Episodes: 82
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Publicly listed emails
characterspodcast@gmail.com
purecinemapod@gmail.com
directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Bill Ackerman - Film-culture podcast host who focuses on the creative work and professional experiences of writers, historians, programmers, publishers, preservationists, and other specialists.
Grady Hendrix - Creative Writing, Freelance Journalism, Film Programming, Asian Cinema, Film Festivals, Home Video, And His Book These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America And Changed The World.
David Del Valle - Film Journalism, Hollywood Talent Representation, The Sinister Image, Film Archives, Classic And Cult Cinema, And Audio Commentaries For Home-video Releases.
Fran Simeoni - Boutique Home-video Distribution, Film-label Management, Customer Engagement, Filmmaker Relationships, And Differences Between Boutique And Major-studio Releases.
Heidi Honeycutt - Women Directors In Horror, Film Journalism, Festival Programming, Film Research, Independent Filmmaking, And Boutique Blu-ray Extras.
Jimmy McDonough - Biography Writing, Film And Music History, Archival Research, Interview Methods, And His Book Gary Stewart: I Am From The Honky Tonks.
Episode 81: Grady Hendrix
September 21, 2026
Bill speaks to author, film historian, programmer and podcaster Grady Hendrix about a few of his creative endeavors, from writing plays and freelance journalism to co-founding Subway Cinema and co-writing THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS: HOW KUNG FU MOVIES SWEPT AMERICAN AND CHANGED THE WORLD. Topics include: co-founding the New York Asian Film Festival, LOVE ON DELIVERY, Kim's Video, the TWEED theatre company, Cristina Cacioppo, Mobius Home Video Forum, CONFEDERACY THEORY, Kier-La Janisse, Andrew L...
Episode 80: David Del Valle
September 11, 2026
Bill speaks to author and film historian David Del Valle about his many endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and working as a Hollywood talent agent to hosting THE SINISTER IMAGE television series, writing books like LOST HORIZONS BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN and recording audio commentaries for DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Topics include The Del Valle Archives, Vincent Price, MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, appearing in MESSIAH OF EVIL, Forrest J. Ackerman, THE MAN WHO RECLAIMED HIS HEAD, Carlos ...
Episode 79: Fran Simeoni
April 13, 2026
Bill speaks to Fran Simeoni about his experiences in home video, from his years serving as a director of content at Arrow Films to the successful launch of his own label, Radiance Films. Topics include: Abel Ferrara, transparency and engaging with customers, Mainline Pictures, working with filmmakers, Eureka Entertainment's Masters Of Cinema series, David Lynch and the differences between boutique and major studio home video releases. Links: Visit the Radiance Films site: https://www.radianc...
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Supporting Characters is hosted by Bill Ackerman. Its publicly listed emails are characterspodcast@gmail.com, purecinemapod@gmail.com, and directorsclubpodcast@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.
The publicly listed emails for Supporting Characters: characterspodcast@gmail.com, purecinemapod@gmail.com, and directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Supporting Characters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Supporting Characters typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, film historians, genre specialists, festival programmers, boutique-distribution executives, preservationists, filmmakers, podcasters, and other professionals with substantial hands-on experience in film culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant film journalism; Leadership or founding roles at film festivals, specialty labels, or film organizations; Documented work in film programming, preservation, distribution, or filmmaking. Recent guests include Grady Hendrix, David Del Valle, and Fran Simeoni.
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