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History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK

Podcast · www.historyofwesteros.com · EN

History of Westeros, hosted by Aziz and Ashaya, covers George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones shows. The show has 420 episodes over about 15 years, with weekly releases and episodes typically around 140 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK

Long-running Game of Thrones and ASOIAF show with an engaged, loyal fandom audience

  • Feed shows 420 episodes and about 15 years of consistent publishing.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,259 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5.
  • Weekly cadence with episodes averaging about 140 minutes gives long ad exposure.
Best forbook and streaming launchesfantasy merchandisesubscription services
Watch forAudience is niche and tied to a specific fandom; download estimates are inferred, not published.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books & Literature60%
Movies & TV40%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, episode reviews, interview, lecture
Tone
analytical, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 180 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 1,259 (1,000 to 5,000 band), 15-year-old show, weekly cadence, high Podcast Index popularity.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a chapter or episode reveal about House lineages?How does the show compare with the books?What are the book canon details behind a season?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
Yes

Website lists a Patreon and donation page, and the feed funding links are empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire content includes adult themes and violence, with feed explicit flag 0.

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 cadence13 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

The Hugo Nominated podcast with almost 15 years covering the Game of Thrones shows (when in season) and George RR Martin's books (the rest of the time)!
History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK's own show description from the podcast feed

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About History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK

History of Westeros is a long-running podcast covering George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The show is hosted by Aziz and Ashaya, who describe themselves on the website's About page as thorough and critical in their coverage. Episodes mix analysis, reviews, previews and interviews.

The feed lists 420 episodes since 2012, with a recent cadence of about every four days and a median episode length of roughly 140 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,259 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, which the directory uses as the main signal for an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The audience is estimated to be fantasy readers and HBO viewers.

No sponsors are named in the dossier; the show is funded through Patreon and donation links. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, and the show suits fantasy publishers, streaming launches and merchandise brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about History of Westeros - A Song of Ice and Fire | Game of Thrones | HOTD | AKOTSK

How much does History of Westeros charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on placement and package.

What is History of Westeros about?

History of Westeros covers George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, with analysis, reviews, previews and interviews.

How do I contact History of Westeros about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked contact to propose a host-read placement.

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