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The Playlist Podcast Network

Mike DeAngelo

Booking Overview

This is a film and television interview network focused on criticism, industry news, and in-depth conversations with prominent actors, filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and showrunners connected to current projects. Agencies could credibly pitch established entertainment-industry clients with a new film, series, remake, or major creative perspective; booking difficulty is high because the network regularly features recognizable talent and senior creators.

Metrics

Episodes: 805

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 15.2k subscribers

Instagram: 18.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

theplaylist@gmail.com

info@theplaylist.net

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Host

Mike DeAngelo - Film and television journalist and host covering contemporary cinema, television, and entertainment-industry subjects.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established actors, directors, writers, producers, and showrunners with notable film or television credits, particularly those promoting a current theatrical release, streaming series, remake, or major creative project.
Required Achievements:  
Prominent film or television credits, Creator, writer, producer, or showrunner credits on recognized productions, Current theatrical, streaming, or television releases, Major festival, awards-season, or franchise visibility

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Garfield - The Uprising, Paul Greengrass's Filmmaking, Contemporary Political Urgency, A Potential Spider-man Return, And Upcoming Projects.

Dave Franco - Idiots, Collaborating With Macon Blair, Producing And Financing The Film, Its Unusual Practical-comedy Set Pieces, And Upcoming Horror Work.

Shawn Hatosy - The Pitt, His Character's Trauma And Development, Season 2, The Show's Medical Setting, And The Possibility Of A Spinoff.

Chris Carter - The X-files: I Want To Believe, The New Recut, Changes To Mulder And Scully's Relationship, The Franchise's Unfinished Stories, And Upcoming Projects.

Nick Antosca - Apple Tv+'s Cape Fear, Adapting The Source Material, Javier Bardem's Character, Martin Scorsese's Notes, And The Series Finale.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Filmmaking, TV, Horror

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Playlist Podcast Network
:

‘The Cycle’: Jordan Downey, Deborah Ann Woll & Jeffrey Donovan Talk Old-School Horror, ‘Daredevil’ & ‘Sicario 3’

October 23, 2026

Director Jordan Downey and stars Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan join The Discourse Podcast to discuss their new Shudder horror film, “The Cycle,” a dark, twisted mystery that begins as a grim detective thriller before becoming something far stranger, wilder, and more horrifying.Downey discusses his love of old-school horror, the influences of “The Thing,” “Se7en,” and “The Silence Of The Lambs,” and his commitment to gloriously disgusting practical creature effects. He explains why he w...

‘Street Fighter’ Director Kitao Sakurai On His Wild Cast, Kinky M. Bison & Embracing The Absurd — The Discourse Podcast

October 14, 2026

sdsdsdHow do you turn one of the most beloved fighting games of all time into a movie without losing everything that makes it gloriously ridiculous?On this episode of The Discourse Podcast, director Kitao Sakurai (“The Eric Andre Show,” “Bad Trip”) joins us to discuss his gonzo approach to “Street Fighter,” assembling a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, David Dastmalchian, 50 Cent, Eric André, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck.Sakurai explain...

Mackenzie Davis Talks ‘Below,’ ‘Terminator: Dark Fate,’ ‘Blade Runner 2049’ & Wanting To Do Comedy

October 07, 2026

Mackenzie Davis joins The Playlist’s Bingeworthy Podcast to talk about Netflix’s new creature-feature series “Below,” working opposite Josh Hartnett in Newfoundland, and why the show’s mix of horror, family drama, and dark comedy appealed to her.She also looks back at “Terminator: Dark Fate,” which she still thinks got a “bad rap,” recalls the near-religious atmosphere of working with Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins on “Blade Runner 2049,” and explains why she’s now on a mission to prove s...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Playlist Podcast Network
:

How do I get in touch with The Playlist Podcast Network?

The Playlist Podcast Network is hosted by Mike DeAngelo. Its publicly listed emails are theplaylist@gmail.com and info@theplaylist.net. 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 Playlist Podcast Network?

The publicly listed emails for The Playlist Podcast Network: theplaylist@gmail.com and info@theplaylist.net.

How many listeners does The Playlist Podcast Network have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Playlist Podcast Network?

The Playlist Podcast Network typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established actors, directors, writers, producers, and showrunners with notable film or television credits, particularly those promoting a current theatrical release, streaming series, remake, or major creative project. Common among recent guests: Prominent film or television credits; Creator, writer, producer, or showrunner credits on recognized productions; Current theatrical, streaming, or television releases. Recent guests include Andrew Garfield, Dave Franco, and Shawn Hatosy.

How hard is it to get booked on The Playlist Podcast Network?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Playlist Podcast Network cover?

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

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Publicly listed emails

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info@theplaylist.net

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