Being James Bond, hosted by Joseph Darlington, covers the James Bond films, books, characters and wider spy culture for fans. The show has 292 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence and a median length near 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are about 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Loyal Bond fan audience across 290-plus episodes and 13 years
- 173 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal an engaged, satisfied listener base.
- Consistent weekly-to-biweekly releases give a predictable sponsorship schedule.
- Episodes run about 20 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary, author interview
- Tone
- enthusiastic, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description and titles mention only the host's own books, such as 'Being James Bond: Volume Two'.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and titles cover film, books and events with no concerning themes.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | beingjamesbond.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id205222801 |
| RSS feed | beingjamesbond.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 293 - Looking at the Reoccurring Characters in James Bond | 2026-10-12 | 31 min |
| Episode 292 – Global James Bond Day and Revisiting 'Casino Royale' | 2026-10-05 | 45 min |
| Episode 291 - Who is James Bond? | 2026-09-28 | 35 min |
| Episode 290 - Who are the Best James Bond Directors? | 2026-09-21 | 37 min |
| Episode 289 - Which James Bond Film has the Biggest Plotholes? | 2026-09-14 | 35 min |
| Episode 288 - What's the Best Looking James Bond Film? | 2026-09-07 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Being James Bond is celebrating 13+ Years of podcasting! Still dedicated to learning and exploring all you need to know, so that you can experience life, just a little more like James Bond.
About Being James Bond
Being James Bond is a long-running podcast covering the James Bond films, books and characters, with commentary on the franchise's history and news. Host Joseph Darlington publishes roughly one episode a week, with a typical length of about 20 to 35 minutes, according to the show's RSS feed. The show has 292 episodes, and Apple Podcasts lists 173 ratings averaging 4.8 stars.
Listeners are estimated to be fans of the Bond franchise and spy fiction, with estimated downloads of about 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. The feed and website show no sponsors, so the show appears to be unsponsored at present.
Brands in spirits, travel, and men's lifestyle could consider a host-read mid-roll. At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, that buys a single named placement with a fan audience that rates the show highly.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Being James Bond can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Being James Bond
How much does Being James Bond charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is Being James Bond about?
Being James Bond covers the James Bond films, books, characters and spy culture, with weekly commentary and occasional author interviews for fans of the franchise.
How do I contact Being James Bond 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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