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Brothers of the Serpent

Hosted by Russ Allen, Kyle Allen

Brothers of the Serpent, hosted by Russ and Kyle Allen, explores ancient history, mysteries of the ages, philosophy and modern-day speculation. The show has 387 episodes published roughly every 12 to 13 days, with a median length of about 2 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Brothers of the Serpent

A loyal, highly rated history and mystery audience with a 387-episode archive

  • Apple Podcasts shows 613 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong sign of an engaged listener base
  • Weekly-updated feed since 2017 with two-hour episodes gives sponsors long listening sessions
  • Hosts pair solo and guest episodes, including live listener comms recordings with a clear community
Best forbooks and mediaoutdoor and travel geareducation and learning apps
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings; no download data is published, so confirm numbers before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History60%
Philosophy25%
Science15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, listener comms
Tone
curious, speculative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 613 Apple ratings suggest the 2,000 to 8,000 band, adjusted for a 387-episode independent show with no visible sponsors and a weekly-updated feed.
Audience asks aboutWhere the Giza pyramids and ancient structures came fromWhether lost civilizations existed before recorded historyHow ancient mythology and dragon legends connect to real events
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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; the funding_links field is empty and no ad mentions appear in the recent titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover ancient sites, physics and mythology with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.

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: 43 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.

Two brothers explore the mysteries of the ages, the ancients, and the modern day.
Brothers of the Serpent's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Brothers of the Serpent

Brothers of the Serpent is a history and philosophy podcast hosted by brothers Russ and Kyle Allen, according to the show feed and its website. The show explores ancient civilizations, Egyptian sites such as Giza, cosmology and mythology, with 387 episodes released about every 12 to 13 days. Episodes typically run around two hours, and the feed also includes live listener communication recordings.

Apple Podcasts lists 613 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests an engaged following. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: the audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States, and this is an estimate only. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible ad history.

The show suits brands in books, media, travel and education that want to reach history enthusiasts. An estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode would put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200.

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

Questions about Brothers of the Serpent

How much does Brothers of the Serpent charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll spot is roughly $40 to $200. The final price depends on the agreed terms and the confirmed download numbers.

What is Brothers of the Serpent about?

Brothers of the Serpent is a history and philosophy podcast hosted by Russ and Kyle Allen. It covers ancient civilizations, Egyptian sites, mythology and cosmology, with episodes around two hours long.

How do I contact Brothers of the Serpent 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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