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Junkfood Cinema

Hosted by Brian Salisbury, C. Robert Cargill

Junkfood Cinema is a podcast celebrating cult and genre films, hosted by critic Brian Salisbury with Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill. The show has 609 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 77 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Junkfood Cinema

Weekly cult film show with a 666-rating Apple audience and 600-plus episodes

  • Over 600 episodes released weekly since 2014 build a long, loyal back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 across 666 ratings signals engaged listeners
  • Hosts riff on cult and genre films in episodes running about 77 minutes
Best forstreaming serviceshorror and genre merchandisemovie-night snack or beverage brands
Watch forMature content and the explicit flag limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies90%
Humor10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, film review, themed series
Tone
irreverent, affectionate
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 666 implies the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by 600-plus episodes, weekly cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich cult films are covered in the next episodeWhich guest joins the hosts for a given filmHow a particular horror or action film holds up today
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag, and titles such as 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)' reflect mature, violent cult films.

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: 91 / 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 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Junkfood Cinema is a shame-free celebration of cult cinema hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill
Junkfood Cinema's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Junkfood Cinema

Junkfood Cinema is a podcast celebrating cult and genre films, hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill, according to the show feed. The show has released 609 episodes, updated weekly, with a median episode length of about 77 minutes. Each episode typically takes on a single film or themed series, often with a guest, and the hosts discuss the film with affectionate irreverence.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.6 average rating from 666 ratings. The show's audience is estimated, since podcasts do not publish download figures, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes. The Podcast Index popularity score is 9 of 9.

The show suits brands in streaming, horror and genre merchandise, and snack or beverage categories aimed at film fans. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll sponsorship would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, in line with the Starbooked rate formula.

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

Questions about Junkfood Cinema

How much does Junkfood Cinema charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.

What is Junkfood Cinema about?

Junkfood Cinema is a weekly podcast where hosts Brian Salisbury and C. Robert Cargill discuss cult and genre films with affectionate irreverence, often with guests.

How do I contact Junkfood Cinema about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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