The Plot Thickens

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The Breakout

October 08, 2026

Stanley heads to Hollywood to direct The Killing, a crime caper with a famous cast and a confusing storyline.  The film tanks at the box office but attracts the attention of movie star Kirk Douglas, who agrees to star in Stanley's next project.  Stanley decides to adapt the antiwar novel Paths of Glory, which he films in Germany and unexpectedly meets the love of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Opening Gambit

October 01, 2026

Stanley takes his first crack at filmmaking, starting with shorts and moving up to low-budget independent features.  His family bankrolls his productions and his friends act as cast and crew, but his efforts fail to turn a profit.  As his first marriage begins to crumble, Stanley plays chess for quarters, until a new friend gives him a shot at the big time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bronx Kid

September 24, 2026

Stanley Kubrick grows up rooting for the Yankees, playing drums, and watching World War II newsreels at the local movie theater. At age 13, his father gifts him his first camera, which leads to a prestigious job at a famous magazine... and the opportunity to watch a film being made on the streets of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How do I get in touch with The Plot Thickens?

The Plot Thickens is hosted by Ben Mankiewicz. Its publicly listed email is tcmpodcasttpt@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 Plot Thickens?

The publicly listed email for The Plot Thickens: tcmpodcasttpt@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Plot Thickens have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Plot Thickens?

The Plot Thickens typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Acclaimed filmmakers, actors, film historians, authors, and people with close personal or professional connections to major directors or landmark films. Common among recent guests: Major film awards; Directing or producing landmark films; Established film scholarship or criticism. Recent guests include Katharina Kubrick and Steven Spielberg.

How hard is it to get booked on The Plot Thickens?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Plot Thickens cover?

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