Battleship Pretension
Battleship Pretension is an episodic film podcast hosted by Tyler Smith and David Bax, covering film conversations, opinions, in-jokes and tangents. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running film conversation show with a loyal, opinionated audience of movie fans
- Over 1,000 episodes since 2015, with new releases roughly every two days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 292 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Episodes run about 70 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read integration
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, themed list episodes, interview, movie journal segments
- Tone
- witty, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and the episode titles cover film discussion with no sign of adult or violent content in the titles themselves.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/battleship-pretension |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id260603969 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/battleship-pretension |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1021. A Few More of Our Least Favorite Things | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 38 min |
| 1020. Sam Neill | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 52 min |
| 1019. A Few of Our Least Favorite Things | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 1 min |
| 1018. A Few More of Our Favorite Things | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 28 min |
| 1017. A Few of Our Favorite Things | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 9 min |
| 1016. How to Give Recommendations | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Battleship Pretension is a podcast that represents the kind of conversations that film geeks have when they get together. There are strong opinions, in-jokes, obscure references, and wild tangents. And, since Tyler and David are two of the sharpest wits ever fused together, there are laughs aplenty.
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About Battleship Pretension
Battleship Pretension is an episodic film podcast hosted by Tyler Smith and David Bax. According to the show's Art19 feed and its Apple Podcasts listing, the show features conversations about movies, with strong opinions, in-jokes and themed episodes such as favorites lists, fall movie previews and annoying characters. The feed lists 1,000 episodes released about every two days, with a median episode length of about 70 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 292 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5, and the feed carries the explicit flag. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the ratings count, show age and cadence and should be treated as approximate. The audience is likely film enthusiasts, mostly in the United States, with an estimated male-leaning split.
The feed and Apple listing show no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode on the estimated range. The show suits streaming services, cinema brands and entertainment media that want to reach film-focused listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Battleship Pretension can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Battleship Pretension
How much does Battleship Pretension charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement booked.
What is Battleship Pretension about?
Battleship Pretension is a film podcast hosted by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Episodes feature movie discussion, strong opinions, in-jokes, themed lists and weekly movie journal segments.
How do I contact Battleship Pretension about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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