Oct 23, 20261h 46mS1
This time on Film Swap, we’re exploring two extraordinary films that take the works of William Shakespeare and transform them into something entirely their own.Joining us is returning guest Brad McDermott, artist and...
About this Podcast:
Go beyond the algorithm! Film Swap is the podcast for curious and adventurous film lovers. In every episode, David and Jonathan — along with special guests — swap films on fascinating themes and dive into film history, cult cinema, lost classics, and the hidden gems that deserve more love. Calm, thoughtful, and fun discussions for anyone who wants to dig deeper and find their next favourite film.
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What is Film Swap about?
Go beyond the algorithm! Film Swap is the podcast for curious and adventurous film lovers. In every episode, David and Jonathan, along with special guests, swap films on fascinating themes and dive into film history, cult cinema, lost classics, and the hidden gems that deserve more love.
What has Film Swap covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Film Swap Ep. 58 - Shakespeare: Remixed! Chimes at Midnight and Prospero's Books" (23 October 2026, 106 minutes), "Film Swap Ep. 54 - Avoiding the Void! The Passenger and Aniara" (26 May 2026, 94 minutes), and "Film Swap Ep. 53 - Baker Breakdown! Let's Get Lost and Beware of Mr. Baker" (29 April 2026, 75 minutes).
How often does Film Swap publish?
Film Swap publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 59 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Film Swap?
Booking probability for Film Swap is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Film Swap requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Film Swap's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Film Swap?
The strongest fits for Film Swap are Film & Video. Film Swap has a tv audience and around 43,000 subscribers on YouTube.
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May 26, 20261h 34mS1In this episode of Film Swap, we stare directly into the void with two haunting explorations of identity, escape, and existential drift: *The Passenger* (1975) directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and *Aniara* (2018)...
Apr 29, 20261h 15mS1In this episode of Film Swap, we explore two unforgettable music documentaries: Let’s Get Lost (1988) and Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)—a fascinating double feature built around two legendary musicians who share a name...
Mar 26, 20261h 23mS1This time on Film Swap, we’re joined by David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast to explore paranoia, power, and political corruption in two landmark works of European cinema.We begin with Investigation of a...
Feb 26, 20261h 26mS1What happens when humanity is seen through alien eyes?In this episode of Film Swap, we are joined by special guest Jack Wyer as we explore the theme of the outsider perspective through Werner Herzog’s The Enigma of...
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Jan 27, 20261h 15mS1In this episode of Film Swap, we explore the idea of “dropping out” through two very different but unexpectedly connected films: Nicholas Roeg’s Castaway (1986) and Matt Ross’s Captain Fantastic (2016). Both films...
Dec 17, 20251h 54mS1It’s been a tough year, so the Film Swap podcast is doing what cinema does best — bringing people together. In this special Feel Good Film Festival episode, we’re joined by returning guests Brad McDermott and David...
Dec 4, 20251h 23mS1Filmmaker Ken Williams joins us in this episode of Film Swap, as we tuck into two extraordinary food-centric films that explore how cooking brings people together: Juzo Itami’s joyful ramen romp Tampopo and Michael...
Nov 17, 20251h 21mS1On this episode of Film Swap, we dive headfirst into the wild world of Mondo cinema. We’re joined by special guest and genre film specialist Richard Doyle to explore two notorious shockumentaries that blur the line...
Oct 28, 20251h 8mS1Music has the power to turn chaos into beauty — and few films prove that better than The Sea Wolf (1941, dir. Michael Curtiz) and Hana-Bi (1997, dir. Takeshi Kitano). In this episode of Film Swap , we’re joined by...
Sep 24, 20251h 38mS1In this episode of Film Swap , David and Jonathan are joined by returning guest Clare Clark for a lively deep dive into Hawks and Heroes . What happens when you place Howard Hawks’ classic Western Red River (1948)...
Aug 19, 20251h 7mS1Summer brings heat, passion, and sometimes danger. In this episode of Film Swap , Jonathan and David explore two radically different but equally unforgettable classics. 🔥 One Deadly Summer (1983, dir. Jean Becker) –...
Episode #43
Film Swap Ep. 43 - Charisma and Corruption! Sweet Smell of Success and The Night of the Hunter
Jul 10, 20251h 24mS1In this searing double feature, we dive into two powerhouse classics from the 1950s that expose the dark side of influence. Under the banner of Charisma and Corruption, we explore Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and The...
Jun 12, 20251h 15mS1In this episode of Film Swap, Jonathan and David dive into two riveting tales where nothing is quite as it seems. Under the theme "Trust and Treachery", they explore Nine Queens (2000), a razor-sharp Argentinian con...
May 14, 20251h 24mS1In this literary-themed episode of Film Swap, hosts David and Jonathan explore two of the most daring adaptations of classic fiction ever put to film. First up, Jan Švankmajer’s Alice (1988) reimagines Alice in...
Apr 15, 20251h 26mS1It’s time to go back to school, film style! In this episode we take a thoughtful dive into two powerful coming-of-age dramas set in the world of education and youth. First up is Ken Loach’s *Kes* (1969), a British...
Mar 19, 20251h 23mS1In this episode of *Film Swap*, genre film guru Richard Doyle returns to the show as we deep dive into two cult classics by legendary film directors that have a reputation for being downright awful: Robert Altman’s...
Feb 26, 20251h 10mS1In this episode of **Film Swap**, we dive deep into two powerful films that explore aging, mortality, and human connection: **The Ballad of Narayama** (1983) directed by **Shohei Imamura**and **Venus** (2006) Directed...
Feb 4, 20251h 15mS1In this episode we dive into the careers of the very best of great British actors, as we focus on two absolute legends of the silver screen: Charles Laughton and Michael Caine and pick a couple of obscure gems from...
Dec 17, 20241h 57mS1In this thought-provoking episode of *Film Swap*, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by special guest David Blakeslee of the *Criterion Reflections* podcast for a deep dive into three powerful films that explore themes...
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