Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen, reviews new and classic films with in-depth reviews, top 5 lists, archive episodes and interviews. The show has 212 episodes in its feed, publishes roughly daily, and typical episodes run about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $144 to $625 per episode.
Long-running film criticism show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,968 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- Daily cadence across more than 200 episodes gives sponsors repeated placements.
- Recent episodes cover new releases, festival previews and classic film retrospectives.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, top 5 list, interview, archive rebroadcast
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
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Titles cover horror and crime films such as Halloween and Mulholland Drive, but the feed is not flagged as explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | filmspotting.net/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73330112 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Movie Preview, plus The Social Reckoning | #1085 | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 46 min |
| Trial By Media, Pt. 2 — Primetime | Next Picture Show | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Top 5 of 1991 | Archive | 2026-10-14 | 28 min |
| Is Prime’s Carrie Remake Too Much of a Good Thing? | SVU | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 39 min |
| "Hollywood's like Egypt, full of crumbled pyramids" with Laura Friedma | 2026-10-12 | 47 min |
| Digger and Primetime, plus Chicago International Film Fest Preview | # | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).
About Filmspotting
Filmspotting is a film review podcast hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. Its episodes cover new releases, classic films, top 5 lists, archive rebroadcasts and interviews with filmmakers and critics, according to the show's feed and its website at filmspotting.net.
The show publishes roughly one episode a day, with typical episodes running about 70 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 3,968 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the listing has been active since 2005. Audience size is an estimate: roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely to be film enthusiasts and adults, and the feed shows no sponsors.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $144 to $625 per episode. The show suits film, streaming and cinema-adjacent brands that want a long-running, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Filmspotting can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Filmspotting
How much does Filmspotting charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $144 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from public signals, not a published price.
What is Filmspotting about?
Filmspotting is a film review podcast hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. It covers new releases, classic films, top 5 lists and interviews, and has published since 2005.
How do I contact Filmspotting 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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