Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast
Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast, run by Venganza Media, reviews film and TV franchises in detailed, humorous deep dives. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 78 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running weekly film review show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Over 1,000 episodes since 2007 with a weekly release schedule.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 2,597 ratings, with most reviews five stars.
- Covers blockbuster franchises, TV series and book reviews in full-length deep dives.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episodic review, interview
- Tone
- detailed, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 95 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to a Podbean Patreon page labelled Support This Podcast, with no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), and horror and action franchise reviews such as Resident Evil and Iron Lung are listed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | nowplayingpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id259617791 |
| RSS feed | podcast.nowplayingpodcast.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Social Reckoning Movie Review | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 41 min |
| Godzilla (1998) Movie Review | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 35 min |
| Intermission 8: Old Punks, Great Pumpkins, & Disco Testicles | 2026-10-02 | 41 min |
| Godzilla (1954) / Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 26 min |
| Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 34 min |
| Resident Evil (2022) TV Series Review | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max , Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.
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About Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast
Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast is a long-running show from Venganza Media that delivers detailed film and television reviews, franchise retrospectives and book discussions. According to the podcast's website, the show has released a new free review every week since 2011 and has reviewed over 1,666 films. Episodes typically run about 78 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,597 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, and the feed contains 1,000 episodes. The show has no sponsor mentions in its recent episode titles, and it links to a Patreon-style page on Podbean for listener support. Listener numbers are not published. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, based on the Apple ratings and the show's age and cadence.
At an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits entertainment, streaming and movie-adjacent brands seeking a dedicated audience. Sponsors seen: none in the feed. Facts sourced from the RSS feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast
How much does Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Actual pricing is set by the show.
What is Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast about?
It is a weekly movie and TV review podcast covering franchises from Bond and Marvel to Godzilla, with detailed deep dives, behind-the-scenes stories and book reviews.
How do I contact Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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