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Amon Sûl

Hosted by Anthony Cook, Andrew Stephen Damick, Seraphim Richard Rohlin

Amon Sûl, published by Ancient Faith Ministries, explores J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium through the lens of the Christian faith. The show has 133 episodes released roughly every month, typically in long-form discussion. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. Its 4.9 Apple Podcasts average from 262 ratings is a distinctive signal of a loyal niche audience.

Why brands sponsor Amon Sûl

A loyal Tolkien and Christian audience rating the show 4.9 across 262 reviews

  • 133 episodes published since February 2019 give sponsors a long, stable back catalog.
  • The 4.9 Apple Podcasts average from 262 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Content centers on Tolkien's legendarium and Christian faith, a clearly defined niche.
Best forfaith-based productsbook and reading subscriptionsTolkien merchandise
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, and the show publishes only about monthly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Books & Literature30%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, episodic commentary
Tone
thoughtful, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
not available in dossier

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 262 Apple ratings suggest the 50 to 200 band, shifted for a show with a sustained multi-year catalog, with a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a niche Christian audience.
Audience asks aboutHow does Tolkien's work connect to Christian belief?What happens next in the Lord of the Rings story?Which characters and events carry theological meaning?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles are literary and religious in tone, such as 'Go Not to the Elves for Counsel', with no flags present.

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

Benchmark score: 62 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 22 days ago, a new one about every 31 days.

Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith
Amon Sûl's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Amon Sûl

Amon Sûl is a podcast published by Ancient Faith Ministries that explores J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium through the Christian faith. According to the feed, the show is hosted by Fr. Anthony Cook, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin, and it has released 133 episodes since February 2019, roughly one every month. The website and feed describe a discussion format with a mid-level production standard.

On Apple Podcasts, the show holds a 4.9 average from 262 ratings, with 251 of those ratings at five stars. Listeners are likely readers of Tolkien interested in theology and Christian literary criticism. These audience characteristics are estimates based on the rating count and niche, not published figures.

The feed shows no sponsor mentions. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would range from $40 to $200. Sponsors in faith-based products, book subscriptions, or Tolkien merchandise would be the most natural fit.

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

Questions about Amon Sûl

How much does Amon Sûl charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the dossier.

What is Amon Sûl about?

Amon Sûl explores J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium through the Christian faith. Its episodes are discussion-based and released roughly monthly, with 133 episodes so far.

How do I contact Amon Sûl about sponsoring an episode?

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