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The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 62 - Our Reactions To The 79th Tony Awards Jun 08, 2026

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The 79th annual Tony Awards were held last night, and it was an incredible show with equally incredible winners, speeches, musical numbers, and other memorable moments, with Pink hosting. The big winners of the evening were "Schmigadoon!," "Ragtime," "Liberation," "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman," and "The Lost Boys." How did Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, and Lauren LaMagna do on their predictions? Please tune in to listen to them along with Ben Langford for the first time on the show as they discuss the highs and lows of last night's show in this season's final episode. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy it!

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Interview With "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Directors Judd Apatow & Michael Bonfiglio Jun 08, 2026

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"Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" is a 2026 American two-part documentary film that explores the life and career of Mel Brooks. Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio direct the HBO documentary, and it features the final on-screen interviews with Rob Reiner and David Lynch. The documentary has received universal acclaim with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the documentary, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the documentary, which is available to stream on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 495 - Tribeca Festival 2026, "The End Of Oak Street," "By Any Means," "How To Rob A Bank," "Fall 2: Deadpoint" & "Onslaught" Trailers Jun 08, 2026

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For Episode 495, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Will Mavity, and Tom O'Brien, as we discuss what's been happening so far at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, along with the films we've seen. For this week's poll question, for the release of Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" this weekend, we're asking everyone: "Which Is Your Favorite Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Film?" and reveal the winner of last week's poll question tied to the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, "Which Films From The 2026 Tribeca Festival Are You Most Looking Forward To?" We also share our reactions to the trailers for "The End Of Oak Street," "By Any Means," "How To Rob A Bank," "Fall 2: Deadpoint," "Onslaught," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for listening, subscribing, and supporting us. Enjoy!

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"Masters Of The Universe" Jun 06, 2026

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For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago, and Brendan Hodges join me to review and discuss "Masters Of The Universe" starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba. Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, it is the second live-action film adaptation after the 1987 film. After being in development for many years, this giant-sized IP has finally made its way to movie theater screens from Amazon MGM Studios, rather than streaming. But do audiences in 2026 still care about He-Man, Skeletor, Cringer, and many of the other iconic characters who are resurfacing in this reboot? Please tune in as we discuss the story, the performances, the visuals, action, comedy, Daniel Pemberton's score, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and by the power of Grayskull, enjoy!

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Interview With "Industry" Series Co-Creators, Writers, Directors And Executive Producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay Jun 05, 2026

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"Industry" is a financial thriller drama television series created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and co-produced by HBO in the United States and BBC Two in the United Kingdom. The show follows the personal and professional lives of a group of young graduates who join Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment bank in London; later series expand the narrative to encompass the wider UK financial sector and its governing bodies. It features an ensemble cast led by Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Harry Lawtey, and David Jonsson, with additional leading roles played by Sagar Radia and Kit Harington in later seasons, respectively. The series has been praised throughout its run for its writing, performances, direction, and its accurate portrayal of the banking sector, with the third and fourth series in particular receiving widespread acclaim. It has been renewed for a fifth and final series. Series co-creators, writers, directors, and executive producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the fourth season of the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is available to stream on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With The "Carolina Caroline" Stars Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner & Director Adam Carter Rehmeier Jun 04, 2026

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"Carolina Caroline" is a 2025 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by William Thomas Dean IV, starring Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Jon Gries, and Kyra Sedgwick. The film follows A young woman who joins a charming con man on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as they hustle through the Southeast in search of her estranged mother. It had its world premiere in the Centerpiece program of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its chemistry between its two leads, Rehmeier's look at the American deep South, and its fusion of the romance and crime genres, creating a "Bonnie and Clyde" story for a new era. Weaving, Gallner, and Rehmeier were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Magnolia Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 61 - Predicting The 2026 Tony Award Winners Jun 03, 2026

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The 79th annual Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 7th, and for this latest episode of Next Best Theatre, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and Dan Bayer come together to discuss, debate, and question their winner predictions in all categories for the big show this weekend. The ceremony will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and will be broadcast on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. We’ll be back with another episode this season to give you our reactions to the show and the winners. Thank you, and enjoy the show this Sunday!

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The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 60 - Gotham TV Award Winners, "Euphoria," "Hacks" "The Boys" Series Finales & Final FYC For Emmy Nominations Jun 03, 2026

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The Next Best Series Podcast returns as Alyssa Christian, Daniel Howat, and Amy Kim join me to discuss the latest series, shows, and awards season updates for all things television! On this latest (free) episode, we discuss the 2026 Gotham TV Award Winners, including "DTF St. Louis," "Pluribus," "The Testaments," "I Love LA," "Alien: Earth," and the series finales of "Euphoria," "Hacks," "The Boys," "Lord Of The Flies," and "Half Man." We also make a final for your consideration (FYC) push for this year's Emmy Awards for our favorite contenders, which we hope voters will consider when voting on the Emmy Award nominations from June 11th to 22nd. Please tune in as we go through who we believe are the current Emmy frontrunners as of today. Thank you for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this free episode and all the others still to come this Emmy Awards season.

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Interviews With The "Half Man" Star/Creator Richard Gadd & Director Alexandra Brodski Jun 01, 2026

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"Half Man" is a British six-part television drama created by multi-Emmy Award winner Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer") about Ruben (Stuart Campbell) and Niall (Mitchell Robertson), who grew up as brothers despite not being related by blood—one strong and fiercely loyal, the other quiet and gentle. Thirty years later, they reunite at Niall’s (Jamie Bell) wedding, but Ruben (Gadd) seems uneasy and on edge; when a sudden act of violence erupts, it sends the story back through their shared past, revealing how their bond was shaped and how even the closest relationships can ultimately fall apart. It received positive reviews for its blistering writing, direction from Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck, and the performances from the cast. It has been nominated for two Gotham TV Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series for Bell. Gadd and director Alexandra Brodski were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the series, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards and is now available to stream on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With The "Tuner" Star Leo Woodall & Editor Greg O'Bryant Jun 01, 2026

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"Tuner" is a 2025 crime thriller film directed by Daniel Roher and written by Roher and Robert Ramsey, starring Leo Woodall as a talented piano tuner whose meticulous piano-tuning skills lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down. Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Dustin Hoffman also star. The film had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics for its performances, editing, and sound work. Woodall and editor Greg O'Bryant were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Black Bear Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy!

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