Rephonic
Artwork for The Season

The Season - An FYCit Podcast

FYCit
Golden Globes
Awards Season
Academy Awards
Fycit
Emmys
Oscars
Lady Gaga
SCL Awards
Critics' Choice Awards
Costa Communications
Hollywood Bowl
Middleburg Film Festival
Jane Goodall
Miramax
Billie Eilish
Elton John
Television Academy
Film Festival
BAFTA
Emmy Awards

If you're part of the industry—or just curious about how it all works—The Season is the show that examines the nuts and bolts of the awards machinery. We're pulling back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes: the strategies driving campaigns and the personal experiences and challenges of running the awards circuit gauntlet. Each episode, we'll be talking to key players from all corn... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes20Foundeda year ago
Categories
TV & FilmFilm Interviews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Season

Latest Episodes

In this season finale of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich delves into the intricacies of Oscars betting with Johnny Avello, Director of Race and Sports Book Operations at DraftKings. He shares his perspective as an Oscars betting expert on everything ... more

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich interviews Chris Albert, a documentary awards guru who spent more than 20 years at National Geographic before leaving to found Albert Media Group. Chris discussed his experiences leading Oscar and Em... more

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich is joined by Jarin Blaschke, Oscar-nominated cinematographer of Nosferatu, to discuss his experiences with awards season as a two-time nominee. Back now after his previous nomination for The Lighthou... more

On this episode of The Season, host Ryland Aldrich sits down with Volker Bertelmann, Oscar Winner and Nominated Composer of Conclave. Their conversation covers Bertelmann's experience composing for films like Conclave and his winning effort for All Q... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Johnny Avello
Director of Race and Sportsbook Operations at DraftKings
DraftKings
Episode: The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings
Chris Albert
Founder and CEO of Albert Media Group
Albert Media Group
Episode: The Keys to Documentary Awards Success w/ Chris Albert, Docu Awards Guru & Albert Media, CEO
Jaron Blaschke
Oscar-nominated cinematographer known for his work on Nosferatu and previous collaborations with Robert Eggers.
Episode: Mastering Shadows, Light, & Awards Season w/ Jarin Blaschke, Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer of Nosferatu
Volker Bertelmann
Oscar-winning composer known for his bold experimental style in film scores, including Conclave and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Episode: Instrumental Innovation on the Path to Awards w/ Volker Bertelmann, Oscar Winner & Nominated Composer of Conclave
David Barber
President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors, supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer
Motion Picture Sound Editors
Episode: MPSE's Golden Reel Awards & Promoting Sound in Film w/ David Barber, President of Motion Picture Sound Editors
Will Files
Oscar-nominated, four-time Emmy-winning sound designer and re-recording mixer
Episode: Sounds of Awards Season w/ Will Files, Oscar-Nominated Sound Designer & Mixer
Jerry Rojas
Executive Vice President of Film and TV Awards and Events at Shelter PR with over 20 years of experience in publicity awards and events.
Shelter PR
Episode: How to Throw an Awards-Worthy Event w/ Jerry Rojas, EVP for Awards & Events at Shelter PR
Deborah L. Scott
Oscar-winning costume designer known for her work on films including Titanic and Avatar
Episode: Crafting Oscar-Winning Costumes w/ Legendary Costume Designer, Deborah L. Scott
Scott Feinberg
Executive Editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Episode: Forecasting Awards Season w/ Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's Executive Editor for Awards

Host

Ryland Aldrich
Host of The Season, Creator of the FYCit app

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings
Q: How does DraftKings ensure the integrity of the market at that point when voting closes?
Johnny explains that they rely on Pricewaterhouse to maintain secrecy about the results before the Oscars.
The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings
Q: When you're watching the data come in, whether it's from the opinions of the prognosticators or anything else, are you feeding it into a model?
He states it's primarily done through a spreadsheet and that they haven't developed an actual model for Oscar winners yet.
The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings
Q: What are some of those main sources you're looking at when determining those Oscar odds?
Johnny mentions using experts' opinions, platforms like Gold Derby, IMDB ratings, and previous award winners to drive betting odds.
The Season Salutes & Betting on Hollywood's Big Night w/ Johnny Avello, Oscars Betting Expert, DraftKings
Q: How did you first get into setting odds for the Oscars and what was your process like back then?
Johnny shares that he initially learned from Lenny DelGeno and began setting odds by discussing with Hollywood executives to get their insights.
The Keys to Documentary Awards Success w/ Chris Albert, Docu Awards Guru & Albert Media, CEO
Q: What is your vision for Albert Media Group moving forward?
Chris aims to work on diverse projects while maintaining a strong focus on documentary campaigns.

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 The Season

What is The Season about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on the intricacies and strategies of the awards circuit is the hallmark of this engaging series. It features conversations with industry insiders including filmmakers, publicists, and awards pundits who share firsthand experiences and insights into the campaigning that surrounds prestigious awards. The discussions explore the conflicting dynamics of creativity and marketing, the evolution of awards strategies, and the unique challenges faced by those involved in the process. A standout aspect is the exploration of personal narratives behind the awards, providing a deeper understanding of both the industry and individual journeys throughout the awards season.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Season?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Season. 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 The Season and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Season get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Season, 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 The Season?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Season, 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 The Season have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Season 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 The Season?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Season:

1. The Town with Matthew Belloni

How many episodes of The Season are there?

The Season launched a year ago and published 20 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 The Season?

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 The Season?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Season 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 The Season?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Season. 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 The Season?

Recent guests on The Season include:

1. Johnny Avello
2. Chris Albert
3. Jaron Blaschke
4. Volker Bertelmann
5. David Barber
6. Will Files
7. Jerry Rojas
8. Deborah L. Scott

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