Who hosts Better Call Paul?

Better Call Paul is hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer. They have published 227 episodes. The show covers news, with an entertainment focus.

What has Better Call Paul covered recently?

Recent episodes include "537. Paramount/Skydance reaches deal with State AGs (for now); Puck Sold", "536. Disney's Creator Deals, A New (Federal Film Tax Credit) Hope?, and CA's AI Disclosure Law for Advertisements, and", and "535. Emmys Recap & Artist Residencies Expand Geographically". The latest went out on 30 Sep 2026 and ran about 29 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Better Call Paul publish?

Better Call Paul publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 30 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 227 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Better Call Paul?

For Better Call Paul, Booking Probability sits at 35/100, Listen Score at 33/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Better Call Paul?

Better Call Paul covers entertainment, streaming, entertainment industry, film industry, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Better Call Paul

Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer · news · EN · 227 episodes

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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.

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What is Better Call Paul?

Better Call Paul is a news podcast hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer, with 227 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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former Marvel entertainment lawyer hosts Better Call Paul, a news show with 227 episodes published.

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537. Paramount/Skydance reaches deal with State AGs (for now); Puck Sold
Sep 30, 202629 min
This week, Paul and Jess begin with an update on the Paramount WBD saga as Paramount and the 12 state attorney's general announce a settlement that is awaiting judicial confirmation. Next, they discuss Puck's capital raise as Red Bird Capital becomes its new lead investor at a $250M valuation. Finally, Paul celebrates one of the iconic films from his childhood, Transformers: The Movie which is being re-released for its 40th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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536. Disney's Creator Deals, A New (Federal Film Tax Credit) Hope?, and CA's AI Disclosure Law for Advertisements, and
Sep 23, 202633 min
This week, Paul and Jess cover a diverse range of topics from Disney's new deals with influencers and content creators, a new potential federal Film tax credit, and finally, a recently-signed law in California that requires advertisers to disclose when synthetic performers are prominently used in advertisements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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535. Emmys Recap & Artist Residencies Expand Geographically
Sep 16, 202631 min
This week, Sean Gupta resumes his BCP residency and provides an insider perspective on the 2026 Emmys. Sean and Paul recap the biggest winners of the night and greatest TV shows of the past year. Finally, they discuss a recent trend of artist residencies expanding outside of traditional hubs like NYC, Las Vegas and London. Bad Buddy, Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys and others are hosting residencies all around the globe and driving tourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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534. Venice Film Festival, Tupac's Killer Convicted (?), and Ramayana Release Date Set
Sep 9, 202629 min
This week, Paul and Jess begin with a high level description of some of the most compelling works at this year's Venice Film Festival. Next, Paul breaks down the recent conviction of Duane "Keefe D" Davis in the murder of Tupac Shakur 30 years ago. Finally, they preview the Indian film, Ramayana, which will have, by far, the highest budget of any Indian film ever made, and attempt to bring the ancient Sanskrit mythological work to the big screen and audiences globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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533. Love Island USA Renewed, Drake Cashes Out OVO
Sep 2, 202629 min
This week, Paul welcomes Jessica back into her co-hosting chair as they wrap up the summer. They begin with a recap of Drake's sale of a controlling interest in his clothing and lifestyle brand, OVO, to Authentic Brands Group. Next, they discuss Love Island: USA which Peacock recently renewed for a Ninth season, and why it is such a great asset for Peacock (and its participants). Finally, Paul provides an update on the criminal trial and conviction of Thomas Goldstein, the Scotus Blog founder and high-stakes gambler who was convicted of tax evasion of mortgage fraud, who is begging to be let out of jail pending his appeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Better Call Paul

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Better Call Paul?

About the host

Recent episodes

537. Paramount/Skydance reaches deal with State AGs (for now); Puck Sold

536. Disney's Creator Deals, A New (Federal Film Tax Credit) Hope?, and CA's AI Disclosure Law for Advertisements, and

535. Emmys Recap & Artist Residencies Expand Geographically

534. Venice Film Festival, Tupac's Killer Convicted (?), and Ramayana Release Date Set

533. Love Island USA Renewed, Drake Cashes Out OVO

Guest Appearances

Shashank Gupta

Gaurav Gupta

Reed Hastings

Eric Perko

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Best industries to pitch Better Call Paul for

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Better Call Paul

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Better Call Paul?

About the host

Recent episodes

537. Paramount/Skydance reaches deal with State AGs (for now); Puck Sold

536. Disney's Creator Deals, A New (Federal Film Tax Credit) Hope?, and CA's AI Disclosure Law for Advertisements, and

535. Emmys Recap & Artist Residencies Expand Geographically

534. Venice Film Festival, Tupac's Killer Convicted (?), and Ramayana Release Date Set

533. Love Island USA Renewed, Drake Cashes Out OVO

Guest Appearances

Shashank Gupta

Gaurav Gupta

Reed Hastings

Eric Perko

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Better Call Paul for

Podcasts like Better Call Paul

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

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