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185 Miles South is a hardcore punk podcast covering punk and hardcore music, record history, and genre lists, with a Patreon funding link. It has 297 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically around 1 hour 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor 185 Miles South

Long-running hardcore punk show with a highly rated, loyal listener base

  • 297 episodes since April 2019, released roughly every two weeks
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 261 ratings, with 254 five-star reviews
  • Episodes average about 1 hour 45 minutes, giving a host-read slot room to breathe
Best forrecord labels and merch sellersmusic gear and audio equipment brands
Watch forExplicit-flagged niche audience; mainstream consumer brands may find the fit narrow.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music90%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
solo monologue, list-based episodes, themed compilation episodes
Tone
enthusiastic, knowledgeable
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 261 ratings (the 200 to 1,000 band, 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), with the show's 2019 start and 297 episodes, plus a Buzzsprout host and a Patreon funding link.
Audience asks aboutWhich hardcore records are the greatestWhat are the best punk releases of a given yearWhich underground bands and 7-inch records should I hear
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇩🇪 Germany10%
🇨🇦 Canada20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon funding link 'Support this Podcast' is listed in the feed; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries an explicit flag and the content is hardcore punk music discussion; no specific drug, sexual or violent content is evident from titles.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

PlatformLink
Website185milessouth.com
Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1460340229
RSS feedrss.buzzsprout.com/273102.rss

Benchmark score: 69 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
296. October 2026 (Shaun Ross / Excel)2026-10-051 h 55 min
295. Super 7 20122026-09-211 h 49 min
294. September 20262026-09-071 h 31 min
293. Best UK Punk 7" 1981-19832026-08-241 h 57 min
292. August 2026 (Ben Sizemore / Econochrist)2026-08-102 h 5 min
291. ROADTRIP! HARDCORE, USA2026-07-271 h 33 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

A hardcore punk podcast.
185 Miles South's own show description from the podcast feed

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About 185 Miles South

185 Miles South is a hardcore punk podcast that covers punk and hardcore records, genre history, and themed song lists. The show has released 297 episodes since April 2019 on a roughly two-week cadence, and its feed lists the show's host as the 185 MILES SOUTH account. Its episodes typically run around one hour and forty-five minutes, according to the feed.

The show is hosted on Buzzsprout and is also available on Apple Podcasts, where it has 261 ratings and an average of 4.9 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. Its website and an associated Substack newsletter point to the same project. Listeners are estimated to be mostly men aged 25 to 44 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and this audience profile is an estimate rather than measured data.

The feed shows no sponsor mentions but does link a Patreon funding page. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode, which suits record labels, merch sellers and music gear brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 185 Miles South can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about 185 Miles South

How much does 185 Miles South charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.

What is 185 Miles South about?

185 Miles South is a hardcore punk podcast covering punk and hardcore records, genre history and themed song lists, with roughly 297 episodes since 2019.

How do I contact 185 Miles South about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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