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Overview

Excuse the Intermission offers a deep dive into the world of cinema, moving beyond surface-level reviews to explore the artistry and craft of filmmaking. Hosts Alex and Max engage in insightful discussions about specific films, from classic adaptations like Frankenstein to independent works showcased at film festivals. The podcast features interviews with filmmakers, providing unique perspectives on production challenges, creative choices, and the evolution of storytelling. It's ideal for film enthusiasts, students, and aspiring creators who appreciate detailed analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and a thoughtful exploration of film as an art form and cultural phenomenon.

Show Impressions

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Est. Podcast Downloads

760

Instagram

2k

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Direct Response

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92%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

GOOD

72%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 760 audience size, runs 72% host read ads and promotes 92% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

Alex McDonald

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Excuse The Intermission is a cinema-focused media brand and podcast charting in Apple’s Top 100 Film Review category. Hosted by film school graduate and producer Alex McDonald, the project bridges the gap between technical industry knowledge and accessible movie fandom. The brand produces the recurring Movie Draft series, where hosts compete to select the best film slates from specific years, and theatrical Hall of Fame deep dives into the filmographies of auteurs like Bong Joon Ho and Steven Soderbergh. Recently, the team leveraged their regional influence through a partnership with Edison Square to launch Garbage Night, an interactive live commentary and screening event that raises funds for The Grand Cinema. As official media partners for the Tacoma Film Festival and Gig Harbor Film Festival, they conduct live filmmaker interviews that highlight both independent directors and major studio releases. Their work integrates professional production standards with a commitment to preserving the Pacific Northwest’s local film culture.

Age: 126 years
Nationality: American
Education: Graduate, Unspecified Film School

Age: 126 years
Nationality: American
Education: Graduate, Unspecified Film School

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Recent Campaigns

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Demographics

Location

Fans by country:

United States 88%

Canada 4%

United Kingdom 3%

Germany 3%

Australia 2%

Age Distribution

18-24

12.0%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

26.0%

45-54

18.0%

55-64

11.0%

65-99

5.0%

Income Brackets

$10k-20k

4.0%

$20k-30k

7.0%

$30k-40k

9.0%

$40k-50k

11.0%

$50k-60k

13.0%

$60k-70k

12.0%

$70k-80k

11.0%

$80k-90k

10.0%

$90k-100k

9.0%

$100k-150k

8.0%

$150k-200k

4.0%

$200k-1000k

2.0%

Gender

Male · 58.0%

Male58.0%
Female37.0%
Other5.0%

Education

Bachelor's

42.0%

Graduate

28.0%

High School

18.0%

Post Graduate

12.0%

Occupation

Professional

32.0%

Student

18.0%

Management

14.0%

Other

13.0%

Sales

12.0%

Technical

11.0%

Family Status

Single · 42.0%

Single42.0%
Married35.0%
Parents23.0%

Ethnicity

White

68.0%

Hispanic

14.0%

Black

11.0%

Asian

7.0%

Engagement Style

Active listener

46.0%

Background listener

32.0%

Binge listener

22.0%

Language

English

94.0%

Spanish

4.0%

French

2.0%

Religion

Christianity · 52.0%

Christianity52.0%
Non-Religious48.0%

Brand Safety

Overall content risk rate

Low risk

35.0%

Risk breakdown

Share of content flagged by category

Explicit Language28.0%
Political Content5.0%
Violence2.0%

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Top Advertisers

Top Spenders	Est. Spent	Change	Host Read %	DR %	# of ads	Frequency
The Grand Cinema	$233	0.0%	80%	100%	20.0ad units	Core Performer
Gig Harbor Film Festival	$35	+100.0%	67%	100%	3.0ad units	Test run
The Grand Cinema	$24	0.0%	0%	0%	2.0ad units	Test run

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