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In season 1, we explore Holly's massive family secret. When she was just 17, Holly Brown’s dad was dying of cancer. It looked like life couldn’t get more traumatic, until her dad dropped a bombshell….or two bombshells, really: twin brothers that her entire family kept secret. She was the only one who didn’t know they existed. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV. But Season 1 was only Holly's f*cked up family sitcom. In season 2, we get to know yours...
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In season 1, we explore Holly's massive family secret. When she was just 17, Holly Brown’s dad was dying of cancer. It looked like life couldn’t get more traumatic, until her dad dropped a bombshell….or two bombshells, really: twin brothers that her entire family kept secret. She was the only one who didn’t know they existed. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV. But Season 1 was only Holly's f*cked up family sitcom. In season 2, we get to know yours...
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Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin spent 11 years making Conan O’Brien laugh, made the entire country laugh on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and The Late Late Show. But what did she do when her father was dying in hospice? She made herself laugh, live-tweeting the dark and absurd reality of his final days to the entire world and wrote an entire stand-up special about it. Laurie joins Holly to talk about finding the funny in grief, losing both of their parents, and all the bizarre things nobody prepares you for. This is the episode you should hear long before you think you’ll need it - because sometimes finding the funny in the most painful, inappropriate moments is exactly what gets us through them.

*** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠⁠ ***

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Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin spent 11 years making Conan O’Brien laugh, made the entire country laugh on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and The Late Late Show. But what did she do when her father was dying in hospice? She made herself laugh, live-tweeting the dark and absurd reality of his final days to the entire world and wrote an entire stand-up special about it. Laurie joins Holly to talk about finding the funny in grief, losing both of their parents, and all the bizarre things nobody prepares you for. This is the episode you should hear long before you think you’ll need it - because sometimes finding the funny in the most painful, inappropriate moments is exactly what gets us through them.

*** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠⁠ ***

Follow Laurie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/anylaurie16/



Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin spent 11 years making Conan O’Brien laugh, made the entire country laugh on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and The Late Late Show. But what did she do when her father was dying in hospice? She made herself laugh, live-tweeting the dark and absurd reality of his final days to the entire world and wrote an entire stand-up special about it. Laurie joins Holly to talk about finding the funny in grief, losing both of their parents, and all the bizarre things nobody prepares you for. This is the episode you should hear long before you think you’ll need it - because sometimes finding the funny in the most painful, inappropriate moments is exactly what gets us through them. *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠⁠ *** Follow Laurie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anylaurie16/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin spent 11 years making Conan O’Brien laugh, made the entire country laugh on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and The Late Late Show. But what did she do when her father was dying in hospice? She made herself laugh, live-tweeting the dark and absurd reality of his final days to the entire world and wrote an entire stand-up special about it. Laurie joins Holly to talk about finding the funny in grief, losing both of their parents, and all the bizarre things nobody prepares you for. This is the episode you should hear long before you think you’ll need it - because sometimes finding the funny in the most painful, inappropriate moments is exactly what gets us through them. *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠⁠ *** Follow Laurie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anylaurie16/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if your family sitcom’s vacation episode came with a few extra shocking plot twists? Comedian and writer Eric Owusu got his own when a trip to Ghana brought some shockingly familiar new faces and a long-held paternal secret. Eric joins Holly to talk about unexpectedly meeting family he never knew he had, what it was like returning home with an entirely different understanding of his dad AND Eric drops another massive family revelation Holly absolutely did NOT see coming.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠ ***


Follow Eric on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eric.kay.owusu/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠


And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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What if your family sitcom’s vacation episode came with a few extra shocking plot twists? Comedian and writer Eric Owusu got his own when a trip to Ghana brought some shockingly familiar new faces and a long-held paternal secret. Eric joins Holly to talk about unexpectedly meeting family he never knew he had, what it was like returning home with an entirely different understanding of his dad AND Eric drops another massive family revelation Holly absolutely did NOT see coming.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠ ***


Follow Eric on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eric.kay.owusu/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠


