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Joy Tactics

Hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill, Jack Bensinger

Joy Tactics is a comedy podcast hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill and Jack Bensinger. The show is a co-hosted banter format on everyday topics, with 382 episodes released weekly and runs about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Joy Tactics

Weekly comedy banter with a loyal, highly rated Apple Podcasts following

  • 498 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average signal an engaged listener base.
  • Weekly episodes of about an hour give a steady, predictable placement schedule.
  • Irreverent topic episodes on gaming and everyday life suit entertainment and gaming brands.
Best forgaming productssnack and beverage brandsawareness campaigns
Watch forThe explicit flag and crude episode titles limit fit for family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Video Games15%
Health & Fitness10%
Society15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, themed episode
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 67 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 498 ratings with a 4.9 average, placing it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), and the show is three years old with weekly cadence and no named network sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the next topic episode about?What are the hosts' takes on gaming news?How can listeners access the Patreon premium episodes?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
15%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

The feed description links to a Patreon for premium episodes, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles such as '#182 - Ass' and '#181 - Blood' point to crude 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

Benchmark score: 88 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
#193 = The Notion of Couches2026-10-121 h 4 min
#192 - Animated Projects2026-10-051 h 6 min
#191 - Putting an end to bullying2026-09-281 h 2 min
#190 - Unity2026-09-211 h 4 min
#189 - Adult Alphabet2026-09-141 h 8 min
#188 - Falling Down/Tripping2026-09-071 h 2 min

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

Podcast hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill, and Jack Bensinger. Subscribe to our Patreon for premium episodes at www.patreon.com/joytactics
Joy Tactics's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Joy Tactics

Joy Tactics is a comedy podcast hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill and Jack Bensinger, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show runs as a co-hosted banter format on themed topics ranging from gaming and fitness to everyday life, with each episode around an hour long. Episodes release weekly, and the feed lists 382 episodes since January 2023.

Apple Podcasts shows 498 ratings with a 4.9 average rating. Listener estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a likely audience skewing toward 25 to 34-year-olds in the United States. These figures are estimates, not published download data. The feed links to a Patreon for premium episodes and shows no visible sponsors in the recent feed.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits gaming, snack and beverage brands seeking an engaged comedy audience. The show carries an explicit flag, so brands with strict family-friendly requirements should look elsewhere.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Joy Tactics can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Joy Tactics

How much does Joy Tactics charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Joy Tactics has no published rate card. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625, subject to the show's own terms.

What is Joy Tactics about?

Joy Tactics is a comedy podcast hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill and Jack Bensinger. Each weekly episode covers a themed topic in a co-hosted banter format, from gaming news to everyday life.

How do I contact Joy Tactics 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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