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Going Rogue

Tansy Gardam
Pirates Of the Caribbean
Gore Verbinski
Davy Jones
How To Train Your Dragon
Star Wars Holiday Special
Don't Worry Darling
Film Production
Pirates Of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Star Wars
Disney
Sequels
George Lucas
Robin Hood
Rise Of Skywalker
Character Development
Hollywood
Narrative Complexity
Chewbacca
Pirates Of the Caribbean Franchise
Ted Elliott

A podcast about the film industry that looks at both the films, and the industry. The show covers the writing, shooting, editing and reshooting of troubled films and tries to not only find out what happened, but why, sometimes in a single episode, sometimes over an entire season. Hosted by film writer Tansy Gardam, Going Rogue is all about the context and complications of making movies, and the of... more

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Endings are tough. But they tell us a lot about what a storyteller, or a company, values.

Guest Starring:

Alexei Toliopoulos as George Lucas

Patrick Tomasso as J.J. Abrams

Josh Boerman as Bob Iger

Andrew Levins as Adam Driver

Christian Byers as... more

Without the edit, there is no film. Without Marcia Lucas, there is no Star Wars.

Sideway’s video Why the Music of Rise of Skywalker Felt Misleading is absolutely fantastic - also give his video on Cats a watch too if you were raised Catsolic by a Ca... more

Star Wars Episode IX is often dismissed as a film made by committee, but with its constant on-set rewrites, loose improvisational style and hyperactive camera movement, it’s very much a J.J. Abrams film.

All hail the Oracle, my horrible beautiful bo... more

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that any criticism of J.J. Abrams’ work must discuss the Mystery Box.

Check out Jon McCoy’s Episode IX Visual Sketchbook - it’s really fuckin cool! Also while you’re at it, Phil Saunders has also shared a hea... more

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Recent Guests

Maryann Brandon
Editor on Rise of Skywalker, on-set editor
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Episode: The Fall of Skywalker IV: Fix It In Post
Stefan Groove
Editor on Rise of Skywalker
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Co-editor on Star Wars films
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Stephanie Ma Stine
Co-director of Kung Fu Panda 4, came up through television as a story artist and has experience on various animated projects.
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Alexi Toliopoulos
Participant and journalist at the Sydney premiere of Megalopolis, involved in live interactive elements during screenings
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Zack Snyder
Famed Director known for his works in comic book adaptations and science fiction, including 300 and Watchmen
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Host

Tansy Gardam
Host of Going Rogue

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Fantastic

    So well researched, and kind of therapeutic to find out just exactly went wrong with the Rise of Skywalker film

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juddy84
    Australiaa month ago
  • It's great!

    Well-researched, well-paced, well-narrated. Love this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    e.laughman
    United States2 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Bingeable, approachable, expert - it's rare that learning behind the scenes film nonsense feels this much fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeachPeachPoich
    Australia2 months ago
  • Best film podcast since You Must Remember This

    Truly an incredible pod! Well-researched, insightful, dryly funny, and always engaging. An excellent deep dive in the many ways the filmmaking process can go off the rails in the contemporary studio system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigInternet
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite Underrated Podcast

    Genuinely needs more attention, the production quality is insane. Keep it up!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SquatchFreeWyoming
    United States2 months ago

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Meticulously researched with a clear, compassionate voice.
Premium behind-the-scenes look at how films get made, not just what went wrong.
Thoughtful, well-researched, and engaging—deep dives that respect the craft.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Going Rogue

What is Going Rogue about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on the film industry's inner workings, with a particular emphasis on troubled productions and how decisions in writing, shooting, editing, and reshoots shape the final product. Episodes routinely unpack complex production histories, highlight the people behind the scenes, and explore the broader industry context—often with a thoughtful, impartial lens that respects the craft and the challenges studios face. A standout trait is the meticulous, source-driven analysis paired with engaging storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want both behind-the-scenes insight and a clear through-line about why decisions mattered. Unique strengths include a strong narrative voice, deep archival research, and a willingness to cri... more

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Going Rogue launched 4 years ago and published 42 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Stefan Groove
3. Mary Jo Markey
4. JJ Abrams
5. Stephanie Ma Stine
6. Alexi Toliopoulos
7. Zack Snyder

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