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Who am I?
I'm a cinephile by heart and a computer geek by necessity, which is why I host a podcast about movies and not computers! I live in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico where I try to divide myself between my wife and kids, two jobs, watching films, and podcasting. I love listening to podcasts, but I also happen to have a short commute to work. Because of that, I appreciate a podcast that I can listen in one or two trips to and from work. When I started my own podcast, that was one of my main goals; to make something brief as an additional incentive for people to listen. Three years later, I have different types of episodes, but some of them range from 15 to 40 minutes, which is what I was looking for when compiling this list.
My Show
What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
The Movie Loot is a podcast focused on sharing the best "loot" of films with everybody; and when I say "best", I don't necessarily mean the typical award-winning films, but rather the best for anybody. I try to cover a bit of everything; from the critically acclaimed to the ridiculously obscure, from the US and Europe to Asia and Africa, from the wildly popular to the incredibly schlocky. I guarantee that in every episode, you will walk away with *at least* ONE worthy film recommendation from our "loot", if not more.
What is my podcast playlist about?
Podcasts that know how to do their thing quick and dirty, in and out. Breezy but insightful discussions that will interest you, enlighten you, and make you smile. As a frequent podcast listener, I love to listen to long, deep-dive podcasts that really get into the nitty gritty of a certain topic, mostly film related, but I also love these little gems I can listen to on one quick commute; the ones that I might be able to knock two or three episodes on one day. That's what I wanted to share with everybody!
1. Stew World Order
Why this podcast?
It's Stew's world; we're just living in it! Stew starts with an interesting twist to make his guests choose what film to talk about, and follows it with a very clean and lean discussion on the pros and cons of each film. He's concise, but most important, a lot of fun to listen to!
Stew World Order
Robert Stewart & The SWO
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Comic Book Movies are great, right? They have dominated the pop culture world and the box office for years now! Every episode, the Stew World Order will review a different CBM chosen at random by that episode's special guest. We'll figure out which ones added to the phenomenon... and which ones are a footnote in its history.
70 Listeners
14 Comments
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How many episodes does Stew World Order have?
Stew World Order currently has 122 episodes available.
What topics does Stew World Order cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Animation & Manga, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on Stew World Order?
The average episode length on Stew World Order is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stew World Order released?
Episodes of Stew World Order are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of Stew World Order?
The first episode of Stew World Order was released on Mar 24, 2021.
2. Verbal Diorama
Why this podcast?
I mean, I could talk only about the kick-ass intro, but Em follows it up with an equally kick-ass podcast. Crazy insightful, she really digs into the history and trivia of movies and for little over half an hour, leaves you in awe of everything she shares.
Verbal Diorama
Verbal Diorama
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Are you interested in how movies are made? Do you wonder how a film went from conception to completion? If so, Verbal Diorama, hosted by Em, is the award-winning(!) podcast for you! Movies are tough to make, and Verbal Diorama is here to celebrate the coming together of teams of extraordinary cast and crew, bringing us movies that inspire us, delight us, make us laugh, make us cry and frighten us. This podcast discovers the stories behind the scenes, and proves how amazing it is that movies actually exist! Welcome to Verbal Diorama. The podcast all about the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't! Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and enjoy new episodes every week. Winner of the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards for Best Movie Podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
50 Listeners
6 Comments
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How many episodes does Verbal Diorama have?
Verbal Diorama currently has 283 episodes available.
What topics does Verbal Diorama cover?
The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on Verbal Diorama?
The average episode length on Verbal Diorama is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Verbal Diorama released?
Episodes of Verbal Diorama are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Verbal Diorama?
The first episode of Verbal Diorama was released on Feb 16, 2019.
3. The Envelope Please
Why this podcast?
The next entry in this list is... the envelope, please... *opens envelope* The Envelope Please! Yes, this is a podcast focused on Oscar-winning films, specifically Best Picture winners (for now). Samuel & Rance have an insanely good chemistry and just like a good acceptance speech, they're quick and witty and out of the stage. Definitely an envelope worth opening!
The Envelope Please
Samuel Erdahl & Rance Collins
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Join friends Sam and Rance as they watch and discuss every single Academy Award winner for Best Picture starting from the very first ceremony.
4 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Envelope Please have?
The Envelope Please currently has 97 episodes available.
What topics does The Envelope Please cover?
The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Performing Arts.
What is the average episode length on The Envelope Please?
The average episode length on The Envelope Please is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Envelope Please released?
Episodes of The Envelope Please are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Envelope Please?
The first episode of The Envelope Please was released on Jan 19, 2021.
4. Your Next Favorite Movie
Why this podcast?
Take any film you want, and there's probably someone that has it as their favorite. That's more or less what Josh sets out to find out. His catalogue is an endless source of great film recommendations shared by the fans themselves, anchored by Josh's friendly and accessible approach. Just listen to it and you might find your next favorite movie!
Your Next Favorite Movie
Josh G
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A different type of movie podcast. I interview people about their favorite movie twice monthly. I also have two co-hosts 2x monthly and do deep dive reviews. One of those reviews will be chose by our followers on Twitter.
57 Listeners
3 Comments
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How many episodes does Your Next Favorite Movie have?
Your Next Favorite Movie currently has 146 episodes available.
What topics does Your Next Favorite Movie cover?
The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on Your Next Favorite Movie?
The average episode length on Your Next Favorite Movie is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Next Favorite Movie released?
Episodes of Your Next Favorite Movie are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Next Favorite Movie?
The first episode of Your Next Favorite Movie was released on Jan 16, 2021.
5. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Why this podcast?
The only non-film related podcast on this list, but it's certainly one of my favorites and one of the quickest/dirtiest (it's in the title). NY Times best-selling author Mignon Fogarty (Grammar Girl) shares quick and dirty tips on grammar and writing in a way that is engaging, but most important, fun!
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
22 Listeners
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How many episodes does Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing have?
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing currently has 881 episodes available.
What topics does Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing?
The average episode length on Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing released?
Episodes of Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing?
The first episode of Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing was released on Sep 7, 2006.
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