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The Cine-Files

Hosted by Steve Morris, John Rocha

The Cine-Files, hosted by Steve Morris and John Rocha, explores film history, themes, filmmakers and their influence on modern movies. The show has 704 episodes, released about every 4.6 days, with a median length of roughly 115 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Cine-Files

Long-running film analysis show with a loyal, highly rated audience of movie fans

  • 704 episodes since 2016 with a weekly cadence and an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 1,446 ratings
  • Multi-part deep dives on classic and modern films, including The Searchers, Oppenheimer and Beetlejuice, hold listener attention over long episodes
  • Listeners are engaged film enthusiasts, with a sentiment score of 85 from the feed's public reviews
Best forstreaming and home entertainment releasesfilm festival and cinema brandsmovie-related merchandise and books
Watch forThe show is explicit and discusses R-rated films, so ad placement should suit a mature audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies85%
Entertainment10%
Arts & Culture5%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, multi-part film analysis, live episode, film retrospective
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 150 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,446 Apple ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band), 704 episodes over about 10 years, weekly cadence, long episodes, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 on RedCircle hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhat makes a film a classic or a definitive pick for its decadeHow a film's themes and filmmaking techniques hold up over timeWhich upcoming movies are worth watching this season
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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 Spotify for Podcasters support page, which is a listener funding link.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and films discussed include R-rated titles such as Death Wish (1974), so suitability is limited for younger audiences.

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

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

Each week on The Cine-Files we enter the world of great film and explore its themes, history, filmmakers and the influences it has on movies today Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/support
The Cine-Files's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Cine-Files

The Cine-Files is a film podcast hosted by Steve Morris and John Rocha, according to the RSS feed and the show's RedCircle page. Each episode explores the history, themes, filmmakers and influence of notable movies, with multi-part analyses of films such as The Searchers, Oppenheimer and Beetlejuice. The show has published 704 episodes since June 2016, with a median length of about 115 minutes and a cadence of roughly one episode every 4.6 days.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 1,446 ratings. Audience figures are estimates based on these ratings and the show's age and cadence, not published download counts. The show is estimated to reach 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with the audience skewing toward adult film enthusiasts. No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the show lists a listener support page.

Brands seeking to reach film fans may consider a host-read mid-roll placement. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode, the placement suits streaming, cinema and film-related products. The show is explicit and covers R-rated films, which makes it better suited to adult-oriented products.

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

Questions about The Cine-Files

How much does The Cine-Files charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Exact rates are set by the show, so contact the host for a quote.

What is The Cine-Files about?

The Cine-Files is a film podcast hosted by Steve Morris and John Rocha. It explores film history, themes, filmmakers and modern influences, with multi-part deep dives on classic and recent movies.

How do I contact The Cine-Files 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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