On The Bench is a scale model building podcast hosted by David Goldfinch covering aircraft, ships, armour, figures, sci-fi, space, automotive and fantasy modelling. It has 256 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 98 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running scale modelling show with a loyal, hobbyist audience and an active sponsor
- 256 episodes since 2017 with a 4.8 average Apple rating from 185 ratings
- Covers aircraft, armour, ships, figures and sci-fi, giving broad product fit for hobby brands
- Existing sponsor integration with a scale model retailer shows brands already work in this format
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, event report, interview, listener mailbag
- Tone
- enthusiastic, informal
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 80 to 105 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Scale Modellers SupplyBluetonguehobbies.com.au
- Categories promoted
- scale model supplies, hobby retail
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Episode 248 description and episode 249 description both name Scale Modellers Supply as the show sponsor, and the Patreon wheel prize is mentioned in episode 249.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and descriptions cover model building, expos and kit reviews with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1262869310 |
| RSS feed | otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| OTB 249: SAPMA Expo'26 | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 41 min |
| OTB 248: Interclub | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 17 min |
| OTB 247: Bushranger 2027. A new model exhibition! | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 26 min |
| OTB 246: Armour and Tankraft | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 47 min |
| OTB 245: Scale effect. | 2026-08-29 | 1 h 49 min |
| OTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne | 2026-08-15 | 2 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.
About On The Bench
On The Bench is a scale model building podcast hosted by David Goldfinch, covering aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive and fantasy modelling. The show is a mix of co-hosted discussion, expo reports, interviews and listener mailbag segments, with a low-production, conversational style. The website describes it as a podcast designed for the scale model builder.
The show has 256 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 13 to 14 days, with a median length of about 98 minutes. It holds a 4.8 average rating from 185 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified figure.
Recent episodes name Scale Modellers Supply as the show sponsor, with host-read integration. Based on the estimate, a single sponsored episode would typically be priced at about $40 to $200. Hobby kit, paint, tool and expo brands are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. On The Bench can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about On The Bench
How much does On The Bench charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, and the show's own terms should be confirmed.
What is On The Bench about?
On The Bench is a scale model building podcast hosted by David Goldfinch. It covers aircraft, ships, armour, figures, sci-fi, space, automotive and fantasy modelling, with expo reports and interviews.
How do I contact On The Bench about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be made once the contact details are visible.
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