And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Published 2026-09-02

The One With Eric Owusu's Passport Trauma

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What if your family sitcom’s vacation episode came with a few extra shocking plot twists? Comedian and writer Eric Owusu got his own when a trip to Ghana brought some shockingly familiar new faces and a long-held paternal secret. Eric joins Holly to talk about unexpectedly meeting family he never knew he had, what it was like returning home with an entirely different understanding of his dad AND Eric drops another massive family revelation Holly absolutely did NOT see coming. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠ *** Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.kay.owusu/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if your family sitcom’s vacation episode came with a few extra shocking plot twists? Comedian and writer Eric Owusu got his own when a trip to Ghana brought some shockingly familiar new faces and a long-held paternal secret. Eric joins Holly to talk about unexpectedly meeting family he never knew he had, what it was like returning home with an entirely different understanding of his dad AND Eric drops another massive family revelation Holly absolutely did NOT see coming. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at ⁠nocd.com/EverybodyKnows⁠ *** Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.kay.owusu/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor & Mix Engineer - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if the person you were watching on TV actually did step out of the screen and into your life? After nearly a decade battling addiction, comedian Evan Ayers walked into his family’s intervention to find Jeff VanVonderen from the actual TV show Intervention waiting for him. Evan joins Holly to talk about addiction from the inside versus what the people who love you see from the outside, the surreal intervention that helped put him on the path to 14 years of sobriety, and how he’s turned a desire for chaos into chaotic good through his comedy and viral hit show Sweaty Sets.

*** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at nocd.com/EverybodyKnows ***

Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamevanayers/

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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What if the person you were watching on TV actually did step out of the screen and into your life? After nearly a decade battling addiction, comedian Evan Ayers walked into his family’s intervention to find Jeff VanVonderen from the actual TV show Intervention waiting for him. Evan joins Holly to talk about addiction from the inside versus what the people who love you see from the outside, the surreal intervention that helped put him on the path to 14 years of sobriety, and how he’s turned a desire for chaos into chaotic good through his comedy and viral hit show Sweaty Sets.

*** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at nocd.com/EverybodyKnows ***

Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamevanayers/

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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What if the person you were watching on TV actually did step out of the screen and into your life? After nearly a decade battling addiction, comedian Evan Ayers walked into his family’s intervention to find Jeff VanVonderen from the actual TV show Intervention waiting for him. Evan joins Holly to talk about addiction from the inside versus what the people who love you see from the outside, the surreal intervention that helped put him on the path to 14 years of sobriety, and how he’s turned a desire for chaos into chaotic good through his comedy and viral hit show Sweaty Sets. *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at nocd.com/EverybodyKnows *** Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamevanayers/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if the person you were watching on TV actually did step out of the screen and into your life? After nearly a decade battling addiction, comedian Evan Ayers walked into his family’s intervention to find Jeff VanVonderen from the actual TV show Intervention waiting for him. Evan joins Holly to talk about addiction from the inside versus what the people who love you see from the outside, the surreal intervention that helped put him on the path to 14 years of sobriety, and how he’s turned a desire for chaos into chaotic good through his comedy and viral hit show Sweaty Sets. *** SHOW SPONSOR: If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at nocd.com/EverybodyKnows *** Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamevanayers/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The One With The 'Burden of Guilt'

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Just five days after her engagement to Kenny, Cindy learns that her fiancé was accused of abusing one of Cindy’s children. The facts behind the accusation didn’t add up to Cindy. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth. New episodes of Burden of Guilt drop every Wednesday.


You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com.


For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts.


Series Description: After a contentious divorce, Cindy was ready to begin again. To her surprise, she found a new partner, Kenny. Days after their engagement came a devastating allegation that Kenny abused her 9-year-old son. To Cindy, the facts behind the accusation didn’t add up. She believed the claims had less to do with reality, and more to do with retribution by her ex-husband. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth. Her decision led to years of frustrating court battles and a war over what really happened. In the third season of Burden of Guilt, one family’s painful unraveling raises difficult questions about loyalty, manipulation, and what happens when the people you love no longer agree on what is true. 

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Just five days after her engagement to Kenny, Cindy learns that her fiancé was accused of abusing one of Cindy’s children. The facts behind the accusation didn’t add up to Cindy. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth. New episodes of Burden of Guilt drop every Wednesday.


You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com.


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Series Description: After a contentious divorce, Cindy was ready to begin again. To her surprise, she found a new partner, Kenny. Days after their engagement came a devastating allegation that Kenny abused her 9-year-old son. To Cindy, the facts behind the accusation didn’t add up. She believed the claims had less to do with reality, and more to do with retribution by her ex-husband. As the allegation tore her family apart, Cindy faced an impossible choice: stand by her child or stand by what she believed to be the truth. Her decision led to years of frustrating court battles and a war over what really happened. In the third season of Burden of Guilt, one family’s painful unraveling raises difficult questions about loyalty, manipulation, and what happens when the people you love no longer agree on what is true. 

