FilmWeek, hosted by Larry Mantle on AirTalk from Southern California Public Radio, is a weekly one-hour film segment covering new releases, filmmaker interviews and industry discussion. It publishes about 100 episodes with a seven-day cadence and a median length of roughly 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly film criticism from a public radio newsroom, with a loyal Southern California listenership
- Consistent weekly cadence over roughly 100 episodes gives sponsors a predictable placement schedule.
- Public radio production and a newsroom affiliation signal credibility that listeners tend to trust.
- Segment mix of reviews, filmmaker interviews and features suits entertainment and culture-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, review roundup
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
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 mainstream and festival films with no explicit flags; film reviews may touch on mature content such as the Frat Pack comedies.
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.scpr.org/programs/filmweek |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id211687974 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/acc8cc57-ff7c-44c… |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| FilmWeek: 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'You Can See Everything,' 'La Bola | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
| Feature: The ‘Frat Pack’ comedies of the early 2000s | 2026-10-09 | 14 min |
| FilmWeek: ‘The Social Reckoning,’ ‘Musk,’ ‘Tenzing’ and more! | 2026-10-09 | 36 min |
| Feature: Richard Linklater on Nouvelle Vague and its Criterion release | 2026-10-02 | 19 min |
| FilmWeek: ‘Digger,’ ‘Verity,’ ‘Atonement’ and more! | 2026-10-02 | 31 min |
| Feature: Documentarian John Wilson talks about ‘The History of Concret | 2026-09-25 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It offers reviews of the week's new movies, interviews with filmmakers, and discussions on various aspects of the industry.
About FilmWeek
FilmWeek is a weekly film segment on AirTalk, the talk program of Southern California Public Radio, hosted by Larry Mantle. Each episode, as described on the show's website, reviews the week's new releases, features filmmaker interviews and discusses industry topics, with a typical length of about 20 to 35 minutes and a seven-day cadence across roughly 100 episodes.
The show has 315 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.3 stars, which suggests a modest but engaged following. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, and the audience is likely film-interested adults in the United States, though these demographic splits are estimates rather than measured data. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read placement buys access to a film-literate public radio audience, which suits streaming services, cinemas and entertainment brands. Sponsors can contact the show through Starbooked, where the contact email unlocks for $0.80.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FilmWeek can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FilmWeek
How much does FilmWeek charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand.
What is FilmWeek about?
FilmWeek is a weekly film segment on AirTalk from Southern California Public Radio, hosted by Larry Mantle. It covers new movie reviews, filmmaker interviews and industry discussion.
How do I contact FilmWeek about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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