International Waters
International Waters, hosted by Dave Holmes and produced by MaximumFun.org, is a pop culture comedy quiz show where international teams of comedians compete on a panel-and-trivia format. The show has 331 episodes with a cadence of about every 14 days and a median length near 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $90 to $620 per host-read spot.
Long-running comedy quiz show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 331 episodes since 2012 with a 4.7 average across 671 Apple ratings
- Roughly 46-minute episodes on a steady two-week cadence
- Maximum Fun network audience of comedy and pop culture listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel quiz, improv competition, bonus sneak peeks
- Tone
- playful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MaximumFun.org
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the network named is MaximumFun.org as publisher.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit, and comedic titles such as 'Mayo of Justice' and 'He's Got a Coma' suggest adult humor.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | maximumfun.org/podcasts/international-waters/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id511745722 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/WT6cShIt |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| It All Sounds Like Radiohead (James Willems / Elyse Willems) | 2026-10-15 | 45 min |
| Existential Weirdness (Dan Wilbur / Alexander Bennett) | 2026-10-01 | 49 min |
| Soft Top Energy (Athena Kugblenu / Caleb Zeringue) | 2026-09-15 | 56 min |
| Gull Control (Joey Greer / Rosie Knight) | 2026-09-01 | 55 min |
| Long Baby (Hay Beacon / Charlotte McDonnell) | 2026-08-17 | 48 min |
| No Homer (Holly Burn / Derek Sheen) | 2026-08-03 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show set adrift on the lawless seas. Join host Dave Holmes and competing teams of world-famous comedians from the US, UK, and beyond in a hilarious and lively competition that's part panel show, part trivia challenge, and part international incident.
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About International Waters
International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show produced by MaximumFun.org and hosted by Dave Holmes, according to the feed and the show's website. Teams of comedians from the United States, the United Kingdom and elsewhere compete in a panel-and-trivia format. The show has released 331 episodes since March 2012, with a median length of about 46 minutes and a cadence of roughly every 14 days.
Apple Podcasts lists 671 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the United States, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were seen in the last 20 episodes.
The show suits brands in entertainment, comedy and adult-oriented consumer categories. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $620 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. International Waters can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about International Waters
How much does International Waters charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor deal and is not published by the show.
What is International Waters about?
International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show hosted by Dave Holmes. Competing teams of comedians from several countries play trivia and improv games in a panel format.
How do I contact International Waters about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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