Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious with Author Barry Hertz

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Barry Hertz shares how Universal shut him out of their vault while researching the explosive Fast & Furious book.

The hosts interview Barry Hertz about his new book on the Fast & Furious franchise, exploring behind-the-scenes drama, production challenges, and the series' evolution. Hertz shares insights from his research, including Universal's non-cooperation, stunt secrets, and predictions for the franchise's future.

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A brisk franchise-history conversation that shows how the book was assembled.

Barry Hertz lays out how the Fast & Furious book came together through reporting, a research trip to Los Angeles, and interviews with almost 200 people.

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Press play for a warm, conversational look at how a Fast & Furious book was built from nearly 200 interviews and framed across 10 chapters for 10 films.

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