C-Squared Podcast
The C-Squared Podcast, hosted by Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila, covers the chess world through news, tournament analysis and interviews with top players. It has 129 episodes released roughly every 13 days, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged 2,000 to 8,000 listener chess audience with top-level Grandmaster hosts
- Hosted by Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila, covering elite chess news and interviews
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 182 ratings, with 170 five-star reviews
- Weekly-style cadence with episodes typically running about an hour, giving sponsors long listening time
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news commentary
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A PayPal support link is listed in the feed funding links and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag of 1, though recent titles address chess cheating and rules controversies without graphic 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 | rss.com/podcasts/csquared |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1644274335 |
| RSS feed | media.rss.com/csquared/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| We're Back | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 0 min |
| Peter Leko : World Championship HEARTBREAK, Beating Polgar's Record, K | 2026-05-30 | 1 h 48 min |
| Hans Confesses After GCT Win: "I Felt The Turtle Closing In." | 2026-05-12 | 46 min |
| GCT Warsaw Is Here, Carlsen vs Erdogmus Is HERE, Webster Kills SPICE, | 2026-05-12 | 59 min |
| Hans Returns To Grand Chess Tour, Erdogmus Is 2700 (!!), Take x 3 Decl | 2026-04-24 | 1 h 2 min |
| Sindarov's Magical Run Stuns The Chess World, Fabi Opens Up About His | 2026-04-18 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.
The C-Squared Podcast is an in depth weekly discussion about the chess world with your hosts, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Bringing the biggest news and chess stars to your doorstep!
About C-Squared Podcast
The C-Squared Podcast is a weekly discussion show about the chess world, hosted by Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. Episodes cover tournament news, player interviews and topical debates, including recent Grand Chess Tour and Candidates coverage. The feed lists 129 episodes with a median length of about 62 minutes.
The show is rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts from 182 ratings, which suggests an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely chess players and fans, mostly men aged 25 to 44, with an English-speaking base in the United States, India and the United Kingdom. These are estimates, not published figures. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and the show accepts support through a PayPal link.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship reaches an engaged chess audience. It suits chess equipment, learning platforms and strategy game brands looking for a focused niche.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. C-Squared Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about C-Squared Podcast
How much does The C-Squared Podcast 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 about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is The C-Squared Podcast about?
The C-Squared Podcast is a weekly chess show hosted by Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila. It covers chess news, tournament coverage and player interviews.
How do I contact The C-Squared Podcast 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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