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Holly Brown, Next Chapter Podcasts, Companion Arts 12 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

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: 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.

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The One With The 'Burden of Guilt' Aug 19, 2026 348 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 th

Episode 3 - The One With Adam Loyd's Genetic Genie In A Bottle Aug 12, 2026 3749 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 bound

Episode 2 - The One With Julia Austin's Inner Child Detective Aug 5, 2026 3502 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. Pl

Episode 1 - The One With Valerie Tosi's DNA Plot Twist Jul 29, 2026 3750 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 cal

Welcome Back for Season 2! Jul 22, 2026 208 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 th

You Might Like...Discount Dave (and the Fix) from CBC’s Personally Jul 15, 2026 1429 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

Episode 10 - The One With The Season Finale Jul 8, 2026 2573 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 t

Episode 9 - The One With Dana Gould's Fictional Father Jul 1, 2026 3313 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 SPONSO

Episode 8 - The One Where I Meet My Brothers Jun 24, 2026 2662 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 y

Episode 7 - The One Where I Find The Punchline Jun 17, 2026 3055 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 ⁠⁠

Episode 6.5 - EKBM: Behind The Pod Jun 10, 2026 1426 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 m

Episode 6 - The One Where We Grow Up Jun 3, 2026 3243 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 d

Episode 5 - The One Where I Hit Rock Bottom May 27, 2026 4319 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 cr

Episode 4.5 - Oops All Clips! The Bonus Clip Montage! May 20, 2026 1329 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 s

Episode 4 - The One Where Mom Goes Missing May 13, 2026 2213 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 fami

Episode 3 - The One Where Mom Gets To Shine May 6, 2026 2676 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 s

Episode 2 - The One Where The Cracks Start To Show Apr 29, 2026 2833 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 h

Episode 1 - The One With My Dad's Confession Apr 22, 2026 2188 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

Coming Soon To A Podcast Platform Near You... Apr 1, 2026 367 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 te

Introducing...Everybody Knows But Me Mar 11, 2026 152 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

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