Game Studies Study Buddies
Game Studies Study Buddies, produced by Ranged Touch, is a long-running academic podcast that works through game studies books, theory and essays, from Huizinga-era play theory to recent monographs. It has 99 episodes released roughly monthly since 2018, with median episodes near 113 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $300 per host-read ad.
Long-form academic game studies audience with a loyal 4.9-star Apple following
- 288 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a highly engaged, self-selected listenership.
- Eight years and 99 episodes of consistent game studies coverage build durable archive value.
- Episodes run around 113 minutes, giving host-read spots room to land without interruption.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, book and essay walkthrough
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 95 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Book referral links and a Patreon support link appear on the website pages for each episode, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag of 1, and episode topics such as Bowling For Columbine and Manifest Destiny 2.0 touch on violence and politics in an academic frame.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | rangedtouch.com/category/gamestudiesstudybuddies… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1396219721 |
| RSS feed | rangedtouch.com/category/gamestudiesstudybuddies… |
Benchmark score: 63 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 98 – Wing – Bounce | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 47 min |
| 97 – McDonald – Run and Jump | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 54 min |
| 96 – Barthes – Camera Lucida | 2026-08-03 | 2 h 21 min |
| 95 – Nardo – The Ludic Self in Seventeenth-Century English Literature | 2026-06-30 | 2 h 2 min |
| 94 – Taylor – The Grounds of Gaming | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 57 min |
| 93 – Sutton-Smith – The Ambiguity of Play | 2026-04-29 | 2 h 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 31 days.
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About Game Studies Study Buddies
Game Studies Study Buddies is an independent academic podcast from Ranged Touch that works through game studies texts, from play theory to recent monographs on games and simulation. The feed lists 99 episodes since June 2018, released roughly monthly, with a median length near 113 minutes. Discussions are co-hosted and the website is the primary source for episode references and book links.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 288 ratings with a 4.9 average, which the show's publisher carries alongside its Patreon and Bookshop.org links. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count and the show's independent status, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, and listeners are likely to be adults working in or studying games, media and design. No sponsors were seen in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll spot is estimated at $90 to $300 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits academic publishers, game tool makers and niche hardware brands looking for a thoughtful, long-form audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Studies Study Buddies can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game Studies Study Buddies
How much does Game Studies Study Buddies charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $300. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price card.
What is Game Studies Study Buddies about?
The show discusses game studies books and essays, including works on play, simulation and literary gaming, in long-form conversations between co-hosts. New episodes arrive roughly monthly.
How do I contact Game Studies Study Buddies about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.