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WHAT WENT WRONG

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Boyz N the Hood
Mad Max: Fury Road
Hollywood
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Damon Lindelof
ABC
John Singleton
Brandon Lee
George Miller
Do the Right Thing
Tom Hardy
Charlize Theron
Lloyd Braun
Pilot Episode
J.J. Abrams
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Stand By Me
The G-Word
James O'barr

What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Pr... more

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‘Forrest Gump’ became one of the biggest hits of the ’90s—but it was never a sure thing. What started as a seemingly unadaptable novel bounced through multiple directors, screenwriters, and studios before it finally found the team that could bring it... more

This week, everybody comes to Rick's! Chris and Lizzie head to French Morocco for a deep dive on Casablanca, the movie that no one believed in and everyone wanted credit for. Learn how a notoriously tough director (Michael Curtiz), a freshly minted p... more

Join Chris & Lizzie as Ed Helms guides them through Starfish Prime: that time the US government decided to detonate a nuke in the atmosphere, just to see what would happen. SNAFU is basically What Went Wrong, but with real-world stakes, nukes, and ho... more

'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' was supposed to launch a franchise... Instead, it was a production so toxic it ended a legendary career—and shoved one of the most influential comic writers of all time into a legal nightmare.

This week, Chris... more

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Recent Guests

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Alex Steed
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Ben Mandelker
Co-host of Watch What Crappens, reality TV and pop culture expert
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Episode: The Curious Case of Grey Gardens (with Watch What Crappens)
Ronnie Karam
Co-host of Watch What Crappens, reality TV and pop culture expert
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Episode: The Curious Case of Grey Gardens (with Watch What Crappens)
Daisy Eagan
Host of Strange and Unexplained, actor
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Episode: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood (with Daisy Eagan)
Chelsey Weber-Smith
Poet turned podcaster, host of American Hysteria
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Episode: Listen Now: American Hysteria - Movie Curses
Ryan Bailey
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Episode: Catwoman (with Ryan Bailey)
Mille De Chirico
Film programmer, writer and historian
Author of TCM Underground, 50 Must See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late Night Cinema
Episode: Fitzcarraldo

Hosts

Lizzie Bassett
Host of the show, bringing insights and humor to the conversation around film analysis, personal anecdotes, and a strong knowledge of film history.
Chris Winterbauer
Co-host known for his engaging commentary, providing humorous yet critical insights into the world of cinema.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10.3k ratings
  • Good

    They are very obsessed with box office figures and Oscars nominations.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    vikingz1
    Sweden7 days ago
  • too many ads but still superior to unspooled

    Had to amend my review because the amount of ads is egregious and not justified at all by a once weekly upload. I firmly believe they mentioned months ago they’d be doing two per week then totally dropped it. I understand you need to make a living but im genuinely starting to listen to the podcast less bc of the ads.

    sooooo much better than Unspooled — Chris and Lizzie have genuine chemistry and feel like my parasocial friends :)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    anna bolina
    United States7 days ago
  • The best film podcast

    Bad accents aside (I’m a Kiwi, and the LOTR accents

    are a hate crime), I love this podcast. I have managed to get my mum hooked, and I’m working on my colleagues. Chris and Lizzie have a good foundation of film and cinematic knowledge, and there is great research to round out the content. They approach the icky and tricky topics with empathy. And it’s funny. Give it a go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cosmos garden
    New Zealand9 days ago
  • Can’t recommend enough

    Generally this is my favorite podcast… about movies and what went wrong with them. Jk so good you both are awesome hosts and very funny. My friends are annoyed by me talking about this podcast can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abbie4118
    United States9 days ago
  • Casablanca Episode

    Love the podcast, and great to hear you take on Casablanca. Enjoyed Chris’s and Lizzie’s creative pronunciations (“Cloud” Raines for “Clawed”, and Raines’s character as “Rain-Alt” not, as pronounced throughout the movie “Ray-no”). I’ve never had any trouble with Rick’s character arc — he’s a young adventurer who favors the underdogs, meets and falls in love with Ilsa (probably his first real love) and wants to enter the next phase of his life, then is crushed when he thinks she’s dumped him i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    doren53
    United States10 days ago

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The Curious Case of Grey Gardens (with Watch What Crappens)
Q: What do you think the main conflict or question of this documentary is?
It's about the dynamic between Big Edie and Little Edie, primarily whether Little Edie is tied to her mother's influence or her own failures.
[Bonus Preview] Deep Cuts: October 2025
Q: If you could interview anyone from any film production you've covered, who would it be and why?
Lizzie mentions she'd like to interview Uma Thurman and Christian Bale for their unique perspectives and experiences.
[Bonus Preview] Deep Cuts: October 2025
Q: How is your post-fire recovery going?
Chris notes that everything is fine, they have a cute new place, and they've not had issues with insurance.
The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood (with Daisy Eagan)
Q: What was the atmosphere like on the set of 'Brainstorm'?
There was a disconnect between the cast and the director, with many actors looking to Walken for direction rather than Douglas Trumbull, who was focused on special effects.
The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood (with Daisy Eagan)
Q: What do you all know about Natalie Wood going into this?
Both hosts and Daisy reflected on her iconic roles and performances, discussing how they were familiar with her work from films like 'Miracle on 34th Street' and 'West Side Story.'

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Exploring the chaotic world of Hollywood filmmaking, this show focuses on the most disastrous movie productions, revealing the madness behind the scenes that leads to both epic failures and surprising successes. The hosts engage in lively conversations about a new film in each episode, unpacking the myriad challenges filmmakers face, from difficult scripts to tumultuous productions. With a unique blend of humor and insightful critique, the hosts offer listeners a comprehensive look at why the process of creating a film is fraught with challenges, making it an engaging listen for cinephiles and casual viewers alike. The podcast's appeal lies in its mix of detailed research, entertaining anecdotes, and the dynamic chemistry between the hosts.... more

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