Rephonic
Artwork for The Director's Chair Network

The Director's Chair Network

Ryan Rebalkin
Brian De Palma
The Untouchables
Ed Zwick
Glory
Snake Eyes
Scarface
Morgan Freeman
Denzel Washington
Carrie
Nicolas Cage
54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
Legends Of the Fall
Edward Zwick
John Hughes
Action Sequences
Mission Impossible
James Horner
Cinematography
Brad Pitt
Box Office

Join Ryan and many featured guests and other hosts as they break down and review a variety of directors and their films! So far, this podcast has featured films from Edward Zwick, John Hughes, Brian De Palma, and Michael Mann. Soon, we will feature Edgar Wright, Sam Peckinpah, Paul Verhoeven, and David Fincher!

PublishesDailyEpisodes70Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Film ReviewsTV & Film

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Director's Chair Network

Latest Episodes

In the chaotic, spoiler-filled finale of Trucker Andy’s Edgar Wright retrospective on the Director’s Chair Network, Cayley, Christian Bladt, Ryan Rebalkin, Tony from Hack the Movies, Joe Sixpack, Producer Chris, and Tooké  tear into the 2025 Glen Pow... more

In Michael Mann’s 2015 cyber-thriller Blackhat, Chris Hemsworth trades Thor’s hammer for a keyboard as a jacked, brilliant hacker sprung from prison to hunt a mysterious “black hat” cyber-terrorist whose real-world-grade code has already triggered a ... more

Katie welcomes back guest Scott Murphy to dissect the 1987 John Hughes Thanksgiving classic *Planes, Trains and Automobiles*, starring Steve Martin as the uptight Neil Page and John Candy as the lovably chaotic Del Griffith; the duo explore the film'... more

In this penultimate episode of the Director's Chair Network's "All the Right Moves" limited series, host Andy and guest Tony from Hack the Movies dissect Edgar Wright's psychological thriller *Last Night in Soho* as a bold stylistic departure from hi... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
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.

Recent Guests

Jared Tockstein
Returning guest from The Hyperspace Podcasting in the 25th Century
The Hyperspace Podcasting in the 25th Century
Episode: The Great Outdoors
Craig Cohen
Podcaster known for various film-related shows.
Episode: The Last Samurai

Host

Ryan
Host of The Director's Chair Network, passionate about film analysis and director's works.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • The Best Movies

    Ed Zwick knows how to make a historical epic. And his “Legends of the Fall” is one of the most beautiful pictures ever made. I like films that take us through the course of the whole lives of characters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Counselor III
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the blend of nostalgia and critique, making for engaging content that is thoughtful and entertaining.
The discussions provide deep insights into the films and directors, often resonating on a personal level with listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blood Diamond
Q: Did you enjoy the film?
I did. I found it emotionally gripping and powerful, especially regarding the father-son dynamic.
Blood Diamond
Q: What's your thoughts on Ed Zwick since then?
I've come to appreciate his range of filmmaking, and how he can handle both light and heavy themes in his films.
Pawn Sacrifice
Q: Did you have any thoughts about how Ed Zwick directed the film?
Ed Zwick seemed to struggle with connecting to Tobey Maguire, resulting in a performance that felt disconnected, which might have affected the overall film.
Pawn Sacrifice
Q: What did you think of Tobey Maguire's performance as Bobby Fischer?
Tobey Maguire was considered the weak link in the film, with a performance that felt inauthentic as he was trying too hard to mimic Bobby Fischer.

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 The Director's Chair Network

What is The Director's Chair Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A prominent focus is placed on analyzing the works of various acclaimed film directors, specifically aiming to dissect their narrative styles, character development, and cinematic techniques. The discussions are enriched by the diversity of featured guests who bring different perspectives to the conversation, often relating personal experiences tied to the films. Central figures include Edward Zwick, John Hughes, Brian De Palma, and Michael Mann, among others, providing a captivating mix that intertwines nostalgia for classic films with contemporary analysis. A noteworthy aspect is how each episode not only reviews films but contextualizes them within broader cultural conversations, making this a unique resource for film enthusiasts and ind... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Director's Chair Network?

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

How many listeners does The Director's Chair Network get?

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

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Director's Chair Network, 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 Director's Chair Network have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Director's Chair Network 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 Director's Chair Network?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Director's Chair Network:

1. The Joe Rogan Experience
2. What's Our Verdict Reviews

How many episodes of The Director's Chair Network are there?

The Director's Chair Network launched 2 years ago and published 70 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 Director's Chair Network?

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 Director's Chair Network?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Director's Chair Network 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 Director's Chair Network?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Director's Chair Network. 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 Director's Chair Network?

Recent guests on The Director's Chair Network include:

1. Jared Tockstein
2. Craig Cohen

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