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From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Hosted by Steve Cubine, Nan McNamara

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign is hosted by Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara, who explore Golden Era Old Hollywood films, stars, scandals and curiosities. The weekly show has 161 episodes, with typical length around 43 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: monthly Classic Cinema Star of the Month episodes.

Why brands sponsor From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Weekly Golden Era Hollywood deep dives with a 4.9 Apple rating across 293 ratings

  • Apple Podcasts shows 293 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 277 five-star reviews.
  • Weekly episodes of about 43 minutes across 161 episodes give a steady, long-running presence.
  • Monthly Classic Cinema Star of the Month episodes create a recurring hook for sponsors.
Best forstreaming and classic film servicesbooks and film collectiblesvintage and lifestyle brands
Watch forExplicit flag is set in the feed, so family-oriented brands may find the fit weak.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies75%
Celebrity News15%
History10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, episodic deep dive, ranking segment
Tone
nostalgic, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 293 (band 200 to 1,000 mapping to 5,000 to 25,000), 161 episodes, weekly cadence, 2023 start, Podcast Index popularity 9, and Megaphone hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhich classic film stars had the most interesting careers?What were the behind-the-scenes stories of Golden Era movies?Which old Hollywood films are worth watching?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, though the recent titles cover classic films and stars without graphic content.

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

Benchmark score: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

If the Golden era of Old Hollywood is your thing, our podcast is for you! If you want TYRONE POWER instead of TOM HARDY, JENNIFER JONES instead of JENNIFER LAWRENCE, or ROBERT MITCHUM rather than ROBERT PATTINSON, then FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN is the gin joint for you. Each week, writer and producer STEVE CUBINE and actress and writer NAN MCNAMARA explore, discuss, and dissect the magical,…
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About From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign is a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara, who explore the Golden Era of Old Hollywood, its films, stars, scandals and curiosities. The show, found on Megaphone and Apple Podcasts, has 161 episodes with typical runtimes of about 35 to 50 minutes. The hosts describe their background on the show website, where Cubine notes his work as a writer and producer and McNamara her career as an actor and writer.

Apple Podcasts lists 293 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show age, the team estimates roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 35 and older with a US base.

No sponsors were visible in the feed or website. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in classic film, streaming, books and collectibles who want a dedicated, engaged listener base should consider this show.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. From Beneath the Hollywood Sign can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

How much does From Beneath the Hollywood Sign charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Rates are estimated at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship format and must be confirmed with the show.

What is From Beneath the Hollywood Sign about?

The podcast explores Golden Era Old Hollywood through films, stars, scandals and curiosities. Hosts Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara discuss classic movies in weekly episodes.

How do I contact From Beneath the Hollywood Sign 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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