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WHAT WENT WRONG

Lizzie Bassett, Chris Winterbauer

Booking Overview

A film analysis show focused on disastrous Hollywood productions, with mostly host-led deep dives and occasional external guests discussing creative partnerships and entertainment history. Credible pitches include filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, film historians, and entertainment professionals with relevant behind-the-scenes expertise; booking difficulty appears low to medium based on its accessible guest pattern.

Metrics

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@whatwentwrongpod.com

whatwentwrongpod@gmail.com

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Host

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.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Established podcast hosts, comedians, writers, filmmakers, actors, or entertainment professionals with informed perspectives on film production, Hollywood history, creative partnerships, or industry conflict.
Required Achievements:  
Hosting or contributing to an established entertainment podcast, Professional work in comedy, writing, acting, filmmaking, or related entertainment fields

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Production, Hollywood, Horror Film, Film History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
WHAT WENT WRONG
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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...

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Frequently asked questions

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WHAT WENT WRONG
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How do I get in touch with WHAT WENT WRONG?

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.

What is the email for WHAT WENT WRONG?

The publicly listed emails for WHAT WENT WRONG: info@whatwentwrongpod.com and whatwentwrongpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does WHAT WENT WRONG have?

Podseeker estimates WHAT WENT WRONG reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for WHAT WENT WRONG?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on WHAT WENT WRONG?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does WHAT WENT WRONG cover?

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.

Publicly listed emails

info@whatwentwrongpod.com

whatwentwrongpod@gmail.com

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