WHAT WENT WRONG [Bonus Preview] WWW Deep Cuts - August 2025
Aug 29, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, the hosts tackle the delicate balance between creative freedom and oversight in filmmaking, analyzing classics like The Shawshank Redemption. They dive deep into the ethics of truth in film adaptations, exploring how personal stories shape audience perception. Listeners contribute their insights, leading to fun corrections about beloved movie and comic characters. The episode wraps up with hilarious film anecdotes and trivia, shedding light on the quirks of the industry.
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Three-Part Deep Cuts Format
- The episode outlines a three-part Deep Cuts format: corrections, thematic through-lines, and mailbag questions.
- This structure frames reflective, follow-up conversation rather than straight reviews.
Why Banner Was Renamed David
- Chris revisits an old question about why The Incredible Hulk renamed Bruce Banner to David Banner for TV.
- He traces the odd explanation to Johnny Carson using "Bruce" as shorthand for effeminate men, per listener research.
Comedy Shaped TV Naming Choices
- Chris links the "Bruce" connotation to Johnny Carson's repeated usage of the name on his show.
- He credits a listener Substack for detailed cultural research resolving the mystery.