Film Photography Podcast 378 - Inspiration!

Film Photography Podcast 378 - Inspiration!

Author: Michael Raso May 14, 2026 Duration: 40:19
Michael Raso and company read listener letters and discuss all things film photography in Episode 378 of the Film Photography Podcast. Michael also pays tribute to New Jersey broadcaster Floyd Vivino, reflecting on the inspiration he brought to a generation of musicians and artists.

There's a particular sound a film advance lever makes, a specific weight to a vintage camera in your hands, that many thought was lost to the digital age. Film Photography Podcast, guided by Michael Raso, exists because that tactile, deliberate way of seeing the world is very much alive. This isn't a technical manual, though you'll certainly pick up practical tips; it's more like a regular gathering in a friendly darkroom. Conversations here delve into the entire experience-from the hunt for forgotten cameras at flea markets and the alchemy of developing your own rolls, to the stories behind a single, perfect frame captured on emulsion. You'll hear from photographers who never left the medium and newcomers just discovering its unique challenges and rewards. Each episode of this podcast feels like a shared exploration, celebrating the mistakes, the surprises, and the sheer joy of creating something tangible. Whether you're dusting off an old family relic or are deeply invested in the contemporary film scene, the discussions foster a genuine sense of community around these analog arts. It’s about the craft, the history, and the ongoing conversation between the photographer, the tool, and the physical photograph itself.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Film Photography Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Film Photography Podcast 367 - Movie Film Tests [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:12
Michael Raso and Mat Marrash review several new motion picture film stocks, discussing look, usability, and creative potential across 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm formats.
Film Photography Podcast 366 - Developing Kodachrome as BW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:51
The Film Photography Podcast’s mm club explores the current and future possibilities for developing Kodachrome color movie film. Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash discuss practical options, limitations, list…
Film Photography Podcast 365 - 127 Format Film [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty celebrate the unique 127 roll film format - its history, why it still exists today, and the many classic cameras that shoot this beautiful 46mm film.
Film Photography Podcast 364 - 126 Cartridge Film [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty celebrate the legacy and revival of 126 cartridge film, tracing its Kodak origins, decline, and exciting modern comeback through 3D printing and newly perforated film stock.
Film Photography Podcast 363 - 120 Medium Format Film [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:20
120 medium format film - sharing its history, spotlighting favorite cameras like the Rolleiflex TLR and Pentax 67 cameras, and discussing the budget-friendly FPP Debonair. The episode also features a rare 17.5mm spy came…
Film Photography Podcast 362 - Rollei 35 / Film Camera Bucket List [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:36
Michael Raso is joined by the FPP Gang for a laid-back conversation covering the Rollei 35, cameras used by Queen Elizabeth II, constant lighting techniques, the Olympus OM-2, and everyone’s analog photography bucket lis…
Film Photography Podcast 361 - 110 Film [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:27
110 Film - from Kodak’s original cartridge design to Lomography’s modern revival, the conversation explores the cameras, challenges, and creative potential of one of photography’s most popular film formats.
Film Photography Podcast 359 - Bolex Troubleshooting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
The New Year’s Day 2026 episode of the Film Photography Podcast celebrates movie film with listener letters, a tribute to Double 8 pioneer John Schwind, and a deep dive into the classic Bolex C8 8mm camera.
Film Photography Podcast 358 - Shoot for the Sun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:47
Mark Dalzell recounts photographing the 2024 solar eclipse using a Minolta X-700 with a Sears zoom lens and not one, but two 2x teleconverters. He also shares a quirky recent find: the 17.5mm Mini HIT camera. A fun, easy…