Hardcore Gaming 101 is a long-running video game podcast from HardcoreGaming101.net, where hosts rank games nominated by listeners in an ongoing list. The show has 860 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running weekly retro game rankings with a dedicated, nomination-driven audience
- 860 episodes released roughly weekly give sponsors a durable, searchable back catalog.
- Apple Podcasts shows 380 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars.
- Episodes run about two hours, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with full context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, list ranking, solo nomination discussion
- Tone
- nerdy, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description credits only HardcoreGaming101.net, its own site.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover games such as Batman (2013), Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Mortal-style fighters, with no explicit flag; violence is limited to game-title subject matter.
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 | hardcoregaming101.net |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id594376523 |
| RSS feed | hardcoregaming101.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance (and Project Firestart!) | 2026-10-13 | 2 h 11 min |
| Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (and Ghost in the Shell (1997)!) | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 23 min |
| Monster Slider (and The Cave Cop!) | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 53 min |
| Street Fighter (and Terranigma!) | 2026-09-22 | 2 h 18 min |
| Crossbow (and Quest for Camelot!) | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 38 min |
| Cloak & Dagger (and The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici!) | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join the HG101 gang as they rank the games YOU nominate in their ever growing list, the Top 47,858 Games of All Time. Brought to you by the one and only HardcoreGaming101.net.
About Hardcore Gaming 101
Hardcore Gaming 101 is a video game podcast from HardcoreGaming101.net, in which hosts rank games that listeners nominate on an ever-growing list. Its feed lists Kurt Kalata as owner, and the website's About page names him as Editor-in-Chief, alongside a podcast team of X-pert74, Bobinator and Kal. The show has 860 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about two hours and six minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 380 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and 323 of those ratings are five stars. Based on that rating count and the show's age, listener numbers are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, an estimate rather than a published figure. The audience is likely to be adult retro and classic game enthusiasts, and the feed shows no current sponsors.
Estimated rate is $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. That buys a placement in a long-running, highly engaged gaming show. The show suits retro hardware makers, game publishers and collector-edition sellers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hardcore Gaming 101 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hardcore Gaming 101
How much does Hardcore Gaming 101 charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. The estimate comes from Apple Podcasts ratings and is not a published rate.
What is Hardcore Gaming 101 about?
Hardcore Gaming 101 is a video game podcast in which hosts rank games nominated by listeners. The show is produced by HardcoreGaming101.net and has 860 episodes.
How do I contact Hardcore Gaming 101 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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