Broken Silicon
Broken Silicon, produced by Bleav and tied to the Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel, covers computer hardware and PC gaming news through two brothers, one an engineer and one a scientist. The show has 383 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 2 hours. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll (estimate).
Two-hour weekly hardware news show reaching PC and console enthusiasts ahead of launches
- Weekly episodes since 2019 across 383 episodes build a steady, loyal listenership.
- Apple rating of 4.9 from 264 ratings signals an engaged, satisfied audience.
- Long-form episodes allow mid-roll placements that hardware and peripheral brands can fit naturally.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, guest interview
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link appears in the show description and points to the Moore's Law Is Dead channel.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is marked non-explicit and recent titles cover hardware and gaming news with no flagged content.
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 | bleav.com/shows/broken-silicon/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1467317304 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/a0erDdmX |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@channel/UCRPdsCVuH53rcbTcEkuY4u… |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 383. RTX 5090 EOL, PS6 AI Crisis, Steam Deck 2 Specs, Zen 6 AM5 APU Le | 2026-10-13 | 2 h 38 min |
| 382. Steam Deck 2 Leak Confirmed, PS6 Portable Specs, QSSR & GTA6, Nvi | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 11 min |
| 381. Did GPU Prices just PEAK? Nvidia RTX 6090, AMD RDNA5, AI Bubble | | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 54 min |
| 380. RTX 6090 Launch Leak, AMD RDNA5 and PS6 Neural Ray Tracing, Nvidi | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 48 min |
| 379. PS6’s Road to Failure, XBOX Helix Comeback, Physint, Nvidia DLSS | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 48 min |
| 378. Nvidia DLSS 5 Melts RTX 5090, PS6 NOT Ending Disc, AMD Zen 6 APU, | 2026-09-08 | 2 h 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
One brother is an Engineer, and the other is a Scientist. Both are hilarious and discuss the latest news, rumors, and developments going on in the Computer Hardware and PC Gaming Space. Broken Silicon is Brought to you by the Youtube Channel: Moore's Law Is Dead, and its creator Tom. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPdsCVuH53rcbTcEkuY4uQ Patreon That Makes this Possible:…
About Broken Silicon
Broken Silicon is a weekly podcast covering computer hardware and PC gaming news, hosted by two brothers, one an engineer and one a scientist, and produced by Bleav alongside the Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel. According to the feed, the show has released 383 episodes since June 2019, with recent episodes running roughly two hours. Each episode focuses on rumors, leaks and developments in GPUs, processors and consoles.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 264 ratings and a biweekly update frequency. Listeners are estimated to be mostly men aged 25 to 44 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. The feed contains no sponsor mentions, and the show's Patreon link is the only funding source visible.
Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Hardware, peripheral and gaming accessory brands are the most natural fit. Sponsorship inquiries can be made through Starbooked; the show's contact email unlocks for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Broken Silicon can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Broken Silicon
How much does Broken Silicon 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 roughly $90 to $625 per episode. These are estimates, not published rates, and the show's actual pricing may differ.
What is Broken Silicon about?
Broken Silicon is a weekly podcast where two brothers, one an engineer and one a scientist, discuss computer hardware and PC gaming news, including GPU, CPU and console rumors and leaks.
How do I contact Broken Silicon about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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