Abject Suffering
Abject Suffering, hosted by Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross, is a weekly video game comedy show in which a randomly chosen listener-submitted bad game is played and discussed freely. With 682 episodes since 2013 and roughly 35 to 40 minutes per episode, it has an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Suggested rate is $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly bad-game comedy with a loyal 682-episode back catalogue since 2013
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 362 ratings, with 328 five-star reviews
- Consistent weekly release with episodes around 35 minutes long
- Listener-submitted random game picks keep the format engaged and interactive
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, listener-submitted segments, freeform discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 32 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The Patreon funding page is linked as the show's website, indicating listener funding rather than sponsorship.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit (1); the explicit flag and comedic tone suggest some profanity.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/collection/1702263 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id657005891 |
| RSS feed | www.patreon.com/rss/80117?show=1702263 |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Abject Suffering 683: Shinobi | 2026-10-12 | 34 min |
| Abject Suffering 682: Road Rash 64 | 2026-10-05 | 35 min |
| Abject Suffering 681: Magic Boy | 2026-09-28 | 34 min |
| Abject Suffering 680: Minute to Win It | 2026-09-21 | 48 min |
| Abject Suffering 679: Super Morph | 2026-09-14 | 33 min |
| Abject Suffering 678: Scooby-Doo Night of 100 Frights! | 2026-09-07 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
This is a podcast that's nominally about bad games. In reality, every Monday, Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross choose a game at random from the titles submitted by listeners, play it, and venture off on a freeform discussion that winds between the topic at hand and some dumb nonsense. Public RSS Feed: https://www.patreon.com/rss/80117?show=1702263
About Abject Suffering
Abject Suffering is a comedy podcast hosted by Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross that covers bad video games. Each Monday, the hosts play a game chosen at random from listener submissions and discuss it in a freeform conversation that moves between the game and unrelated topics. The show has released 682 episodes since 2013 and publishes weekly, with episodes typically running about 35 minutes according to the RSS feed.
The show is distributed through Patreon, which hosts its public feed and funds the show directly. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 362 ratings, with 328 of them five stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is most likely adults interested in video games and comedy. No sponsors were visible in the feed.
Sponsors suited to this show include retro gaming publishers and gaming hardware or accessory brands. A host-read mid-roll is suggested at an estimated $90 to $625 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Abject Suffering can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Abject Suffering
How much does Abject Suffering charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show, so confirm with the host.
What is Abject Suffering about?
Abject Suffering is a weekly comedy podcast in which hosts Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross play randomly chosen bad video games from listener submissions and discuss them freely. It has run since 2013 with 682 episodes.
How do I contact Abject Suffering about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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