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Writers on Film

John Bleasdale

Booking Overview

A film-book interview podcast focused on cinema history, criticism, biographies, and filmmaking, typically featuring authors, critics, and film historians discussing their published work. Credible pitches include authors with new film books, established critics, cinema scholars, and experts on directors or Hollywood history; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes specialist professionals but also features prominent figures such as David Thomson and Bilge Ebiri.

Metrics

Episodes: 308

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 66.5k subscribers

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

drjohnty@gmail.com

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Host

John Bleasdale - Film critic and author focused on cinema, film history, and criticism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors of film books, established film critics, cinema historians, biographers, and scholars with authoritative expertise in directors, filmmaking, or Hollywood history.
Required Achievements:  
Published film books or biographies, Established careers in film criticism or journalism, Original archival or scholarly research, Expertise recognized by film publications, festivals, or professional collaborators

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Edlitz - Orson Welles, Journey Into Fear, And The Hollywood Studio System.

Bilge Ebiri - Film Criticism And Films At The Venice Film Festival.

Nicholas Bell - Ink, Bucking Fastard, Wild Horse Nine, And Coverage From The Venice International Film Festival.

Jason A. Ney - Richard Fleischer’s Career, Films, Archival Papers, And Professional Collaborators.

David Thomson - Film History, Screen Culture, Technology, The Film Industry, And His Book A Sudden Flicker Of Light.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Film Books, Film History, Hollywood

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Writers on Film
:

James Mottram on The Making of The Odyssey

October 15, 2026

Discover the secrets of The Odyssey: A Film by Christopher Nolan with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Summer 2026’s most celebrated film. Filming The Odyssey: Inside the Making of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic traces the creation of Nolan’s latest film from script to screen through exclusive interviews with the director and his cast and crew accompanied by electrifying visuals from the film, including on-set photos, concept art, and research materials. Buy the book HERE. Hosted by ...

Allyson Nadia Field Talks about Acts of Love: Black Performance and the Kiss That Changed Film History

October 08, 2026

We're at the 45th Giornate del Cinema Muto at Pordenone and I'm talking to American author and academic Allyson Nadia Field about her 20226 book: Acts of Love: Black Performance and the Kiss That Changed Film History. Get your copy of the book HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pordenone International Silent Film Festival

October 06, 2026

In its 45 edition, we're at Le Giornate del Cinema Muto, the international silent film festival in Pordenone, with Mark Fuller -- expert and enthusiast in equal measure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Frequently asked questions

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Writers on Film
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How do I get in touch with Writers on Film?

Writers on Film is hosted by John Bleasdale. Its publicly listed email is drjohnty@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 Writers on Film?

The publicly listed email for Writers on Film: drjohnty@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Writers on Film have?

Podseeker estimates Writers on Film reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Writers on Film?

Writers on Film typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors of film books, established film critics, cinema historians, biographers, and scholars with authoritative expertise in directors, filmmaking, or Hollywood history. Common among recent guests: Published film books or biographies; Established careers in film criticism or journalism; Original archival or scholarly research. Recent guests include Mark Edlitz, Bilge Ebiri, and Nicholas Bell.

How hard is it to get booked on Writers on Film?

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

What topics does Writers on Film cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

drjohnty@gmail.com

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