1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast
Two hosts spend a week obsessively researching a single film, from blockbusters to flops, then unpack its history, production, and cultural impact.
This is a conversational deep-dive where two film fans pick apart a single movie per episode. The 'one week' premise isn't just a gimmick; the hosts come prepared with extensive research on production history, source material, and obscure trivia, like the criminal past of a director's brother. The tone is a mix of serious film analysis and irreverent, explicit humor, with one host occasionally delivering solo, conceptual critiques.
“The show's commitment to a single film per week allows for a depth of research that surpasses most review podcasts. A unique feature is the occasional solo, conceptual episode, such as analyzing a completely fictional film to critique a real director's career arc.”
Who hosts this show
1-Week Rental is a movie analysis podcast hosted by Matt Stokes and Laci Roth. Each week, they select one film—ranging from cult classics and blockbusters to critical flops—and spend the week immersively researching it. They delve into the production history, source material, and the creators involved before discussing and reviewing the movie itself. The show, which releases new episodes on Fridays, was formerly known as Load Bearing Beams.
Credentials & credits
- Author at Mockingbird (Matt Stokes)
- Author of 'Curve of the Dragon' book series (Matt Stokes)
Other ventures
- PodJob: A James Bond Podcast (Matt Stokes)
- Laci Roth's coloring videos on YouTube
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Prestige: Breaking Down Christopher Nolan's Magic TrickJun 26, 2026 · 2h 33m
- 02Sweet Home Alabama: Reese Witherspoon Carries This Routine Rom-Com On Her BackJun 25, 2026 · 2h 11m
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- 04
- 0511% on Rotten Tomatoes? Drop Dead Fred Proves Critics WrongJun 16, 2026 · 2h 01m
- 06Christopher Nolan's Memento: The Breakthrough That Started EverythingJun 13, 2026 · 53 min
- 07Memento: Diving Deep Into Christopher Nolan’s Breakthrough FilmJun 12, 2026 · 1h 58m
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Notable episodes
- 01Disclosure Day: Unpacking My Frustrations With Steven Spielberg's Most Steven Spielberg Movie
A unique solo episode where host Matt Stokes analyzes a completely fictional movie to deconstruct his frustrations with director Steven Spielberg's modern work.
- 02Christopher Nolan's Memento: The Breakthrough That Started Everything
The start of their 'Summer of Nolan' series, this episode uncovers surprising details about the film's production and the director's family, including his brother's criminal history.
- 0311% on Rotten Tomatoes? Drop Dead Fred Proves Critics Wrong
The hosts revisit a film they first covered nearly a decade prior on their old show, 'Load Bearing Beams,' showcasing the podcast's evolution and long-running history.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational podcast without guests. Hosts Matt Stokes and Laci Roth mix well-researched historical breakdowns with informal, explicit, and bantering analysis. Episodes occasionally break format for solo, scripted critiques by Matt, and the show often organizes content into themed series, such as their 'Summer of Nolan'.
Signature segments
- · Deep dives on a single film
- · Themed director series (e.g., 'Summer of Nolan')
- · Analysis of source material vs. adaptation
- · Formerly known as Load Bearing Beams
- · Solo conceptual episodes
Topics covered repeatedly
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Audience & reach
The show does not appear to feature traditional pre-roll or mid-roll ads, instead promoting its own Patreon for support and releasing preview content from it.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by Matt Stokes and Laci Roth.
- What is the format of the show?
- Each week, the hosts spend a week researching one movie and then do a deep-dive episode on its history, production, and themes, followed by a review.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is a conversational show between the two co-hosts and does not feature guests.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- New episodes are released every Friday.
- What was 'Load Bearing Beams'?
- 'Load Bearing Beams' was the original name of the podcast.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on its official website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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