Geek Warning, hosted by Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, covers cycling technology, bike mechanics and industry news from the Escape Collective network. It has 235 episodes published weekly, with typical episodes of about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly cycling tech show with a highly rated, engaged niche audience
- 235 weekly episodes covering bike tech, mechanics and industry news
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 302 ratings
- Episodes average about 53 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, product review, news roundup
- Tone
- technical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description says Escape Collective is member-funded and links to a membership page at escapecollective.com/geekwarning/.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover bike tech, testing and race news with no flagged content, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | escapecollective.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1670202284 |
| RSS feed | publicfeeds.net/f/15240/geek-warning |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A tiring and testing tire test | 2026-10-15 | 56 min |
| The mechanic model is broken | 2026-10-08 | 48 min |
| The wheel backstory of Road Worlds | 2026-10-01 | 48 min |
| Bonus: Berd's co-founder on the performance cost of vibrations | 2026-09-28 | 29 min |
| The last piece of the puzzle | 2026-09-24 | 53 min |
| A hands-on guide to Shimano’s new SPD-SLR | 2026-09-18 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to Geek Warning, a podcast focused on deciphering the world of cycling tech, explaining how bikes work, and how to make them better. Hosted by Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, this weekly show is your fix for tech geekitude, covering the latest tech news, industry trends, answering mechanical questions, and whatever else is on our minds. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like…
About Geek Warning
Geek Warning is a weekly cycling technology podcast hosted by Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin and produced by Escape Collective. According to the feed and the Escape Collective website, it explains how bikes work, covers new product launches and industry trends, and answers mechanical questions. The show has published 235 episodes since February 2023, usually at a seven-day cadence, with episodes typically running about 53 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 302 ratings and an average of 4.9 stars. Listener figures are estimates derived from that rating count, not published download data. The audience is likely made up of cycling enthusiasts and amateur mechanics, with a male-leaning split. The feed names no sponsors, and the description points to a member-funded model.
Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll in the range of $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits component, apparel and tool brands that want to reach technically minded cyclists. Source: the RSS feed, the escapecollective.com website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Geek Warning can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Geek Warning
How much does Geek Warning charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate derived from listener signals, not a published price.
What is Geek Warning about?
Geek Warning is a weekly podcast about cycling technology, bike mechanics and industry news. Hosts Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin cover new products, testing and mechanical questions from listeners.
How do I contact Geek Warning 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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