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The Movies That Made Me

Hosted by Josh Olson, Joe Dante

The Movies That Made Me, from SpectreVision Radio and Trailers From Hell, is hosted by Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the films that inspired them. The show has 432 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Movies That Made Me

A film-industry audience that listens to filmmakers talk about their influences

  • 432 episodes with a 4.6 Apple rating from 557 ratings
  • Guests include directors, writers and showrunners, so listeners are invested in film craft
  • Weekly releases of about 75 minutes give a steady sponsorship slot
Best forstreaming and film-related servicescreative software and gearbooks and film education
Watch forExplicit flag and horror-heavy content may not suit family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies80%
Entertainment Industry20%
Formats
interview, co-hosted conversation
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 85 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 557 Apple ratings with a 4.6 average, 432 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a network affiliation.
Audience asks aboutWhich films shaped a filmmaker's careerHow a director's influences show up in their workWhat makes a cult or genre film worth watching
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Trailers From HellSpectreVision Radio
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit, and horror and cult film discussion includes graphic content such as the episode on Hokum.

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: 82 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
CRYSTAL LAKE showrunner Brad Kane2026-10-131 h 24 min
RUNNER director Scott Waugh2026-09-151 h 16 min
IDIOTS co-writer/director Macon Blair2026-09-081 h 14 min
ONSLAUGHT star Adria Arjona2026-09-011 h 8 min
COYOTE VS. ACME director Dave Green2026-08-251 h 9 min
BUDDY writer/director Casper Kelly2026-08-1858 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a…
The Movies That Made Me's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Movies That Made Me

The Movies That Made Me is a podcast from SpectreVision Radio and Trailers From Hell, hosted by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson and director Joe Dante, according to the feed and the show's website. Each episode features a filmmaker or entertainer discussing the movies that inspired them. The show has 432 episodes, releases weekly, and typical episodes run about 75 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 557 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listener figures are not published. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the audience is likely film students, filmmakers and cult cinema fans. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so advertising in the show is unconfirmed.

At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode, a sponsor could reach film enthusiasts. Brands in streaming, film education or creative tools are the most natural fit.

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

Questions about The Movies That Made Me

How much does The Movies That Made Me charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, the indicative rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's own terms.

What is The Movies That Made Me about?

The show features filmmakers and entertainers discussing the movies that inspired them. Hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante lead conversations recorded in Hollywood, with episodes typically around 75 minutes.

How do I contact The Movies That Made Me 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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