Cinema Story Origins Podcast, hosted by Paul J. Hale, compares Disney animated and live-action films with the myths, fairy tales, novels and legends they adapt. The show has 99 episodes, released roughly every 30 days in multi-part series, with median episodes near 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running Disney adaptation analysis with a loyal, engaged film-history audience
- Ninety-nine episodes since 2013, with a 4.7 Apple Podcasts average from 915 ratings.
- Episodes run about 90 minutes, giving sponsors a long, attentive listen per download.
- Mentions are in-depth discussions of Disney films, which suits family and entertainment brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, multi-part series
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 75 to 120 minutes for multi-part episodes, 8 to 10 minutes for updates
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover Disney films such as The Halloween Tree, JAWS and Something Wicked This Way Comes, which include frightening or violent source material, but the show is discussion-based and the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | cinemastoryorigins.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id763557132 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/DisneyStoryOrigins |
Benchmark score: 21 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| CSO 22b – Disney’s Hercules Part 2 | 2026-08-20 | 2 h 53 min |
| CSO 22a – Disney’s Hercules Part 1 | 2026-05-13 | 1 h 18 min |
| CSO 21b – Something Wicked This Way Comes Part 2 | 2026-02-01 | 3 h 29 min |
| CSO 21a – Something Wicked This Way Comes Part 1 | 2026-01-31 | 2 h 1 min |
| CSO 2026 Plans and Other Matters | 2025-11-01 | 8 min |
| CSO 20d – JAWS Part 4 | 2025-10-25 | 2 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 60 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
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About Cinema Story Origins
Cinema Story Origins Podcast, hosted by Paul J. Hale, examines the original myths, fairy tales, novels and legends behind popular films, with a focus on how Disney adapts and changes them. According to the show's website, Hale began the show to discuss what Disney left out or reshaped. The feed lists 99 episodes since November 2013, updated about monthly in multi-part series, with median runtime near 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 915 ratings with a 4.7 average. The show's audience is estimated, not measured, at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult film and history fans in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, the website or the episode titles.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, the show suits streaming, home entertainment and classic book brands looking for an engaged, niche film audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cinema Story Origins can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cinema Story Origins
How much does Cinema Story Origins Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the episode placement.
What is Cinema Story Origins Podcast about?
The show compares Disney films with the original myths, fairy tales and novels they adapt. Host Paul J. Hale covers what the films changed, left out or reframed. Episodes often run in multi-part series.
How do I contact Cinema Story Origins Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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