Nerdrotic is a pop culture and genre TV podcast hosted by Gary Buechler, covering comics, film and television with a focus on Doctor Who, Star Trek and Lord of the Rings. The feed lists 150 episodes published roughly every two days, with an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Suggested sponsorship rate is $40 to $90 per episode. One distinctive detail is a companion lineup of spin-off shows.
Established pop culture network reaching engaged genre TV and comics fans
- Apple Podcasts shows 486 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, a sign of an engaged core audience.
- 150 episodes published roughly every two days give steady recurring placements.
- Co-hosted network of shows, including Friday Night Tights and The Real BBC, offers cross-show reach.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, live stream replay, video review
- Tone
- opinionated, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- not available in feed
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Recent titles such as 'Hollywood: Better Dead Than Red' and 'Lanterns Sexist, Ageist and Racist' signal politically charged commentary and some crude language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | nerdrotic.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1050496253 |
| RSS feed | nerdrotic.com/category/nerdrotic/feed/ |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Former Comics Pro. Covering the good, the bad, and the ugly from the current state of Pop Culture with an affinity for genre TV like Lord of the Rings on Amazon, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, The Orville, The Expanse, The Witcher, Umbrella Academy, and The Venture Bros. Co-host of The Real BBC, Friday Night Tights, and Forbidden Frontier. On YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.
About Nerdrotic
Nerdrotic is a pop culture podcast hosted by Gary Buechler, who according to the show's website is a fandom advocate and former ten-year comic book retailer. The show covers comics, movies and television, with particular attention to genre TV such as Doctor Who, Star Trek and Lord of the Rings. The feed, the website and the show's description point to a network of related programs including Friday Night Tights, The Real BBC and Forbidden Frontier.
The feed lists 150 episodes published roughly every two days, and Apple Podcasts shows 486 ratings averaging 4.4 stars. Episode lengths are not available in the feed. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely skewed toward men aged 25 to 44 in the United States.
No sponsors are named in the dossier. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically sit in the range of $40 to $90 per episode. Brands in genre entertainment, comics and streaming promotion are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Nerdrotic can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Nerdrotic
How much does Nerdrotic charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are roughly $40 to $90 per episode, based on estimated downloads and standard CPM bands. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the number of placements.
What is Nerdrotic about?
Nerdrotic covers pop culture, including comic books, movies and genre television. Its hosts discuss new releases, fandom news and the state of major franchises in a commentary format.
How do I contact Nerdrotic 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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