The Contrarians

Alex Mattis, Julio Olivera

ovniosmith@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

The Contrarians is a movie-leaning, comedian-style critique show where Alex Mattis and Julio Olivera go against mainstream taste—panning crowd favorites and praising movies most people avoid. Expect candid “Real Talk” reactions plus occasional bonus segments with additional voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

ovniosmith@gmail.com

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Host

Alex Mattis - Co-host of The Contrarians with a focus on provocative, contrarian film opinions. In recent episode notes, Alex is also referenced as appearing in the show’s YouTube-related content, suggesting an ...

Julio Olivera - Co-host of The Contrarians, delivering counter-mainstream takes on movies people love and hate. Julio also participates in bonus commentary-style episodes where the conversation expands beyond just...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Likely film/culture insiders or knowledgeable fans; provided text does not specify industry credentials for “Joe” or “STEVE.”
Required Achievements:  
Demonstrated film knowledge (often via fan or creator communities), Potential connection to film/TV or entertainment fandom

Recent Guest Discussions

STEVE - Bonus Commentary Reflecting On Fighters Crossing Into Film (haywire Context).

Joe - Bonus Commentary Reflecting On Fighters Crossing Into Film (haywire Context).

Recent Topics

Film, Movie, Criticism, Horror, Cult

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Contrarians
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268 - Pt. 2 - 52 Pick-Up (RT)

June 04, 2026

How much sleaziness is too much sleaziness? Is Elmore Leonard’s 52 PICK-UP as nasty as its John Frankenheimer adaptation? Does the movie deserve its somewhat forgotten status in the director’s filmography, or should we all push for a 52 PICK-UP re-evaluation? This and more in this Real Talk segment - including a roll call of all the adult performers in the infamous party sequence!TIMELINE00:01:26 Second Feature00:02:23 Real Talk00:53:27 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Inter...

268 - Pt. 1 - 52 Pick-Up (CC)

June 04, 2026

The second chapter of B2B - Bedroom to Box Office - brings us a gaggle of porn stars smack dab in the middle of a mean, nasty, supremely entertaining John Frankenheimer joint. Sadly, 52 PICK-UP was too sleazy for critics and not even the Elmore Leonard connection or having Roy Scheider as its star saved it from a rotten Tomatometer score. Listen to Alex & Julio as they welcome the man behind Reindeer Games back to the show with another banger!TIMELINE00:01:24 52 Pick-Up00:08:34 ...

267 - Pt. 2 - Rabid - 1977 (RT)

May 21, 2026

The real surprise when it comes to RABID is that Cronenberg meant it to be about the dangers of mishandling an epidemic. As much as we can all relate to that, it can be difficult to connect to that theme when it’s carried by a movie that plays like a parody of the director’s body-horror obsessions. But how does Marilyn Chambers do, regardless of the film’s shortcomings? Listen to this Real Talk segment and find out!TIMELINE00:01:26 Get out of there!!!!00:02:25 Real Talk00:56:33 ...

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