The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
The Director's Cut, a DGA Podcast from the Directors Guild of America, features directors interviewed by a peer about the making of their films. It has 624 episodes released roughly every nine days, typical length about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of roughly $90 to $630 per episode.
Reach film industry professionals through a Directors Guild of America interview series
- 624 episodes since 2015 with a steady cadence of about one new episode every nine days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 742 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Listeners are industry-literate and interested in how films are made
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, peer-to-peer conversation
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 37 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description states the show is brought to you by the Directors Guild of America.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover film productions such as Mortal Kombat II and Project Hail Mary with no concerning content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thedirectorscutdga.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1067471691 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/thedirectorscutadgapodcast/feed… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Misty Green with Chris Rock and Spike Lee (Ep. 624) | 2026-10-09 | 26 min |
| The Brittney Griner Story with Alex Stapleton and Laura Belsey (Ep. 62 | 2026-10-07 | 33 min |
| The Brink of War with Michael Russell Gunn and Rawson Marshall Thurber | 2026-09-30 | 32 min |
| Teenage Wasteland with Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss and Alice Gu (Ep. 62 | 2026-09-25 | 33 min |
| Coyote vs. Acme with Dave Green, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Ep. | 2026-08-28 | 36 min |
| Stop! That! Train! with Adam Shankman and Nzingha Stewart (Ep. 619) | 2026-07-20 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, ”The Director’s Cut” will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today’s most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.
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About The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
The Director's Cut, a DGA Podcast, is published by the Directors Guild of America and features directors interviewed by one of their peers about the making of their films. The show, described on the Podbean site and in the feed, has released 624 episodes from December 2015 through October 2026, with a typical episode length of about 33 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average rating from 742 ratings, and the show is updated weekly. Audience size is an estimate: based on the rating count and show age, listeners are likely in the range of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, skewing toward film professionals and cinephiles. No sponsors are named in the feed.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll sponsorship would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits brands serving film and television production or craft education.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
How much does The Director's Cut charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Actual rates depend on the publisher's policies.
What is The Director's Cut about?
The Director's Cut is a DGA podcast where directors are interviewed by a peer about the behind-the-scenes process of making recent films and series.
How do I contact The Director's Cut about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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