Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
Bend the Knee is a weekly book club podcast re-reading George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, with House of the Dragon reviews and chapter analysis. It has 514 episodes, a weekly cadence and a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple rating count suggests a sizable, loyal fan base.
A devoted, long-running fantasy book club with a highly engaged audience
- 514 episodes with a weekly release schedule build steady recurring exposure.
- Apple listeners have left 887 ratings averaging 4.2, a sign of an engaged following.
- Episodes run around 45 minutes, enough room for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter analysis, episode review, history lesson
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles name no sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and discusses the mature content of A Song of Ice and Fire and House of the Dragon, including violence and adult themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/bend-the-knee-a-song-of-ice-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1273613024 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/a8f6b578-7e12-44e8-a598-8841… |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 230: - Boiled Leather Part 4 | ADWD Daenerys I | 2026-10-10 | 42 min |
| Ep. 229: - Boiled Leather Part 3 | AFFC Cersei 1 | ADWD Tyrion 1 | 2026-09-27 | 36 min |
| Ep. 228: - Boiled Leather Part 2 | AFFC The Prophet | The Captain of t | 2026-09-17 | 43 min |
| Ep. 227: - Boiled Leather Part 1 | AFFC & ADWD Prologues | 2026-09-06 | 45 min |
| House of the Dragon Season 3 Review | 2026-08-15 | 55 min |
| House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 Review - The Treasons at Tumble | 2026-08-10 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Bend the knee and join us each week as we re-read the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Each episode will contain a small council meeting for updates on the HBO show, House of the Dragon, Winds of Winter, and GRR’s ‘Not a Blog’. We also include a short history lesson from A World of Ice and Fire. Finally, we take an in-depth look at each chapter of the series.…
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About Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
Bend the Knee is a weekly book club podcast that re-reads George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, as described on its RedCircle page and in its feed. Each episode covers chapter analysis, short history segments drawn from A World of Ice and Fire, and reviews of the HBO series House of the Dragon. The show has released 514 episodes since August 2017, with a median length of about 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 887 ratings averaging 4.2 out of 5, which places it among established fan shows in the Books and TV & Film categories. The feed names no sponsors, and the audience estimates in this profile are estimates, not published figures. Based on the rating count and weekly cadence, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode.
Sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll slot, which suits fantasy publishers, streaming-adjacent brands and gaming companies targeting engaged fans of the franchise.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
How much does Bend the Knee charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, according to the rate rule used for this profile.
What is Bend the Knee about?
Bend the Knee is a weekly book club that re-reads George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, with chapter analysis and reviews of House of the Dragon.
How do I contact Bend the Knee 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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