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Cinema Smorgasbord

Doug Tilley, Liam O'Donnell

Booking Overview

This is a host-led film commentary podcast focused on cult, genre, and specialty cinema, with occasional external film-podcast cohosts or cinema commentators joining the discussion. The strongest pitches are accessible film podcasters, genre-film critics, and filmmakers or other practitioners with a direct connection to a featured movie; booking difficulty is likely low, while major celebrity guests are not necessary for fit.

Metrics

Episodes: 346

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

doug.tilley@gmail.com

info@cinemasmorgasbord.com

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Host

Doug Tilley - Co-creator and host of Cinema Smorgasbord and Eric Roberts is the Man, with a focus on genre and cult cinema commentary.

Liam O'Donnell - Co-creator and host of Cinema Smorgasbord and Eric Roberts is the Man, specializing in commentary on genre and cult cinema.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Film podcast hosts, genre-film critics, cinema commentators, and filmmakers or other practitioners with a substantive connection to the featured movie.
Required Achievements:  
Hosting or co-hosting film podcasts, Specialized genre-cinema commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Rob Stammitti - Project X, Dick Miller, Tales From The Darkside, And Controversial Genre Cinema.

Mike X Nichols - Eric Roberts, Violet, Artificial Intelligence In Film, Mockbusters, And Stop Motion.

Recent Topics

Cult Film, Genre Film, Film Criticism, Horror, Action Cinema

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 345 – Serpent’s Path: The Films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa – Door (1988), Door II: Tokyo Diary (1991) & Door III (1996)

October 12, 2026

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the Serpent’s Path archive right here. While in the midst of releasing his comedy-crime series SUIT YOURSELF OR SHOOT YOURSELF Kiyoshi Kurosawa took a break to continue Banmei Takahashi’s DOOR series, releasing the body-horror film DOOR III in 1996. On this episode of SERPENT’S PATH we’re looking at the entire DOOR series, starting with the original gory slasher DOOR from 1988, then onto Takahashi’s episodic sequel DOOR II: TOKYO DIAR...

Episode 344 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Domestic Disturbance (2001)

October 05, 2026

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the full HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? archive right here On a returning HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? the boys dive into Harold Becker’s 2001 psychological thriller DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE with John Travolta trying to protect his son from his new stepfather Rick, played by Vince Vaughn, after he witnesses him committing MURDER! It’s.. kinda bland, but oddly comforting and maybe, just maybe, has more to recommend it than just a supporting Steve Buscemi perfor...

Episode 343 – Praising Kane – My Blue Heaven (1990)

September 28, 2026

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the Praising Kane archive right here. On this episode of PRAISING KANE we’re rockin’ the suburbs with the 1990 comedy classic MY BLUE HEAVEN! Directed by Herbert Ross and written by Nora Ephron, it stars Steve Martin as an Italian mobster living in witness protection, with Rick Moranis as a straight-laced FBI agent tasked with keeping tabs on him. I’m laughing already! Also, Carol Kane is there. Briefly. We pair this with an episode of TINY TOON ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Cinema Smorgasbord?

Cinema Smorgasbord is hosted by Doug Tilley and Liam O'Donnell. Its publicly listed emails are doug.tilley@gmail.com and info@cinemasmorgasbord.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 Smorgasbord?

The publicly listed emails for Cinema Smorgasbord: doug.tilley@gmail.com and info@cinemasmorgasbord.com.

How many listeners does Cinema Smorgasbord have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Cinema Smorgasbord?

Cinema Smorgasbord typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film podcast hosts, genre-film critics, cinema commentators, and filmmakers or other practitioners with a substantive connection to the featured movie. Common among recent guests: Hosting or co-hosting film podcasts; Specialized genre-cinema commentary. Recent guests include Rob Stammitti and Mike X Nichols.

How hard is it to get booked on Cinema Smorgasbord?

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

What topics does Cinema Smorgasbord cover?

Recent episodes cover Cult Film, Genre Film, Film Criticism, Horror, and Action Cinema. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

doug.tilley@gmail.com

info@cinemasmorgasbord.com

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