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WGA screenwriter and fellow sitcom expert Adam Lloyd always thought his family was just him, his mom, and a dad who wasn’t really in the picture. Then he sent his spit into 23andme got a message that changed everything. Adam joins Holly to examine what happens when a surprise revelation forces you to think on your feet, how much of our family history we actually want to know, and why setting boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean closing a door forever.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end! 

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***


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https://www.instagram.com/admloyd/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


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WGA screenwriter and fellow sitcom expert Adam Lloyd always thought his family was just him, his mom, and a dad who wasn’t really in the picture. Then he sent his spit into 23andme got a message that changed everything. Adam joins Holly to examine what happens when a surprise revelation forces you to think on your feet, how much of our family history we actually want to know, and why setting boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean closing a door forever.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end! 

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.***


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https://www.instagram.com/admloyd/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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WGA screenwriter and fellow sitcom expert Adam Lloyd always thought his family was just him, his mom, and a dad who wasn’t really in the picture. Then he sent his spit into 23andme got a message that changed everything. Adam joins Holly to examine what happens when a surprise revelation forces you to think on your feet, how much of our family history we actually want to know, and why setting boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean closing a door forever. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admloyd/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WGA screenwriter and fellow sitcom expert Adam Lloyd always thought his family was just him, his mom, and a dad who wasn’t really in the picture. Then he sent his spit into 23andme got a message that changed everything. Adam joins Holly to examine what happens when a surprise revelation forces you to think on your feet, how much of our family history we actually want to know, and why setting boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean closing a door forever. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admloyd/ Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comedian Julia Austin thought she knew her father...until she walked into her dad's office one day and discovered he'd been living an entirely different life. Julia joins Holly to talk about the inspiration for her stand-up special, My Dad Had a Secret Family, compare notes on dads with giant secrets, and why healing sometimes means learning to see your parents in a completely different light.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end! 


***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠.***

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Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Comedian Julia Austin thought she knew her father...until she walked into her dad's office one day and discovered he'd been living an entirely different life. Julia joins Holly to talk about the inspiration for her stand-up special, My Dad Had a Secret Family, compare notes on dads with giant secrets, and why healing sometimes means learning to see your parents in a completely different light.

Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end! 


***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠.***

Follow Julia on Instagram:




Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Comedian Julia Austin thought she knew her father...until she walked into her dad's office one day and discovered he'd been living an entirely different life. Julia joins Holly to talk about the inspiration for her stand-up special, My Dad Had a Secret Family, compare notes on dads with giant secrets, and why healing sometimes means learning to see your parents in a completely different light. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Julia on Instagram: Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comedian Julia Austin thought she knew her father...until she walked into her dad's office one day and discovered he'd been living an entirely different life. Julia joins Holly to talk about the inspiration for her stand-up special, My Dad Had a Secret Family, compare notes on dads with giant secrets, and why healing sometimes means learning to see your parents in a completely different light. Plus, stick around for the Mad Libs TV Guide mini game at the end!  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Julia on Instagram: Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comedian, actress, and Millennial Mood Board host Valerie Tosi joins us as our first guest of Season 2 to chat about growing up with addiction, parenting yourself, and breaking generational cycles before sharing not one…not two…but three unbelievable family secrets. 

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠.***


Follow Valerie at on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_tosi/

And check out her podcast and stand up at ⁠https://valerietosi.com/⁠ 


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill



Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Comedian, actress, and Millennial Mood Board host Valerie Tosi joins us as our first guest of Season 2 to chat about growing up with addiction, parenting yourself, and breaking generational cycles before sharing not one…not two…but three unbelievable family secrets. 

