Now Playing Podcast exists because listeners choose to keep it alive.
We are 100 percent crowdfunded. We are an independent show with no corporate parent, no network bankroll, and no ad agency steering the wheel. Plus, we don’t have ads interrupting our show and influencing our opinions.
If you’re hearing us, it’s because other movie fans decided this show was worth backing.
There are a few ways to support, depending on how you want to jump in.
1. Seasonal Donation Drives
Twice a year, we run focused donation drives tied to specific retrospective series. When you donate directly, you unlock access to that series and help determine what we review next.
This is the old-school way to support us: a one-time donation that makes a big impact and gives you a direct connection to the content.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish they’d cover ___,” this is how it happens.
Get information about our current Winter/Spring 2026 donation drive.
2. Join Us on Patreon
Patreon is our ongoing support system. Monthly subscribers get perks based on tier, including:
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Early access
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Exclusive bonus podcasts
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Access to our complete archive
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Occasional live events and extras
- Even a tier where you can pick a movie for us to review and join us on the show for the review!
It also gives us stability. Instead of guessing whether we can afford the next ambitious series, we know our show will still be going a few months from now.
3. Become a Subscriber for Exclusive Bonus Reviews
We’ve recorded over 10 bonus reviews that are not in the public feed, available for a $10/mo pledge. These are mostly one-off reviews that we wouldn’t be able to cover anywhere else as they’re not part of any retrospective.
You can get all these bonus shows through:
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Spotify subscriptions (via a link to Patreon)
If you’ve ever wanted more horror, more action, more reviews that aren’t part of a franchise, this is how to get them!
4. Buy Individual Episodes or Series
Not into subscriptions? You can purchase individual episodes or full retrospective series in our Patreon digital store. That means you own exactly what you want without committing to a monthly tier.
Cherry-pick your favorites. Complete a franchise. Fill in a gap.
5. Shop Through Our Amazon Links
Another easy way to support the show costs you nothing extra.
When you use our Amazon affiliate links to buy movies, books, or anything else, Amazon kicks a small percentage back to us. Your price stays the same but we get a small cut.
If you’re already picking up a Blu-ray, a book we reviewed, or even paper towels, starting from one of our links helps keep the show funded.
(and our legally required Affiliate Disclosure)
Why It Matters
This show takes time, research, editing, hosting fees, and production costs. Every episode exists because listeners stepped up.
If you’ve laughed with us, argued with us, or binged an entire retrospective in a week, consider helping us make the next one.
We’re here because of you. And we stay here because of you.
And we can’t thank you enough for that.
Sincerely,
Arnie, Stuart, Justin, Marjorie, Jason, Brock, and the entire Now Playing Podcast team