Dark Dice, published by Fool and Scholar Productions, is a horror actual play podcast in which players run through a Dungeons and Dragons fantasy world full of dragons and monsters. The show has 115 episodes with a biweekly cadence and typical episodes of about 35 to 40 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Loyal horror actual play audience with a 4.7 Apple rating from 743 ratings
- Season 4 runs biweekly with episodes near 35 to 40 minutes, giving a steady slot for host-read messages.
- Apple Podcasts shows 743 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, a strong sign of an engaged listener base.
- Ten years of publishing since 2018 and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 point to a long-running, established show.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- actual play, narrative, bonus interview
- Tone
- dark, immersive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles name no advertisers and the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Horror actual play with dark themes and monsters, as stated in the description ('THE horror actual play podcast'), so violence is flagged as medium; the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | darkdice.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1437360249 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SBP9028289759 |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| We were nominated for an award! | 2026-10-01 | 1 min |
| Season 4 | Ep. 19 | Bold Descent | 2026-09-29 | 34 min |
| Season 4 | Ep. 18 | Embers of Hope | 2026-09-15 | 32 min |
| D&D Legends and Lore: Lore of the Underdark | 2026-09-08 | 57 min |
| Season 4 | Ep. 17 | Sanctuary | 2026-09-01 | 40 min |
| Season 4 | Ep. 16 | A Frozen Divide | 2026-08-18 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
THE horror actual play podcast. (Dnd) Each season, travelers embark on a journey into the dark corners of a fantasy world with dragons & monsters. They will never be the same again.
About Dark Dice
Dark Dice is a horror actual play podcast published by Fool and Scholar Productions, following players through a Dungeons and Dragons fantasy world of dragons, monsters and dark journeys. According to the show's feed, it has 115 episodes released on a biweekly cadence, with typical episodes of 35 to 45 minutes. The show's description calls it 'THE horror actual play podcast' and it has run since September 2018.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds 743 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, and it is hosted on Megaphone. The audience is estimated rather than measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and skews toward listeners aged 25 to 34 who enjoy tabletop games and horror fiction. No sponsors are named in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits tabletop game makers, horror media and gaming accessory brands seeking an engaged niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dark Dice can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dark Dice
How much does Dark Dice charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Dark Dice's host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and placement.
What is Dark Dice about?
Dark Dice is a horror actual play podcast in which players run through a Dungeons and Dragons fantasy world full of dragons and monsters. It has 115 episodes and a biweekly release schedule.
How do I contact Dark Dice about sponsoring an episode?
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