Risk of Ruin
Risk of Ruin, published by Half Kelly Media, is an episodic audio documentary show about risk takers in business, investing, gambling and finance. It has 31 episodes released roughly every 10 days, with a median length of about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-form business documentaries on risk, gambling and famous financial collapses
- 281 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average across the show's listed history since 2020
- Episodes run about an hour, giving a sponsor time for a host-read mid-roll with full attention
- Investing and business audience that fits financial services, trading education and fintech brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary series, multi-part episodes
- Tone
- analytical, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and titles such as 'Call Security' and 'Casino Schemes' point to crime and gambling themes.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.buzzsprout.com/1267901 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1527018692 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1267901.rss |
Benchmark score: 8 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From Pinnacle Sports to Jane Street | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 4 min |
| Advantage Programming - Part II | 2026-07-06 | 41 min |
| Advantage Programming - Part I | 2026-06-26 | 1 h 1 min |
| Turning Over 70,000 Rocks | 2026-05-14 | 54 min |
| Call Security | 2026-03-25 | 1 h 13 min |
| Expected Goals | 2026-01-21 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 42 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.
Audio documentaries about risk takers.
About Risk of Ruin
Risk of Ruin is an audio documentary podcast published by Half Kelly Media and hosted on Buzzsprout. It covers risk takers in investing, business, casino gambling and financial history, including stories such as Long Term Capital Management and professional sports betting. Each episode is delivered as an extended narrative, usually between 50 and 70 minutes long.
The show has 31 episodes in its feed and releases new ones roughly every 10 days. Its Apple Podcasts page lists 281 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the show has been listed since August 2020. The feed and the Apple Podcasts listing are the sources for these figures, and the website page provides no further detail about the hosts.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults interested in investing and business, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits financial, trading and business software brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Risk of Ruin can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Risk of Ruin
How much does Risk of Ruin 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. The rate is an estimate from public signals, not a published price, and the show's owner sets the final terms.
What is Risk of Ruin about?
Risk of Ruin is an audio documentary podcast about risk takers in investing, business, gambling and financial history. Episodes are long-form narratives, usually 50 to 70 minutes.
How do I contact Risk of Ruin 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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