Moviestruck is hosted by Sophia Ricciardi, who invites a different guest each episode to discuss a movie of the guest's choosing, from cult favourites to classics. The show has 147 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 105 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly movie conversations with guests who pick the film, reaching engaged film fans
- 147 episodes with a 14-day cadence show a durable, long-running format.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 177 ratings signals an engaged, satisfied listener base.
- Guest-chosen films give each episode a fresh angle that suits recommendation-driven listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, guest-chosen topic
- Tone
- conversational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 90 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Patreon funding link (patreon.com/moviestruck) and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover films such as Poltergeist, Mean Girls and Repo! The Genetic Opera, and no explicit flag is set in the feed, so the content is mostly moderate with some horror and mature film subjects.
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 | feeds.transistor.fm/moviestruck |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1555353000 |
| RSS feed | feeds.transistor.fm/moviestruck |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Moviestruck Episode 147: Poltergeist (1982) feat. Austin Funk! | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 48 min |
| Moviestruck Episode 146: Sanjuro (1962) feat. Not A Bomb Podcast! | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 35 min |
| Moviestruck Episode 145: Mean Girls (2004) feat. Josh Boerman! | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 53 min |
| Moviestruck Episode 144: Romeo + Juliet (1996) feat. Noir! | 2026-08-31 | 2 h 11 min |
| Moviestruck Episode 143: Scotland, PA (2001) feat. Professor Sheryl Sa | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 45 min |
| Moviestruck Episode 142: West Side Story (1961) feat. Brendan Connors! | 2026-08-17 | 2 h 0 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Moviestruck: A podcast about movies and the people who watch them Every week host Sophia Ricciardi is joined by a different guest to talk shop about a different movie. The catch? Every episode's movie is the guest's choice, and any movie is on the table. From Sky High to Ben-Hur, we explore the movies we love, and why we love to watch them.
About Moviestruck
Moviestruck is a film podcast hosted by Sophia Ricciardi. Each episode pairs her with a guest who chooses the movie for discussion, covering titles from Sky High to Ben-Hur. The Apple Podcasts listing for the show shows 177 ratings with an average of 4.8, and the feed shows 147 episodes released about every 14 days.
The typical episode runs about 105 minutes, which the feed data supports. The show is a conversational, guest-led format that suits listeners who want deeper talk about films they already know. Listeners are estimated to be film enthusiasts in English-speaking countries, though this is an estimate and not published data.
The show has no sponsors visible in the feed and currently takes support through Patreon. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would sit at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. That suits film, streaming and entertainment-merchandise brands looking for a focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Moviestruck can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Moviestruck
How much does Moviestruck charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200. The figures are estimates derived from public signals, not published audience data.
What is Moviestruck about?
Moviestruck is a film podcast hosted by Sophia Ricciardi, where a different guest each week picks a movie to discuss. Episodes cover a wide range of titles, from cult favourites to classic films.
How do I contact Moviestruck 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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