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Once We Were Spacemen

Hosted by Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk

Once We Were Spacemen is a comedy interview podcast hosted by actors Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, who talk with fellow creatives about their past and current work. The show has 49 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Once We Were Spacemen

Comedy interview show from two Firefly stars reaching a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 1,465 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average signal a highly engaged listener base.
  • Weekly episodes of around 75 minutes give a sponsor steady, recurring placement.
  • Guests from film and television attract fans of the entertainment industry.
Best forconsumer brands seeking entertainment audiencesawareness campaignsstreaming and media launches
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, not published, so confirm delivery data before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Movies25%
Television15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,465 Apple ratings (in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), a show less than two years old, a weekly cadence, a Megaphone host and a Patreon community.
Audience asks aboutBehind-the-scenes stories from film and TV productionsCareer paths of guest creativesFirefly and Serenity memories
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 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
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description links a Patreon community for early listening, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, and episode titles are playful, such as 'Once We Got Farts in the Drapes', with no adult or drug content flagged.

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 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Nathan FIllion and Alan Tudyk were once spacemen. Since co-starring on Firefly, they have also been aliens, mystery writers, veterinarians, superheroes, chickens, robots, and policemen. Now, they’re doing a podcast where they get to know their fellow creatives, learning about who they once were and what they’re up to now. This is that podcast. Listen to Once We Were Spacemen wherever your mom…
Once We Were Spacemen's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Once We Were Spacemen

Once We Were Spacemen is a comedy interview podcast hosted by actors Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, as described in the show's RSS feed. Each episode features a fellow creative discussing their past and present work, often with humorous anecdotes from film and television productions. The show publishes weekly, and its episodes run about 75 minutes at the median, according to the feed.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,465 ratings with a 4.9 average, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener demographics are estimated rather than published, and the audience is likely to be entertainment fans aged 25 to 44. The show carries no sponsors in its feed and funds itself through a Patreon community for early listening.

The show suits consumer and entertainment brands seeking engaged audiences. The estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.

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

Questions about Once We Were Spacemen

How much does Once We Were Spacemen charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and package terms.

What is Once We Were Spacemen about?

It is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, who talk with fellow creatives about their past and present work in film, television and comedy.

How do I contact Once We Were Spacemen about sponsoring an episode?

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