Ticklish Business

Kristen Lopez

ticklishbiz@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Ticklish Business is an Old Hollywood–focused film-criticism podcast where host Kristen Lopez talks classic films with sharp humor and often brings in authors and film-industry voices. It’s a strong fit for PR opportunities tied to classic cinema, film scholarship, memoir/biography, and media writing—especially guests who can connect craft, history, and cultural context.

Metrics

Episodes: 266

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

ticklishbiz@gmail.com

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Host

Kristen Lopez - The podcast description states that Kristen Lopez is a film critic who hosts Ticklish Business, digging into Old Hollywood with enthusiasm, sharp humor, and excellent guests. Recent episode descrip...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Film authors/biographers, film critics/scholars, and screen performers/industry professionals with direct connection to classic Hollywood topics or specific films (e.g., expertise via books about directors/stars).
Required Achievements:  
Published film book (biography/criticism), Authored works tied to specific Old Hollywood figures or filmmakers, Acting credits relevant to playing iconic classic-Hollywood roles

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily Edwards - Cape Fear (1962) Analysis, Old Hollywood Personas, Film Themes And Its 1960s Cultural Shift

Alisha Soper - Marilyn Monroe Filmography, Top Three Favorite Films, Acting As/playing Monroe, Plus Related Film Critiques

Elizabeth Alsop - Elaine May Tribute, Ishtar (1987) Analysis, Elaine May’s Career Context, Debunking Established Stories

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Hollywood, Movie History, Classic Films

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ticklish Business
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233. Cape Fear (1962 with Emily Edwards)

June 24, 2026

Ticklish Business host Kristen Lopez and author Emily Edwards sit down to discuss 1962's CAPE FEAR, in honor of the new Apple TV+ series. The duo discuss Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck's personas, the movie's harsh themes, and how it upends the idea of Old Hollywood in the 1960s. **Note, this episode discusses sensitive topics.** Listen to Emily's Silver Screen Sleuths on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Patreon: / ticklishbiz TikTok: / ticklishbiz IG: / ticklishbiz X: / ticklish_biz Bl...

Marilyn Monroe Centennial Top 3 (with Alisha Soper)

June 10, 2026

We're celebrating Marilyn Monroe's centennial with an episode fit for a legend! Kristen and guest Alisha Soper look at Marilyn's filmography and lay out their top 3 favorite films from the blonde bombshell. Along the way, Soper talks about being an actress with a skillset in playing Monroe. We also grouse about Don Murray in Bus Stop and why Arthur Miller screwed up everything. I have a new book dropping on July 28th! Preorder But Have You Read the Book: Romance Edition here.⁠ You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

231. Elaine in May - Ishtar (1987 with Elizabeth Alsop)

May 27, 2026

Our tribute to beleaguered director Elaine May closes with a look at the movie that ruined her career, 1987's Ishtar. Is it the worst film ever made?  May biographer Elizabeth Alsop joins Kristen to break down the infamous flop and what went wrong. The pair discuss Warren Beatty as the Patient Zero for everything, debunking established stories, and if telling the truth really is a dangerous business.  Works Cited: The Road to Ishtar by David Blum Editor William Reynolds (American CinemaEd...

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