In Front of Ira
Sabrina Mittermeier & Torsten KathkeWelcome to “In Front of Ira,” the podcast in which historians, friends, and lovers… of rom-coms Sabrina Mittermeier and Torsten Kathke discuss how the romantic comedy genre has evolved, what it can tell us about society, and whether this movie is worth watching. Find us @infrontofira on social media and drop us a line at infrontofirapod@gmail.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 3 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Categories | TV & FilmFilm History | ||||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In the season finale, Sabrina and Torsten continue discovering the romantic comedy oeuvre of Katherine Heigl by watching “27 Dresses.”
Reviews of the movie when it came out:
– www.nytimes.com/2008/01/18/movies/18dres.html
– www.th... more
Sabrina and Torsten are diving into both the Judd Apatow-verse and the Katherine Heigl-verse with “Knocked Up.”
– The Rotten Tomatoes score for the movie: www.rottentomatoes.com/m/knocked_up
– Katherine Heigl’s comments about the film that ... more
Sabrina and Torsten pay tribute to Matthew Perry and his best romantic comedy, “Fools Rush In.”
They talk about a few things you may want to check out:
– Roger Ebert’s review of the movie when it came out: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fools-r... more
Sabrina and Torsten know this is not a romantic comedy, but hear us out! It’s the 1996 remake of “La cage aux folles,” “The Birdcage” starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, and Calista Flockhart!
They talk about a few thin... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Gender Skew | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About In Front of Ira
What is In Front of Ira about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts— Sabrina Mittermeier and Torsten Kathke—break down the evolution of the romantic comedy genre through a blend of film history, social commentary, and culture-clash humor. Episodes consistently dissect why certain rom-coms feel fresh, how they reflect changing gender norms, and which moments of wit, heart, or critique still resonate with modern audiences. The format leans into thoughtful analysis by historians who care about context as much as charm, often highlighting performance, casting choices, and thematic subtexts that elevate the genre beyond simple feel-good fare. A notable strength is the duo's ability to anchor lively debates in cultural moments, while keeping recommendations accessible for casual listeners and industry w... more
Where can I find podcast stats for In Front of Ira?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for In Front of Ira. 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 In Front of Ira and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does In Front of Ira get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for In Front of Ira, 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 In Front of Ira?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for In Front of Ira, 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 In Front of Ira have?
To see how many followers or subscribers In Front of Ira 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 In Front of Ira?
These podcasts share a similar audience with In Front of Ira:
How many episodes of In Front of Ira are there?
In Front of Ira launched 3 years ago and published 45 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 In Front of Ira?
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 In Front of Ira?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for In Front of Ira 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 In Front of Ira?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of In Front of Ira. 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 In Front of Ira?
Recent guests on In Front of Ira include:
1. Marisa Kabas
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.