The Lens Shark Photography Podcast, hosted by Mike "Sharky" James, is a photography show covering industry news, gear reviews, opinion and listener questions. It has 496 episodes, released roughly every 18 to 19 days, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A long-running photography show with an engaged, gear-buying audience
- 496 episodes since 2015 give a sponsor a consistent archive and a loyal listener base.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,064 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, signalling an established audience.
- Episodes run about 39 minutes, enough time for a host-read segment on camera or gear.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news and commentary, listener questions
- Tone
- conversational, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- photography equipment
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to an Amazon affiliate program and to 20% off codes, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
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Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Karens Gonna Karen' contain mild humour but no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.LensShark.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1039751243 |
| RSS feed | petapixel.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 495: Nikon's Z5 IIC Ditches These for a Reason – and more | 2026-10-08 | 36 min |
| Ep. 494: An Essential Piece of Gear Turns 50! – and more | 2026-09-12 | 40 min |
| Ep. 493: Nikon and Fujifilm Switch Places – and more | 2026-08-24 | 53 min |
| Ep. 492: This Tiny Godox Packs a Punch – and more | 2026-08-03 | 51 min |
| Ep. 491: 17 Times Is the Charm – and more | 2026-07-27 | 36 min |
| Ep. 490: Throw Us A Bone Already – and more | 2026-07-21 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.
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About Lens Shark Photography Podcast
The Lens Shark Photography Podcast is a photography show hosted by Mike "Sharky" James. According to the show's website, James is a former photojournalist who launched the podcast on Christmas night 2014. The show covers photo industry news, gear reviews, opinion and listener questions, and has released 496 episodes at a cadence of about every 18 to 19 days.
Episodes typically run about 39 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,064 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, and the show has been listed since September 2015. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely photography enthusiasts with an interest in camera purchases. The audience estimate is an estimate, not a reported figure.
No sponsors appear in the last 20 episodes. The website promotes an Amazon affiliate link and discount codes. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits camera, lens and photography accessory brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lens Shark Photography Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lens Shark Photography Podcast
How much does the Lens Shark Photography Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and not published in the feed.
What is the Lens Shark Photography Podcast about?
It is a photography podcast hosted by Mike "Sharky" James that covers photo industry news, gear reviews, opinion and listener questions for photographers of all levels.
How do I contact the Lens Shark Photography Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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