Film Theory, hosted by Lee, breaks down hidden lore, science and stories behind popular TV shows and movies and animated series. The show has 227 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 19 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $900 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly film and TV lore show with over 1,500 Apple ratings averaging 4.8
- Consistent weekly releases across 227 episodes build a predictable placement schedule.
- Apple Podcasts rating average of 4.8 from 1,524 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Typical episodes of about 19 minutes give room for a host-read mid-roll without disrupting the story.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, video essay style narration, theory breakdown
- Tone
- energetic, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles reference horror and violence themes, such as The Backrooms and Those Dead Bodies Are Still Alive, but no explicit flag is set and the feed is marked non-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 | theorist.media/TheoristPOD |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1700685838 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/1009cbd04/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-Ass Is Kicking His Own Ass | 2026-10-13 | 9 min |
| The HORRIFYING Truth About Abstraction! (Amazing Digital Circus) | 2026-09-29 | 20 min |
| The COMPLETE Timeline of Dreamworks | 2026-09-21 | 56 min |
| Buddy Tried to WARN us! | 2026-09-16 | 16 min |
| They KNEW the Moon Would Wake Up (The Moon Woke Up) | 2026-09-14 | 18 min |
| The Walten Files’ Biggest Mystery…SOLVED! | 2026-08-31 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down all the hidden LORE, science, and stories from your favorite TV shows and movies!
About Film Theory
Film Theory is a weekly podcast hosted by Lee that breaks down hidden lore, science and stories behind popular TV shows, movies and animated series. The show has 227 episodes, with recent episodes typically running about 19 minutes, and the feed lists the show as hosted on Anchor.
The show is distributed through Anchor and listed on Apple Podcasts with 1,524 ratings and a 4.8 average. Its listeners are estimated, not measured, as a mostly English-speaking group in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, with an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsor mentions appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history. Estimated rates of $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll suit film, streaming, gaming and collectibles brands looking for an engaged, analytical audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Film Theory can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Film Theory
How much does Film Theory charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Film Theory about?
Film Theory breaks down hidden lore, science and stories behind popular TV shows, movies and animated series in weekly episodes.
How do I contact Film Theory about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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