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Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Podcast · www.radiofreeskaro.com · CA · EN
Hosted by Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky, Chris Burgess

Radio Free Skaro, hosted by Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky and Chris Burgess, is a Doctor Who podcast covering weekly news across Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, plus classic-series commentaries and interviews. It has about 1,090 episodes released weekly, typically 60 to 100 minutes long. Estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $140 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Weekly Doctor Who fan show with a 15-year archive and loyal listeners

  • Over 1,000 episodes released on a steady weekly Sunday schedule.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 327 ratings, with 268 five-star reviews.
  • Official podcast of Gallifrey One, the long-running Doctor Who convention.
Best forSci-fi and genre merchandiseStreaming services and audio drama releasesCollectibles and hobby retailers
Watch forDownload figures are estimates, and feed dates are inconsistent; confirm current audience numbers before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
TV & Film70%
Books & Literature10%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, episode commentary, interview
Tone
irreverent, knowledgeable
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode8k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 327 (200 to 1,000 band), show over five years old so no band shift, Podcast Index popularity 9, 1,363 Apple episodes, weekly cadence, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest Doctor Who news?How does the new series episode hold up in commentary?What audio releases from Big Finish are coming?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇨🇦 Canada25%
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom25%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Gallifrey One
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon is linked from the website, and the show is described as the official podcast of Gallifrey One; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Fan discussion of TV episodes and news with no explicit flags; episode titles are non-graphic.

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: 77 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks17 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Radio Free Skaro is possibly the most popular, most prolific and charmingly irreverent (but never irrelevant) Doctor Who podcast around. Since August 2006, hosts Warren (in Vancouver, BC) and Steven (in Edmonton, AB) have provided listeners with their brand of amusing Doctor Who praise and punishment. A year later, Chris (also in Edmonton, AB) was added to the team, and The Three Who Rule were…
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About Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Radio Free Skaro is a Doctor Who podcast hosted by Warren Frey, Steven Schapansky and Chris Burgess, according to the show's website. The format is a loose weekly magazine discussing news across Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, with classic and new series commentaries and interviews. The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes, usually released on Sundays, with a typical length of 60 to 100 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 327 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not measured, at 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult fans in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The feed and website show no sponsors; the show links to Patreon and is the official podcast of Gallifrey One.

A host-read mid-roll would likely fall between $140 and $630 per episode on current estimates. Brands in sci-fi merchandise, audio drama and fan-focused collectibles are the best fit for an audience that follows the show over many years.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

How much does Radio Free Skaro charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $140 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Radio Free Skaro about?

Radio Free Skaro is a weekly Doctor Who podcast with three hosts discussing news, classic and new series commentaries, and interviews with people connected to the show.

How do I contact Radio Free Skaro 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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