Top 100 Film History Podcasts
The top film history podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.
WHAT WENT WRONG
Examines the chaotic behind-the-scenes failures and challenges of infamous Hollywood movie productions.
#2
When They Were Making It
Untold human stories behind classic Hollywood icons and films from the silent era to the 1960s.
#3BJ In The Morning
Two longtime friends share humorous, irreverent takes on movies, TV, and pop culture.
#4
Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official)
Historical stories and hidden war secrets told gently over ambient rain sounds to help adults relax and sleep.
#5
The Plot Thickens
An examination of the troubled 1963 film Cleopatra, its production chaos, and the director’s personal connection to the disaster.
#6
Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast
Co-hosts examine horror film franchises episode by episode, exploring themes, history, and cultural impact.
#7
Talking Simpsons
A weekly chronological discussion of The Simpsons episodes with hosts and guests analyzing the show's humor, history, and cultural impact.
#8
It Was A Sh*t Show
A look at chaotic and troubled productions in entertainment, revealing the behind-the-scenes disasters behind famous movies and shows.
#9
Going Rogue
Examines troubled film productions, from writing to reshoots, to uncover why movies turn out the way they do.
#10
It Happened In Hollywood
Revisits pivotal Hollywood moments with firsthand accounts from those who lived them.
#11
The LexG Movie Podcast
A film historian discusses classic movies and shares personal memories, with occasional reviews of new releases.
#12
The Evolution of Horror
A weekly deep dive into horror cinema history, exploring one sub-genre or film at a time with expert guests.
#13
The Secret History Of Hollywood
Explores hidden stories and untold secrets from the history of cinema.
#14
The Movies That Made Me
Filmmakers and entertainers share the movies that shaped their careers and creative paths.
#15
Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast
Analyzes pivotal scenes in films and franchises, exploring their core moments and cinematic significance.
#16The Next Picture Show
A biweekly discussion comparing classic films to modern movies that they influenced, exploring cinematic legacy and evolution.
#17
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Two experts debate the greatest movies, music, and games of the 80s, 90s, and beyond to crown the defining icons of Generation X.
#18
Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast
Biographies of iconic and obscure figures from Hollywood’s Golden Age, exploring their rise to fame and private lives behind the scenes.
#19
Hammer Time: A Hammer Horror Podcast
Two film enthusiasts analyze every Hammer Horror production from the 1950s to the 1970s, exploring the studio's iconic gothic horror films.
#20
The Soundtrack Show
A deep dive into film, TV, video game, and theater soundtracks and scores.
#21
From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
Explores the stories, scandals, and legends of classic Hollywood through weekly discussions on films, stars, and behind-the-scenes history.
#22
The Wire at 20
A retrospective on The Wire’s impact and themes through interviews with its cast and creators, marking the show’s 20th anniversary.
#23
This Podcast Should Be Played Loud
A monthly discussion of musicians' film careers and iconic music-related movies, blending cinema and music analysis.
#24
The Projection Booth Podcast
In-depth critical discussions of films across genres, often with guest contributors exploring cinema's hidden and classic gems.
#25
Weirdhouse Cinema
Two hosts explore the history and cultural impact of bizarre, surreal, and experimental films across all genres and eras.
#26
Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*
A sci-fi enthusiast examines the history and cultural impact of science fiction films with expert guests.
#26
Girl, That's Scary
Two friends discuss paranormal topics like poltergeists and zombie apocalypse survival plans.
#27
The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary
Filmmakers revisit and critique classic and obscure films from their former video store’s VHS collection, discussing favorites and film history.
#28
The New Flesh Horror Movies Horror News Scary Movie
A podcast covering horror movies, franchises, news, and the horror lifestyle.
#29
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Examines the history and stories of iconic film and TV props, costumes, and memorabilia with collectors David Mandel and Ryan Condal.
#30
The James Bond A-Z Podcast
A deep dive into the James Bond film franchise, exploring its characters, creators, and production history from A to Z.
#31
Too Much Information
Reveals obscure facts and behind-the-scenes details about famous movies, music, TV shows, and pop culture moments.
#32
Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast
Two hosts examine the film Deep Blue Sea chapter by chapter across 33 episodes, discussing its scenes, themes, and impact.
#33
The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
A monthly discussion analyzing the films, careers, and lives of the Marx Brothers with hosts and guests who are deep-dive fans.
#34
Love is a Crime
A granddaughter and a film historian unravel the real-life Hollywood scandal of 1951, when a producer shot his wife’s alleged lover.
#35
One Heat Minute Productions
Film journalists dissect Michael Mann’s films scene by scene, explore 1990s cinema, and review boutique physical media releases.
#36Hix Nix Stix Pix - A Podcast About Robb's Movies
Two friends rewatch classic films, one with nostalgia and the other with fresh confusion, debating their merits and moments.
#37
All '80s Movies Podcast
A deep dive into 1980s films, exploring blockbusters, cult classics, and forgotten flops with detailed analysis and commentary.
#38
Dearly Departed Podcast
Mike Dorsey
#39
JOSIE AND THE PODCATS with Maria Lewis and Blake Howard
Maria Lewis and Blake Howard
#40
BLOODHAUS
Discusses arthouse horror movies with a fun, accessible approach.
#41
Tipping My Fedora
A biweekly deep dive into crime, mystery, and noir across film, books, television, and audio.
#42
Movie Mike's Movie Podcast
A weekly deep dive into cinema topics, new movie reviews, and breakdowns of upcoming film trailers from a passionate movie enthusiast.
#43
The House Of Hammer
A deep dive into the history, films, and cultural impact of Hammer Horror, exploring its iconic legacy in 20th-century cinema.
