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Panic World is hosted by Ryan Broderick and produced by Garbage Media. The weekly show examines how the internet shapes minds, culture and perceptions of reality. It has 114 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 58 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated). Estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode, and the show's distinctive angle is its link to the Garbage Day newsletter.

Why brands sponsor Panic World

Weekly internet culture show with an engaged 4.6-star Apple audience

  • Hour-long weekly episodes give sponsors generous host-read airtime across 114 episodes.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 339 ratings with 286 five-star reviews, signalling a committed listener base.
  • Coverage of online culture and tech suits brands selling to curious, online-native adults.
Best forsoftware and tech toolsmedia and publishing subscriptionsbrand awareness campaigns
Watch forThe show is flagged explicit and covers political and violent news, so brand safety review is advised.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing40%
News & Politics25%
Society & Culture25%
Pop Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, bonus previews
Tone
analytical, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 339 ratings, which maps to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, supported by a 114-episode weekly show on Megaphone with a Technology and News focus and a linked newsletter.
Audience asks abouthow social media shapes perception and behaviorwhy online trends and internet subcultures spreadhow AI and tech companies affect culture and politics
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links list is empty and the episode titles show no ad reads.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed is flagged explicit and titles reference the Charlie Kirk case, a celebrity murder case and political events, so political and violence coverage is moderate.

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: 78 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture — and reality.
Panic World's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Panic World

Panic World is a weekly podcast hosted by Ryan Broderick and produced by Garbage Media. Its 114 episodes, released weekly with a median length of about 58 minutes, examine how the internet shapes minds, culture and perceptions of reality. The show is listed on Megaphone and Apple Podcasts, where it holds 339 ratings and a 4.6 average.

The feed and the show's description identify the program as a technology, news and society show, and recent titles cover online trends, AI and political events. Audience figures are estimates only: based on Apple ratings and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a confidence of 0.6. The show carries no sponsors in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which buys one spot to a listener base of tech-curious adults. Technology, media and subscription brands are the best fit for this show.

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

Questions about Panic World

How much does Panic World charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.

What is Panic World about?

Panic World is a weekly show hosted by Ryan Broderick that examines how the internet affects our minds, culture and sense of reality, covering online trends, technology and news.

How do I contact Panic World about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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