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Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

Podcast · gamebrainpod.com · EN
Hosted by Matthew Robinson

Game Brain is a weekly board game podcast hosted by Matthew Robinson and his gaming group, covering board game news, reviews, previews and convention reports. The show has 271 episodes since March 2019, with a median length of about 100 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, giving a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

Long-running board game show with a loyal, engaged tabletop audience

  • 271 episodes since 2019 with a consistent biweekly cadence and a rated Apple listing (4.4 from 177 ratings).
  • Episodes average around 100 minutes, giving host-read spots room to breathe.
  • Listeners follow convention coverage and new releases, a natural fit for hobby and gaming products.
Best fortabletop game publishers and accessorieshobby and gaming retailsnacks and drinks for game nights
Watch forAudience is niche and estimated, not measured; no sponsor history to benchmark results.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Video & Computer Games10%
Books & Literature5%
Business & Finance5%
Travel5%
Arts & Entertainment5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, game review, event report, top ten list
Tone
friendly, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 177 Apple ratings points to 2,000 to 8,000 band; 271 episodes and an established show since 2019 keep it in that band; no sponsors and a niche hobby topic.
Audience asks aboutWhich new board games are worth buyingHow does a specific game play and compare to othersWhat happened at recent conventions like Gen Con and Essen
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇩🇪 Germany10%
Other20%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover board games such as Root, Sorcery: Contested Realm and Kingdom Death Simulator with no explicit flags.

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: 60 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
#263 Essen Preview '262026-10-121 h 47 min
#262 Greylune2026-08-241 h 28 min
#261 Gen Con '26 Report!2026-08-101 h 12 min
#260: World Order2026-07-201 h 46 min
#259: Root: The Homeland Expansion2026-06-221 h 18 min
#258 - Generosity at the Table2026-05-312 h 1 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

A podcast about Board Games and friendship, and a real life board game group! Join us every week for an in-depth look at the board gaming hobby, including board game news, reviews and much, much more.
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About Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

Game Brain is a board game podcast hosted by Matthew Robinson and his gaming group, according to the show's website. Each episode covers board game news, reviews, previews and convention reports, with a typical length of about 100 minutes. The feed lists a release roughly every 14 days across 271 episodes since March 2019.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.4 average from 177 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, and the audience is likely made up of board game hobbyists. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys one spot in an episode. Tabletop publishers, hobby retailers and game night product brands are the best fit for this audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

How much does Game Brain charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship package agreed with the show.

What is Game Brain about?

Game Brain is a board game podcast hosted by Matthew Robinson and his gaming group. It covers board game news, reviews, previews and convention reports every two weeks.

How do I contact Game Brain about sponsoring an episode?

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

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