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The Oscar Project Podcast

Jonathan Ytreberg

Booking Overview

Film-analysis and film-industry interview show centered on Oscar-nominated films, with recurring conversations featuring independent filmmakers, directors, actors, producers, and film writers or critics. Suitable pitches include emerging filmmakers with a current project, authors or newsletter writers focused on film history, and accessible industry professionals with specific production or criticism expertise; booking difficulty is low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 262

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 464 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jonathan.ytreberg@gmail.com

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Host

Jonathan Ytreberg - Host focused on the history and analysis of Oscar-nominated films, with interviews covering filmmaking and film-industry writing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Independent filmmakers, directors, writers, producers, actors, film critics, newsletter authors, and other professionals with direct expertise in film production, film history, or film analysis.
Required Achievements:  
Directed, written, produced, or acted in an independent film, Published film criticism or industry writing, Created a newsletter or other established film-focused publication, Developed specialized expertise in film history or production

Recent Guest Discussions

Angad Aulakh - The Film Aurora, Musical Inspiration, Collaboration With The Lead Actor, And Using Sound To Convey Emotion.

Enrico Banson - The 1931 Film Svengali, Universal Horror Films, Bohemian Artistic Culture, And Production Design.

Brian Leahy - Small-crew Filmmaking, Production Logistics, And Creating Glitterbomb's Extended One-shot Sequence.

Deborah Lee Smith - The Real-life Experience Behind Glitterbomb, Small-crew Filmmaking, Tight Production Schedules, And The Film's One-shot Sequence.

Gareth Bradwick - The 1931 Film The Public Enemy, Its Crime And Violence, Production Details, And Its Place In Film History.

Recent Topics

Academy Awards, Film History, Filmmaking, Film Criticism, Film Industry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Oscar Project Podcast
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4.70-Filmmaker Interview with Angad Aulakh

August 25, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Angad Aulakh, director of the short film "Aurora," a exploration of the loneliness and isolation felt by a man in deep space and those he left behind on Earth.Listen to hear about the musical inspiration for the film, his collaboration with the star of the film, Guy Kent, and the interesting use of sound to convey certain emotions throughout the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in...

4.69-Svengali with Enrico Banson

August 21, 2026

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Svengali. I'm joined by film and theater director Enrico Banson who writes the Director's Notes newsletter and we talk about whether this film belongs with the great Universal horror films of the era, how the film portrays bohemian artistic culture of the late 1800s, and some of the most incredible production design we have seen in Oscar nominated films to date. You can watch Svengali on Tubi, YouTube, or Am...

4.68-Filmmaker Interview with Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy

August 18, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy, producer, star, writer, and director of the short film "Glitterbomb," which follows a woman through a harrowing situation while she tries desperately to keep her composure on a virtual job interview.Listen to hear about Deborah's real life experience that inspired the film, the incredible achievement of an extremely small crew that worked on the film on a very tight timeline, and the logisti...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Oscar Project Podcast?

The Oscar Project Podcast is hosted by Jonathan Ytreberg. Its publicly listed email is jonathan.ytreberg@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 The Oscar Project Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Oscar Project Podcast: jonathan.ytreberg@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Oscar Project Podcast have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Oscar Project Podcast?

The Oscar Project Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Independent filmmakers, directors, writers, producers, actors, film critics, newsletter authors, and other professionals with direct expertise in film production, film history, or film analysis. Common among recent guests: Directed, written, produced, or acted in an independent film; Published film criticism or industry writing; Created a newsletter or other established film-focused publication. Recent guests include Angad Aulakh, Enrico Banson, and Brian Leahy.

How hard is it to get booked on The Oscar Project Podcast?

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

What topics does The Oscar Project Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

jonathan.ytreberg@gmail.com

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