Player One Podcast
Player One Podcast is a video game discussion show hosted by former games journalists Chris Johnston and Greg Sewart, with co-host Phil Theobald. It covers console, portable and PC games alongside family life and wider topics. The show has about 1,000 episodes, released roughly every three to four days, with full episodes around 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Two decades of video game talk from former games journalists, with a loyal weekly audience
- Over 1,000 episodes since 2006 give a deep, established back catalog listeners keep returning to.
- Apple Podcasts shows 500 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a sign of an engaged core audience.
- Live streams on Twitch and YouTube and a Patreon and Discord community add extra touchpoints.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, aftershow bonus episodes
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 55 to 80 minutes for full episodes, 18 to 40 minutes for aftershows
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon and a listener Discord are linked from the website, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Big Naked Man' and 'Snackers' and the Explicit flag set to 0 suggest mild crude humor, with no explicit flag in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.playeronepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id202883543 |
| RSS feed | playerone.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 937a: Little Drummer's Sister Aftershow (11/13/24) | 2026-10-16 | 22 min |
| Get Biddy Blazed | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 12 min |
| 936a: Heavy Week Aftershow (11/6/24) | 2026-10-09 | 35 min |
| Worn Down to the Nub | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 18 min |
| 935a: M. Night Chalamet Aftershow (10/30/24) | 2026-10-02 | 33 min |
| Snackers | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Join ex-game journalists Chris Johnston, Phil Theobald, and Greg Sewart as they talk about console/portable/PC games, raising kids, and the meaning of life.
About Player One Podcast
Player One Podcast is a video game show hosted by former games journalists Chris "CJ" Johnston and Greg Sewart, with co-host Phil Theobald, according to the show's website and feed. The show covers console, portable and PC games, along with raising kids and wider topics. It started in October 2006 and has more than 1,000 episodes. Full episodes run about 55 to 80 minutes, with aftershow bonus episodes released alongside them.
The show releases new episodes roughly every three to four days, as shown in the feed, and is also livestreamed to Twitch and YouTube. Apple Podcasts lists 500 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, mostly English-speaking adult gamers in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, which suits video game publishers and hardware brands seeking a long-running, engaged gaming audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Player One Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Player One Podcast
How much does Player One Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $625. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is Player One Podcast about?
Player One Podcast is a video game discussion show hosted by former games journalists. It covers console, portable and PC games, news, and occasional family and life topics.
How do I contact Player One Podcast 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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