School of Movies is hosted by Alex and Sharon Shaw, veteran podcasters who give in-depth analysis of films and occasionally TV and video games, with weekly round-table chats featuring rotating guests. The show has 500 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 2 hours 6 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), and an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode fits the range. One distinctive detail is its ongoing franchise deep-dives, such as its Pirates of the Caribbean and Toy Story runs.
A 500-episode film show with a loyal weekly round-table audience
- Weekly episodes run about two hours, giving sponsors long listening sessions.
- Ten years of listed history on Apple Podcasts with a 4.2 average from 211 ratings.
- Franchise deep-dives such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Toy Story build recurring audience interest.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, round-table with guests, franchise retrospective
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 150 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 and the show covers action and horror-adjacent franchises such as Predator and Mortal Kombat II.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | schoolofmovies.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id388751599 |
| RSS feed | schoolofmovies.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky III + Rocky IV | 2026-10-16 | 2 h 30 min |
| Rocky + Rocky II | 2026-10-09 | 2 h 17 min |
| Flash Gordon | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 37 min |
| 10 Things I Hate About You | 2026-09-25 | 2 h 4 min |
| Much Ado About Nothing | 2026-09-18 | 2 h 20 min |
| Romeo + Juliet | 2026-09-11 | 2 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Super in-depth analysis of movies (and occasionally TV, and video games). Hosted by veteran podcasters Alex & Sharon Shaw with different guests for round-table chats every week.
About School of Movies
School of Movies is a long-running podcast hosted by Alex and Sharon Shaw, who analyse films and occasionally television and video games in depth. Each week the hosts are joined by different guests for round-table conversations, and the show has published 500 episodes since 2017, according to the RSS feed. Recent episodes run from about 1 hour 30 minutes to just under 3 hours, with a median length near 2 hours 6 minutes. The show is listed on Apple Podcasts since 2010 with 211 ratings and an average of 4.2 stars.
The website identifies the hosts as veteran podcasters, and the feed lists the show as explicit. Recent episodes cover franchise retrospectives, including the Pirates of the Caribbean and Toy Story films, as well as new releases such as Predator: Badlands and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Audience figures are estimates: the show likely reaches about 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, and its listeners are probably film enthusiasts aged 25 to 44. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show's rate is estimated at about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits brands that want long-form exposure to cinephiles.
Brands in streaming, home entertainment and film merchandise are the best fit for this show. To discuss sponsorship, contact the show; its contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. School of Movies can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about School of Movies
How much does School of Movies charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, and the show's actual pricing is not published in the feed.
What is School of Movies about?
School of Movies is a podcast where hosts Alex and Sharon Shaw analyse films in depth, with occasional TV and video game coverage. Weekly round-table episodes feature rotating guests.
How do I contact School of Movies about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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