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠.***


Follow Valerie at on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_tosi/

And check out her podcast and stand up at ⁠https://valerietosi.com/⁠ 


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill



Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Published 2026-07-29

The One With Valerie Tosi's DNA Plot Twist

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Comedian, actress, and Millennial Mood Board host Valerie Tosi joins us as our first guest of Season 2 to chat about growing up with addiction, parenting yourself, and breaking generational cycles before sharing not one…not two…but three unbelievable family secrets.  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Valerie at on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_tosi/ And check out her podcast and stand up at ⁠https://valerietosi.com/⁠  Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comedian, actress, and Millennial Mood Board host Valerie Tosi joins us as our first guest of Season 2 to chat about growing up with addiction, parenting yourself, and breaking generational cycles before sharing not one…not two…but three unbelievable family secrets.  ***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠⁠.*** Follow Valerie at on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_tosi/ And check out her podcast and stand up at ⁠https://valerietosi.com/⁠  Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme⁠ And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below! Writer - Holly Brown Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound designer - Pete Musto Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins Video Editor - Alex Musto Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock Original Artwork - Aaron Hill Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome Back for Season 2!

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You didn’t think we were done, did you? Season 2 is coming in hot. And it will have even more family secrets, chaos, drama, big feelings, wild twists… but this time, it’s not just Holly’s story. She learned something from sharing her story with the world: that maybe it could help others to share theirs too. So, strap in. This season, we’re sharing stories from funny people who have been through the absolute worst. 

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You didn’t think we were done, did you? Season 2 is coming in hot. And it will have even more family secrets, chaos, drama, big feelings, wild twists… but this time, it’s not just Holly’s story. She learned something from sharing her story with the world: that maybe it could help others to share theirs too. So, strap in. This season, we’re sharing stories from funny people who have been through the absolute worst. 

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Everybody has a party story. Host and creator of Personally: Discount Dave (and the Fix) Rebecca Auerbach’s involved in a run-in with rock icon David Lee Roth (you know, from Van Halen). At least, that's who he said he was. It’s Vancouver. 2005. Becca, a young actor who loves hard and parties harder gets her first big break at a Shakespeare Festival. She’s young, she’s having fun, party girls are FUNNNNN… Rehydrate, recuperate, recalibrate, repeat. But when her best friend goes on a date with the aging rocker, Becca is on a mission. To get a piece of the action. And maybe it's because she loves rock and roll, or maybe it's because she’s trying to fill a hole, but she holds onto that night. And it ultimately leads to her own reckoning. A harrowing and hilarious blend of memoir and auto-fiction, Discount Dave (and the Fix) is the true-ish story of a fake rockstar, a real trial and what it means to stop running, face yourself and fight to heal. Episode one of this series, "I Runneth with the Devil" is an Official Selection of the 2026 Tribeca Audio Festival.


More episodes of Discount Dave (and the Fix) are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/DDxEKBM

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Everybody has a party story. Host and creator of Personally: Discount Dave (and the Fix) Rebecca Auerbach’s involved in a run-in with rock icon David Lee Roth (you know, from Van Halen). At least, that's who he said he was. It’s Vancouver. 2005. Becca, a young actor who loves hard and parties harder gets her first big break at a Shakespeare Festival. She’s young, she’s having fun, party girls are FUNNNNN… Rehydrate, recuperate, recalibrate, repeat. But when her best friend goes on a date with the aging rocker, Becca is on a mission. To get a piece of the action. And maybe it's because she loves rock and roll, or maybe it's because she’s trying to fill a hole, but she holds onto that night. And it ultimately leads to her own reckoning. A harrowing and hilarious blend of memoir and auto-fiction, Discount Dave (and the Fix) is the true-ish story of a fake rockstar, a real trial and what it means to stop running, face yourself and fight to heal. Episode one of this series, "I Runneth with the Devil" is an Official Selection of the 2026 Tribeca Audio Festival.


More episodes of Discount Dave (and the Fix) are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/DDxEKBM

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We finally made it! It’s the season one finale. And like any good sitcom season, it ends with revelations, reflections, guest appearances (yes, we finally hear from the secret brothers!), and a special little twist at the very end.

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠.***

We are so honored to share that our show was named one of the Best So Far 2026 by Apple Podcasts! We’re also in good company on this list, so be sure to check out the full 'Best So Far 2026' collection and discover other amazing shows right now in the Apple Podcasts app.


Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And if you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share, we want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below, too!


Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom" - Valerie Tosi

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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We finally made it! It’s the season one finale. And like any good sitcom season, it ends with revelations, reflections, guest appearances (yes, we finally hear from the secret brothers!), and a special little twist at the very end.

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠.***

We are so honored to share that our show was named one of the Best So Far 2026 by Apple Podcasts! We’re also in good company on this list, so be sure to check out the full 'Best So Far 2026' collection and discover other amazing shows right now in the Apple Podcasts app.


Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And if you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share, we want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below, too!


Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom" - Valerie Tosi

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Holly can’t be the only one who has processed their family secrets and trauma by creating art. So what can she learn from someone else who has been through this before? Holly chats with Simpsons writer and creator of Stan Against Evil, Dana Gould, to learn about navigating family reactions, blending horror and comedy, and what it feels like to put your life on such a public stage.

***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. ⁠⁠Book a free 15 minute call to get started⁠⁠.***


Follow Dana on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/danagould/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor, Sound Designer & Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Holly can’t be the only one who has processed their family secrets and trauma by creating art. So what can she learn from someone else who has been through this before? Holly chats with Simpsons writer and creator of Stan Against Evil, Dana Gould, to learn about navigating family reactions, blending horror and comedy, and what it feels like to put your life on such a public stage.

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https://www.instagram.com/danagould/


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme

And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor, Sound Designer & Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Video Editor - Alex Musto

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Every sitcom has to have it’s special holiday episode. Holly’s version has family drama, a meal at a Mexican restaurant, and  some extra special guest appearances: her brothers.


***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started.***


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!



Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Movie Theater Clerk" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Every sitcom has to have it’s special holiday episode. Holly’s version has family drama, a meal at a Mexican restaurant, and  some extra special guest appearances: her brothers.


***SHOW SPONSOR: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started.***


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!



Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Movie Theater Clerk" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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What to do with a childhood filled with trauma? Become a stand-up comedian of course! Holly shares how comedy helped her process her past, and how it’s getting her ready for her future: meeting her brothers.


Content Warnings: Depictions of sexual assault, harassment and death.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor, Sound Designer & Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Mom" - Valerie Tosi

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Male Audience Member" - Andrew Hall

"Female Audience Member" - Katie Hettenbach

"Random Fan" - Yoki Danoff

"Announcer" - Pete Musto Are you a victim of sexual assault? You're not alone. Contact the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's hotline⁠. In need of grief counseling? Try a support group like ⁠Caring Matters⁠.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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What to do with a childhood filled with trauma? Become a stand-up comedian of course! Holly shares how comedy helped her process her past, and how it’s getting her ready for her future: meeting her brothers.


Content Warnings: Depictions of sexual assault, harassment and death.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor, Sound Designer & Original Score Composer - Kyle Murdock

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Mom" - Valerie Tosi

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Male Audience Member" - Andrew Hall

"Female Audience Member" - Katie Hettenbach

"Random Fan" - Yoki Danoff

"Announcer" - Pete Musto Are you a victim of sexual assault? You're not alone. Contact the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's hotline⁠. In need of grief counseling? Try a support group like ⁠Caring Matters⁠.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Published 2026-06-10

Episode 6.5 - EKBM: Behind The Pod

23 min
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Okay, it’s been like…a lot of death. So, we’re back with one final bonus episode. This time, we hear more wild Brown family lore, take some trips down memory lane to a dangerous bike ride and a memorable hike, and discuss… spider boobs?

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Okay, it’s been like…a lot of death. So, we’re back with one final bonus episode. This time, we hear more wild Brown family lore, take some trips down memory lane to a dangerous bike ride and a memorable hike, and discuss… spider boobs?

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Episode 6 - The One Where We Grow Up

54 min
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Holly wasn’t the only Brown sibling growing up in a chaotic and crazy childhood, so let’s learn a bit more about the other two - smarty pants older sister Casey and zany younger brother Carson. It seemed like they were both sailing through the toughest of times, but maybe that wasn’t quite the case. And then, the second shoe dropped.


Content Warnings: Depictions of drug and alcohol abuse, and death.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Movie Theater Clerk" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Help is out there. Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's ⁠national helpline⁠. In need of grief counseling? Try a support group like Caring Matters.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Holly wasn’t the only Brown sibling growing up in a chaotic and crazy childhood, so let’s learn a bit more about the other two - smarty pants older sister Casey and zany younger brother Carson. It seemed like they were both sailing through the toughest of times, but maybe that wasn’t quite the case. And then, the second shoe dropped.


Content Warnings: Depictions of drug and alcohol abuse, and death.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review, or drop a comment below!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Alex Musto

Additional Editing & Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Movie Theater Clerk" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Help is out there. Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's ⁠national helpline⁠. In need of grief counseling? Try a support group like Caring Matters.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for! What was going on inside Holly’s head this whole time? It’s not easy being a teenager in the best of times. But throw in cancer, death, addiction, and you have a perfect storm for some big feelings. Holly does her best to navigate them, but the world isn’t often on her side. Luckily, her sister always is.


