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Supporting Characters

Bill Ackerman

Booking Overview

This is a film-culture interview podcast featuring writers, historians, programmers, publishers, preservationists, and other creative-industry professionals discussing their careers and specialized film interests. Agencies could credibly pitch published film authors, genre historians, boutique home-video executives, festival programmers, preservationists, and knowledgeable filmmakers; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors established niche experts rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

characterspodcast@gmail.com

purecinemapod@gmail.com

directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Bill Ackerman - Film-culture podcast host who focuses on the creative work and professional experiences of writers, historians, programmers, publishers, preservationists, and other specialists.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  
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, Contributions to home-video releases, audio commentaries, or other film scholarship

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Film, Film History, Horror Film, Film Preservation, Home Video

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Supporting Characters
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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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Frequently asked questions

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Supporting Characters
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How do I get in touch with Supporting Characters?

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.

What is the email for Supporting Characters?

The publicly listed emails for Supporting Characters: characterspodcast@gmail.com, purecinemapod@gmail.com, and directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Supporting Characters have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Supporting Characters?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on Supporting Characters?

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

What topics does Supporting Characters cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film History, Horror Film, Film Preservation, and Home Video. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

characterspodcast@gmail.com

purecinemapod@gmail.com

directorsclubpodcast@gmail.com

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