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DESCRIPTION: This episode we are joined by Clint Schultz, a graphic designer for “Top Gun: Maverick.” We talk about the helmets in "Maverick" and how they actually break the rules set forth by the Navy; the history of Hangman’s name (including a surprising connection to a heavy metal band) and what it is like working with Tom Cruise. And we’ll be back for more next week! Released May 5th, 2023.

SHOW NOTES: Follow Clint Schultz on Twitter.

As discussed in the episode, here’s Maverick’s jacket. The image on the left is from the first trailer, which had the flags altered. On the right is how it looks in the final movie...

Also discussed in the interview, here’s the teaser poster for “Top Gun: Maverick” where they used a helmet from the original 1986 movie...