Retronauts, hosted by Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey, explores video game history one game at a time with rotating expert guests. The show has 700 episodes on a weekly cadence, typical length about 110 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000 (estimated), a rate range of roughly $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll read.
Long-running, loyal audience of retro gaming enthusiasts across 700 episodes
- Rating average of 4.5 from 2,121 Apple Podcasts ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 110 minutes give sponsors a long, attentive listen.
- Clean, explicit-free catalog covering classic and modern games suits gaming hardware, accessories and collectibles.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, guest interview, retrospective feature
- Tone
- knowledgeable, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover classic and modern video games such as Resident Evil and Guilty Gear with no mature flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | audioboom.com/channels/5081747 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id672857593 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5081747.rss |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 800: 20 Years of Retronauts | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 5 min |
| See Us LIVE at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2026! | 2026-10-07 | 1 min |
| 798: Resident Evil (2026) | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 21 min |
| 797: Episode 797: Cave Story | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 52 min |
| 795: Modern Retro: Teeto | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 0 min |
| 794: The King of Fighters ’94 | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of…
About Retronauts
Retronauts is a video game history podcast hosted by Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode examines a single game, series, console or period in depth, often with expert guests, and the show has released 700 episodes on a weekly cadence since 2017. Typical episodes run about 80 to 110 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,121 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, and the listeners are likely adult retro gaming enthusiasts. No sponsors appear in the feed, so no brand history is documented.
An estimated host-read mid-roll rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode suits gaming hardware, accessory, collectible and publisher brands looking for an attentive niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Retronauts can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Retronauts
How much does Retronauts charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show and placement.
What is Retronauts about?
Retronauts is a video game history podcast hosted by Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey. Each episode covers a single game, series or console, often with expert guests, and the show has released 700 episodes.
How do I contact Retronauts about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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