The Matineecast

Ryan McNeil

Booking Overview

This is a film criticism and analysis show featuring recurring external guests who are film critics, journalists, writers, and literary commentators, alongside the host’s own film-focused segments. Suitable pitches include established or emerging critics, authors with adaptation expertise, cultural journalists, and filmmakers able to offer substantive perspectives on contemporary and classic film; booking difficulty is likely low because the guest pattern centers on accessible working professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 421

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ryan@thematinee.ca

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Host

Ryan McNeil - Film critic and creator of The Matineecast, focusing on cinematic criticism, interpretation, and broader film culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Film critics, cultural journalists, writers, authors, and other knowledgeable professionals with published work or demonstrated expertise in particular films, filmmakers, genres, or adaptation topics.

Required Achievements:

Published film or cultural criticism, Bylines in established publications, Authorship or literary expertise, Interviews with filmmakers or other film-industry professionals

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew James - Matt Johnson’s TONY, JAWS, CHEF, And Related Film Recommendations

Vanya Garraway - Gregg Araki’s I WANT YOUR SEX And Changing Cultural Attitudes Toward Sex In Film

Traci Thomas - Book-to-film Adaptations And The Relationship Between Literature And Cinema

Marya E. Gates - Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE, Film Criticism, And Interviews With Filmmakers And Production Creatives

Corey Atad - Steven Spielberg’s DISCLOSURE DAY, Film Criticism, And Interviews With Filmmakers

Recent Topics

Film Criticism, Film Analysis, Adaptation, Filmmaking, Film History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Matineecast

Episode 376 – DIGGER

October 05, 2026

Runtime 102 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:55 : Know Your Enemy with guest Kurt Halfyard 34:56 The New Slang : DIGGER 1:21;67 The Other Side : Kurt and Ryan talk further reading after Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 376: Photos of the Lisbon Cinemateca: The opening monologue in PATTON: Kurt’s Letterboxd can be found here. The Matinee’s BlueSky can be found here and Letterboxd c...

Episode 375 – TONY

August 24, 2026

Runtime 86 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 4:36 : Know Your Enemy with guest Andrew James 29:00 The New Slang : TONY 66:00 The Other Side : Andrew and Ryan talk further reading after Matt Johnson’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 375: The tale of Paul Bunyan and Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes Andrew’s Letterboxd review of JAWS Marya Gates’ review of TONY after revisiting the 15 pages of Kitchen Confidential that the film is based on...

Episode 374 – I WANT YOUR SEX

August 10, 2026

Runtime 88 minutes Show Contents 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Know Your Enemy with guest Vanya Garraway 32:05 The New Slang : I WANT YOUR SEX 1:14:00 The Other Side : Vanya and Ryan talk further reading after Greg Araki’s new film Links Mentioned on Episode 374: The NY Times podcast on Gen Z and their changing attitudes towards sex: Episode 372 where Marya Gates and I talked about THE INVITE Russell Crowe describing how Ridley Scott had him “look at t...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Matineecast

How do I get in touch with The Matineecast?

The Matineecast is hosted by Ryan McNeil. Its publicly listed email is ryan@thematinee.ca. 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 The Matineecast?

The publicly listed email for The Matineecast: ryan@thematinee.ca.

How many listeners does The Matineecast have?

Podseeker estimates The Matineecast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Matineecast?

The Matineecast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film critics, cultural journalists, writers, authors, and other knowledgeable professionals with published work or demonstrated expertise in particular films, filmmakers, genres, or adaptation topics. Common among recent guests: Published film or cultural criticism; Bylines in established publications; Authorship or literary expertise. Recent guests include Andrew James, Vanya Garraway, and Traci Thomas.

How hard is it to get booked on The Matineecast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Matineecast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film Criticism, Film Analysis, Adaptation, Filmmaking, and Film History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ryan@thematinee.ca

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