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Staff Picks

Mario J. Lanza

Booking Overview

A film-focused discussion show about movies that deserve more attention, featuring informal external guests such as movie fans, genre enthusiasts, and people with personal or professional connections to the featured films. Agencies could credibly pitch knowledgeable film commentators, pop-culture writers, genre specialists, and distinctive movie enthusiasts; booking should be relatively easy because the show’s guest pattern favors accessible contributors over high-profile industry figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 178

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mlanza1974@aol.com

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Host

Mario J. Lanza - Film podcast host and commentator focused on movies that deserve more attention.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

very_low
Typical Credentials:  
Strong knowledge of film, enthusiasm for the featured movie or genre, and a distinctive personal or professional perspective. Recent guests have included movie fans, genre enthusiasts, a teacher, and a regional resident.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Fields - Zodiac And True Crime Films

Sean Malloy - Freaky Tales And Potential Cult Films

Kacie Rahm - Triangle, Horror Films, Mythology, And Time-loop Narratives

Joe Confalone - Liar Liar, Jim Carrey, And 1990s Comedy Films

Jason Rasmussen - The Hateful Eight And Quentin Tarantino Films

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Underrated Films, Cult Films, Horror Films

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Staff Picks
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Zodiac

September 11, 2026

Former Bay Area resident Dan Fields joins me to discuss one of the greatest true crime movies ever made, 2007's incredibly creepy Zodiac.

Freaky Tales

June 05, 2026

Movie fan Sean Malloy joins me to discuss a fun little anthology that no one saw, but I just know is going to become a cult classic one day, 2024's Freaky Tales. Make sure to get in on the ground floor of this one now, in ten years it's going to be a much bigger deal.

Triangle

May 25, 2026

Horror fan Kacie Rahm joins me to discuss one of the trippiest movies I've ever covered on Staff Picks, the 2009 horror/mythology/time loop/bad parenting movie, Triangle.

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Staff Picks
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How do I get in touch with Staff Picks?

Staff Picks is hosted by Mario J. Lanza. Its publicly listed email is mlanza1974@aol.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 Staff Picks?

The publicly listed email for Staff Picks: mlanza1974@aol.com.

How many listeners does Staff Picks have?

Podseeker estimates Staff Picks reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Staff Picks?

Staff Picks typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Strong knowledge of film, enthusiasm for the featured movie or genre, and a distinctive personal or professional perspective. Recent guests have included movie fans, genre enthusiasts, a teacher, and a regional resident. Recent guests include Dan Fields, Sean Malloy, and Kacie Rahm.

How hard is it to get booked on Staff Picks?

Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.

What topics does Staff Picks cover?

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

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Publicly listed emails

mlanza1974@aol.com

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