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Cinebuds

Dori Zori, Kristopher Pollard

Booking Overview

This is a weekly film discussion show focused on theatrical releases, streaming titles, film criticism, and Milwaukee’s film scene, with recurring guests from local film festivals and cultural organizations. Credible pitches include filmmakers, festival directors, programmers, film scholars, critics, and cultural organizers with a timely local event or film-related subject; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible regional professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 477

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.2k subscribers

Instagram: 43.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

website@radiomilwaukee.org

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Host

Dori Zori - Radio Milwaukee host and film commentator covering current releases, streaming titles, and local film culture.

Kristopher Pollard - Milwaukee Film-affiliated film commentator who discusses current films, festivals, and the Milwaukee film community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working professionals with direct involvement in film production, film festivals, film programming, cultural organizations, or relevant local film events.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or programming a regional film festival, Curating film festival lineups, Producing or supporting culturally focused film events

Recent Guest Discussions

Janan Najeeb - The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, Featured Films, Filmmaker Talkbacks, And The Festival’s Cultural Programming.

Abbie Esterline - Documentary Festival Selections, Programming Decisions, And The Films Featured At The Dialogues Documentary Film Festival.

Cara Ogburn - The Dialogues Documentary Film Festival, Festival Programming, Lineup Development, And The Role Of Post-screening Dialogue.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Film Festivals, Film History, Streaming

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The 2026 Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival

October 07, 2026

The collection of film festivals that light up big screens around the area every year are more than opportunities to watch movies. They’re also a chance to share an experience you wouldn’t have otherwise, often with people from varied backgrounds and perspectives.Back for its 29th installment, the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival emphasizes that togetherness by picking five exclusively non-streaming selections that tell universal stories of inspiration, hilarity, entertainment, history and more...

The 2026 Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

September 30, 2026

Cultural festivals are a major part of Milwaukee’s DNA, although we usually think of them in the context of summer celebrations at Henry Maier Festival Park. This category of events extends well beyond the lakefront, however, including the ones that take place in southeastern Wisconsin’s movie houses.Getting the spotlight in this episode is the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, which returns for its 11th installment from Oct. 1-4 at the Oriental Theatre. But this isn’t just four days of movies....

'Time Warp,' Tim Curry and 50 years of 'Rocky Horror'

September 23, 2026

In this episode, Dori and Kpolly dive into Time Warp, a moving new documentary featured at the Dialogues Documentary Festival.The film spotlights a passionate community group in a small Wyoming town, led by the delightfully optimistic Kenny Starling, as they put together a shadow cast production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. What starts as an ambitious theatrical experiment unfolds into a heartwarming story about breaking down assumptions, finding community,and celebrating queer joy.Along...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Cinebuds?

Cinebuds is hosted by Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard. Its publicly listed email is website@radiomilwaukee.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cinebuds?

The publicly listed email for Cinebuds: website@radiomilwaukee.org.

How many listeners does Cinebuds have?

Podseeker estimates Cinebuds reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cinebuds?

Cinebuds typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working professionals with direct involvement in film production, film festivals, film programming, cultural organizations, or relevant local film events. Common among recent guests: Leading or programming a regional film festival; Curating film festival lineups; Producing or supporting culturally focused film events. Recent guests include Janan Najeeb, Abbie Esterline, and Cara Ogburn.

How hard is it to get booked on Cinebuds?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Cinebuds cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Film Festivals, Film History, and Streaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

website@radiomilwaukee.org

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