Content Warnings: Depictions of mental health crisis, sexual assault and self-harm.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Beatrice" - Kim Bessler

"Nelson" - Mick Fury

"Head Clinician" - Sam Levine

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Are you a victim of sexual assault? You're not alone. Contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's hotline.

If you're are thinking about harming yourself, there are people you can talk to get the help you need. In the US, dial 988. Or go to 988lifeline.org.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for! What was going on inside Holly’s head this whole time? It’s not easy being a teenager in the best of times. But throw in cancer, death, addiction, and you have a perfect storm for some big feelings. Holly does her best to navigate them, but the world isn’t often on her side. Luckily, her sister always is.


Content Warnings: Depictions of mental health crisis, sexual assault and self-harm.


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Beatrice" - Kim Bessler

"Nelson" - Mick Fury

"Head Clinician" - Sam Levine

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Are you a victim of sexual assault? You're not alone. Contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's hotline.

If you're are thinking about harming yourself, there are people you can talk to get the help you need. In the US, dial 988. Or go to 988lifeline.org.

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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After leaving off on the darkest chapter of their mom’s addiction, we’re taking a brief detour. In this bonus episode, we go behind the scenes with Holly and her siblings. Because while this story holds a lot of pain, they also used humor to survive it. These cutting-room-floor moments show how this sibling dynamic can turn even the darkest moments into laughter.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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After leaving off on the darkest chapter of their mom’s addiction, we’re taking a brief detour. In this bonus episode, we go behind the scenes with Holly and her siblings. Because while this story holds a lot of pain, they also used humor to survive it. These cutting-room-floor moments show how this sibling dynamic can turn even the darkest moments into laughter.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Published 2026-05-13

Episode 4 - The One Where Mom Goes Missing

36 min
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Holly’s mom’s drug addiction further unravels, and Holly and her siblings are just trying to stay afloat. With the Brown family home in chaos - financial stress, expired food, and paramedics become the norm – and…a life that couldn’t feel further from the sitcom world of Holly’s dreams.

Content Warnings: Depictions of parental neglect, substance use, and addiction


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme

And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Radio DJ" - Max Wolfson

"Police Officer - Andrew Hall

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Help is out there. Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's ⁠national helpline⁠.

If you're worried about a child who may be experiencing abuse or neglect, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Follow ⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

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Holly’s mom’s drug addiction further unravels, and Holly and her siblings are just trying to stay afloat. With the Brown family home in chaos - financial stress, expired food, and paramedics become the norm – and…a life that couldn’t feel further from the sitcom world of Holly’s dreams.

Content Warnings: Depictions of parental neglect, substance use, and addiction


Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme

And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Radio DJ" - Max Wolfson

"Police Officer - Andrew Hall

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Help is out there. Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's ⁠national helpline⁠.

If you're worried about a child who may be experiencing abuse or neglect, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Follow ⁠⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With Holly’s mom now in charge, things are suddenly different. But that doesn’t mean it’s all uphill from here. There are still more secrets to uncover, and more truths to reckon with for Holly and her siblings.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Repairman 1" - Yoki Danoff

"Repairman 2" - Max Wolfson

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠ on Instagram

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With Holly’s mom now in charge, things are suddenly different. But that doesn’t mean it’s all uphill from here. There are still more secrets to uncover, and more truths to reckon with for Holly and her siblings.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And make sure you leave a rating and a review!

Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Additional Sound Design - Earl Davis

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Repairman 1" - Yoki Danoff

"Repairman 2" - Max Wolfson

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Follow ⁠⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠⁠ and follow the show ⁠⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠⁠ on Instagram

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When Holly’s dad’s secrets start to come out, her whole life begins to unravel. How does Holly keep up with all the secrets he’s kept as her dad’s life is (seemingly) coming to an end, for years? But it’s not all bad, sometimes there is laughter about cat-inspired hallucinations in the hospital.


Content Warnings: Depictions of familial and domestic abuse, substance use, and addiction

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


And make sure you leave a rating and a review!


Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Doctor" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

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When Holly’s dad’s secrets start to come out, her whole life begins to unravel. How does Holly keep up with all the secrets he’s kept as her dad’s life is (seemingly) coming to an end, for years? But it’s not all bad, sometimes there is laughter about cat-inspired hallucinations in the hospital.


