Best Tom Render Podcasts (2025)

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"Grey Gardens" at 50 and Why Gay Men Love Little Edie 58:11

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T Lo observe the 50th anniversary of "Grey Gardens" and dive into the history, the ethical considerations and the making of the film and explain why gay men in particular have always been obsessed with its main subject, Edie Beale. PLUS: Why were the VMAs so conservative this year? And reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "aka Charlie She…

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The Belize Bus Industry at a Crossroads 37:25

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What’s really happening on Belize’s buses? From near-disasters on the highway to overcrowding, breakdowns, and a struggling industry weighed down by high fuel costs and low fares, this in-depth investigation reveals the daily realities of commuters and the uphill battle of operators. Journalist André Habet takes you inside the stories of passengers…

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"The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox," "Alien: Earth" & "With Love, Meghan" 58:54

18d ago58:54

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T Lo keep things simple this week, focusing on three TV shows and offering their thoughts on everything that's wrong (and a few things that are right) about "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox," "Alien: Earth," and the second season of "With Love, Meghan."By Tom Lorenzo

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

25d ago1:16:25

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I talk to DHH about Omarchy, the carefully curated distribution of Arch Linux he's been refining for the last few months. We talk about stuff like: How did he discover Arch + Hyprland in the first place? What even is Arch, what even is Hyprland, and how the fuck do you make the mouse show up in Linux? Should you really be afraid of trying to mainta…

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"And Just Like That..." The Nightmare Ended 52:36

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T Lo go DEEP on the finale of "And Just Like That..." and all of the ways the show failed its characters, its fans and its legacy. PLUS: e.l.f. Cosmetics thought they could get clever riding the anti-woke wave with Matt Rife and it blew up in their faces.By Tom Lorenzo

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The Failure of "Project Runway" and the Defensiveness of "And Just Like That..." 1:10:31

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T Lo unpack why they don't cover "Project Runway" and all the ways the show has failed to do what it promised, then they do yet another deep dive into the penultimate episode of "And Just Like That..." before the whole thing goes away for good. PLUS: Billie Eilish says the wrong thing! And is "The Devil Wears Prada 2" being spoiled too early?…

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Sydney Sweeney's Bad Jeans 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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T Lo unpack the whole controversy surrounding the American Eagle ads starring Sydney Sweeney, from why she's such a politicized figure to why the accusations of Nazism and eugenics miss the mark and how the ad propagates racialized beauty standards in a way that feels like a throwback. PLUS: "And Just Like That..." had a not-horrible episode! T Lo …

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Who's Been Coming for Pedro Pascal? 1:00:02

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T Lo look at the sudden Pedro Pascal backlash, what's fueling it, and whether it's coordinated. Then they unpack recent stories about Laverne Cox's news regarding her personal life and why her fans are disappointed and Variety magazine's hit piece on "Alien: Earth" star Sydney Chandler and who's in the wrong. And then they pop open the Champagne an…

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Ranting and Raving (But Mostly Ranting) 51:29

2M ago51:29

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T Lo look at the Colbert Late Night cancellation and what it says about this moment, both culturally and politically. Then they unpack all of the privacy and social media issues surrounding the cheating CEO at the Coldplay concert and all of the fan drama surrounding Pedro Pascal's former stylist. Finally, it's another rant about the increasingly p…

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Unpacking "Superman" and Yelling at Carrie Bradshaw 45:13

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T Lo review the new "Superman" film, taking into account the character's cinematic history and how director James Gunn paid homage to or offered responses to various portrayals throughout the decades. After that, it's another round of "Who ARE these people?" as they recap the latest "And Just Like That..."…

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"My Mom Jayne," "I'm Your Venus," and More of Carrie Bradshaw Acting Crazy 57:54

2M ago57:54

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T Lo review the Mariska Hargitay-directed documentary "My Mom Jayne," about her mother Jayne Mansfield and the secrets she kept before moving on to "I'm Your Venus" about the legendary Venus Xtravaganza and the families she left behind. And finally, they yell at Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte some more because "And Just Like That..." is terrible th…

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Anna Wintour, The Bezos Wedding and Psycho Carrie Bradshaw 57:43

3M ago57:43

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T Lo unpack the news that Anna Wintour is ending her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue and explain why it probably doesn't matter that much, then they tear into the Jeff Bezos/Lauren Sanchez wedding and the tackiness of her gown. And finally, "And Just Like That..." improves. but Carrie is still horrible.…

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The Celebrity Stories of the Week and Why "And Just Like That..." is So Bad 45:20

3M ago45:20

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T Lo dive into all of the hottest celebrity scandals on Tik Tok and then rip the latest episode of "And Just Like That..." to shreds.By Tom Lorenzo

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Leave Sabrina Carpenter Alone! 53:24

3M ago53:24

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T Lo unpack the big celebrity scandal of the week: Sabrina Carpenter being horny. They trace the history of finger-wagging young women in pop music for being sexually aggressive, but show why the outrage is always selective. Then, it's another rant about the latest episode of "And Just Like That..." PLUS: T Lo's suggestions for movies and TV shows …

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LGBTQ+ Pride Matters Now More Than Ever 57:12

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T Lo talk about why Pride hits different this year and where the queer community needs to focus in response. PLUS: Celebrity nonsense, from "The White Lotus" stars Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood doing damage control to "Pokerface" star Natasha Lyonne doing damage to her rep. And a deep dive into why the third season of "And Just Like That..." su…

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"Hacks," "And Just Like That..." and The Celebrity Stories of the Week 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

