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Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

Hosted by Paul Murphy

Forge the Narrative is a Warhammer 40k talk show hosted by Paul Murphy, covering army lists, codex reviews, edition changes and wider tabletop hobby topics. The show has 483 episodes released roughly weekly, usually around 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

Engaged Warhammer 40k audience with 424 Apple ratings averaging 4.8

  • 483 episodes since 2015 with a weekly release cadence and a loyal hobby audience
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 424 ratings, with 381 five-star reviews
  • Episodes run around 40 minutes, long enough for a detailed host-read segment
Best forminiature paints and hobby toolstabletop game stores and game releaseshobby accessories
Watch forAudience is niche; download estimates are inferred from ratings, not published figures.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Video Gaming30%
Formats
co-hosted banter, codex and rules review, news reaction
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
33 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 424 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band) on a show of 483 episodes started in 2015, with weekly cadence and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich Warhammer 40k codex is worth buyingHow the 11th edition rules change the metaWhich starter set to begin with
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 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. The show links to its own shop and Armageddon Series on the website but no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Fictional tabletop wargame content with no flagged titles; the host mentions adult beverages in his bio, which is not a suitability concern for most brands.

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 cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Warhammer 40k based talk show but we get down and dirty with all kinds of geek stuff.
Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

Forge the Narrative is a Warhammer 40k podcast hosted by Paul Murphy, who according to the show's website has played tabletop wargames since the early 1990s. The show covers army lists, codex reviews, edition changes and broader hobby topics such as board games and events. The feed lists 483 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 40 minutes.

The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 424 ratings and an average of 4.8 stars, of which 381 are five-star reviews. Audience size is an estimate: the Apple rating count points to roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely concentrated among English-speaking Warhammer 40k players. No sponsors were seen in the feed or on the website.

Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits miniature paint brands, hobby tool makers and tabletop retailers who want to reach dedicated Warhammer players.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

How much does Forge the Narrative charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed package and the show's own terms.

What is Forge the Narrative about?

Forge the Narrative is a Warhammer 40k podcast hosted by Paul Murphy. It covers army lists, codex reviews, edition changes and wider tabletop hobby topics, with episodes released roughly weekly.

How do I contact Forge the Narrative about sponsoring an episode?

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

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