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Knife Talk, published by The Makery Network, is a conversational show for knife makers and enthusiasts, hosted by Craig, Geoff and Mareko. It has 442 episodes, released weekly on Mondays, with a median length of about 95 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Knife Talk

Weekly knife-maker community show with a loyal, highly rated audience since 2017

  • 442 episodes with a steady Monday release and a 4.9 Apple Podcasts average across 346 ratings
  • Hosts are working knife makers, so the audience is close to the tools and materials they buy
  • Episodes run about 95 minutes, giving a sponsor room for several host-read mentions
Best forknife and blade product launchesworkshop tools and abrasivesmaker supplies and craft materials
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings; the show's sponsorship history is not visible in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests60%
Business25%
Arts & Entertainment15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
Tone
casual, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
85 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 346 places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by 442 episodes, weekly cadence, a 2017 start, and a Podcast Index popularity of 7.
Audience asks aboutknife making techniques and materialsknife brand and business newsupcoming knife shows and events
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
10%women
90%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
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. The description names hosts' businesses (Chop Knives, Feder Knives, Maumasi Fire Arts), but these are not framed as sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles such as 'Thrifty and Sexy' and 'The Shirtless Welder' suggest occasional mildly suggestive humour, with no explicit flag set in the feed.

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: 28 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Thrifty and Sexy2026-10-051 h 33 min
Darwin Awards2026-09-281 h 34 min
The Shirtless Welder2026-09-211 h 36 min
Number 12026-09-141 h 34 min
Refunding and Knife Saviours2026-08-311 h 39 min
Abrasive Innovations2026-08-241 h 40 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A podcast for knife makers & enthusiasts hosted by Craig from Chop Knives, Geoff from Feder Knives and Mareko from Maumasi Fire Arts. New episodes every Monday morning.
Knife Talk's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Knife Talk

Knife Talk is a podcast for knife makers and enthusiasts, published by The Makery Network and hosted by Craig, Geoff and Mareko, according to the show's RedCircle page and feed. The show has released 442 episodes since April 2017, with new episodes every Monday and a median length of roughly 95 minutes. Topics include knife making, shop work, bladeshow coverage and the wider maker community.

The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 346 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on that rating volume and the show's age and cadence, its listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely skewed toward men aged 35 and over, with the United States as the largest market.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll sponsorship at the estimated audience size would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits knife, blade, abrasive and workshop tool brands looking for a niche maker audience.

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

Questions about Knife Talk

How much does Knife Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and the number of ad slots.

What is Knife Talk about?

Knife Talk is a weekly conversational podcast for knife makers and enthusiasts, covering knife making, shop work, trade shows and the maker community. It has 442 episodes.

How do I contact Knife Talk about sponsoring an episode?

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

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