Thank you for being here – and if you also listen to the podcast, thanks for listening. Genuinely.
Reviews are the lifeblood of any podcast. They help new listeners discover the show and signal to platforms that our conversations about classic cinema are worth spotlighting. They boost the show’s visibility inside each platform’s algorithm, helping it surface for people searching for classic movie content. And they provide genuine social proof. A five-star review with a heartfelt comment tells a curious newcomer that this show is worth hitting play on.
And growing the audience means we can expand, find sponsors and achieve things that help reduce the cost of doing it and the time we invest (the time, cost and effort that goes into it baffles even our own tiny brains but talking about that is … uncool, right?).
We know not everyone can financially support on the Patreon but a review is one way you can help support what we do. Another is just to share the pod with a friend or on social media. So if you’ve been enjoying the show, here’s exactly how to leave a review on every major platform, step by step.
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts remains the largest podcast platform in the world, and reviews here carry significant weight.
- Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone or iPad – or go to the Podcasts app on your Mac.
- Search for “Rewind Classic Movies” and tap the show.
- Scroll down past the episodes to the Ratings & Reviews section.
- Tap the stars to leave your rating – five stars is very appreciated!
- Tap Write a Review, give it a title, and share your thoughts.
- Tap Send in the top right corner. Done!
You’ll need to be signed in with your Apple ID. Reviews may take 24–48 hours to appear publicly.
Spotify
Spotify doesn’t offer written reviews, but it does let listeners leave a star rating. Note that apparently you must listen to at least 30 seconds of an episode for the rating option to appear and some users report needing to follow the podcast first.
- Open Spotify and search for “Rewind Classic Movies.”
- Open the show’s podcast page.
- Look for the star rating near the top of the page, below the show title.
- Tap or click your desired star rating. Five stars means everything!
Available on both mobile and desktop. You must be logged in to rate.
Amazon Music
Amazon Music has grown into a significant podcast destination, and it’s especially worth leaving a rating here if you’re an Alexa or Echo user – Amazon’s devices make it easy to discover podcasts through voice search, and ratings help the show perform better in those results.
- Open the Amazon Music app on your phone or tablet, or visit music.amazon.com on desktop.
- Tap the search icon and type “Rewind Classic Movies.”
- Select the show from the results and open the podcast page.
- Scroll down to find the Ratings section.
- Tap your star rating.
You’ll need to be signed in to your Amazon account to leave a rating. The feature is available on both the mobile app and desktop browser.
Podchaser
Podchaser is often called the IMDb of podcasts – a dedicated podcast review platform where reviews are indexed by Google and can show up in search results. A review here is particularly valuable for discoverability.
- Go to podchaser.com and create a free account, or log in.
- Search for “Rewind Classic Movies.”
- Click on the show, then click the Rate & Review button.
- Choose your star rating, write a review, and click Submit.
Podchaser reviews are public and searchable – a well-written review here can help fellow cinephiles discover the show organically.
Podcast Addict
Podcast Addict is one of the most popular Android podcast apps, with millions of listeners who rely on it daily. If you’re an Android user, this is likely your platform (though GB uses Pocket Casts).
- Open Podcast Addict and search for “Rewind Classic Movies.”
- Open the show page.
- Tap the three-dot menu or scroll down to find the rating option.
- Select your star rating and write a short review if you’d like.
- Submit – and thank you!
You’ll need to be signed in to your Podcast Addict account to leave a review.
Goodpods
Goodpods is a social-first podcast app where listeners can follow each other and share what they’re listening to. It’s built a dedicated community of podcast enthusiasts, making reviews here especially visible to engaged listeners.
- Download the Goodpods app and create a free account.
- Search for “Rewind Classic Movies.”
- Tap the show and select Rate this podcast.
- Choose your rating and optionally add a comment.
Goodpods is available on both iOS and Android.
Tips for Writing a Great Review
You don’t need to write an essay – even a sentence or two makes a real difference. If you’d like to write something meaningful, here are a few ideas:
- Mention your favourite episodes. Specific film titles or episode discussions help new listeners know where to start.
- Describe what makes the show unique. The depth of research? The warmth of the conversation? The films chosen?
- Say who you’d recommend it to. Fellow classic film fans, people new to old Hollywood, film students?
- Share how the show has shaped your love of classic cinema. Personal stories make the most compelling reviews of all.
Other Ways to Support the Show
If you’ve already left a review, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Here are a few other ways to help the show reach more classic movie lovers:
Share an episode. Send a favourite to a friend who loves old films. Word-of-mouth is still the most powerful marketing tool a podcast has.
Subscribe or follow. Following the show on whichever platform you use tells the algorithm you’re engaged, which helps the show surface to new listeners.
Tell us what you want to hear. Reach out through the website with film suggestions, questions, or topics you’d love us to cover. Your ideas shape the show.
Every review keeps the projector rolling. Thank you for being part of the Rewind Classic Movies community.