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Nerd Poker

Podcast · www.nerdpokerpod.com · US · EN
Hosted by Brian Posehn, Dan Telfer

Nerd Poker is an actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast led by comedian Brian Posehn, with Dungeon Master Dan Telfer and cast members Blaine Capatch, Chris Tallman, Ken Daly and Sarah Guzzardo. With 483 episodes released weekly, typical runs about 50 minutes, the show estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of roughly $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Nerd Poker

Long-running weekly D&D comedy show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 2,516 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average across 484 episodes
  • Weekly releases since 2017 give a predictable, durable placement schedule
  • Comedian-led actual play suits brands that want humor and a tabletop gaming audience
Best fortabletop gaming productsentertainment and streaming launches
Watch forThe feed is flagged explicit, so brands with strict family-friendly rules should check fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming70%
Comedy30%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, actual play campaign
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–60k
Estimated, confidence 55%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,516 ratings, which maps to 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, narrowed by 483 episodes, weekly cadence, a long-running independent show and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens in the Cavern Campaign?How did the Fog Campaign end?Which characters are in the current party?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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
merchandise
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a merchandise shop, which is not a sponsorship.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and the show is a comedy game with adult-leaning humor; no specific episode title raises concern.

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: 100 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week, under dark of night, in a dining room in Encino, a group of warriors led by Brian Posehn plays Dungeons & Dragons and you're invited to attend!
Nerd Poker's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Nerd Poker

Nerd Poker is an actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast led by comedian Brian Posehn, with Dungeon Master Dan Telfer guiding the story. According to the show's website, cast members Blaine Capatch, Chris Tallman, Ken Daly and Sarah Guzzardo join the game, which has been recorded weekly at Brian's home in Encino since 2016.

The feed lists 483 episodes, released weekly, with a median runtime of about 52 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 2,516 ratings with an average of 4.8. The listener base is an estimate: roughly 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States.

No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $1,500 per episode. Tabletop gaming and entertainment brands are the best fit.

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

Questions about Nerd Poker

How much does Nerd Poker charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $360 to $1,500. Rates are estimates; confirm terms directly with the show.

What is Nerd Poker about?

Nerd Poker is an actual play Dungeons & Dragons comedy podcast led by Brian Posehn, with Dungeon Master Dan Telfer and a rotating cast. Episodes are released weekly and run about 50 minutes.

How do I contact Nerd Poker 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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