A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast
A Cast of Kings, presented by Decoding TV, is a quasi-weekly discussion of HBO's House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, hosted by Dave Chen and Kim Renfro. It has 156 episodes and typical episodes run about two hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode, with one distinctive detail being its 4.2 average Apple Podcasts rating from 3,374 ratings.
Long-running Tolkien and Westeros companion show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 156 episodes since 2012 with a steady weekly cadence and a 4.2 Apple Podcasts average.
- Each episode runs about two hours, giving sponsors room for host-read mid-roll placements.
- Audience of fantasy television fans who discuss new seasons across weekly episodes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, episode recap, bonus discussion
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 115 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and episodes discuss mature fantasy television such as House of the Dragon, which contains graphic violence.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | audioboom.com/channels/4986729 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id515836681 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/4986729.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S1E07-E08 - 'The Eye' & 'All | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 18 min |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S1E05-E06 - 'Parting' & 'Udû | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 17 min |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S1E03-E04 - 'Adar' & 'The Gr | 2026-09-28 | 2 h 27 min |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S1E01-E02 - 'A Shadow of the | 2026-09-21 | 2 h 3 min |
| 'War of the Rohirrim' Was Better Than Anyone Gave It Credit For | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 56 min |
| 'The Hobbit' Had a Heart Buried Beneath a Hoard of Hollywood Bloat | 2026-09-09 | 2 h 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Decoding TV Presents A Cast of Kings: A quasi-weekly discussion of the plots, themes and highlights of the HBO series "House of the Dragon." Your hosts Dave Chen (The Filmcast and The Tobolowsky Files) and Kim Renfro (entertainment reporter at Insider , author of The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones) will dish up both praise and criticism and will try not to sound too pompous if the book was…
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About A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast
A Cast of Kings is a podcast from Decoding TV that discusses HBO's House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Hosts Dave Chen and Kim Renfro, named on the feed and in episode context, combine recaps, plot analysis and comparisons with the source material. Per the feed, the show publishes about every seven days, and typical episodes run around two hours.
The show has 156 episodes and a 4.2 average rating from 3,374 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener estimates are based on rating volume and cadence, not published download figures, and suggest 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed lists no sponsors, so the show appears to be unsponsored at present.
The show suits brands in streaming, fantasy merchandise and books. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys reach among fantasy television fans. Sources: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast
How much does A Cast of Kings charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is A Cast of Kings about?
A Cast of Kings is a quasi-weekly discussion of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, hosted by Dave Chen and Kim Renfro.
How do I contact A Cast of Kings 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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