How Did This Get Made? Last Looks: Champagne & Bullets [Jason Edition] w/ Suzi Barrett
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Aug 29, 2025 Join a lively conversation as the hosts dive into the quirks of the cult classic 'Champagne & Bullets.' They share hilarious listener anecdotes and analyze memorable scenes while cracking jokes about medical visits. A standout moment highlights the evolution of improv, exploring its rich history and community impact. The discussion also touches on practical tips for aspiring improvisers and reflects on the joys of creativity. Stay tuned for movie teasers that promise more laughs and unexpected insights!
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Forced Host Swap
- Jason recounts being pressed into hosting Last Looks when Paul was out of town and a panic call arrived from production.
- He humorously describes scrambling to record and announces this is a special Jason episode where they "disconnect the Discord."
Podcast As Improv Archive
- Jason and Paul praise Susie Barrett's Yes, Also as a unique oral archive of improv history and process.
- They emphasize the podcast's role preserving first-person improv stories that books and curricula struggle to capture.
Cut Wet T‑Shirt Footage
- Jason reads that director John's commentary revealed a wet T-shirt shoot for a strip tease scene that was cut for being "too much."
- He jokes he'd have preferred that footage over other problematic parts of the film.