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T Lo review the last two episodes of season four of "Hacks," unpack why "And Just Like That..." is so limp, and offer their opinions on the marriages of Emmanuel Macron and Hugh Jackman, and explain why Patti LuPone needs to keep her mouth shut.By Tom Lorenzo

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Are the Cannes Red Carpet Rules Fair? 51:29

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T Lo look at Beyonce's concert tour woes, dive into the latest Taylor Swift news in the Blake Lively case, and unpack whether Prince Harry is being naive or manipulative regarding his family. Then: Why is "Hacks" flopping so hard? And are the Cannes Film Festival red carpet rules fair or not?By Tom Lorenzo

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Unpacking the SuperFine Met Gala 49:20

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T Lo explain the history of the Met Gala, why there are so many celebrities there, and what the whole thing is meant to achieve. Then they take a look at this year's themes of Black Dandyism and fine tailoring, and explain why so many white women failed in their style choices this time around.By Tom Lorenzo

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TV Talk: "Hacks," "Andor," "Your Friends & Neighbors," and "MobLand" 47:36

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T Lo go deep on four shows holding their interest at the moment, reviewing what's working and what isn't in this season of "Hacks," explaining why "Your Friends & Neighbors" works in spite of its cliches, raving about "Andor" as the best thing on TV and suggesting why you shouldn't bother with "MobLand."…

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"Hacks," The Aftermath of "The White Lotus" and That Nonsense Space Flight 45:10

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T Lo unpack the first two episodes of "Hacks," and explain why "The Studio" just isn't doing it for them before diving into all of the drama surrounding "The White Lotus." PLUS: Why you can't support Harry Potter anymore and why the Blue Origin spaceflight was crass and cynical.By Tom Lorenzo

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Rachel Zegler, Chappell Roan and "The White Lotus" Finale 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

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T Lo unpack the recent backlash against Rachel Zegler and Chappell Roan, how they differ and how they're the same, and why it all matters that the culture won't let young women speak. PLUS: a very deep dive into everything that went wrong with season 3 of "The White Lotus."By Tom Lorenzo

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Celebrating Ten Years and Breaking Down the "Severance" Finale 1:07:50

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T Lo mark the 10-year anniversary of the PSO and reflect on their podcasting journey before launching into a deep dive on the season 2 finale of "Severance," unpacking the memes and implications along the way and pointing out the show's shortcomings. PLUS: Tom hates "The White Lotus" but Lorenzo is still holding out hope for it.…

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Ciao, Donatella 53:14

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T Lo take a look at the career of Donatella Versace upon the announcement of her retirement as creative director of the House of Versace, discuss Scarlett Johansson's recent comments about fame, and dive deep into the latest episodes of "The White Lotus" and "Severance."By Tom Lorenzo

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Watching "With Love, Meghan" With Love in our Hearts 56:31

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T Lo watched Meghan Markle's new Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" and have tons of opinions on what worked, what didn't, and what they say about the Duchess of Sussex's approach to her own image-making. PLUS: recaps of the latest boring episodes of "Severance" and "The White Lotus."By Tom Lorenzo

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Recapping The Oscars 58:49

7M ago58:49

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T Lo take one last, loving look at the 97th Academy Awards and discuss the snubs, shocks and scandals that made up this wild awards season. PLUS: A deep dive into the latest episodes of "Severance" and "The White Lotus."By Tom Lorenzo

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The Suddenly Unpredictable Oscars 51:33

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T Lo look at the state of the awards race in the final days before the Oscars, noting how many upsets there have been, which tends to make predicting the winners a bit of a crap shoot. PLUS: Where is "Severance" heading? And is Parker Posey the main reason to watch "The White Lotus"?By Tom Lorenzo

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"Grey Gardens" at 50 and Why Gay Men Love Little Edie 58:11

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The Belize Bus Industry at a Crossroads 37:25

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"The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox," "Alien: Earth" & "With Love, Meghan" 58:54

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

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"And Just Like That..." The Nightmare Ended 52:36

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The Failure of "Project Runway" and the Defensiveness of "And Just Like That..." 1:10:31

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Sydney Sweeney's Bad Jeans 1:00:48

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Who's Been Coming for Pedro Pascal? 1:00:02

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Ranting and Raving (But Mostly Ranting) 51:29

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Unpacking "Superman" and Yelling at Carrie Bradshaw 45:13

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"My Mom Jayne," "I'm Your Venus," and More of Carrie Bradshaw Acting Crazy 57:54

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Anna Wintour, The Bezos Wedding and Psycho Carrie Bradshaw 57:43

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The Celebrity Stories of the Week and Why "And Just Like That..." is So Bad 45:20

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Leave Sabrina Carpenter Alone! 53:24

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LGBTQ+ Pride Matters Now More Than Ever 57:12

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"Hacks," "And Just Like That..." and The Celebrity Stories of the Week 1:00:22

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Are the Cannes Red Carpet Rules Fair? 51:29

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Unpacking the SuperFine Met Gala 49:20

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TV Talk: "Hacks," "Andor," "Your Friends & Neighbors," and "MobLand" 47:36

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"Hacks," The Aftermath of "The White Lotus" and That Nonsense Space Flight 45:10

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Rachel Zegler, Chappell Roan and "The White Lotus" Finale 1:02:40

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Celebrating Ten Years and Breaking Down the "Severance" Finale 1:07:50

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Ciao, Donatella 53:14

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Watching "With Love, Meghan" With Love in our Hearts 56:31

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Recapping The Oscars 58:49

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The Suddenly Unpredictable Oscars 51:33