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Mad About Movies

Hosted by Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon, Brian Gill

Mad About Movies, hosted by Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill, covers film reviews, movie news, Christopher Nolan retrospectives and weekly recommendations. The show has 600 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, and a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Mad About Movies

Established film review show with 600 episodes and a loyal Apple audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,494 ratings at a 4.2 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • Weekly episodes and a median length near 34 minutes give steady, predictable ad inventory.
  • Recent episodes cover new releases and box office news, which suits entertainment and streaming brands.
Best forstreaming servicesmovie and entertainment releasesconsumer electronics for home viewing
Watch forNo sponsors have been seen so far, so the show may need a first-sponsor rate or a trial placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies70%
Entertainment News20%
Television10%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, movie news roundup, retrospective review
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,494 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, shows over five years old, 600 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, hosted on Simplecast.
Audience asks aboutWhich new releases are worth seeingHow recent box office and casting news affects upcoming filmsWhat to watch next from classic and retrospective picks
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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
Yes

The description links to a Patreon-based VIP tier at madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover mainstream films and news such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Snakes on a Plane, with no explicit flags in the feed.

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: 100 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The Frighteners (1996)2026-10-164 min
The Social Reckoning2026-10-1454 min
The Addams Family (1991)2026-10-0910 min
Digger2026-10-071 h 10 min
Primetime (2026)2026-09-301 h 8 min
Christopher Nolan Retrospective: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)2026-09-2510 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

Guiding you through the treacherous world of film since 2013. Movie reviews, news, Weekly Recommends and tons more on all things cinema. Hosts Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill - Support us on Patreon and get hundreds more MAM episodes, Discord and more @ madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip
Mad About Movies's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Mad About Movies

Mad About Movies is a film review and movie news podcast hosted by Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill, according to the show's feed and website. The show has published 600 episodes since 2013, with a weekly cadence and episodes that typically run about 30 to 45 minutes. Episodes cover new film reviews, box office and casting news, and retrospectives such as a Christopher Nolan series.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,494 ratings with a 4.2 average, and the show is hosted on Simplecast. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly English-speaking adults in the United States, though this is an estimate rather than published data. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000.

No sponsors were visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, and the show suits streaming, entertainment and home-viewing brands.

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

Questions about Mad About Movies

How much does Mad About Movies charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and should be confirmed with the host.

What is Mad About Movies about?

Mad About Movies is a film review podcast covering new releases, movie news, box office updates and retrospectives. Hosts Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill publish weekly episodes of about 30 to 45 minutes.

How do I contact Mad About Movies 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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