Notes are annoying. Nobody likes to spend weeks and months crafting an idea only to be told what’s wrong with it. Flip side to that: we often have blind spots when it comes to our creative projects. And that goes for everybody, even the creators of the most famous and successful entertainment of all time, because surprise — almost every movie and TV show you love needed saving from creative notes that are (in hindsight) blisteringly obvious.

On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by Cracked editor/columnist Dan Hopper and by writer/comedian Kandice Martellaro for a look at the most quotable, lovable, Oscar-winning movies of all time…and how they almost fell apart at the ideas step. They’ll also discover series-killing TV episodes that got rehearsed and staged and brought within a hair of terrifying America. And yes, don’t worry, they one hundred percent discover which iconic franchise almost made its villain a confusing monkey.

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/10-great-movies-tv-shows-that-were-almost-disasters

Casey and Charles probe treasured genius Starlee Kine on the pros and cons of giving up her fraught New York apartment.

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Patton and Conan sit down to talk about remembering comedy misfires, SNL’s best hosts from the sports world, getting screwed over by decency, the importance of spellcheck, and recapturing the magic of breakfast cereal. Plus, Conan gets to the bottom of a sweatpants mystery during a game of True or False with Sona Movsesian.

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Conan’s sidekick Andy Richter joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell for a candid conversation about family, initially being hired as the first writer for Late Night with Conan before becoming his sidekick, the evolution of the Conan remotes, and getting poison ivy during his Woodstock remote. Plus, Mike and Jessie talk about sketch rewrites as they answer more listener questions.

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Director, writer, producer and now podcaster Charles Rogers (Search Party [tbs.com], The Problem with Charles & Casey) joins Matt and Dave this week to talk about pre-teen boners watching Wild America, growing up on the Mexico / Texas border, gay summer school and more! Plus, the “will they won’t they” between Charles and his boyfriend, coming on couches and Dave shares his new favorite Facebook Live obsession.

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Topher Grace (Minor Adventures with Topher Grace) and Joel Kim Booster (Unsend) joins Paul and Jason to discuss the 2007 french thriller The Secret starring David Duchovny. They do their best to unpack the insane premise of a mother’s spirit going into her daughter’s body. Plus, June shares her own thoughts on the film.

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Jason returns and this time there’s 3 of him. Dimensions, that is. Friday the 13th, Part III, in 3D! And to celebrate, Matt and Paul are bringing you this episode in audio 3D. How is that possible? Put on your red and blue headphones and take an immersive audio swim through the bloody waters of Crystal Lake.

Hayes Davenport and Griffin Newman join Negin to discuss as many of the Democratic presidential candidates as they can get through. Then they ask if America is actually “full” (it’s not) and how should we deal with former DHC Secretary Nielson (the jail from the Dark Knight Rises)?

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Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, and Matt Newell join Matt Besser for scenes about cool improvising nicknames, the Pope’s most attractive ring, and a pioneer in dildo doctoring. Later, they visit the first ever roadkill-to-table restaurant, and 911 severs ties with a prominent superhero.

This week Paul & Amy investigate 1976’s journalistic thriller All The President’s Men! They learn about the controversy surrounding who wrote the screenplay, appreciate the unshowy direction of Alan Pakula, and ask whether Woodward & Bernstein are a true cinematic ‘odd couple.’ Plus: Liz Hannah, the screenwriter of The Post, tells us whether her film was an intentional prequel to President’s Men.

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Erin and Bryan are full of eat-itude on this week’s Throwing Shade! First, Erin talks about the bill currently on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk banning abortions as early as 6 weeks and the backlash from local female candidates and Hollywood celebrities alike. Then, Bryan discusses the new law in Brunei imposing corporal punishment on LGBTQ people as well as the hypocrisy and excess of the royal family.

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Sailing away with Cedric Yarbrough.

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Adam Scott Aukerman are joined by R.E.M. founding member Mike Mills to discuss all things R.E.M. Mike talks early influences, some of his favorite records, and most importantly favorite snacks on the road.

Today Jon & Lauren finally welcome Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook, two comedians who were inarguably raised by TV. They reminisce about watching old VHS tapes over and over again, make the case for The Challenge being the most entertaining show of our era, and watch a bit of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge.

