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Cinema Sleuths

Luke Deckard, Matthew Booth

Booking Overview

Film-and-television analysis show focused on crime fiction, classic and contemporary movies, superhero properties, and pop-culture criticism, typically featuring accessible external guests such as authors, actors, YouTubers, and podcasters. Suitable pitches include crime and thriller novelists, genre specialists, actors, film commentators, and hosts of relevant entertainment podcasts; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are niche creative professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 121

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 525 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

meanstreetspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Luke Deckard - Crime fiction author and podcast host.

Matthew Booth - Crime fiction author and podcast host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published crime, thriller, or genre authors; actors; film commentators; YouTubers; and entertainment podcasters with relevant expertise or a clear connection to the featured film or television property.
Required Achievements:  
Published fiction, Authorship of a recognized book or series, Acting work, Established film or entertainment podcasting, Relevant YouTube commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Hunt - Netflix’s The Rip, Prestige Filmmaking, Streaming Releases, Theatrical Distribution, And Film Criticism.

Regan MacArther - The Postman Always Rings Twice, Classic Hollywood, Film Noir, Crime Cinema, And Hard-boiled Storytelling.

Julian De Backer - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Comic-book Adaptations, Franchise Filmmaking, Practical Effects, And Genre Cinema.

Recent Topics

Film, TV, Crime Fiction, Superheroes, Popular Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cinema Sleuths
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Case 104: TOY STORY (1995): A Hit That Changed Animation Forever!

October 12, 2026

The toys are alive! Your Cinema Sleuths investigate Toy Story (1995), the groundbreaking Pixar movie that changed animation — and cinema — forever.When Toy Story arrived in 1995, it wasn’t simply another animated family movie. It was the first fully computer-animated feature film, introducing audiences to Woody, Buzz Lightyear and a new kind of movie magic. Nearly three decades later, the question is simple: does Toy Story still hold up?In this episode, we revisit Toy Story and investigate ho...

Case 103: FIVE FAVS VOL 1: Cinema Bad Guys!

October 05, 2026

Who are the greatest movie villains of all time? This week, Luke and Matt open the case file on five of their favourite cinema bad guys, from the quietly terrifying Noah Cross in Chinatown to Andy Serkis’s unforgettable Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.In Five Favourites Vol. 1: Cinema Bad Guys, we celebrate some of the most memorable, disturbing and downright entertaining villains in movie history.What makes a great movie villain? Is it pure evil, intelligence, charisma, menace — or s...

Case 102: WAYNE'S WORLD (1992) | You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Hurl!

September 28, 2026

Party on! Cinema Sleuths investigates Wayne’s World (1992), the comedy classic that went from a Saturday Night Live sketch to one of the defining movies of the early 1990s.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hurl! Few comedies have had the cultural impact of Wayne’s World. More than 30 years after Wayne and Garth first hit the big screen, the film’s catchphrases, music, characters and irreverent sense of humour remain firmly embedded in popular culture.In this episode, we ask why this seemingly ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Cinema Sleuths
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How do I get in touch with Cinema Sleuths?

Cinema Sleuths is hosted by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Its publicly listed email is meanstreetspodcast@gmail.com. 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 Cinema Sleuths?

The publicly listed email for Cinema Sleuths: meanstreetspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Cinema Sleuths have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Cinema Sleuths?

Cinema Sleuths typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published crime, thriller, or genre authors; actors; film commentators; YouTubers; and entertainment podcasters with relevant expertise or a clear connection to the featured film or television property. Common among recent guests: Published fiction; Authorship of a recognized book or series; Acting work. Recent guests include Steve Hunt, Regan MacArther, and Julian De Backer.

How hard is it to get booked on Cinema Sleuths?

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

What topics does Cinema Sleuths cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, TV, Crime Fiction, Superheroes, and Popular Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

meanstreetspodcast@gmail.com

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