#44
Kill By Kill: Talking Horror Characters One Death At A Time
Analyzes horror movie characters and their deaths, one kill at a time, with humor and detail.
#45
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Two hosts explore film and television history, debating classics and modern hits with insight and enthusiasm.
#46
Full Marx - A Marx Bros. Podcast
Sneaky Dragon
#47
Behind The Bells Podcast
Explores classic holiday movies and TV specials year-round.
#48
The History of Film
Explores the history of international cinema through films, filmmakers, technology, and cultural movements in chronological order.
#49
The Hip Pocket
A relaxed conversation about meaningful movies, featuring guests who each share a trio of beloved films for discussion.
#50
Film Stories with Simon Brew
Explores the hidden behind-the-scenes stories of popular movies, from production struggles to release challenges.
#51
The Monsters That Made Us
Explores the history and legacy of Universal Studios' classic monster films and their cultural impact.
#52
The Man In The Glasses: The Harold Lloyd Podcast
Explores the life and comedic legacy of pioneering filmmaker Harold Lloyd.
#53
The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Three music educators in Manhattan stay up late to discuss and passionately dissect recent films they’ve watched together.
#53
Love Streams: The John Cassavetes Podcast
Allison Radomski & John Roberts
#54
Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror
Examines real historical events that fueled fear and shaped horror cinema, from folklore to psychological phenomena.
#55
Vintage Video
Re-watching 1980s videos to save listeners the trouble.
#56
Icons Of Fright
Former creators and contributors of the horror website Icons Of Fright reflect on its history and key moments from its first two decades.
#56
The Screwball Story
Olympia Kiriakou
#57
Shadows of Noir
Two hosts explore classic film noir movies, their history, themes, and key figures in depth.
#58
The Sin Syndicate
Explores the Golden Age of American sexploitation cinema through nudies, roughies, and softcore films with cultural and historical context.
#59
Hypnogoria
Explores horror cinema, spooky television, weird fiction, and folklore through discussions and readings of classic macabre tales.
#59
Cartoons Were Wild
Podgo
#60
The Midnight Boys Present: A Free Podcast
A podcast exploring big themes in movies, from why spiders are scary to the cultural vibe of 1997.
#60
Inside Psycho
Wondery
#60
The Wes Anderson-a-thon
Feature Presentation
#61
30something Movie Podcast
A group of friends discuss movies celebrating their 30th anniversary.
#61
Eros + Massacre
A cinema podcast exploring cult, psychotronic, arthouse, and East Asian films, along with overlooked corners of film history.
#63
Countdown to Infinity: a Marvel Avengers Podcast
Discusses the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney+ series, and hidden Easter eggs with weekly guests.
#63
Forgotten Hollywood
Explores obscure and overlooked stories from Hollywood's past.
#63
The Witches Movie Coven
Co-Conspiracy Entertainment.
#63
My Favourite Films
Nine Ladies Productions
#64
The Filmographers
A deep dive into a director’s filmography, analyzing each movie within its Hollywood context.
#64
Kermitment - A Muppets Podcast
Two friends watch every Muppet production in chronological order, sharing their journey through the franchise's entire history.
#64
Sibling Cinema
Bonnie and Dennis
#65
A Year In Horror
A horror fan documents his journey of watching and reviewing hundreds of horror films over the course of a year.
#65
CineNation
The podcast examines film genres, their histories, tropes, and cultural appeal.
#65
Cold War Cinema
Analyzes Cold War–era films through their historical context, directors, and political themes.
#65
CineJourneys (master feed)
Aaron West and Jill Blake
#65
Inside Jaws
Audible
#66
Oscar Wild
Two hosts analyze current and classic films while tracking the road to the Oscars.
#66
Presenting Hitchcock
Two hosts analyze Alfred Hitchcock’s films and their cinematic legacy, exploring what makes each work distinctly Hitchcockian.
#66
The Oscars Got It Wrong
HonestFun
#66
History According to Hollywood
Dustin Craigmyle
#66
The Jockey Club: A Let It Ride Podcast
Dan Delgado
#67
Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli
Explores the art and history of Studio Ghibli and other pioneering animation studios through critical discussions and filmmaker interviews.
#67
Wiseman Podcast
A film-by-film analysis of Frederick Wiseman's career, hosted by Shawn Glinis and Arlin Golden.
#67
Greatest Movie Of All-Time
Two hosts evaluate classic films using a six-part rubric to determine the greatest movie of all time.
#67
The White Canon
Two hosts explore mainstream white film favorites rarely known to Black audiences, with guest discussions on cinema and culture.
#67
Chasing Labels
A podcast exploring boutique movie label releases, past and present, for film collectors.
#67
Failure to Franchise
Trev & Chris
#68
The 007 Files
A detailed exploration of James Bond's films, books, and cultural legacy through expert analysis and fan-focused discussion.
#68
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast
A weekly breakdown of classic spy movies and franchises, from James Bond to Mission: Impossible, exploring what makes them iconic.
#68
Watch With Jen
Film critic Jen Johans offers in-depth movie reviews, filmmaker interviews, and career retrospectives for cinephiles.
#68
Hello, Sidney: The Scream Podcast
A horror fan podcast analyzing every film in the Scream franchise, episode by episode, with discussions on kills, scares, and predictions.
#68
To the White Sea
Filmmakers analyze the Coen brothers' unproduced screenplay To the White Sea, reading and discussing two pages per episode.
#68
Redneck Matinee
Two Southerners review drive-in movies rooted in trucking, moonshine, and car chases, drawing on lived regional experience.
#68
Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast
Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast
#68
Floating Through Film
Floating Through Film
#69
Morally Offensive
Revisits films condemned by Catholic authorities, examining censorship and cultural reactions to controversial cinema.