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The Projection Booth

Hosted by Mike White

The Projection Booth, hosted by Mike White with rotating co-hosts, covers film history, production histories and interviews with filmmakers across genres. The show has 1,000 episodes and updates semiweekly, with a typical length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive detail is a long-running archive of special reports on recent releases.

Why brands sponsor The Projection Booth

Long-running film podcast with a dedicated, engaged cinephile audience

  • Over 1,000 episodes since 2011, updating semiweekly.
  • Recognized as a premier film podcast by The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly and Filmmaker Magazine.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 611 ratings, with 514 five-star reviews.
Best forstreaming and home entertainment releasesfilm festival and cinema promotionsphysical media and collectibles
Watch forAudience size is estimated only, and the show has no visible sponsor history in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies70%
Television10%
Books and Literature5%
Arts & Entertainment15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, production history, special report
Tone
analytical, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 611 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), 1,000 episodes with a semiweekly cadence, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, and no named sponsors in the feed, so the estimate sits in the middle of the band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the behind-the-scenes story of a particular film?How does a film hold up when revisited?What did the director or guest reveal in the interview?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%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
PatreonScarecrow Video
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The website lists the show as partnered with Seattle's Scarecrow Video and supported by listeners on Patreon, with a Spreaker support link in the feed, and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag, and titles such as "Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt" and "Hellbilly Hollow" suggest horror and cult content with mature themes.

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: 42 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.

The Projection Booth features discussions of films from a wide variety of genres with in-depth critical analysis while regularly attracting special guest talent eager to discuss their past gems. The podcast has been recognized as a premier film podcast by The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly, and Filmmaker Magazine. Visit http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com The Projection Booth is…
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About The Projection Booth

The Projection Booth is a film podcast that offers in-depth critical analysis, production histories and interviews with filmmakers and critics. Hosted by Mike White with rotating co-hosts, it has run since 2011 and has 1,000 episodes in its feed. According to the website, White also publishes Cashiers du Cinemart and has written film criticism and books. The show is part of the Weirding Way Media network.

The feed lists a median episode length of about 25 minutes, and the Apple Podcasts page shows a 4.6 average rating from 611 ratings. The show updates semiweekly and the recent episodes are largely special reports on new releases. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on the rating count and episode cadence.

The show has no sponsor mentions in the feed and instead relies on listener support through Patreon and a Spreaker support link. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, according to the Starbooked rate rule. Brands in home entertainment, film festivals and collectibles are the most natural fit for this audience.

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

Questions about The Projection Booth

How much does The Projection Booth charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's confirmed terms and the booking agreement.

What is The Projection Booth about?

The Projection Booth is a film podcast with critical analysis, production histories and interviews with filmmakers. Hosted by Mike White since 2011, it covers films across genres, from classics to cult and international cinema.

How do I contact The Projection Booth about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also has a contact form for guest and press requests.

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