HBO LAX is a comedy TV review podcast hosted by Katherine Dudas and Lizzy Pace, who discuss premium TV shows in a book-club style. The show has 83 episodes and a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged TV-watching listeners with a loyal weekly comedy review audience
- Weekly episodes across 83 releases give repeated exposure over time
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 321 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction
- Hosts discuss premium streaming series, a natural fit for entertainment and subscription brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode review, pilot series breakdown
- Tone
- irreverent, affectionate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to Patreon (patreon.com/HBOLAX) for a Patreon-exclusive back catalog and episodes, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and the podcast reviews adult-rated premium series such as Succession and The White Lotus.
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 | youtu.be/xdb-gy7MXiY |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1643780817 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2045920.rss |
Benchmark score: 9 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| House of The Dragon S3E1: "I Am a Witch" | 2026-08-11 | 39 min |
| I LOVE LA! S1E2 now on Patreon! | 2025-11-15 | 1 min |
| I LOVE LA! S1E1 now on Patreon! | 2025-11-09 | 1 min |
| The White Lotus S3E1: "The Ego Doesn't Exist!" With Chad Kultgen! | 2025-08-21 | 1 h 13 min |
| The Gilded Age S3E1: "And Make Sure I Have ALL the Power!!" | 2025-08-05 | 49 min |
| Severance S2E1: "You Think I'm a Shambolic Rube??" | 2025-01-23 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 69 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Film director Katherine Dudas (@katherinedudas_) & TV writer Lizzy Pace (@pacecase) host a book club but the books are premium TV shows, most of which are on MAX fka HBOMAX... Our current seasons: - HBOLAX (new free episode every Monday): SHOGUN Season 1 (Hulu) - HBOLAX MAX (new patreon episode every Friday): THE CURSE Season 1 (Paramount Plus) - patreon.com/hbolax Patreon: HBOLAX MAX also holds…
About HBO LAX
HBO LAX is a comedy podcast hosted by Katherine Dudas and Lizzy Pace, a film director and TV writer, according to the show's feed. Each episode treats premium TV shows as a book club, with reviews and recaps of series such as Shogun, The Curse, Severance and House of the Dragon. The show publishes weekly, with 83 episodes and a median length of about 38 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 321 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and Apple lists the show under TV and Film, Podcasts and Comedy. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count and show age, the estimate is roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults who watch streaming television.
The feed shows no sponsors, and the show funds back-catalog and extra episodes through Patreon. An estimated host-read mid-roll would range from about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits streaming, entertainment and snack brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. HBO LAX can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about HBO LAX
How much does HBO LAX 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 roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is HBO LAX about?
HBO LAX is a comedy podcast where hosts Katherine Dudas and Lizzy Pace review premium TV shows in a book-club format. Episodes cover series such as Shogun, Severance and House of the Dragon, published weekly.
How do I contact HBO LAX 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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