The Making of 'Apocalypse Now' (Part 2)

About this episode

This episode continues the story of the making of Apocalypse Now, highlighting various challenges faced during production.

Welcome back to part 2 of the incredible story of the making of Apocalypse Now… in this episode we’ve got casting disasters, drink and drugs problems on set, and a civil war that repeatedly sends the helicopters AWOL whilst trying to film!! All episodes for this series are available to listen to now if you go to; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://museumofpopculture.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And join the Archive of Pop Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠fan club.⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to get in touch with the show... Email: museumofpopculturepod@gmail.com Instagram: archiveofpopculture_pod New episodes are released twice weekly. Please subscribe, leave a review, and spread the word if nostalgic pop culture is your cup of tea!! A ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep It Light Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production (Copyright 2026)

People in this episode

Host: Josh Widdicombe

Topics covered

• making of Apocalypse Now
• casting disasters
• on set problems
• civil war
• film production

Keywords

• Apocalypse Now
• film making
• casting disasters
• drugs problems
• civil war
• helicopters
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Archive of Pop Culture

Books & works: Apocalypse Now

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