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Maltin on Movies

Leonard Maltin, Jessie Maltin

Booking Overview

This film-focused interview podcast features Leonard and Jessie Maltin discussing movies with established actors, directors, craftspeople, authors, and film-industry figures. Agencies could credibly pitch acclaimed filmmakers, performers, visual-effects and production professionals, film historians, and authors with notable credits or books; booking is likely high difficulty because the show regularly features prominent and highly accomplished guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 512

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

aristotle.acevedo@gmail.com

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Host

Leonard Maltin - Acclaimed film critic, historian, author, and longtime Hollywood commentator known for his extensive writing and broadcasting about film.

Jessie Maltin - Film and television producer and media professional who co-hosts the show with her father, Leonard Maltin.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Acclaimed actors, directors, writers, visual-effects artists, production designers, film historians, and authors with substantial industry credits, recognized work, or notable film books.
Required Achievements:  
Major film or television credits, Award nominations or lifetime-achievement recognition, Acclaimed books about film or prominent film figures, Long careers across high-profile productions

Recent Guest Discussions

John Knoll - Visual-effects Production, Industrial Light & Magic, Major Film Projects, And The Creation Of Adobe Photoshop.

James Curtis - The Making And Legacy Of It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World And His Work As A Film Biographer.

Joe Johnston - His Career Across Film Design, Art Direction, And Directing, Including The Creation Of The Millennium Falcon And Yoda.

Jim Bissell - Production Design, Major Film Productions, And His Contributions To The Art Directors Guild.

Brian d'Arcy James - His Stage And Screen Career, Acting Across Theater And Film, And Collaboration With Filmmaker Edward Burns.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Film History, Visual Effects, Production Design

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Maltin on Movies
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Sean Gunn

October 03, 2026

Sean Gunn has scores of TV and movie credits to his name and two distinct fan followings: those who watched him for seven seasons on Gilmore Girls and others who marvel at his work for Marvel in such movies as Guardians of the Galaxy, where he stands in for Rocket Raccoon. He is a versatile actor who just happens to be the brother of writer-director James Gunn. His latest film, Appofaniacs, drops this weekend and it deals with the world of Deep Fakes. But let us assure you: Sean Gunn is the r...

John Knoll

August 07, 2026

John Knoll has a list of credits as long as anyone's arm, serving as visual effects supervisor on such movies as The Abyss, Star Wars Episodes I, II and III,  Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and most recently The Mandalorian and Grogu. He also holds the title of Creative Director at George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic company, otherwise known as ILM. Oh, and one more thing: he and his brother are the inventors of Adobe Photoshop.

James Curtis

August 03, 2026

After some years in the business world, Jim Curtis decided to become a writer and specialize in biographies. Since then he has turned out superior, often definitive books about Spencer Tracy, W.C. Fields, and Preston Sturges, among others. His latest book is the biography of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, charting the colorful tale of how this "comedy to end all comedies" came to be. It's called Comedy is a Grim Business and Leonard, for one, likes it better than the film itself!

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Maltin on Movies
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How do I get in touch with Maltin on Movies?

Maltin on Movies is hosted by Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin. Its publicly listed email is aristotle.acevedo@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 Maltin on Movies?

The publicly listed email for Maltin on Movies: aristotle.acevedo@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Maltin on Movies have?

Podseeker estimates Maltin on Movies reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Maltin on Movies?

Maltin on Movies typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Acclaimed actors, directors, writers, visual-effects artists, production designers, film historians, and authors with substantial industry credits, recognized work, or notable film books. Common among recent guests: Major film or television credits; Award nominations or lifetime-achievement recognition; Acclaimed books about film or prominent film figures. Recent guests include John Knoll, James Curtis, and Joe Johnston.

How hard is it to get booked on Maltin on Movies?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Maltin on Movies cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Film History, Visual Effects, and Production Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

aristotle.acevedo@gmail.com

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