Combat Story, hosted by AJ Pasciuti and Ryan Fugit, features honest conversations with veterans from infantry, special operations, pilots and other combat roles about their service and life afterward. The show has 237 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 133 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-form combat veteran interviews reaching a loyal, highly engaged military-history audience
- Over 1,290 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal strong listener loyalty.
- 237 episodes since October 2020 give a deep back catalogue with steady new releases.
- Episodes run around two hours, supporting extended host-read segments and sustained attention.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- serious, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 180 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and episodes such as 'Inches From a Sniper Round in Syria' and 'The Manhunt for Saddam Hussein' depict combat violence.
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 | sites.libsyn.com/435765 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1537933985 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/435765/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Inches From a Sniper Round in Syria | Graham Paul Roberts | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 9 min |
| The Manhunt for Saddam Hussein | Lt. Col. Steve Russell (Ret.) | 2026-09-28 | 6 h 1 min |
| Reconnaissance Man — Episode 3: Evil Eye | 2026-09-21 | 50 min |
| Why the Marine Corps Killed Sniper School | The Four Horsemen | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 28 min |
| "From the Infantry to Fighting for Allies" | Andrew Sullivan, No One L | 2026-08-24 | 3 h 2 min |
| Why a Wounded EOD Gunnery Sergeant Refused to Leave His Team & What Ha | 2026-08-03 | 2 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Combat Story is a podcast built on honest conversations with the men and women who lived it. These are not scripted interviews or highlight reels. They are real accounts from veterans across generations, including infantry, special operations, pilots, JTACs, and more, sharing what it was like to operate in high-stakes environments where decisions carried real consequences. Each conversation…
About Combat Story
Combat Story is a podcast hosted by AJ Pasciuti and Ryan Fugit that presents long-form conversations with veterans across infantry, special operations, pilots and other combat roles. According to the show's feed and description, the stories focus on decisions made under pressure and on how service shaped life afterward. The show has 237 episodes, with new releases about every 14 days and a median length of roughly 133 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,292 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which the directory treats as the strongest signal of audience size. Based on that rating count and the show's age and cadence, listener numbers are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an audience skewing male, American and aged 35 and older. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is currently open to host-read placements.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Outdoor, tactical and veteran-focused brands are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Combat Story can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Combat Story
How much does Combat Story charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on 20,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is Combat Story about?
Combat Story features long-form interviews with veterans from infantry, special operations, pilots and other combat roles about their service and life afterward.
How do I contact Combat Story about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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