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THE DON
THE DON is a docu-drama on the life of the producer of TOP GUN, Don Simpson, which uses narration, clips, and fictional re-enactments via “lost tapes'' to take you behind the scenes into Hollywood’s decade of decadence, the 1980s. Before the era of MeToo, there was Don Simpson the poster boy of toxic masculinity, whose outlandish behavior was not only tolerated but encouraged by the film industry who profited greatly off Don’s movies. Don Simpson was, like the character he named after himself in his movie TOP GUN, a maverick. His signature style of filmmaking created one hit after another—...
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Ratings & Reviews
2.8 stars from 104 ratings
AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Without question, the worst podcast I’ve ever heard. Made it through one episode and found it so painfully obnoxious, that I unsubscribed. Whoever thought making this into a docudrama should be fired into the sun. Utterly pretentious and not worthy of wasting one second on it
Tim with one m via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/29/22
Missed the mark…
… completely. Why file this under “docu-drama” or “true crime”, “based on a true story…” etc? Of I could offer advice to the writers; be inspired by a story and go on your merry fictional way. Embrace it. This podcast misses the mark completely as sold as. It is the victim of identity crisis and...Read full review »
@mattrock via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/27/22
Get rid of fake reporter !
Great podcast except for the annoying re-enactment by the reporter - just have the podcaster read it !
Nicolette729 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/10/22
Recent Episodes
The End. In this episode we chronicle Don's final days. His last gasp attempt at making a comeback with his film, "The Rock". His dependency on a team of doctors  that would bill him upwards of $50,000 a month while keeping him hooked on over a dozen uppers and downers. And we look for anyone who...
Published 11/29/22
Published 11/29/22
In this episode, we go deep into Don's pill addiction and his time in seclusion with his personal doctor slash filmmaking partner. We look into how and why Don turned away from studio films to make an independent film called "Legend of Kodiak" and how the making of the film led to Don's doctor's...
Published 10/14/22
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