NitrateVille Radio

If you care about classic films being properly preserved and presented, NitrateVille Radio is essential listening. Host Michael Gebert runs NitrateVille.com, one of the most respected online communities for classic film collectors and preservationists, and the podcast reflects that deep institutional knowledge. Each episode features interviews with authors, archivists, filmmakers, and restoration specialists who are doing the actual work of keeping our film heritage alive. The guest list is impressive — noir historian Eddie Muller, J.B. Kaufman discussing Fantasia, Scott Eyman on Joan Crawford, Thomas Gladysz covering Louise Brooks, and representatives from boutique labels like Deaf Crocodile. With 128 episodes, a remarkable 4.9-star rating from 127 reviews, and monthly updates still going strong in 2026, this is a podcast that has earned serious trust from its audience over the years. Episodes run about 90 minutes and tend to pack in multiple segments: a featured interview, a discussion of recent physical media releases, and festival reports from events like Pordenone. The annual top ten physical media lists and Pre-Code essentials discussions are particular highlights. Gebert clearly knows his audience — these are people who own region-free Blu-ray players and strong opinions about film grain. But even if you are just getting into classic film, the enthusiasm here is welcoming rather than gatekeeping, and you will come away with a long list of films and restorations to track down.