Best Tom Render Podcasts (2025)

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Movie Talk: "Jay Kelly" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." 1:05:45

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T Lo pay tribute to Rob Reiner and give an update on their holiday and publishing plans before launching into extensive discussions on "Jay Kelly" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery."By Tom Lorenzo

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Why "Heated Rivalry" Doesn't Appeal and How "With Love, Meghan" Improved 1:00:40

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T Lo talk about HBO's "Heated Rivalry" and why such stories tend not to appeal to them as gay men before launching into a deep recap of "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" and how it reveals both her strengths and her limitations as a TV show hostess, with some suggestions as to how she can improve her brand.…

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"Train Dreams" and "Wicked: For Good" 1:07:53

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Just as it says on the tin, T Lo flipped on their mics and offered a non-spoiler review of "Train Dreams," starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon, and a totally spoiler-filled review of "Wicked: For Good."By Tom Lorenzo

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Meghan Markle's Next Stage, The Nutty Wicked Tour & J Lo's Flop 55:11

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T Lo discuss Meghan Markle's Harper's Bazaar interview and the various feverish responses to it, unpack how the publicity tour for "Wicked: For Good" has gotten increasingly bizarre and dramatic, and review Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and all the ways it failed its star.By Tom Lorenzo

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Reviewing "All's Fair," "Death by Lightning," "Pluribus" and "Frankenstein." 1:39:12

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T Lo give you all the details on their Paris trip and some of the details on an upcoming project before launching into reviews of "All's Fair," "Death by Lightning," "Pluribus" and "Frankenstein."By Tom Lorenzo

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T Lo Go To The Movies! 59:55

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Tom and Lorenzo flipped on their mics and reviewed three slightly problematic films that dropped on streaming this week: "A House of Dynamite," "Hedda," and "Ballad of a Small Player," debating the high and low points of each film and coming to different conclusions on all of them.By Tom Lorenzo

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Bad Bunny Angers, Keira Knightley Fumbles and Other Celebrity Brouhahas 56:01

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T Lo unpack some recent social media controversies about Sabrina Carpenter and Kristen Bell before launching into discussion of the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy and Keira Knightley's disappointing support for J.K. Rowling. Plus: a review of "The Woman in Cabin 10."By Tom Lorenzo

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Two Dudes Ranting About Taylor Swift 45:00

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T Lo take a look at all of the drama and rhetoric surrounding the release of Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" and how it speaks of a problem for all artists who reach an unprecedented level of success: Can billionaires even create art?By Tom Lorenzo

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"House of Guinness" & Happy Birthday "Rocky Horror" 56:04

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T Lo celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the release of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and unpack why it was so important to two generations of queer people and why it still resonates today. Plus: Checking back in on the Jimmy Kimmel situation and a gushing review of "House of Guinness."By Tom Lorenzo

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The Jimmy Kimmel Affair 39:02

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T Lo flipped on their mics and got to unpacking everything they know about modern media consolidation, celebrity promotion, economics and politics in regard to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for making remarks that powerful people didn't like.By Tom Lorenzo

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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

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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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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Movie Talk: "Jay Kelly" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." 1:05:45

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Why "Heated Rivalry" Doesn't Appeal and How "With Love, Meghan" Improved 1:00:40

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"Train Dreams" and "Wicked: For Good" 1:07:53

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Meghan Markle's Next Stage, The Nutty Wicked Tour & J Lo's Flop 55:11

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Reviewing "All's Fair," "Death by Lightning," "Pluribus" and "Frankenstein." 1:39:12

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T Lo Go To The Movies! 59:55

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Bad Bunny Angers, Keira Knightley Fumbles and Other Celebrity Brouhahas 56:01

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Two Dudes Ranting About Taylor Swift 45:00

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"House of Guinness" & Happy Birthday "Rocky Horror" 56:04

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The Jimmy Kimmel Affair 39:02

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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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"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