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Portable Hole Podcast

Hosted by Ryan George

Portable Hole Podcast is hosted by Ryan George, a pop culture show covering TV, movies and comics alongside interviews with indie creators. The show has 282 episodes, updated roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Portable Hole Podcast

Engaged indie comics and pop culture listeners hearing host-read sponsor messages

  • Weekly-cadence catalogue of 282 episodes shows long-term library value for a sponsor.
  • Interview segments with indie comic and author creators reach a creative, buying audience.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 164 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
Best forbooks and publishing toolscomic and creative suppliesconventions and events
Watch forDownload figures are estimates from ratings, not confirmed numbers; ask for the show's own stats.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comics40%
Movies20%
Television20%
Books and Literature20%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, news and reviews
Tone
enthusiastic, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 164 ratings with a 4.7 average, a show with 282 episodes and a 2015 start, and a Megaphone host with a Podcast Index popularity of 2.
Audience asks abouthow to break into indie comicswhich new TV seasons are worth watchinghow to publish and promote independent work
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other10%
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.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover comics, TV reviews and creator interviews, with no explicit flag and no adult or violent subject matter in the recent titles; the feed explicit flag is 0.

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: 6 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 74 days ago, a new one about every 23 days.

A podcast by pop culture fans for pop culture fans. A discussion of the best in TV, Movies and Comics as well as our own journey as fledgling creatives trying to tell some stories.
Portable Hole Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Portable Hole Podcast

Portable Hole Podcast is a pop culture show hosted by Ryan George, covering television, movies and comics, and interviewing independent creators about writing, art and publishing. According to the feed, the show has released 282 episodes since May 2015, updated roughly every three weeks, with episodes typically running around 53 minutes. Its website describes the show as part of Portable Hole Publishing, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows 164 ratings with a 4.7 average.

The audience is estimated, not measured. Based on the ratings count and the show's age, listeners are likely to be fans of comics and genre television, with a sizeable share of indie creators. The estimated range is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, so there is no existing ad history to judge.

At the estimated range, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. This suits comic, publishing and creative tool brands looking for a niche, engaged audience rather than mass reach.

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

Questions about Portable Hole Podcast

How much does Portable Hole Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is Portable Hole Podcast about?

Portable Hole Podcast is a pop culture show covering TV, movies and comics, along with interviews with independent comic and author creators about writing and publishing.

How do I contact Portable Hole 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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