The Video Archives Podcast
Filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary revisit their video store clerk days by watching and discussing VHS tapes from their original store's collection.
Two old friends and collaborators, who happen to be celebrated filmmakers, relive their youth by watching and dissecting movies on VHS. The discussions are deep-cut explorations of genre films, from controversial blockbusters to obscure exploitation flicks, framed by the physical artifact of the tape itself. However, the main show appears to be on hiatus, with the public feed now primarily featuring re-runs, Patreon previews, and episodes of 'The Gala Show,' a separate interview podcast hosted by Gala Avary.
“The show's core premise—watching the actual, specific VHS tapes from the original Video Archives store—is unique. This leads to discussions not just of the film, but of the box art, the trailer, and the quality of the tape transfer, which distinguishes it from other film review podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, who famously worked together at the Video Archives rental store in Manhattan Beach, reunite to discuss films from that era. Joined by announcer Gala Avary (Roger's daughter), they pull actual VHS tapes from the original store's collection—which Tarantino bought when the store closed—and analyze them as if they were back behind the counter. The podcast launched in July 2022 and recreates the experience of discovering and debating movies with passionate cinephiles.
Credentials & credits
- Quentin Tarantino: Academy Award-winning Director & Screenwriter (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs)
- Roger Avary: Academy Award-winning Screenwriter & Director (Pulp Fiction, The Rules of Attraction)
- Gala Avary: Podcast Host & Producer
Other ventures
- Quentin Tarantino: Director of numerous films (e.g., Kill Bill, Inglorious Basterds), Author, Owner of the New Beverly Cinema.
- Roger Avary: Director (Killing Zoe), Screenwriter (Silent Hill, Beowulf).
- Gala Avary: Host of 'The Gala Show' podcast.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Rest In Peace Robert RedfordSep 16, 2025 · 1h 19m
- 02Jason-Christopher Mayer: Mental HealthJul 31, 2025 · 41 min
- 03Alex Ross Perry & Clyde Foley: The Importance of SpacesJul 24, 2025 · 49 min
- 04Southern Oasis Film Festival - Gala AvaryJun 23, 2025 · 52 min
- 05David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano: AdoptionJun 5, 2025 · 45 min
- 06Jonathan Entwistle: What the Audience WantsMay 29, 2025 · 40 min
- 07Julia Max: Female Directed HorrorMay 27, 2025 · 40 min
- 08Preview of The Black SwanMay 20, 2025 · 6 min
Notable episodes
- 01The Great Waldo Pepper
A representative example of the hosts' deep-dive format, analyzing a single film's director, themes, and historical context. It was later re-aired to honor Robert Redford.
- 02The Gala Show
Not a single episode, but the recurring interview show hosted by Gala Avary that now makes up a significant portion of the podcast's public feed, featuring guests from across the film industry.
- 03Patreon Previews (e.g., Preview of The Black Swan)
These short episodes are notable as they represent the show's current business model, offering a teaser of the full discussion available only to paid subscribers.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted discussion show, not an interview format. Tarantino and Avary introduce a film (or double feature), read the synopsis from the VHS box, and then launch into a long, free-wheeling analysis. Gala Avary serves as the show's announcer and producer, occasionally weighing in. The main feed also contains 'The Gala Show,' a separate 30-minute interview show hosted by Gala.
Signature segments
- · Reading the VHS box art and synopsis aloud
- · The Roger Index (a rating system)
- · Discussing double features
- · Analyzing original VHS trailers
- · Patreon-exclusive 'Aftershow' segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The main 'Video Archives Podcast' does not typically feature guests, focusing on the dynamic between Tarantino and Avary. The spin-off 'The Gala Show,' however, interviews filmmakers, editors, actors, and other entertainment industry professionals.
- Jason-Christopher Mayeron The Gala Show: Mental Health
- Alex Ross Perryon The Gala Show: The Importance of Spaces
- Clyde Folleyon The Gala Show: The Importance of Spaces
- David Joseph Craigon The Gala Show: Adoption
- Brian Cranoon The Gala Show: Adoption
- Jonathan Entwistleon The Gala Show: What the Audience Wants
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily listener-supported through Patreon, which offers access to full episodes, an 'Aftershow' segment, and other bonus content. The free feed often contains previews that direct listeners to the paid version.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The main hosts are filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary. Gala Avary, Roger's daughter, serves as the show's announcer and producer.
- Is The Video Archives Podcast still running?
- The main show with Tarantino and Avary appears to be on hiatus or has moved exclusively to Patreon as of late 2025. The public feed now primarily consists of re-runs, Patreon previews, and episodes of 'The Gala Show'.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a film discussion show, not an interview podcast. The hosts watch one or more films on VHS from their collection and then discuss them in-depth, including the packaging and trailers.
- What is 'The Gala Show'?
- 'The Gala Show' is a separate, 30-minute interview podcast hosted by Gala Avary that is presented in the same feed. She interviews guests from the film and television industry.
- Where can I listen to full episodes?
- Some early full episodes are available on platforms like YouTube and Apple Podcasts, but newer and complete episodes, along with bonus content, are exclusive to the show's Patreon.
- What is the connection to the original Video Archives store?
- Both Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary worked at the Manhattan Beach video store in the 1980s. When the store went out of business, Tarantino purchased its entire inventory of nearly 8,000 VHS tapes, which they now use for the show.
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- [01]The Video Archives Podcast on Patreonpatreon.com
- [02]The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary - Official YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]The Gala Show - Official Sitethegalashow.com
- [04]Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary team up for The Video Archives Podcastavclub.com
- [05]Roger Avary - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [06]Quentin Tarantino filmography - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [07]The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
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