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Somebody's Watching

Elinor Lewy

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven film-culture podcast focused on unusual, cult, exploitation, and historically significant cinema, with external guests including film writers, authors, industry executives, filmmakers, and repertory-film programmers. PR agencies could credibly pitch film historians, screenwriters, cinema programmers, genre-film experts, and authors with distinctive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors specialized professionals rather than major mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 5.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

elilewy85@googlemail.com

thebendpod@gmail.com

somebodyswatchingpod@gmail.com

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Host

Elinor Lewy - Film-focused podcast host exploring unusual cinema, film history, and cult film culture through conversations with filmmakers, writers, industry professionals, and cinephiles.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, film criticism, film history, film production, cinema programming, or specialized genre-film culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial writing about film, Professional roles in film production or screenwriting, Leadership or senior positions in film-industry organizations, Curating or programming distinctive repertory and genre-film events

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Lee Nirenberg - New York Film Crews, Film Production History, Filmmaking, And His Book Cinematic Immunity.

Kate Hagen - Video Stores, Representation Of Fat Women On Screen, Sex Scenes, Cinema, And The Female Gaze.

Tarek Strauch - Film Programming, German Film Heritage, Exploitation And Horror Cinema, And The Work Of Zelluloid42.

Audrey Biasucci - Film Programming, German Film Heritage, Exploitation And Horror Cinema, And The Work Of Zelluloid42.

Recent Topics

Cult Film, Exploitation, Film History, Horror, Film Criticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Somebody's Watching
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Episode 31: Andrew Nette

September 07, 2026

Andrew Nette specializes in pulp fiction among many other things. He's has been living in Berlin for about a year now doing research on many different projects. I was introduced to Andrew when I read "Revolution in 35 mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse 1960-1990" which he co-edited with film scholar (and previous guest) Samm Deighan. We spoke about this essential book as well his Berlin film experiences and his time living in South East Asia an...

Episode 30: Favorite Film Soundtracks (w/ Heather Drain)

August 04, 2026

Film writer Heather Drain is an expert in both film and music, making her the perfect guest to talk about film soundtracks! We spoke about how she started out as an esoteric film appreciator, her love of "mutated arthouse," and we both share 10 of our favorite film soundtracks. This episode's show notes are especially long because Heather references a lot of films and music and they're all worth noting down!Show Notes:Heather Drain’s linktreeHeather Drain’s SubstackHeather D...

Episode 29: Cinematic Immunity (w/ Micheal Lee Nirenberg)

July 01, 2026

My guest today is scenic artist, filmmaker, and writer Michael Lee Nirenberg, who wrote the book Cinematic Immunity, an oral history told from the perspective of New York film crews, from the 50s to the 2000s. When I came across this book I knew I had to get it right away, it's exciting to learn film history from a completely different perspective! We spoke about how Michael got into the film crew business, the wild days of New York filmmaking, what crews had to say about the likes of Sid...

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Frequently asked questions

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Somebody's Watching
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How do I get in touch with Somebody's Watching?

Somebody's Watching is hosted by Elinor Lewy. Its publicly listed emails are elilewy85@googlemail.com, thebendpod@gmail.com, and somebodyswatchingpod@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 Somebody's Watching?

The publicly listed emails for Somebody's Watching: elilewy85@googlemail.com, thebendpod@gmail.com, and somebodyswatchingpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Somebody's Watching have?

Podseeker estimates Somebody's Watching reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Somebody's Watching?

Somebody's Watching typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, film criticism, film history, film production, cinema programming, or specialized genre-film culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial writing about film; Professional roles in film production or screenwriting; Leadership or senior positions in film-industry organizations. Recent guests include Michael Lee Nirenberg, Kate Hagen, and Tarek Strauch.

How hard is it to get booked on Somebody's Watching?

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

What topics does Somebody's Watching cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

elilewy85@googlemail.com

thebendpod@gmail.com

somebodyswatchingpod@gmail.com

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