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The Shame List Picture Show

Michael Viers

Booking Overview

Film-focused interview show centered on movie discussions, filmmaking, and films drawn from hosts’ and guests’ shame lists, typically featuring independent filmmakers, writers, artists, and film-focused podcasters. Agencies could credibly pitch working filmmakers, film authors, critics, historians, and knowledgeable creators with a distinctive connection to a selected film; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 224

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 209 subscribers

Instagram: 2.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shamelistpictureshow@gmail.com

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Host

Michael Viers - Filmmaker and film enthusiast who hosts discussions with filmmakers, writers, artists, and other movie-focused guests about influential and overlooked films.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working filmmakers, writers, artists, podcasters, or other film professionals with informed perspectives and a meaningful connection to a specific movie.
Required Achievements:  
Independent feature films, Published film books, Film-focused podcasts, Documented filmmaking experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Lee Nirenberg - Mo' Better Blues, New York Filmmaking, Jazz, And Behind-the-scenes Independent Film Culture.

Ryan Luis Rodriguez - American Gigolo, Richard Gere's Performance, Paul Schrader's Direction, Visual Style, And The Film's Influence On 1980s Film Culture.

Josh Stifter - The Dirties, Inventive Filmmaking, Uncomfortable Humor, Bullying, And Media.

Recent Topics

Film, Filmmaking, Film Criticism, Independent Film, Film History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Adam Rifkin and the Last Train to Fortune

October 13, 2026

Hello everyone! We're really excited to have Adam Rifkin on the episode this week as our special guest. Rifkin has always been a goal guest for this show and we're so happy to have him. Not only do we discuss his fascinating life and career, but we also chat about his newest film, Last Train to Fortune, which was written by his mother!It's a fantastic conversation you won't want to miss.For my information on Last Train to Fortune, be sure to go to https://lasttraintofortune.com/Be sure to che...

The Grand Guignol feat. David Gregory of Severin

October 06, 2026

Hello and welcome to another amazing episode of The Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we are joined by Severin's David Gregory to discuss a really cool new box set that Severin is releasing: Morbid Pleasures: A Compendium Of Grand Guignol & The Grand Guignolesque. This box set will be dedicated to the infamous French theater, the Grand Guignol. This 12-disc set will feature some of the earliest silent films that took inspiration from this iconic theater with new music by Steven Se...

Who's That Girl feat. Cara Ogburn

September 14, 2026

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! On today's episode, Michael sits down with Cara Ogburn, who is the artistic director for Milwaukee Film. On this episode we discuss her work for Milwaukee Film, the job of an artistic director, and trying to figure out what the audience wants. We also discuss a film that Cara loves as we talk about James Foley's Who's That Girl. It's a madcap movie that stars Madanna, and we get in deep about Cara's history with it and why s...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Shame List Picture Show
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How do I get in touch with The Shame List Picture Show?

The Shame List Picture Show is hosted by Michael Viers. Its publicly listed email is shamelistpictureshow@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 Shame List Picture Show?

The publicly listed email for The Shame List Picture Show: shamelistpictureshow@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Shame List Picture Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Shame List Picture Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Shame List Picture Show?

The Shame List Picture Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working filmmakers, writers, artists, podcasters, or other film professionals with informed perspectives and a meaningful connection to a specific movie. Common among recent guests: Independent feature films; Published film books; Film-focused podcasts. Recent guests include Michael Lee Nirenberg, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, and Josh Stifter.

How hard is it to get booked on The Shame List Picture Show?

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

What topics does The Shame List Picture Show cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

shamelistpictureshow@gmail.com

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