Friends Per Second is a video game podcast from Skill Up, Jake Baldino and Lucy James, covering industry news, reviews and developer interviews. It has 105 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length near 2 hours 13 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating average is 4.8 across 407 ratings.
Long-running gaming podcast with a loyal, highly rated audience of players
- Recent episodes are consistently about 2 hours, giving sponsors room for multiple placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 407 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, signalling a committed listener base.
- Coverage of major releases and industry news reaches gamers during high-interest launch windows.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, developer interview, review debrief
- Tone
- conversational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show's Linktree page is listed but no funding links are present in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and titles cover games, industry business and reviews with no adult or drug content.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | linktr.ee/friendspersecond |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1629844110 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ACECREATORSPTYLTD8634310989 |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| We asked Blizzard the big questions about World of Warcraft: Forever | | 2026-10-11 | 2 h 13 min |
| Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review dis | 2026-09-26 | 2 h 27 min |
| The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mit | 2026-09-13 | 2 h 46 min |
| Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friend | 2026-08-30 | 1 h 57 min |
| The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bu | 2026-08-16 | 2 h 25 min |
| After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS | 2026-08-02 | 1 h 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Three nerds. Three microphones. Zero clue what we're talking about - a video game podcast from Skill Up, Jake Baldino, and Lucy James.
About Friends Per Second
Friends Per Second is a video game podcast hosted by Jake Baldino and Lucy James, with Skill Up as a featured participant. The show covers gaming news, industry business, game reviews and developer interviews in a co-hosted format, with episodes typically running close to two hours. The Linktree page and feed describe the show as a three-person conversation about games.
The show has released 105 episodes, with a biweekly cadence and a median episode length of about 2 hours 13 minutes according to the RSS feed. Apple Podcasts lists 407 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Audience size is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking gamers in the United States and United Kingdom. No sponsors appear in the feed.
The show suits video game publishers, gaming hardware brands and gaming services looking for a dedicated audience. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Friends Per Second can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Friends Per Second
How much does Friends Per Second charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing is agreed directly with the show.
What is Friends Per Second about?
Friends Per Second is a video game podcast covering gaming news, industry business, game reviews and developer interviews. Hosts Jake Baldino and Lucy James discuss games with Skill Up in long, conversational episodes.
How do I contact Friends Per Second about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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