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Who am I?
I'm a longtime movie fan and film/television professional who's been working in podcasts in recent years. I run Stereoactive Media, which produces a few different podcasts. I went to school for film (sorry!) and think about movies almost constantly. I previously hosted a weekly arts and culture podcast that, among other things, featured regular segments on new releases and movies playing at film festivals.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
The Stereoactive Movie Club features 5 film fan friends discussing movies that have, at one time or another, been ranked in the top 10 of Sight and Sound magazine's decennial polling of critics and directors to determine the "greatest films of all time." We range from film buffs and entertainment professionals to more casual film fans, which brings a multilayered dynamic to our discussion that makes them both informative and accessible. Each of the podcasts I chose are about movies and are also hugely entertaining besides that. The way the hosts and guests casually discuss film in an accessible way while also dropping tons of knowledge, is something we strive for on our show.
What is my podcast playlist about?
Podcasts about movies that are both informative and entertaining – and which each influenced the creation of Stereoactive Movie Club.
1. Blank Check with Griffin & David
Why this podcast?
I came to this show after it was already a few years in, but I immediately listened to their entire archive (including, of course, the original Star Wars prequel-themed run of episodes) over the course of my commutes, walks, etc. What the show became after it's early days, with its focus on director filmographies, made me want to start a podcast that similarly featured mini-series within the larger show. Our "rounds" of episodes each feature movies picked in a draft by our co-hosts and essentially function as mini-series.
Blank Check with Griffin & David
Blank Check Productions
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Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
29 Listeners
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How many episodes does Blank Check with Griffin & David have?
Blank Check with Griffin & David currently has 517 episodes available.
What topics does Blank Check with Griffin & David cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on Blank Check with Griffin & David?
The average episode length on Blank Check with Griffin & David is 128 minutes.
How often are episodes of Blank Check with Griffin & David released?
Episodes of Blank Check with Griffin & David are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Blank Check with Griffin & David?
The first episode of Blank Check with Griffin & David was released on Mar 23, 2015.
2. Unspooled
Why this podcast?
I listened to Nicholson's previous show, and was excited when she came back to podcasting with Paul Scheer (who I knew from his acting and How Did This Get Made?). The original run of shows covered each film on the AFI 100 Years... 100 Movies list. And since I'd always been intrigued by the decennial Sight and Sound lists, I thought a show that similarly covered movies from those would be fun to make, so this is probably one of the biggest inspirations for Stereoactive Movie Club.
Unspooled
Earwolf, Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson
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Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Friday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (New York Times, Washington Post) break down the greatest films of all time. From the classics, to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and talk to some of the actors and directors who worked on these classics. Join Paul and Amy every Thursday as they “Unspool” a new film and decide if it still stands the test of time.
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How many episodes does Unspooled have?
Unspooled currently has 372 episodes available.
What topics does Unspooled cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on Unspooled?
The average episode length on Unspooled is 83 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unspooled released?
Episodes of Unspooled are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unspooled?
The first episode of Unspooled was released on May 7, 2018.
3. We Hate Movies
Why this podcast?
This or Filmspotting was probably the first movie podcast I listened to regularly. But the hangout vibe of WHM is what makes it so remarkable and it's something I hoped to emulate when I was thinking about launching Stereoactive Movie Club.
We Hate Movies
WHM Entertainment
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Since 2010, the We Hate Movies podcast has been loudly celebrating and tearing apart movies from across the spectrum: from forgotten '80s actioners and insane romantic comedies of the '90s, to the early CGI blockbusters of the aughts and the hyper-nostalgic franchises of the 2010s and today. Every week, comedians Andrew Jupin, Stephen Sajdak, Eric Szyszka, and Chris Cabin pick a movie from the near-past to discuss and joke around about in all its positive and negative glory.
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How many episodes does We Hate Movies have?
We Hate Movies currently has 1004 episodes available.
What topics does We Hate Movies cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on We Hate Movies?
The average episode length on We Hate Movies is 77 minutes.
How often are episodes of We Hate Movies released?
Episodes of We Hate Movies are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of We Hate Movies?
The first episode of We Hate Movies was released on Nov 1, 2010.
4. The Rewatchables
Why this podcast?
I didn't get into this show until long after we'd launched Stereoactive Movie Club, but once I heard it, I could tell that I'd probably been influenced by it through other shows I listened to that were clearly, in turn, inspired by it. And since I started listening to it myself, some of their lingo has definitely entered my own vocabulary here and there.
The Rewatchables
The Ringer
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'The Rewatchables,' a film podcast from the Ringer Podcast Network, features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of people from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of 150-plus movies, including 'The Hangover,' 'Godfather 2,' 'Dunkirk,' 'Creed,' and many more classics, on our special 'Rewatchables' page on The Ringer.
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How many episodes does The Rewatchables have?
The Rewatchables currently has 414 episodes available.
What topics does The Rewatchables cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on The Rewatchables?
The average episode length on The Rewatchables is 93 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Rewatchables released?
Episodes of The Rewatchables are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Rewatchables?
The first episode of The Rewatchables was released on Aug 7, 2017.
5. 70mm
Why this podcast?
I only recently got turned onto this show, so it hasn't really influenced Stereoactive Movie Club, yet. But I'm loving it so far and I think the active and engaged community of film lovers they've managed to build is itself something to be inspired by going forward.
70mm
70mm
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A podcast for movie fans, inspired by Letterboxd. (We're not experts.) Each week artist Danny Haas, spiritual advisor Protolexus, and journeyman podcaster Slim discuss a recently watched film together. A brand new theme each month. Their love for each other cannot be broken. Or can it?
8 Listeners
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How many episodes does 70mm have?
70mm currently has 278 episodes available.
What topics does 70mm cover?
The podcast is about Film, Podcasts, Movies, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the average episode length on 70mm?
The average episode length on 70mm is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of 70mm released?
Episodes of 70mm are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of 70mm?
The first episode of 70mm was released on Jan 24, 2020.
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