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It Was A Sh*t Show

Hosted by Ian, Rae, Clint

It Was A Sh*t Show is a comedy and film history podcast where hosts Ian, Rae and Clint examine troubled movie and TV productions. The show has 115 episodes, released roughly monthly, with a median length of about 92 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor It Was A Sh*t Show

A film history comedy show with a loyal Apple rating base of over 200 reviews

  • 115 episodes on Acast, with a steady back catalogue of film and TV production stories
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 202 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
  • Episode lengths around 90 minutes give room for a host-read mid-roll placement
Best forstreaming and entertainment launchesfilm and TV merchandisecomedy and media brands
Watch forThe explicit flag and strong language may not suit family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies55%
Television20%
Comedy15%
History10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, deep dive
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 202 Apple ratings suggest the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted within it by the 115-episode back catalogue, monthly cadence, Acast hosting and a 2020 start, with no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhy did a specific film production go wrongHow behind-the-scenes disasters affected final releasesWhich famous movies had troubled development
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other20%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The show title and the explicit flag in the feed indicate strong language.

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: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Troy (2004)2026-09-231 h 25 min
Legend (1985)2026-08-261 h 46 min
YouTube Deep Dive: Spider-Man (2002)2026-08-1939 min
Masters of the Universe (1987)2026-07-012 h 5 min
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)2026-06-032 h 9 min
Samurai Cop (1991)2026-05-131 h 17 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.

Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea? Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong. In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts…
It Was A Sh*t Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About It Was A Sh*t Show

It Was A Sh*t Show is a film and television podcast hosted by Ian, Rae and Clint. Each episode explores the troubled behind-the-scenes history of movies and shows, including production delays, budget problems and notorious reboots. The feed lists 115 episodes, released roughly every four weeks, with a median episode length of about 92 minutes. Full video Deep Dives are published on YouTube.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 202 ratings, with 171 five-star reviews. Audience figures are estimates only, not published download numbers. Based on the rating count, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States, according to estimates. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, depending on audience size. The show suits streaming, entertainment and comedy brands that want an engaged film-literate audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. It Was A Sh*t Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about It Was A Sh*t Show

How much does It Was A Sh*t Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is It Was A Sh*t Show about?

It Was A Sh*t Show covers the troubled production histories of films and TV shows. Hosts Ian, Rae and Clint discuss behind-the-scenes disasters, reboots and notorious flops in a comedic style.

How do I contact It Was A Sh*t Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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