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Varsity Cinema Podcast

Hosted by Keith Rich · tv · EN

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About this Podcast:

The Varsity Cinema Podcast is about highlighting and encouraging film exploration, covering films that will be playing at our Des Moines, IA-based cinema house. Whether you're into Hollywood fare, the off-kilter indie or the artiest of art films, we've got you covered.

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What is Varsity Cinema Podcast about?

The Varsity Cinema Podcast is about highlighting and encouraging film exploration, covering films that will be playing at our Des Moines, IA-based cinema house. Whether you're into Hollywood fare, the off-kilter indie or the artiest of art films, we've got you covered.

Who hosts Varsity Cinema Podcast?

Varsity Cinema Podcast is hosted by Keith Rich. The show has published 35 episodes to date.

What has Varsity Cinema Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 35: Compassion" (12 June 2026, 33 minutes), "Episode 34: Creature Comforts" (28 April 2026, 84 minutes), and "Episode 33: Favorite Discoveries of 2025!" (26 January 2026, 218 minutes).

How often does Varsity Cinema Podcast publish?

Varsity Cinema Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 35 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Varsity Cinema Podcast?

Booking probability for Varsity Cinema Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Varsity Cinema Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Varsity Cinema Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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About the host

Keith Rich hosts Varsity Cinema Podcast, a tv podcast with 35 episodes published.

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  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 35: Compassion

    Jun 12, 202633 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the upcoming screening of Ai Wei Wei's 'Human Flow' in celebration of World Refugee Day with moderator of the event, Clayton Boeynik! </p><p>Clayton is the Immigrant and Refugee Family...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 34: Creature Comforts

    Apr 28, 20261h 24mS0

    <p>Among discussing the year so far and what's to come with the Varsity, host Keith Rich and Varsity's Director of Development, Daniyel Turner, discuss their Top 5 Comfort Films. Keith's partner, Suzanne, also pays a...

  • Jan 26, 20263h 38mS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich switches it up as a treat for the new year, as friends, Matt Bledsoe of the Cult Movies podcast and Daniel Epler of the Cobwebs Channel on YouTube, join him for a discussion of their favorite Top 10...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 32: Those Aren't Pillows!

    Nov 10, 202517 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the upcoming programming at the Varsity Cinema in Des Moines, IA for November. </p><p><br></p><p>As always, check out varsitydesmoines.com to secure ticketing and screening information!</p>

  • Sep 19, 202522 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit that heads the Varsity, Des Moines Film with Executive Director, Ben Godar. </p><p>As always, please be sure to head over to ⁠⁠⁠varsitydesmoines.com⁠⁠⁠...

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  • Jul 22, 202527 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the documentary 'Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution' with the Director of Disability Policy for the Harkin Institute at Drake University, Daniel Van Sant. </p><p>As always, please be sure to...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 29: For Faust's Sake!

    Jun 18, 202532 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the upcoming screening of F.W. Murnau's 1926 silent film classic, Faust, with Mike from the LA-based band, The Silent Light, who will be live scoring the event. </p><p><br></p><p>As always...

  • May 27, 202556 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich chats with film critic and Fantastic Fest shorts programmer, Rocco Thompson about all things Pride for the month of June. Paris is Burning, Drop Dead Gorgeous and more - this one is not to be missed...

  • Mar 29, 202547 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich chats with newly minted director and frontman of Local H, Scott Lucas! Scott will be in-person at the Varsity on Tuesday, April 8th for a screening of Lifers and a post-screening Q&A. </p><p>We chat...

  • Feb 14, 202544 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich dishes once again about the upcoming 'Red Carpet Affair' live watch party that'll be taking place Sunday, March 2nd at the cinema. </p><p>A conversation with Daniyel Turner, development manager at the...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 25: Var Si Ty Op Er Ahhh

    Dec 7, 20241h 22mS0

    <p>Listen as host, Keith Rich, chats with world renowned opera scholar and former tenured dramaturg of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Roger Pines, ahead of the screening of Maria on December 11th. </p> <p>Roger chats about...

  • Sep 22, 202449 minS0

    <p>Listen as host, Keith Rich, chats with nationally renowned silent film accompanist, Ben Model, ahead of his live event at the Varsity on September 29th. </p> <p>Ben talks about how he came to live score silent films...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 22: That's So Regen

    Sep 2, 202433 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich has a discussion with another one of Varsity's own, Regen Kuker! Also in this episode, we talk special events around 1997's 'Selena', documentaries like 'Join or Die' and 'Art Dealers', a 'Tales From...

  • Jun 9, 202439 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich has a discussion with filmmaker Kristian Day about his upcoming series, 'The Last American Gay Bar', which will be showing its first three episodes at the Varsity. </p> <p>As always, please be sure to...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 19: My Neighbor Daniyel

    May 14, 202444 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich has a discussion with the Varsity's Development Manager, Daniyel Turner, gives a preview of what's to come for the latter half of the month at the Cinema and what his son, Simon, thinks of 'My...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 18: Cinema of the Dead!

    Apr 13, 202431 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich has a conversation with one of the co-hosts of Des Moines, Iowa-based horror film podcast, Nate of the Fright Zone, about the George A. Romero 'Dead' trilogy. </p> <p>In addition, we discuss the new...

  • Mar 5, 202439 minS0

    <p>THE awards ceremony for film is upon us once more! </p> <p>Host Keith Rich dishes about the upcoming 'Red Carpet Affair' live watch party that'll be taking place Sunday, March 10th at the cinema. </p> <p>A...

  • Varsity Cinema Podcast

    Episode 16: You're Darn Tootin'

    Feb 6, 202428 minS0

    <p>Host Keith Rich discusses the packed slate for February. </p> <p>From Jonathan Glazer to John Carpenter, we've got a large swath of all types of cinema for you here at the Varsity!</p> <p>Head over to...

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