Rephonic
Artwork for Film Theory

Film Theory

Film Theory
The Amazing Digital Circus
Disney
Squid Game
Gravity Falls
Five Nights At Freddy's
Five Nights At Freddy's 2
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Bluey
The Backrooms
Rick and Morty
Netflix
Star Wars
Paw Patrol
The Boiled One
Bill Cipher
Analog Horror
Artificial Intelligence
Fallout
Youtube
Invincible

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down all the hidden LORE, science, and stories from your favorite TV shows and movies!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes210Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
TV & Film

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Film Theory

Latest Episodes

The Backrooms is a series that is all about an endless yellow maze full of monsters and mysteries, and those mysteries will be solved in today’s video.

Jax has always been a very complex character in the Amazing Digital Circus, but I think he’s hiding a MASSIVE secret. In today’s episode, we're diving into every strange moment and hidden clue to figure out what exactly he is hiding from everyone. An... more

There’s a HUGE amount packed into the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and we HAVE to talk about it in today’s episode. I actually had so much to talk about that we couldn’t fit it all into one theory… so today, you’re getting a multi-package deal of FOUR M... more

Caine from the Amazing Digital Circus is GONE… but his life was a tragic one. And now we have to pick up the pieces of what’s left. We all know what happened in Episode 8 and with Caine now being deleted, I fear that whatever is left after he’s gone ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Game Theory
Game TheoryGame Theory
Am I the Genius?
Am I the Genius?youtube.com/@amithegenius
SCP Archives
SCP ArchivesBloody FM
Harry Potter Theory
Harry Potter TheoryHarry Potter Theory
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?youtube.com/amithejerk

Recent Guests

Ryan Reynolds
Hollywood actor and voice of the character in Zootopia
Episode: Zootopia’s DISTURBING Secret…
Mint Mobile
Mobile service provider
Episode: Zootopia’s DISTURBING Secret…
TJ Watt
NFL linebacker and co-designer of activewear
Abercrombie
Episode: What If Gru ACTUALLY Stole the Moon?
Kane Pixels
Indie filmmaker and creator of The Backrooms series
Episode: Is This the END of the Backrooms?!

Host

Lee
Host of a theory-focused show that breaks down lore, science, and storytelling in film and TV.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • W show

    Gang, I’ve seen a real iron lung IRL! It was actually pretty cool

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPSEA
    United States24 days ago
  • YES. MATPAT NEVER DIES.

    Ok first, whoever wrote down that beautiful lemon thing with sugar this is a GENIUS. It was so good 😂😂

    I just love all is MatPat a friends that also do theories, it’s just so good, especially the Backrooms episodes. It would really cool if he and some of his friends did videos on House Of Puso, Dreamcore, and posssiiiibbbllly Underverse????? Dude I’m just getting obsessed with it lol (I’m so pathetic..)

    Keep goin’ on updates!!! I love it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oh no, it’s Nightmare
    United Statesa month ago
  • Idk what to put here

    I LOVE this show. As well as Game Theory. I was so excited when I saw that it was on Podcasts. Thank y’all so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amazing 🤩!!!!!!!!!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Legolas

    Please do a theory about how many arrows did Legolas use

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George_nyc33
    United Statesa month ago
  • Idk where else to write this lol

    … did you guys ever feel really

    (Sad) but you cant… tell..? Anyone bc you’re scared they’ll treat you differently or smth? Asking for a friend obv…👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🪨Metus the rock🪨
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Viewers appreciate the rigorous, theory-forward approach and deep dives into lore and symbolism.
Some feedback notes the unofficial vibe around content, but the overall sentiment praising thoughtful analysis remains strong.
Listeners enjoy cross-franchise connections and fan-theory discussions, often with a playful, enthusiastic tone.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#21
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#155
United States/TV & Film
Spotify
#27
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#109
Canada/TV & Film
Spotify
#23
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#67
Australia/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Book of Bill ARG Reveals The FUTURE of Gravity Falls
Q: What is the importance of the axolotl in the story?
The axolotl symbolizes rebirth and represents the cosmic struggle against Bill Cipher's chaos.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Film Theory

What is Film Theory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show presents theory-driven breakdowns of popular films and TV, with a strong emphasis on lore, symbolism, and larger narrative questions. Episodes frequently explore character psychology, in-universe mechanics, and speculative connections across franchises, often weaving in cultural references, real-world science, and fan hypotheses. A standout feature is the willingness to synthesize diverse sources and fan theories into cohesive analyses, sometimes including branded sponsor reads to balance entertainment with practicality. The format tends to favor deep-dive, multi-episode arcs on specific characters or worlds, making it attractive to listeners who enjoy nerdy, rigorously reasoned debates about plot twists and lore consistency.

Where can I find podcast stats for Film Theory?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Film Theory. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Film Theory and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Film Theory get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Film Theory, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Film Theory?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Film Theory, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Film Theory have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Film Theory has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Film Theory?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Film Theory:

1. Game Theory
2. Am I the Genius?
3. SCP Archives
4. Harry Potter Theory
5. Am I the Jerk?

How many episodes of Film Theory are there?

Film Theory launched 3 years ago and published 210 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Film Theory?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Film Theory?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Film Theory from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Film Theory?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Film Theory. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Film Theory?

Recent guests on Film Theory include:

1. Ryan Reynolds
2. Mint Mobile
3. TJ Watt
4. Kane Pixels

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days