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The Movies That Made Me

Josh Olson, Joe Dante

Booking Overview

An interview show about the films that shaped filmmakers and entertainers, typically featuring directors, screenwriters, and actors discussing their influences alongside current or recent projects. Credible pitches include established film and television creators, actors with notable screen credits, and experts in directing, screenwriting, animation, genre film, or film history; booking difficulty is medium because guests are recognizable industry professionals but not limited to major A-list names.

Metrics

Episodes: 433

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 60.4k subscribers

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@spectrevision.com

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Host

Josh Olson - Oscar-nominated screenwriter and film commentator.

Joe Dante - Film director known for influential genre and cult films.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Working film and television directors, screenwriters, and actors with recognizable screen credits, especially those promoting a current or recent project or bringing a distinctive perspective on film history and genre cinema.
Required Achievements:  
Directed or written a released feature film or notable television project, Held prominent acting roles in film or television, Created influential work in genre, independent, animated, or cult cinema

Recent Guest Discussions

Scott Waugh - Favorite Action-movie Scenes And The Films That Influenced His Directing.

Macon Blair - Favorite Comfort Movies And The Films That Shaped His Work.

Adria Arjona - The Films That Influenced Her Acting And Creative Development.

Dave Green - Animated And Live-action Films That Influenced His Directing Style.

Casper Kelly - Films About Television And The Influences Behind His Filmmaking.

Recent Topics

Film, Filmmaking, Directing, Screenwriting, Cult Cinema

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Movies That Made Me
:

CRYSTAL LAKE showrunner Brad Kane

October 13, 2026

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the latest steward of the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise? CRYSTAL LAKE showrunner Brad Kane is on the slab this week, and he walks hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through the sleazy movies that made him! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Warrior (2011) Friday the 13th (1980) Halloween (1978) The Parallax View (1974) Klute (1971) The Spy Who Loved Me (1981) Cannonball Run (1981) Class of 1984 (1982) Oliver! (...

RUNNER director Scott Waugh

September 15, 2026

Scott Waugh, director of the acclaimed new Alan Ritchson/Owen Wilson starrer Runner, sits down with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to break down his favorite scenes from action movies! Sometimes, they are not action scenes at all... Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Runner (2026) Jack Reacher (2012) Lethal Weapon (1987) - 43:07 Lethal Weapon II (1989) Lethal Weapon III (1992) Lethal Weapon IV (1998) Act of Valor (2012) Die Hard (1988) Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990) Die ...

IDIOTS co-writer/director Macon Blair

September 08, 2026

Idiots director/co-writer Macon Blair breaks down his favorite comfort movies with podcast host Josh Olson! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Mission: Impossible — Fallout (2018) Idiots (2026) Straight Outta Compton (2015) State of Grace (1990) Jaws (1975) Goodfellas (1990) Bugsy (1991) The Godfather Part III (1990) Miller’s Crossing (1990) Rattle and Hum (1988) Suburbia (1983) Repo Man (1984) Green Room (2016) Trust (1990) Amateur (1994) Simple Men (1992) Boogi...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Movies That Made Me
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How do I get in touch with The Movies That Made Me?

The Movies That Made Me is hosted by Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Its publicly listed email is info@spectrevision.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 The Movies That Made Me?

The publicly listed email for The Movies That Made Me: info@spectrevision.com.

How many listeners does The Movies That Made Me have?

Podseeker estimates The Movies That Made Me reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Movies That Made Me?

The Movies That Made Me typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Working film and television directors, screenwriters, and actors with recognizable screen credits, especially those promoting a current or recent project or bringing a distinctive perspective on film history and genre cinema. Common among recent guests: Directed or written a released feature film or notable television project; Held prominent acting roles in film or television; Created influential work in genre, independent, animated, or cult cinema. Recent guests include Scott Waugh, Macon Blair, and Adria Arjona.

How hard is it to get booked on The Movies That Made Me?

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

What topics does The Movies That Made Me cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Filmmaking, Directing, Screenwriting, and Cult Cinema. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@spectrevision.com

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