Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 600
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
marshallpoe@gmail.com
hello@newbooksnetwork.com
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Host
Alix Beeston - Film and media scholar who conducts expert interviews about significant new research and publications in film studies.
Miranda Melcher - Academic author and interviewer whose work focuses on post-conflict military integration, treaty negotiation, and civil war contexts.
Dan Moran - Film writer and interviewer who conducts author conversations focused on books, cinema, and film-related topics.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Vincent Haddad - Manga And Anime Franchises, Fandom, Transmedia Storytelling, Corporate Media Properties, And Networked Fan Cultures.
Elisabeth R. Anker - Melodrama, Political Discourse, Trans Cinema, Feminist Film Studies, And The Work And Legacy Of Linda Williams.
Laura Horak - Melodrama, Feminist Film Studies, Cinema Scholarship, And The Work And Legacy Of Linda Williams.
Christine Gledhill - Melodrama, Feminist Film Studies, Cinema Scholarship, And The Work And Legacy Of Linda Williams.
Ellery E. Foutch - Nineteenth-century Art And Technology, Preservation, Natural History, Scientific Objects, Perfection, And Cultural Responses To Mortality.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Egyptian Male Film Stars in the Nasser Era: Envisioning a National Identity with Samar Abdel-Rahman (American U of Cairo Press, 2026)
October 06, 2026
Samar Abdel-Rahman's Egyptian Male Film Stars in the Nasser Era: Envisioning a National Identity (American University of Cairo Press, 2026) explores male stardom in Egyptian cinema produced during the early years following the Free Officers' revolution of 1952, through the lives and careers of three key stars: Omar al-Sharif, Ismail Yassin, and Farid Shawqi. In attempting to find a balance between the traditional and the modern, the Nasser era placed an emphasis on education, work, and gender...
Weapons
October 05, 2026
A true dark comedy, Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025) combines a satire of suburbia, a study of addiction, and the satisfaction of a fairy tale. The film works so well because it takes its time to develop interesting characters to the point where the viewer occasionally forgets the horror-movie label and is drawn into the human story of regular people trying to cope with terrible events. Aunt Gladys is terrific, but she’s only part of what makes Weapons so compelling.&nb...
Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026)
September 27, 2026
Wastelands and Wonderlands: Utopias and Dystopias in Film and Literature with Matthew Leggatt (SUNY Press, 2026) is an edited collection exploring utopias ad dystopias in films and literature. It challenges readers, in these uniquely dystopian times, to reevaluate their ideas about utopia and dystopia. The book brings together film, literary, and utopian studies scholars from across the world. As an interdisciplinary collection, it covers a wide range of utopias and dystopias, from...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with New Books in Film?
New Books in Film is hosted by Alix Beeston and Miranda Melcher. Its publicly listed emails are marshallpoe@gmail.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.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 New Books in Film?
The publicly listed emails for New Books in Film: marshallpoe@gmail.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.com.
How many listeners does New Books in Film have?
Podseeker estimates New Books in Film reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Film?
New Books in Film typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University scholars, film and media researchers, and academic authors with a recently published book or significant new research project relevant to cinema, media, cultural studies, or adjacent visual-culture fields. Common among recent guests: Recently published academic book; University research or teaching position; Established scholarship in film, media, or cultural studies. Recent guests include Vincent Haddad, Elisabeth R. Anker, and Laura Horak.
How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Film?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does New Books in Film cover?
Recent episodes cover Film Studies, Film, Media Studies, Film History, and Cultural Studies. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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