WHAT WENT WRONG
What Went Wrong, hosted by Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer and produced by David Boman, digs into the troubled productions behind Hollywood films, from Psycho to The Dark Knight. It has 215 episodes since 2020, with full episodes of about 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $1,500. Monthly bonus episodes are offered.
Beloved film show with an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads and a 4.8 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,253 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, among the highest averages for a show this size.
- New full episodes arrive about weekly, with long runs near 78 minutes that give room for a host-read mention.
- Listeners come for movie history, a natural fit for streaming, entertainment, books and home viewing products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, researched deep dive, interview
- Tone
- humorous, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 75 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Sad Boom MediaAcast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description points to Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, but no sponsor appears in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag, and recent episodes cover films such as Saw, Psycho and Carrie.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.whatwentwrongpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1512847066 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/15lonNfWzHLbMepKo0EDjs?si=… |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/690bb0b92f5fdede344… |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sense and Sensibility (1995) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 29 min |
| ENCORE: James McAvoy on California Schemin' | 2026-10-08 | 39 min |
| Saw | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 14 min |
| Out of Frame: Lana Turner & Johnny Stompanato (ft. Hollywood Crime Sce | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 1 min |
| Carrie (1976) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 17 min |
| Resident Evil (2002) | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
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).…
About WHAT WENT WRONG
What Went Wrong covers Hollywood's most notoriously disastrous movie productions, from flops to record-breaking blockbusters. According to the feed and website, Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer host, and David Boman produces. Recent episodes cover Sense and Sensibility, Saw, Carrie, Resident Evil and Psycho, plus occasional bonus episodes with guests.
The feed lists 215 episodes since May 2020. Full episodes arrive about weekly and run a median of about 78 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 4,253 ratings at an average of 4.8 stars. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, based on ratings and show age. Demographics are estimates, not published data. The show is hosted on Acast, and the description points to Patreon for monthly bonus episodes. No sponsors appear in recent titles.
At an estimated $360 to $1,500 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship suits streaming, entertainment, book and home viewing brands that want movie-loving adults. The feed carries an explicit flag, so brands with strict language rules should review episodes first.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. WHAT WENT WRONG can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about WHAT WENT WRONG
How much does What Went Wrong charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on 20,000 to 60,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual rates are set by the show.
What is What Went Wrong about?
The show covers Hollywood's most disastrous movie productions, from big flops to blockbusters, exploring the behind-the-scenes problems that made them hard to make. Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer host, with David Boman producing.
How do I contact What Went Wrong about sponsoring an episode?
The show's website has a contact page for questions and media inquiries. The show's contact email also unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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