrief the latest in the downfall of Sean Combs.…

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#713 Pregnancy & Mental Health - Dr. Kat Kaeni 1:12:50

6M ago1:12:50

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Dr. Kat Kaeni is a perinatal psychologist and the host of the Mom and Mind podcast. She shares how she decided to focus on this under-resourced specialty and opens up about her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD related to pregnancy and parenthood. More about Dr. Kaeni: Podcast: http://momandmind.com/ Website: https://wellmindperinat…

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#712 The Science of Goodness - Dr. Jamil Zaki 1:28:58

6M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of…

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The End of Evil 42:43

6M ago42:43

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B&L recap the end of Paramount Plus's phenomenal series, Evil, as it was canceled after four seasons. We take a trip down memory lane recounting our favorite moments from the uniquely spectacular show from the minds of Robert King and Michelle King.

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#711 Undifferentiated Schizophrenia - Kody Green 1:16:58

6M ago1:16:58

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Kody Green is a speaker, podcast host, and peer support specialist. He is also living with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. He talks about growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia, how he came to terms with having it himself, and how he leads a full and functional life with the help of treatment and his support system. Look for his podcast, Un…

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#710 Bullying - Paul Scheer 1:57:56

6M ago1:57:56

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Paul Scheer (@PaulScheer) is a comedian, actor, podcaster–and now an author. He shares his story of living constantly on edge as a child and opens up about the physical and mental abuse he suffered. He also discusses how he broke the cycle and stopped himself from becoming a bully. Look for his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. For more abo…

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I Am A Man And I Am Relentless 29:18

7M ago29:18

29:18

Brandon & Lorin tackle the season three premiere of HBO's Industry and recap the middling installment of Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.

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#709 Munchhausen Syndrome By Proxy - Andrea Dunlop 2:13:35

7M ago2:13:35

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Andrea Dunlop is a novelist and the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me, a deep dive into the world of Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy. She aims to shed light on this misunderstood condition and the tragedy that follows in its wake. More About Andrea: www.Instagram.com/AndreaDunlop www.Youtube.com/@NobodyShouldBelieveMePod www.AndreaDun…

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#708 Trauma In The Body - Dr Frank Anderson 1:42:23

7M ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Dr. Frank Anderson is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in psychic pain and trauma. He is working to bring trauma therapies to a wider audience via his books and his various online trainings. He shares his personal story from childhood to now, including his time studying under trauma specialist Bessel van der Kolk. Look for Dr. Anders…

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Tales From Hall H 2: House of the Dragon 31:18

7M ago31:18

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This week Brandon & Lorin discuss the House of the Dragon S2 finale along with the latest news from this year's Comic-Con, the Olympics, #HarrisWalz2024, and why folks are tired of waiting for their TV.

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#707 Listener Confessions 3 51:57

7M ago51:57

51:57

Back by popular demand Paul does a listener-survey-only episode. From bleak and dark to touching and funny, listeners share their best and worst moments in vulnerable detail. Plus two servings of Spam. If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurnitu…

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#706 Gender Identity, Sexuality & Anxiety - DeAnne Smith 50:51

7M ago50:51

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Comedian and writer DeAnne Smith shares their story of dealing with gender identity, sexuality, and anxiety. Look for their stand-up featured in Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda on Netflix. For more about DeAnne: www.DeAnneSmith.com www.Twitter.com/DeAnne_Smith www.Facebook.com/DeAnneSmithComedian www.Instagram.com/DeAnne_Smith This ep is sponsored by…

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Beverly Hills Whatta Thrill 46:41

7M ago46:41

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Brandon & Lorin go back to the future with a review of Netflix's mega-hit "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." The third sequel in the franchise, we weigh the modern take of the Eddie Murphy action-comedy with its original. Later, we recap Evil & House of the Dragon, plus discuss the Emmy nominations.

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#705 Brain Health & Dementia - Dr Heather Sandison 1:29:31

8M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor focused on dementia care. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic. She shares her research with Paul and provides hope for dementia prevention and care through lifestyle changes you can make right now. Watch for her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The …

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#704 Depression & College - Sierra Katow 1:44:27

8M ago1:44:27

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Sierra Katow is a comedian, writer, and actress (The Sex Lives of College Girls). She shares her journey to becoming a comedian, dealing with depression, and how she survived Harvard. Be sure to check out her debut stand-up special, Funt, streaming online. More about Sierra: Her stand up special Funt: Available now from Comedy Dynamics Where to Wat…

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Halftime: Q2 Review/Summer Preview 59:45

8M ago59:45

59:45

Brandon & Lorin recap their favorite titles since April and list their most-anticipated movies and series for the summer. Elsewhere, they recap this season of AMC's Interview with the Vampire and the latest episodes of HBO's House of the Dragon.

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