The Business
by KCRW
Is this your podcast?KCRW is a renowned public radio station based in Santa Monica, California, recognized for its innovative programming and commitment to cultural content, particularly in music and arts. The station is known for producing high-quality, engagi…
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Audience Interest
- entertainment industry news
- interviews with industry professionals
Podcast Focus
- lively banter about entertainment
- in-depth interviews with creators
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more often
- active for 19 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed across streaming services
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Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 10 chart positions in 10 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · TV & Film#1935K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · TV & Film#4730K to 100K
- 🇮🇹IT · TV & Film#1821K to 10K
- 🇦🇷AR · TV & Film#3100K to 300K
- 🇮🇸IS · TV & Film#933K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
42K to 140K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
142K to 465K🇦🇷65%🇧🇷22%🇺🇸6%+7 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
42K to 140K6.5K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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Documentary filmmakers facing the threat of litigation
Jul 17, 2026
30m 02s
Emmy nominations surprises and predictions
Jul 10, 2026
30m 02s
Alexandria Stapleton on chronicling the rise and reckoning of Sean Combs
Jul 3, 2026
30m 02s
John Carney on pop stars, movie stars, and Power Ballad
Jun 26, 2026
30m 03s
David Koepp on trying to ‘not screw up’ Disclosure Day
Jun 19, 2026
30m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/26 | documentary filmmakinglitigation threats+4 | Dale Cohen | PBSFrontline+6 | — | documentarylitigation+7 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Emmy nominationstelevision+4 | Glenn Whipp | LA TimesCAA+7 | — | Emmy nominationsGlenn Whipp+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 7/3/26 | documentary filmmakinghip hop culture+3 | Alexandria Stapleton | NetflixComcast+2 | — | Sean CombsAlexandria Stapleton+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 6/26/26 | musicfilm+4 | John Carney | AmazonOpen AI+3 | — | John CarneyPower Ballad+6 | — | 30m 03s | ||
| 6/19/26 | screenwritingfilm industry+3 | David Koepp | Fox CorpRoku+2 | — | David KoeppSteven Spielberg+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 6/12/26 | mergersmedia+5 | Alvaro Bedoya | ParamountWarner Brothers+3 | — | Paramount-Warner mergerAlvaro Bedoya+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 6/5/26 | The Boys finalecriticism+4 | Eric Kripke | Amazon PrimeCBS+2 | — | The BoysEric Kripke+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 5/29/26 | autismtelevision writing+4 | Jack Thorne | NetflixCBS+2 | — | Jack ThorneAdolescence+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 5/22/26 | diversity in HollywoodNetflix series+4 | Courtney Kemp | NetflixApple TV+4 | — | Courtney KempNemesis+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 5/15/26 | space explorationartificial intelligence+3 | William ShatnerNeil deGrasse Tyson | SAG-AFTRADisney+1 | The Saban Theatre | William ShatnerNeil deGrasse Tyson+7 | — | 30m 32s | ||
| 4/24/26 | cryptocurrencyfraud+4 | Ben McKenzie | CBS NewsKCRW+1 | — | Ben McKenziecryptocurrency+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 4/17/26 | modern retellingHamlet+4 | Riz Ahmed | Focus FeaturesParamount+3 | — | Riz AhmedHamlet+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 4/10/26 | film adaptationscreenwriting+4 | Drew Goddard | ParamountWriters Guild+6 | — | Drew GoddardProject Hail Mary+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 4/3/26 | Academy AwardsOscar winners+4 | Joachim TrierAutumn Durald Arkapaw | Sentimental ValueSinners+2 | — | Oscar winnersJoachim Trier+5 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 3/27/26 | DisneyCEO challenges+5 | Daryl Hannah | The Walt Disney CompanyCoastal | — | DisneyJosh D’Amaro+8 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 3/20/26 | AIdocumentary production+4 | Diane BeckerTed Tremper | OpenAIAnthropic+3 | — | AI DocDiane Becker+7 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 3/13/26 | synthetic charactersgenerative AI in entertainment+3 | Eline Van der Velden | Particle6 ProductionsCAA+3 | — | Tilly NorwoodEline Van der Velden+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 3/6/26 | SAG-AFTRAHollywood+5 | Sean Astin | SAG-AFTRAOpenAI+2 | — | SAG-AFTRASean Astin+8 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 2/27/26 | political thrillerfilm criticism+4 | Kleber Mendonça Filho | NetflixWarner Bros.+4 | — | Kleber Mendonça FilhoThe Secret Agent+6 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 2/20/26 | cinematographyfilm production+3 | Autumn Durald Arkapaw | ParamountCBS+3 | — | cinematographerOscar+5 | — | 30m 02s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
KCRW is a renowned public radio station based in Santa Monica, California, recognized for its innovative programming and commitment to cultural content, particularly in music and arts. The station is known for producing high-quality, engaging podcasts that delve into various subjects, including the entertainment industry. "The Business," hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter, stands out for its lively discussions and in-depth interviews with prominent figures in film and television. Covering a range of topics from industry news to behind-the-scenes insights, the podcast offers a blend of entertainment analysis and personal anecdotes, appealing to both industry professionals and avid fans. With an estimated audience between 142K and 465K listeners, the show attracts those interested in the intricacies of the entertainment world. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on industry trends, the creative process, and the challenges faced by artists, making it a must-listen for anyone passionate about film and television.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 6.5K
- Total plays: 266K
- Total reviews: 658
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2
Castbox
- Followers: 3.9K
- Plays: 75K
- Reviews: 4
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.0K
- Views: 191K
- Videos: 129
Podcast App
- Followers: 664
- Reviews: 654
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Key insights
What the show covers
- lively banter about entertainment
- in-depth interviews with creators
- discussions on industry trends
- analysis of film and TV
Audience interests
- entertainment industry news
- interviews with industry professionals
- film and television analysis
- behind-the-scenes insights
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed across streaming services
- potentially on KCRW website
- unknown total followers
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more often
- active for 19 years
- 1000 episodes produced
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for The Business
Peaked at #3 in AR, top 10 in 1 of 10 tracked markets, currently #3 in AR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Brazil | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| IS | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| HK | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| CL | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| MY | — | #157 | #157 | — |
| PH | — | #171 | #171 | — |
| Italy | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| TR | — | #186 | #186 | — |
| United States | — | #193 | #193 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.