Content Warnings: Depictions of familial and domestic abuse, substance use, and addiction

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us ⁠everybodyknowspod@gmail.com⁠. Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


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Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Doctor" - Kevin Tit

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Help is out there. Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national helpline.


If you're in your 40s, it's time to get your colon checked.

Follow ⁠@hollybrowncomedy⁠ and follow the show ⁠@EverybodyKnowsButMe⁠ on Instagram

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Holly Brown is like any millennial teen: obsessed with sitcoms, Clueless, and fitting in. But what happens when her life is anything but normal? Her family has a lot of secrets and she’s just starting to understand how many. We meet the ultimate secret keeper, life of the party, and star of the show: her dad.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us everybodyknowspod@gmail.com.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Special thanks to AJ Feliciano, Laura Montenegro, Farid Haji and the whole Companion team, Lauren Passell, Arielle Nisenblatt, Brian Barletta, Alex Schaffert and Michael Goodfriend for believing in this show. And thanks most of all to Holly's family and friends for supporting and being a part of this. Follow @hollybrowncomedy and follow the show @EverybodyKnowsButMe on Instagram

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Holly Brown is like any millennial teen: obsessed with sitcoms, Clueless, and fitting in. But what happens when her life is anything but normal? Her family has a lot of secrets and she’s just starting to understand how many. We meet the ultimate secret keeper, life of the party, and star of the show: her dad.

Do you have a story of family secrets or darkly funny drama that you want to share? We want to hear it! Email us everybodyknowspod@gmail.com.

Support the show at our new Patreon starting at $5/month: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/everybodyknowsbutme


Writer - Holly Brown

Executive Producers - Jeremiah Tittle & Holly Brown

Lead Producer, Editor, Music Supervisor & Sound Designer - Pete Musto

Associate Producer - Ilana Nevins

Original Score - Kyle Murdock

Original Artwork - Aaron Hill

Video Producer - Emily Reeves

Videographer - Dalton Polivka

Animator - Justin Cortese

Marketing - TINK Media


Cast:

"Dad" - Danny Ross

"Mom - Valerie Tosi

"Teen Holly" - Kacey Rose

"Casey" - Maddie Wurth

"Carson" - Garret Weskamp

"Announcer" - Pete Musto

Special thanks to AJ Feliciano, Laura Montenegro, Farid Haji and the whole Companion team, Lauren Passell, Arielle Nisenblatt, Brian Barletta, Alex Schaffert and Michael Goodfriend for believing in this show. And thanks most of all to Holly's family and friends for supporting and being a part of this. Follow @hollybrowncomedy and follow the show @EverybodyKnowsButMe on Instagram

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Holly Brown may have grown up right next to Hollywood, but her life was a world away from her 90s sitcom dreams. Instead, Holly’s childhood was filled with family secrets, immense loss, and heartbreaking grief. SO. What’s a girl to do? Create a genre-bending, dark comedy podcast, of course! Welcome to… Everybody Knows But Me: A dark comedy podcast about the secrets we inherit and the stories we tell to survive
Holly revisits her dark, twisty past and proves that you actually can make your life into a 90s sitcom, if you only try hard enough. Grab your beanie babies and gushers, and strap in for a story that even Mr Feeny can’t resist.

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Holly Brown may have grown up right next to Hollywood, but her life was a world away from her 90s sitcom dreams. Instead, Holly’s childhood was filled with family secrets, immense loss, and heartbreaking grief. SO. What’s a girl to do? Create a genre-bending, dark comedy podcast, of course! Welcome to… Everybody Knows But Me: A dark comedy podcast about the secrets we inherit and the stories we tell to survive
Holly revisits her dark, twisty past and proves that you actually can make your life into a 90s sitcom, if you only try hard enough. Grab your beanie babies and gushers, and strap in for a story that even Mr Feeny can’t resist.

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Published 2026-03-11

Introducing...Everybody Knows But Me

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When comedian Holly Anabel Brown was 17, her dad was dying of cancer when he dropped a bombshell: she had twin brothers she never knew existed - young boys her entire extended family had kept secret. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV.

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When comedian Holly Anabel Brown was 17, her dad was dying of cancer when he dropped a bombshell: she had twin brothers she never knew existed - young boys her entire extended family had kept secret. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV.

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