Beyond the Screenplay, hosted by Michael Tucker with the Lessons from the Screenplay team, takes deeper dives into the storytelling of individual films and talks with the creatives behind them. The show has 284 episodes with a cadence of about every 18 to 19 days and a median length near 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with host-read rates of $90 to $630 per episode, and its Apple rating of 4.8 from 544 ratings stands out.
Engaged film-craft listeners in a highly rated, long-running screenwriting show
- 544 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, with about 92 percent of ratings at five stars.
- 284 episodes since 2019 give a deep, evergreen back catalogue.
- Episodes run around 33 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, patreon preview segments
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon is linked as the funding source, with episode titles labeled 'Patreon Preview' and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover mainstream films and series such as Stranger Things and Clueless, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1451724425 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/86e1204/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Screenplay Writes a Movie | Patreon Preview | 2026-09-08 | 29 min |
| Episode 211: Fixing Prometheus | 2026-08-28 | 2 h 6 min |
| Episode 210: The Odyssey | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 44 min |
| Episode 209: Disclosure Day | 2026-06-26 | 1 h 17 min |
| Episode 208: Fixing The Dark Knight Rises | 2026-04-28 | 2 h 5 min |
| Patreon Preview: The Princess Bride | 2026-04-24 | 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 41 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.
“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.
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About Beyond the Screenplay
Beyond the Screenplay is a film and television podcast hosted by Michael Tucker, creator of Lessons from the Screenplay, with the LFTS team. Each episode takes a deeper look at the storytelling of an individual movie or show, and the team talks with the creatives behind those works. The feed lists 284 episodes since February 2019, released roughly every 18 to 19 days with a median length of about 33 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 544 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the feed lists Patreon as its funding link. The show's audience is estimated from these signals rather than published by the show, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Those figures are estimates, not measured data.
The show suits brands in streaming, film and screenwriting tools, and courses for writers. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated audience range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Beyond the Screenplay can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Beyond the Screenplay
How much does Beyond the Screenplay charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is Beyond the Screenplay about?
It is a film and television podcast in which Michael Tucker and the LFTS team examine the storytelling of individual movies and shows and speak with their creatives.
How do I contact Beyond the Screenplay about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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