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
Publicly listed emails
mlanza1974@aol.com
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Mario J. Lanza - Film podcast host and commentator focused on movies that deserve more attention.
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
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.
Just Films and That · Very low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
A Year In Horror · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Scene Snobs Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Movies, Films and Flix · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Where the Long Tail Ends · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed email for Staff Picks: mlanza1974@aol.com.
Podseeker estimates Staff Picks reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.
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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