Overview of How Did This Get Made? Last Looks — “Fall” w/ Eliot Glazer
This episode is a postmortem on the thriller Fall, with Paul Scheer reading listener corrections and omissions, sharing a deleted scene, and then sitting down with comedy writer and author Eliot Glazer for a wide-ranging conversation about fandom, Long Island, sports, and Glazer’s new essay collection, The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay. The episode wraps by announcing the next movie on the show: xXx starring Vin Diesel.
Corrections & Omissions on Fall
Major plot and logic notes from listeners
- “Danger D” theory: A listener argues the “D” in Danger D may be a tribute to Dan, not just a random nickname.
- Tower realism: A broadcast-TV worker points out that the movie’s rusted radio tower would likely be decommissioned and demolished safely in real life, making the entire premise unlikely.
- Hunter was dead earlier than the film reveals: Several listeners note that Hunter’s refusal to drink water and her failure to catch the backpack suggest she was already dead before the reveal.
- The film mirrors The Descent: One caller says Fall feels like a vertical version of The Descent—female friends, a tragic backstory, hidden betrayal, and survival horror with a twist.
Character and continuity issues
- The “143” tattoo: Fans call out how ridiculous it is that Hunter would tattoo the affair clue on her ankle, where Becky could easily see it.
- Trespassing question: One listener asks whether Becky should have been arrested after surviving on private property clearly marked with no trespassing signs.
- WWE references feel dated: A wrestling fan notes Becky’s references to Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Mankind are way out of date for a film set in 2022.
- Drone logic hole: Another listener points out that Becky using Hunter’s drone app on her own phone doesn’t make much sense if the drone belonged to Hunter.
Bird/vulture discourse
- “Justice for vultures”: A listener defends vultures, explaining they’re not aggressive predators and are actually ecologically beneficial.
- Paul jokes that a hawk would have been a scarier choice than a vulture, and agrees that the movie’s anti-bird energy is silly.
- Another joke question asks whether Becky becomes a cannibal after eating vulture meat that fed on her dead friend’s remains.
Hotel checkout debate
- An Australian listener says standard checkout time in Australia is 10 a.m., with check-in generally 3–4 p.m.
- Paul reacts like this is extreme and unfair, joking that he’d rather pay for extra nights than face a 10 a.m. checkout.
Bonus Deleted Scene: Alternate Rescue Ideas
In the deleted scene, the hosts continue brainstorming ways Becky and Hunter could have gotten down:
- Use the climbing gear and rope tension more effectively.
- Send the phone down in a safer way.
- Move downward sooner rather than continuing to climb higher.
- The conversation underscores the movie’s core issue: the characters seem to ignore the simplest survival solutions.
Interview with Eliot Glazer
Long Island, camps, and childhood
- Eliot and the hosts bond over Long Island upbringing, especially the weird mix of suburban macho culture and closeted or unconventional identity formation.
- They swap stories about sleepaway camp:
- Paul recalls a military-style camp with marching and fencing.
- Eliot describes a very artsy camp and a strange childhood fear of aliens after seeing a tabloid-style TV segment.
- They also discuss Fire Island as a missed opportunity for queer discovery and community during youth.
Fandom, sports, and emotional investment
- The conversation shifts to sports fandom as a form of emotional life and narrative obsession.
- Eliot compares sports fandom to the emotional intensity of Howard Stern, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and reality-TV-style parasocial attachment.
- Paul talks about his own Clippers superstition and how sports can become emotionally consuming.
- They joke about men using sports as one of the few socially acceptable ways to be deeply emotional.
Eliot’s book and audiobook
- Eliot promotes his essay collection, The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay, and explains that he tried to balance:
- conversational comedy
- literary voice
- personal storytelling
- The hosts strongly encourage listeners to pre-order the book because it helps with charting and bookstore orders.
- They also discuss the appeal of audiobooks, especially when read by the author.
Upcoming podcast project
- Eliot mentions a new video podcast with Charles Barkley as executive producer.
- The show will feature Eliot interviewing athletes, with Barkley involved in the pilot.
- Eliot jokes that he knows almost nothing about sports, which is part of the concept.
Bad-movie talk
- The hosts ask about possible future episode candidates like:
- Theodore Rex
- The Fanatic
- Reagan
- Eliot says he’d love to see those covered, especially The Fanatic.
What’s Coming Next
- The next film will be xXx (2002) starring Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, and Samuel L. Jackson.
- Paul frames it as a gloriously dumb, extreme-sports spy movie and promises a fun episode.
- He notes it’s available to stream for free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi.
Overall Takeaway
This episode is part listener correction dump, part comedy hangout, and part fan-culture deep dive. The Fall discussion centers on the movie’s absurd survival logic, plot holes, and “who was dead when?” timeline issues, while the Elliott Glazer interview turns into a warm, funny conversation about identity, Long Island weirdness, sports obsession, and creative work.