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Stand-up comedian and actress Sherry Cola (Good Trouble) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss Asian representation on TV, a stepfather who is concerned about his stepdaughter dating a MAGA hat wearer, Peter Pan, and much more.

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Rachael Rollins is the first woman of color to be elected as a district attorney in Massachusetts. She joins Jonathan to discuss what the day-to-day life of a DA looks like, the struggles transition team faced , strengthening community bonds, her new approaches to officer involved shootings, and more.

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Actor and improviser Shaun Diston joins Howie and the gang for this week’s Who Charted! Shaun helps Howard seek a new promised land for #SquatMelt as they count down Billboard’s Hot 100. Plus, they talk about the craziest nature doc critters and the new prime era of quality horror films we’re living in during the Movie Chart before serving up a sizzling fresh batch of Hot Picks.

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What happens when your car picks a fight over a handicapped reserved parking spot? Never try to have an intimate conversation at a car wash. Starring Matt Besser and Mary Holland, this episode featuring Matt Newell.

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Living in New Jersey and hating it, the gig economy and trying to get by being broke in the USA are on this caller’s mind.

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Kevin, Samm, and Jaime gather at the Dynasty Typewriter Theatre for the final episode of the Chat Show. “Better Things” co-creator, show runner, director, and star Pamela Adlon is our guest. Ten glorious years of chatting… Where the hell did the time go?

Paul Scheer is back and in-studio with Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with parties, Frog Bob, Peter Teeter, submarines, plus guest pianist Sam Johnides and more! With songs like “Who Will Get On? (And Who Will Get Off?)”, “Secret Man, Code Name:____” and “Preemptive Strike”, this ep will go from your acquaintance to your best friend in a heart beat!

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The Boys try to make MARTHA KELLY famous enough to be a Try Month guest.

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Sorry invites babe into her system which causes more issues for Tucker and the others on the ship. As things escalate with Mi.RA, Stew might need help from the others to save himself – and the ship! Featuring special guest Deborah Baker Jr.

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In this bonus preview, the cast of Hello from the Magic Tavern talk about making the first episode of the podcast with producer and editor Ryan DiGiorgi (Craig).

Credits:

Arnie: Arnie Niekamp
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Matt: Matt Young
Ryan: Ryan DiGiorgi
High Time Queen: Brooke Breit

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Editor: Garrett Schultz
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Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) breaks down some of the world’s oldest and most popular scams with guest Priscilla Davies. They cover their own personal scams, a muti-million dollar McDonalds Monopoly scheme, a historic hoodwink, and more!

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Wars involve a lot of pressure to be cool. It’s why people sign up: the chance to be heroic, the chance to appear mighty, the chance to give a ‘Patton’ style speech in front of a giant version of your national flag. That heroic stuff is all well and good for the right cause. But what if that vibe hides the historical reality that thousands of years of wars often came down to goofy ideas straight out of a cartoon?

On this episode of The Cracked Podcast, Alex Schmidt is joined by comedians Logan Guntzelman and Eric Lampaert for a trip through the silliest, strangest, dopiest ideas that have ever won real battles. Discover world wars, civil wars, ancient bloodbaths, and other major conflicts that hinged on drugging honey, catapulting snakes, piling the right trash into the right boat-shaped pile, and other ridiculous “strategies.”

Footnotes: https://www.cracked.com/podcast/11-bizarre-military-strategies-that-somehow-won-real-battles

Casey and Charles comb the depths of goddess Jessica Williams’ vulnerability as she grapples with the need to be right all the time.

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Actor Griffin Newman joins Scott once again to recap the pilot of Amazon’s The Tick. Then, Mr. Met returns to address some allegations. Plus, legitimate witch Mathilda Primble stops by talk about the proper way to be a witch.

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Comedian and actress Nicole Byer feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend!

Nicole and Conan sit down to chat about loving the people they torment, marriages of convenience, Ayahuasca side effects, Conan’s dateability, and making your own tattoos with Microsoft Word. Later, Conan recaps a texting miscommunication during a game of True or False with Sona Movsesian.

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