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Epic News (with Peter & Chris)

@epicnewsdaily · IE · EN

Epic News, run by Irish presenter Peter Ganley (@epicnewsdaily) from Ireland, makes satirical commentary on Irish, UK and US news and online culture. The channel has about 55,000 subscribers, 4,249 median views per video, and uploads roughly twice a quarter. Long-form integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on the median-view rate.

Why brands book Epic

Irish satire channel with a loyal, engaged audience around news and culture

  • Median of 4,249 views per long-form video, with a 90th percentile near 23,400
  • Engagement rate of 4.1 percent, with a like rate of 3.6 percent
  • Strong fit for Irish-market brands, given an audience estimated at 60 percent Irish
Best forIrish-market awareness campaignsBrands seeking a satirical tone
Watch forStrong profanity and political topics limit suitability for family or cautious brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Entertainment45%
News & Politics35%
Society20%
Formats
talking-head commentary, news roundup segments, reaction videos
Tone
satirical, irreverent
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
4 to 10 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement4.1%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutWhat is the real story behind this news item?Is this Irish politics take accurate?What is the latest on Irish celebrity controversies?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇮🇪 Ireland60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇺🇸 United States15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Titles and descriptions use strong language and cover political and controversial news, for example 'Who's Getting Rich From the Diesel Crisis?' and 'Andrew Tate's Miraculous Release'.

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.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube55k4.2k2
Instagram–––

Benchmark score: 23 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers10 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days2 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform11 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 4 days ago.

Epic News started out on Irish radio with Peter Ganley, before migrating to YouTube because it seemed like such a stable, healthy environment. Chris Greene joined the chaos shortly after. Over the years, the pair built a reputation for comic catastrophes across screens big and small, earning a review from The Guardian as “cheerily contemptuous” (which they chose to take as a compliment). These days, Peter is steering the ship solo while Chris is on "indefinite hiatus" - a very fancy way of saying he's not around at the minute. So now it’s just Peter dissecting the strange, stupid, and surpr
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About Epic News (with Peter & Chris)

Epic News is a satirical commentary channel run by Peter Ganley, an Irish presenter who began on Irish radio. The channel covers Irish, British and American news and online culture with a sarcastic, irreverent tone, and its videos usually run between 4 and 10 minutes. Ganley is currently presenting solo while co-host Chris Greene is on indefinite hiatus.

Based on the channel data, the audience is estimated at roughly 60 percent Irish, with most viewers aged 25 to 44. Median views are about 4,249 per video. Upload pace is slow, with about two videos every 90 days.

Estimated sponsored rate is $150 to $250 per video, which works out to $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views (CPM), compared with $10 to $30 CPM for typical paid ads. Brands with a satirical, Irish-audience-focused campaign should consider this channel.

Written from Epic News (with Peter & Chris)'s public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Epic News (with Peter & Chris) can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Epic

How much does Epic News charge for a sponsored video?

Epic News' estimated rate is $150 to $250 per long-form video, based on $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views. The rate is an estimate from public data and may differ from the creator's actual quote.

What does Epic News post about on YouTube?

Epic News posts satirical commentary on Irish, British and American news, celebrity controversies and online culture. Videos are presented in a sarcastic, talking-head format and typically run 4 to 10 minutes.

How do I contact Epic News for a brand deal?

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