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Countdown To Classic

Hosted by Joshua Corbett

Countdown To Classic, hosted by Joshua Corbett, is a World of Warcraft Forever podcast covering Classic and retro WoW discussion, opinion and listener input. It has 312 episodes released roughly every 18 days, with a median length of about 4 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Countdown To Classic

Long-running Classic WoW show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • 330 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 signal an engaged audience.
  • Over 300 episodes since 2018 give sponsors a durable, searchable back catalogue.
  • Long episodes of around four hours allow multiple natural host-read mentions.
Best forgaming hardware and peripheralsgaming subscriptions and software
Watch forExplicit flag and adult-leaning humor limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming90%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, listener-driven discussion, long-form commentary
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
3 to 6 hours

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 330 Apple ratings (band of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, lowered one band not applied since the show is over five years old), 312 episodes, long-running cadence, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the current state of WoW Classic progression?Which classes and specs are worth playing?What guild or raid strategy works best in Classic?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries the explicit flag, and episode title 'If You Build It They Will Coom' suggests adult innuendo.

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: 73 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Lightning Crashes2026-10-144 h 34 min
Can't Buy Me Gold2026-10-053 h 22 min
The Dulltimate Warrior2026-09-283 h 45 min
Classholes2026-09-164 h 7 min
Don't Forget, You're Here Forever2026-09-156 h 7 min
The Night Before Christmas2026-08-315 h 12 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 18 days.

A World of Warcraft Forever podcast where it's not my opinion that counts, but yours!
Countdown To Classic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Countdown To Classic

Countdown To Classic is a World of Warcraft podcast focused on Classic and retro WoW, built around opinion and listener input. Joshua Corbett hosts the show, which the Spreaker feed lists as a World of Warcraft Forever podcast. The show has published 312 episodes since February 2018, roughly every 18 days, with a median episode length of about four hours.

Apple Podcasts shows 330 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 307 of those ratings at five stars. Listener estimates from the ratings suggest roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode; these are estimates, not publisher figures. The audience is likely predominantly male gamers in English-speaking countries.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting gaming hardware and software brands seeking a dedicated niche audience.

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

Questions about Countdown To Classic

How much does Countdown To Classic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Countdown To Classic about?

Countdown To Classic is a World of Warcraft podcast focused on Classic and retro WoW, featuring opinion and listener-driven discussion hosted by Joshua Corbett. Episodes run about four hours.

How do I contact Countdown To Classic about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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