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It Was A Sh*t Show

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Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?

Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong. In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian... more

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Latest Episodes

Making a werewolf movie four times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Cursed, from reshooting 90% of the film, to the Weinsteins’ cutting it down to a PG-13 rating.

Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon... more

Making Peter Pan grow up is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Hook, from the film starting out as a musical, to the rumored feud between Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts.

Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on P... more

Making Mad Max on water is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Waterworld, from the budget spiraling out of control, to the recurring feud between Kevin Costner and Director Kevin Reynolds.

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Fighting trucks is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Maximum Overdrive, from Director Stephen King admitting he was on cocaine throughout production, to the cinematographer losing his eye.

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Recent Guests

Sequoia Simone
Supervising producer on the Alien Earth Official Podcast for FX
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Episode: Alien: Resurrection (1997) w/ Sequoia Simone
Jonathan Giesbrecht
Canadian YouTuber and movie poster analyst
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Episode: Poster Controversies w/ Jonathan Giesbrecht
Patton Oswalt
Comedian and actor known for his witty humor and voice acting.
Episode: Blade: Trinity (2004)
Alan Seawright
Host of the YouTube channel Cinema Therapy
Cinema Therapy
Episode: Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) w/ Alan Seawright
Ryan Reynolds
Actor and entrepreneur
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Episode: YouTube Deep Dive: Futurama (Part 1)
Craig Robinson
Actor and comedian
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Episode: YouTube Deep Dive: Futurama (Part 1)
Ryan K. Hudson
Returning animated champ and expert on animation
Episode: Ratatouille (2007) w/ Ryan K. Hudson
Max Evry
Author of 'A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune, An Oral History'
Independent writer
Episode: Dune (1984) w/ Max Evry

Hosts

Ian Gench
Host and researcher who brings a deep understanding of film production challenges, often sharing humorous anecdotes and insights with co-hosts.
Clint
Co-host contributing humorous commentary and insights on the chaos surrounding film productions, often engaging with listeners on a personal level.
Rae
Co-host with a knack for humor and insightful commentary on film history, she provides a relatable touch to the discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 788 ratings
  • Never miss an epy

    I just made up the term “epy” because I made a typo. This is a great show and the research and discussions are always interesting. Thank you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustinFrick
    United States2 months ago
  • Running heaven

    It has now become a ritual! I set off at 8:30 each evening on my run and become a little richer in movie knowledge each night. Very funny and highly informative keep them coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonnywells44
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great Times!

    Really love these three, and I am always laughing along with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jakerz420
    United States4 months ago
  • Surprised you responded to my comment in an episode lol

    I was watching your episode about Ninja Terminator really funny & I learned a lot because I actually knew about Godfrey Ho (by the way please do an episode about Robo Vampire 😂best movie “by” Godfrey) anyway maybe my standards are too high sometimes but I respect the way you guys responded to my comment & can definitely agree to disagree meaning you’re right you don’t deserve one star ☯️ I’m catching up now with all new episodes I haven’t heard yet plus telling my friends about the show 💯 last... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Shaolin D boy
    United States5 months ago
  • Ain’t got time for this!!

    Ok, everyone hates me… I just discovered your show, I’m a huge movie buff and stumbled upon this podcast. It has become the only thing I can listen to… talk about… think about… my friends are all leaving me because they can’t stand to hear for one more minute about how Westley Snipes was a total tool in b”Blade”, or how trees were specifically planted and then edited out in “Twister”, or Dame Judi Dench’s hand in “Cats” (and the crazy amount of money/ time it took to make that terrible movie). I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antrobcamp
    United States8 months ago

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Dune (1984) w/ Max Evry
Q: How did the production struggles impact the final film?
The combination of director inexperience, producer interference, and editing decisions led to a final product that many found incoherent at first.
Dune (1984) w/ Max Evry
Q: Was it worth the experience of making Dune?
Max Evry expresses positive sentiments towards the overall experience, hinting that flaws in the film contribute to its charm.

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Focused on the tumultuous journey of film productions, the discussions explore the chaos, unfavorable circumstances, and mismanagement faced by various notable films throughout cinema history. From legendary behind-the-scenes stories to the bizarre occurrences that led to projects being labeled as disasters, the hosts bring humor and insightful commentary to topics such as film reshoots, budget overruns, and creative conflicts. Special guests and a casual conversational style enrich the episodes, making it perfect for movie buffs who appreciate humor alongside behind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's struggles. The engaging banter among the hosts creates a lively atmosphere, ensuring listeners remain entertained while learning about the ... more

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