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Book Reviews Kill

Hosted by Evan Leikam, Chad Klein

Book Reviews Kill, hosted by Evan Leikam and Chad Klein, covers fantasy, science fiction and horror novels through reviews, news and recurring segments. The show has 405 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 77 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor Book Reviews Kill

Long-running weekly book show with a loyal genre-fiction audience

  • 405 episodes since December 2021 with a steady weekly cadence
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 164 ratings
  • Focused audience of fantasy, science fiction and horror readers
Best forbook publishers and imprintse-readers and audiobook servicesgenre merchandise and tabletop accessories
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published figures; confirm with the show before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books & Literature80%
Movies & TV10%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, book review, recurring segment
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 100 minutes

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%: 164 Apple ratings at a 4.8 average over a show about five years old, shifted one band up under the age rule, plus a daily-updated feed with 405 episodes and an ad-free feed with no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhich new fantasy or sci-fi releases are worth readingHow the hosts rate a specific novel or seriesWhat the next Dungeon Crawler Carl book and narrator interview cover
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other10%
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; no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Horror novel discussion and the feed's explicit flag set to 0 suggest mild to moderate language and violence in subject matter; no explicit content flag is set.

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: 76 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence49 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Monday Morning Minute (10/11)2026-10-121 h 36 min
Monday Morning Minute (10/5)2026-10-051 h 3 min
Monday Morning Minute (09/28)2026-09-291 h 26 min
Monday Morning Minute (09/21)2026-09-2160 min
Monday Morning Minute (9/14)2026-09-141 h 24 min
Monday Morning Minute (09/07)2026-09-071 h 9 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels.
Book Reviews Kill's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Book Reviews Kill

Book Reviews Kill is a podcast hosted by Evan Leikam and Chad Klein that covers fantasy, science fiction and horror novels. Its feed lists 405 episodes released roughly every seven days, with recent episodes running from about 50 minutes to over 90 minutes. The show's recurring segments include Monday Morning Minute and series episodes such as Dungeon Crawler Carl, according to the feed and episode titles.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 164 ratings, per Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: based on those ratings and the show's age, the team estimates roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking readers of genre fiction. The feed shows no named sponsors.

Host-read mid-roll ads are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, depending on audience size. That range suits publishers, audiobook services and genre merchandise brands looking for a focused reading audience. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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

Questions about Book Reviews Kill

How much does Book Reviews Kill charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's current audience and any package terms agreed with the hosts.

What is Book Reviews Kill about?

Book Reviews Kill is a weekly podcast hosted by Evan Leikam and Chad Klein that reviews and discusses fantasy, science fiction and horror novels, with recurring segments and series-focused episodes.

How do I contact Book Reviews Kill about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot directly from the listing.

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