Broadway Breakdown is hosted by Matt Koplik, who explores Broadway history through the careers of the artists who shaped it, often with a guest. The show has 348 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 93 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged Broadway fans hearing candid, long-form theatre history every week
- 348 episodes released roughly weekly, with a Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 398 ratings
- Deep dives into individual Broadway careers with guest experts such as Brian Nash and Leah Horowitz
- Tony Awards coverage and season rankings give sponsors seasonal moments to tie into
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted interview, solo monologue, episodic deep dive
- Tone
- opinionated, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 150 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Several recent episodes are labelled Patreon Preview and BONUS, and the show runs on a Substack-hosted feed with paid Patreon content, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The description calls the host foul-mouthed and promises lots of four letter words, and the feed is flagged explicit.
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 | bwaybreakdown.substack.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1260430031 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5180103.rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Patreon Preview: JUKEBOX THAT MUSICAL Lady Gaga w/ Ali Gordon and John | 2026-10-15 | 39 min |
| Matt’s London Trip (aka WE’RE BACK!) | 2026-10-10 | 2 h 4 min |
| Patreon Preview: FANTASY DRAFT (Best Actress in a Musical Tony Winners | 2026-09-06 | 27 min |
| Matt Reviews: Summer Drama Desk Shows & theater.games w/ Matt Rodin! | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 35 min |
| BONUS: Matt on Behind the Awards | 2026-08-30 | 1 h 9 min |
| Submit Your Q's for Matt's A's (get your mind out of the gutter!) | 2026-08-13 | 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Matt Koplik is the most opinionated, foul-mouthed, and passionate theatre geek with access to a mic. Every week, Matt and a guest explore Broadway history by diving into the careers of the artists who shaped it. Whether discussing Sondheim and Sweeney or Herman and Dolly, Matt is sure to give you fun facts, deep analysis, and lots of four letter words. Tune in!! bwaybreakdown.substack.com
About Broadway Breakdown
Broadway Breakdown is an arts podcast hosted by Matt Koplik, who describes himself on the show's website and feed as an opinionated theatre fan. Each week Koplik and a guest explore Broadway history through the careers of the artists who shaped it, covering composers, shows and Tony Awards seasons. The feed lists 348 episodes with a median length of roughly 93 minutes, and the show releases on a weekly cadence, according to the RSS feed.
Apple Podcasts shows 398 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Listeners are likely to be Broadway enthusiasts and musical theatre fans; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.
The feed shows no sponsors in its recent episodes, and Patreon previews are the only visible funding route. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits theatre-related brands, ticketing and cultural subscriptions that want an engaged niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Broadway Breakdown can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Broadway Breakdown
How much does Broadway Breakdown charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Broadway Breakdown about?
Broadway Breakdown is an arts podcast in which host Matt Koplik and a guest explore Broadway history through the careers of the artists who shaped it, covering composers, shows and Tony Awards seasons.
How do I contact Broadway Breakdown 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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