Boars, Gore, and Swords is hosted by stand-up comics Ivan Hernandez and Red Scott. The show covers HBO fantasy and genre television, with episode-by-episode breakdowns of series such as House of the Dragon and Lanterns, plus Game of Thrones book comparisons. It has 685 episodes released weekly, typically 40 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive feature is a Patreon-funded goal system for bonus projects.
Weekly House of the Dragon and Lanterns breakdowns from a 685-episode comedy show
- Over 685 episodes with weekly releases since 2011, showing long-term consistency
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,200 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Listeners follow current HBO and fantasy series, a clear fit for genre and streaming brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode recap and analysis, segment-based review
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website lists Patreon support and Amazon shopping links for the show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and covers mature series such as House of the Dragon and The Vampire Lestat.
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 | boarsgoreandswords.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id446720857 |
| RSS feed | boarsgoreandswords.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| VisionQuest | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| Lanterns 1x8: Noah's Arc | 2026-10-05 | 41 min |
| Lanterns 1x7: A Dearth of Ralphs | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
| Lanterns 1x6: Oh! Good Lord | 2026-09-24 | 45 min |
| Lanterns 1x5: Snitchi-chlorians | 2026-09-22 | 36 min |
| Lanterns 1x4: Swaddle Me, Cracker | 2026-09-14 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Ivan Hernandez and Red Scott break down every episode of Watchmen, Game of Thrones, Westworld, Counterpart, Lovecraft Country, WandaVision, and now Loki. For questions, rants, and praise, follow us on twitter at @boarsgoreswords.
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About Boars, Gore, and Swords
Boars, Gore, and Swords is a comedy podcast hosted by stand-up comics Ivan Hernandez and Red Scott, according to the show's website. Each week they break down HBO television and fantasy series, including House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, and compare adaptations to George RR Martin's books. The feed lists 685 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 50 minutes.
The website describes the hosts as stand-up comedians who also run a Patreon that funds bonus content and projects. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average from 1,200 ratings. Audience figures are estimates, based on the rating count and show age, and point to a mostly English-speaking, male-leaning listenership in the United States and United Kingdom. No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website.
Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll could be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in streaming, genre entertainment, and evening snacks are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Boars, Gore, and Swords can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Boars, Gore, and Swords
How much does Boars, Gore, and Swords charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on episode placement and the show's current terms.
What is Boars, Gore, and Swords about?
It is a weekly comedy podcast where hosts Ivan Hernandez and Red Scott break down HBO fantasy shows like House of the Dragon and compare them to George RR Martin's books.
How do I contact Boars, Gore, and Swords about sponsoring an episode?
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