Episodes: 217
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 25.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Lizzie Bassett - Co-host of a show examining the behind-the-scenes stories, creative conflicts, and production challenges surrounding notable films.
Chris Winterbauer - Co-host of a show examining the behind-the-scenes stories, creative conflicts, and production challenges surrounding notable films.
Naomi Ekperigin - Chaotic Creative Partnerships And Rivalries In Hollywood History, Including Conflicts Involving Tom Cruise And Anne Rice And Patrick Swayze And Jennifer Grey.
Andy Beckerman - Chaotic Creative Partnerships And Rivalries In Hollywood History, Including Conflicts Involving Tom Cruise And Anne Rice And Patrick Swayze And Jennifer Grey.
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
October 12, 2026
Jane Austen’s first novel became Emma Thompson’s first screenplay, which eventually won her an Academy Award. But when producer Lindsay Doran first pitched ‘Sense and Sensibility’ no one understood her vision - including director Ang Lee. This week Chris and Lizzie venture into a comedy of errors behind the scenes where language barriers, broken hearts, blossoming romances, and some illegal activity on the Sunset Strip threatened to derail this classic film. Find out why Kate Winslet almost d...
ENCORE: James McAvoy on California Schemin'
October 08, 2026
This week, we revisit our interview with the one and only James McAvoy as Chris and Lizzie break down what went wrong - and very right - on his directorial debut, California Schemin’.The film follows two young Scottish rappers who get laughed out of the music industry… until they start pretending to be American. It’s a true story of ambition, delusion, and the blurry line between reinvention and outright fraud.Find out what drew McAvoy to the script, how he assembled the perfect cast, and wha...
Saw
October 05, 2026
Just two guys and we're having a good time! This week, Chris and Lizzie chain themselves to James Wan and Leigh Whannell's breakout horror hit, SAW. What began as a simple exercise to try to escape their tiny home country of Australia led to a franchise beyond either of their expectations and, perhaps, desires. From work VISAs to unpaid profits and Cary Elwes' self-discovery of latent claustrophobia, this terrifyingly crunched production proves that just because you don't make...
Watching My Dad's Movies · Very high booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Supporting Characters · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Writers on Film · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Variety Confidential · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
WHAT WENT WRONG is hosted by Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer. Its publicly listed emails are info@whatwentwrongpod.com and whatwentwrongpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for WHAT WENT WRONG: info@whatwentwrongpod.com and whatwentwrongpod@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates WHAT WENT WRONG reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
WHAT WENT WRONG typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established podcast hosts, comedians, writers, filmmakers, actors, or entertainment professionals with informed perspectives on film production, Hollywood history, creative partnerships, or industry conflict. Common among recent guests: Hosting or contributing to an established entertainment podcast; Professional work in comedy, writing, acting, filmmaking, or related entertainment fields. Recent guests include Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman.
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Recent episodes cover Film, Film Production, Hollywood, Horror Film, and Film History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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