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The Pellicle Podcast

Matthew Curtis

Booking Overview

An industry-focused beer and drinks show covering brewing, pubs, beer culture, and specialist media, with external guests typically including brewery owners and executives, brewers, hop-industry professionals, and beer writers. Suitable pitches include senior brewery leaders, technical brewing experts, hop specialists, and authoritative drinks journalists with a strong industry story; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors credible, highly relevant professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 88

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matthew@pelliclemag.com

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Host

Matthew Curtis - Editor-in-chief of Pellicle, covering beer, pubs, brewing, and drinks culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior brewery owners and executives, experienced brewers, hop-industry professionals, and specialist beer writers with direct expertise in brewing, beer culture, pubs, or drinks publishing.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or developing an established brewery or pub group, Creating or applying notable brewing and hop innovations, Publishing authoritative specialist beer coverage

Recent Guest Discussions

Robyn Gilmour - The State Of Beer Media, Consumer Beer Publishing, And The Value Of Long-form Coverage.

Tim Sheahan - The State Of Beer Media, Specialist Beer Writing, And Engaging Both Expert And Casual Readers.

Jack Williams - Blackjack Brew Co.'s History, Beer, Venues, And Future.

Matt Drage - Blackjack Brew Co.'s History, Beer, Venues, And Future.

George Charlton - Blackjack Brew Co.'s History, Beer, Venues, And Future.

Recent Topics

Food And Drink, Beer, Brewing, Pubs, Hops

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Ep88 — Beer Educator and Sensory Consultant Mirella Amato

October 05, 2026

Today’s guest is one of the most knowledgeable people in the beer industry I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to. Boasting multiple accolades, including Master Cicerone, BJCP Grand Master, and Accredited Beer Sommelier, Mirella Amato is an expert in all things sensory, bringing her immense knowledge and experience to the worlds of both beer and spirits. She’s also the author of Beerology, an excellent guide to tasting and appreciating beer. Most recently, Mirella has worked as the gl...

Ep87 — The State of Beer Media

August 23, 2026

The U.K. beer media landscape is a curious one. A niche within a niche, at its most simple it’s a genre of food writing, albeit one with a far smaller audience than say, restaurant or wine reviews. Its audience is more interesting still. Beer readers are often hyper engaged and extremely knowledgeable about their subject, which can have the unfortunate knock on effect of making it less accessible to those with a more casual interest.  What, then, do beer publications do to keep readers from b...

Ep86 — In Simpatico with Manchester's Blackjack Brew Co.

March 15, 2026

Manchester in the mid-2010s was an electric period in the city’s brewing history, with several modern brewing trailblazers—including Track and Cloudwater—exploding onto the scene. Before either of them existed, however, there was Blackjack, which has been quietly plugging away with its wonderful beer since 2012.  Over the years they’ve established themselves not simply as a well-respected brewery and taproom, but through the opening and adoption of several venues around Greater Manchester. Th...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Pellicle Podcast?

The Pellicle Podcast is hosted by Matthew Curtis. Its publicly listed email is matthew@pelliclemag.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 Pellicle Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Pellicle Podcast: matthew@pelliclemag.com.

How many listeners does The Pellicle Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Pellicle Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Pellicle Podcast?

The Pellicle Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior brewery owners and executives, experienced brewers, hop-industry professionals, and specialist beer writers with direct expertise in brewing, beer culture, pubs, or drinks publishing. Common among recent guests: Leading or developing an established brewery or pub group; Creating or applying notable brewing and hop innovations; Publishing authoritative specialist beer coverage. Recent guests include Robyn Gilmour, Tim Sheahan, and Jack Williams.

How hard is it to get booked on The Pellicle Podcast?

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

What topics does The Pellicle Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Beer, Brewing, Pubs, and Hops. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

matthew@pelliclemag.com

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