Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies, hosted by independent filmmakers Ben and Lance. With about 495 episodes since 2017, it posts weekly, and each episode runs roughly two hours twenty minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 6,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll runs about $40 to $150. Each show follows a movie plot beat by beat.
Weekly horror comedy with a loyal audience and nearly 500 episodes
- Published every week for about nine years, with 495 episodes listed and a 4.5 Apple rating from 185 ratings.
- Long episodes of about two hours twenty minutes give mid-roll ads room in an engaged, laid-back setting.
- Hosts are independent filmmakers who run a regular show structure, which suits a repeatable host-read ad.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, movie recap, comedy commentary
- Tone
- humorous, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 2.5 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; recent episode titles are movie names only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and covers horror films such as 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)'.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | neonbrainiacs.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1282786304 |
| RSS feed | neonbrainiacs.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 475 - Halloween 2 (2009) | 2026-10-14 | 2 h 11 min |
| 474 - Halloween (2007) | 2026-10-07 | 2 h 15 min |
| 473 - Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) | 2026-09-30 | 2 h 18 min |
| 472 - House of Wax (2005) | 2026-09-23 | 2 h 13 min |
| 471 - The Dentist (1996) | 2026-09-16 | 2 h 8 min |
| 470 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) | 2026-09-09 | 2 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you're willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is…
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About Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies from the 1970s through the 2000s. The feed says it is hosted by independent filmmakers Ben and Lance, with former co-host Gregg. Each episode opens with banter, then a production history segment, then a beat-by-beat plot breakdown of the chosen movie. The website describes it as Pittsburgh based.
The feed lists about 495 episodes since 2017, released weekly, with a typical running time of two hours twenty minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 rating from 185 ratings, and the feed is flagged explicit.
Starbooked estimates 2,000 to 6,000 downloads per episode, most likely horror and film fans. No sponsors are named in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $150 per episode. It suits brands selling horror, film, game or collectible products to adult fans.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
How much does Neon Brainiacs charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $150 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 6,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not the hosts' published rates.
What is Neon Brainiacs about?
It is a weekly comedy podcast in which Ben and Lance break down retro horror movies from the 1970s to the 2000s, with banter, production history and a beat-by-beat plot recap.
How do I contact Neon Brainiacs about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which handles the request for you.
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