Who hosts Back To The Blockbuster?

Back To The Blockbuster is hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson. They have published 348 episodes. The show covers tv, with a film focus.

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Recent episodes include "Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office!", "Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War", and "Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown!". The latest went out on 18 Sep 2026 and ran about 2 hours. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Back To The Blockbuster publishes weekly, a median of 8 days between episodes. Episodes average about 2 hours. The back catalogue stands at 348 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For Back To The Blockbuster, Booking Probability sits at 38/100, Listen Score at 36/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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Back To The Blockbuster covers film analysis, horror, horror film, film industry, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

Back To The Blockbuster

Hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson · tv · EN · 348 episodes

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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating guests diving into a different film of their choosing across all genres!

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What is Back To The Blockbuster?

Back To The Blockbuster is a tv podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson, with 348 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office!
Sep 18, 20262h 25m
It’s our 300th episode, and we are celebrating in massive blockbuster style! In addition to giving details about our upcoming spinoff, The Cinema Vault, we are going all in on the latest movie news. This week, we break down the summer box office officially smashing 2013’s record—what does this mean for the future of theatrical releases? We’re also diving into the biggest casting news of the year: Anne Hathaway is strapping into the driver's seat for Days of Thunder 2 , and Noah Jupe is joining the MCU in a secret role for Avengers: Secret Wars . Plus, The Boys star Asa Germann is trading superpowers for wings as Angel in the MCU's X-Men reboot, and Paul Feig is gearing up to direct a sequel to The Italian Job . We also discuss Destin Daniel Cretton potentially bringing Hawaii Five-0 to the big screen. Finally, we run down the latest trailers for Crystal Lake , Mike Flanagan's Carrie , Street Fighter , The Social Reckoning , and Artificial . It’s a jam-packed milestone episode you won't want to miss!
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Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War
Aug 21, 20262h 12m
It’s a monster episode! We’re starting with the seismic news from D23: the new X-Men cast is official, and we have ALL the details and hot takes. But the drama doesn't stop there—we’re investigating why Barbie 2 is reportedly falling apart over money, and we’re saying goodbye to Gareth Edwards on the new Jurassic World . Hold onto your hats, horror fans: we’ve got a new Leprechaun on the way, AND a wild scenario where Warner Bros. and Paramount are both trying to reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street . Who will win the race to bring Freddy back? We break it down. Of course, we have to talk about Tom Holland getting that bag for Spider-Man: Brand New Day . Then, we’re running through the hottest new trailers, including Michael B. Jordan’s suave return in The Thomas Crown Affair , the intense Primetime with Robert Pattinson, the twisted Verity starring Anne Hathaway, and the chaotic action of Jumanji: Open World and Violent Night 2 . Press play!
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Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown!
Aug 7, 20262h 8m
This week, we’re diving headfirst into a massive week of casting news and corporate shakeups. We break down the shocking announcement that Ryan Gosling is trading his Ken energy for hellfire as the new Ghost Rider, and discuss what David Jonsson’s role in Black Panther III could mean for the franchise. We also cover the director officially attached to Days of Thunder 2 , Danny McBride’s surprise move to write and direct the next G.I. Joe movie, and the major plot twist in the Paramount/Skydance merger saga. Finally, we rev up the engine with our full trailer reactions to Avengers: Doomsday , Resident Evil (the reboot), Clayface , and what looks to be another horror hit, Other Mommy .
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Episode 297 - The Epic Reimagining: Christopher Nolan Directs Homer’s The Odyssey
Aug 3, 20261h 28m
What happens when the master of mind-bending cinema takes on the foundational epic of Western literature? In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate cinematic dream-project: Christopher Nolan adapting Homer's The Odyssey . Join us as we break down an all-star, blockbuster-caliber dream cast featuring Matt Damon as the battle-worn Odysseus, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Jon Bernthal, and Himesh Patel. We explore how Nolan’s signature style—practical effects, nonlinear storytelling, and grand philosophical stakes—could transform ancient Greek mythology into a modern day masterpiece.
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Episode 296 - The Batman: Part II Delayed, Elm Street Resurrected, Plus New Trailers for Digger & Soulm8te!
Jul 24, 20261h 1m
Get ready for a packed rundown of the latest cinematic updates! In this episode, we break down the major news surrounding The Batman: Part II and its newly adjusted release timeline. Plus, horror icon Freddy Krueger is heading back to the big screen as Paramount Pictures kicks off development on a brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street project! We also dive into the latest trailer drops, including Tom Cruise’s thrilling new feature Digger and Soulm8te , the chilling sci-fi thriller expanding the M3GAN cinematic universe. Joining in on news for the first time is Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast, proving he knows his movie headlines just as much as milestone anniversaries! Listen in movie fans! We've got you covered.
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What is Back To The Blockbuster?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office!

Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War

Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown!

Episode 297 - The Epic Reimagining: Christopher Nolan Directs Homer’s The Odyssey

Episode 296 - The Batman: Part II Delayed, Elm Street Resurrected, Plus New Trailers for Digger & Soulm8te!

Guest Appearances

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Nikki Glaser

Quentin Tarantino

Robert Downey Jr.

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About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office!

Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War

Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown!

Episode 297 - The Epic Reimagining: Christopher Nolan Directs Homer’s The Odyssey

Episode 296 - The Batman: Part II Delayed, Elm Street Resurrected, Plus New Trailers for Digger & Soulm8te!

Guest Appearances

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Nikki Glaser

Quentin Tarantino

Robert Downey Jr.

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