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HippCast

Christina Webber

Booking Overview

A niche interview show focused on silent film, archive cinema, and festival programming, it features performers, musicians, archivists, scholars, and cinema professionals. PR agencies could pitch knowledgeable silent-film historians, curators, preservationists, accompanists, and programmers with relevant work or publications; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 436 subscribers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@falkirk.gov.uk

christina.webber@falkirk.gov.uk

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Host

Christina Webber - Digital Content Manager at the Hippodrome Silent Film Festival.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional or scholarly experience in silent film, such as work in film history, archiving, curation, programming, preservation, or musical accompaniment.
Required Achievements:  
Specialist work or research in silent film or early cinema, Experience curating, programming, preserving, or accompanying silent films, Relevant publications, projects, or festival and cinema work

Recent Guest Discussions

Ben Palmer - Silent-film Discussions Recorded At Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto.

Melanie Selfe - Silent-film Discussions Recorded At Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto.

Joel Archer - Silent-film Discussions Recorded At Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto.

Stacey Wisnia - Silent-film Discussions Recorded At Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto.

Pamela Hutchinson - Silent-film Discussions Recorded At Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto.

Recent Topics

Film, Silent Film, Film History, Film Preservation, Film Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
HippCast
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Postcards from Pordenone!

October 20, 2026

A HippFest presence in Pordenone every Autumn is something of a tradition thanks to Le Giornate del Cinema Muto, but this year, with support from the Creative Scotland Expanded Festivals Fund, Digital Content Manager Christina was able to join Festival Director Alison Strauss for the trip. Relishing the buzz in the square surrounding Teatro Verdi, for HippCast Episode 39 we were excited to capture some of the delicious silent film chatter on 'tape'...Or rather, smartphone and tiny blu...

'This kind of magic telepathy': in conversation with Jane Gardner and Hazel Morrison

September 30, 2026

Hello HippCasters, we're back in the audiosphere this month with a double whammy of musical goodness! In today's show we hear from Jane Gardner and Hazel Morrison, a familiar and much beloved HippFest duo, following their recent visit to Tromsø Silent Film Days and ahead of their performance as part of our Taste of Silents season accompanying Murnau's Faust (1926). Conversation varies merrily from the days of silent film on British TV, to some of the stranger instruments (/body pa...

Feminist film historiographies: in conversation with Kate Saccone

July 31, 2026

Our podcast guest this month is none other than the wonderful Kate Saccone! Kate is a film curator, scholar, and editor based in Amsterdam. She received her PhD from the University of Amsterdam in May 2026. She is the project manager and an editor of The Women Film Pioneers Project and currently serves as board president of Women and Film History International.In this month's episode Kate and Christina, our HippFest Digital Content Manager, chat about the breadth of Kate’s expertise, femi...

Frequently asked questions

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HippCast
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How do I get in touch with HippCast?

HippCast is hosted by Christina Webber. Its publicly listed emails are hello@falkirk.gov.uk and christina.webber@falkirk.gov.uk. 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 HippCast?

The publicly listed emails for HippCast: hello@falkirk.gov.uk and christina.webber@falkirk.gov.uk.

How many listeners does HippCast have?

Podseeker estimates HippCast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for HippCast?

HippCast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Relevant professional or scholarly experience in silent film, such as work in film history, archiving, curation, programming, preservation, or musical accompaniment. Common among recent guests: Specialist work or research in silent film or early cinema; Experience curating, programming, preserving, or accompanying silent films; Relevant publications, projects, or festival and cinema work. Recent guests include Ben Palmer, Melanie Selfe, and Joel Archer.

How hard is it to get booked on HippCast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does HippCast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Silent Film, Film History, Film Preservation, and Film Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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christina.webber@falkirk.gov.uk

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