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Pod of Thunder

Hosted by Andy Jones, Nick Jones, Chris Lathrop

Pod of Thunder, hosted by Andy Jones, Nick Jones and Chris Lathrop, is a rock music comedy podcast in which the trio analyzes songs from across rock genres, with song picks drawn from listener submissions. The show has 600 episodes, released about weekly, typically 90 to 120 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pod of Thunder

Long-running rock commentary show with 600 episodes and a loyal, returning audience

  • Weekly episodes of roughly 100 minutes give a sponsor a long, unhurried host-read slot.
  • Ratings average 4.7 across 232 Apple Podcasts reviews, signaling an engaged listener base.
  • Listener-submitted song picks give the show a participatory format that invites audience engagement.
Best forMusic gear and instrument brandsConcert ticketing and rock merchandiseVinyl and streaming services
Watch forExplicit content and a niche rock audience mean sponsors should review fit before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music70%
Comedy20%
Pop Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, song analysis, listener submissions
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
90 to 115 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 232 Apple ratings suggest the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a show of 600 episodes running since 2013, with a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutWhich rock songs get analyzed nextHow listeners can submit songsWhich artists and albums the hosts discuss
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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 description and episode titles name no sponsors and the funding_links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles reference explicit song content such as 'Dirty Movies' and 'Madam X - High in High School'.

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 marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Andy Jones, Nick Jones and Chris Lathrop command you to kneel before whatever you use to listen to rock music podcasts and soak up the banter!Since 2013, this trio of KISS fans representing multiple generations analyzed every song from the band’s catalog, selected randomly from their 1974 debut through their most recent release, Monster. Now, they’re taking on songs by any band from any rock…
Pod of Thunder's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pod of Thunder

Pod of Thunder is a rock music comedy podcast hosted by Andy Jones, Nick Jones and Chris Lathrop. According to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and RSS feed, the trio has released episodes since December 2013, now totaling 600, with new episodes arriving roughly every week. Each episode runs about 100 minutes and analyzes a song picked either at random from the KISS catalog in the early years or, more recently, submitted by listeners from any rock genre.

The show carries an explicit flag in its feed and holds a 4.7 average rating from 232 Apple Podcasts reviews. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers; based on the rating count and show age, the show likely reaches 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience weighted toward the United States and mostly male. The feed shows no sponsors to date.

Estimated at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits music gear, concert ticketing and rock merchandise brands seeking a loyal, passionate audience.

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

Questions about Pod of Thunder

How much does Pod of Thunder charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the agreed deliverables.

What is Pod of Thunder about?

Pod of Thunder is a rock music comedy podcast in which Andy Jones, Nick Jones and Chris Lathrop analyze songs from across rock genres. Episodes are released roughly weekly and run about 100 minutes.

How do I contact Pod of Thunder about sponsoring an episode?

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