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Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast

Eli Olsberg

Booking Overview

This is a niche film interview and release-analysis podcast focused on cult cinema, film preservation, boutique home video, and Vinegar Syndrome releases; its external guests are typically film historians, archivists, label personnel, authors, and restoration or theatrical-event specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch film scholars, preservationists, genre-film authors, boutique-distribution executives, restoration experts, and filmmakers with relevant archival or physical-media projects. Booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible niche professionals and Vinegar Syndrome contributors, though candidates should have clear subject expertise or a strong connection to genre and preservation cinema.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chriswhaskell@gmail.com

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Host

Eli Olsberg - Film-focused podcast co-host and comedy performer with an interest in boutique home video, cult cinema, and film criticism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in film history, genre cinema, archival preservation, restoration, boutique physical-media distribution, theatrical exhibition, or related film scholarship; published authors and professionals connected to Vinegar Syndrome or comparable labels are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published film books or essays, Film-restoration or archival-preservation credits, Work with boutique home-video labels, Specialist expertise in horror, cult, or made-for-TV films, Production of film commentaries, documentaries, or theatrical exhibitions

Recent Guest Discussions

Erica Shultz - Recording Audio Commentaries, Producing Video Essays And Booklet Essays, Genre-film Scholarship, And Horror Gives Back.

Oscar Becher - Rescuing And Restoring A Lost Film, Producing A Feature-length Restoration Documentary, And Vinegar Syndrome Releases.

Amanda Reyes - The History And Cultural Impact Of Made-for-tv Movies, Archival Research, And Iconoscope Releases.

Brandon Upson - Film Scanning, Archival Restoration, Iconoscope Releases, And Boutique-label Preservation Work.

Theresa Mercado - Boutique-film Events, Theatrical Exhibitions, Film-archive Venues, Screenings, And Behind-the-scenes Event Production.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Preservation, Horror Film, Cult Film, Physical Media

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast
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Episode 55 - October Announcements with Dino Proserpio and Vamp-Friars with Kurtis Spieler

October 03, 2026

October and November have consistently been some of the best months for Vinegar Syndrome across mainilne and sublabels, and 2026 is no exception. We are joined by the very hard working and passionate Dino Proserpio to review all of the October announcements. Dino's encyclopedic knowldge of Italian and German cinema is on display as he breaks down some of what he has been working on and gives a stirring history of Krimi films that would make Edgar Wallace proud. After Dino we quickly transitio...

Episode 54 - Special Features & Audio Commentaries with Erica Shultz + August 2026 Review

September 15, 2026

One of this month's releases includes a commentary by a regular contributor to VinSyn's disc releases, so we're thrilled to welcome Erica Shultz, co-host of the Unsung Horrors podcast and author of The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide to Child Kills in Film! We chat with Erica about the work that goes into recording audio commentaries, video essays, and booklet essays for releases. We also highlight one of our favorite annual fundraising events set up by Erica through her podcast, Horror...

Episode 53 - September Announcements, Labor Day Sale, and Reviver 4 w/Oscar Becher

September 03, 2026

September is here with an absolutely wild lineup of new release titles and the Labor Day sale which is going on for a full week this time! Chris and Eli are joined by our most returning guest, Lead Archivist at VS, Oscar Becher! Reviver 4 was part of the new release schedule and being one of our favorite new sublabels, we had to bring Oscar back to discuss rescuing a lost film and putting together a feature length documentary included on the disc about saving the movie and restoring it. If yo...

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Frequently asked questions

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Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast?

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast is hosted by Eli Olsberg. Its publicly listed email is chriswhaskell@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 Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast: chriswhaskell@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast?

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established expertise in film history, genre cinema, archival preservation, restoration, boutique physical-media distribution, theatrical exhibition, or related film scholarship; published authors and professionals connected to Vinegar Syndrome or comparable labels are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Published film books or essays; Film-restoration or archival-preservation credits; Work with boutique home-video labels. Recent guests include Erica Shultz, Oscar Becher, and Amanda Reyes.

How hard is it to get booked on Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast?

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

What topics does Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Preservation, Horror Film, Cult Film, and Physical Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chriswhaskell@gmail.com

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