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RPPR Actual Play

Hosted by Ross Payton

RPPR Actual Play, hosted by Ross Payton, is a weekly actual play podcast recording tabletop role playing sessions across games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green and Fabula Ultima. The show has 975 episodes and typical episodes run about two hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor RPPR Actual Play

Long-running weekly tabletop RPG show with a large, loyal fanbase

  • 975 episodes since 2009 with a weekly release schedule and a steady archive.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 239 ratings, with 189 five-star reviews.
  • Mid-roll slots in roughly two-hour episodes suit games, hobby and creative brands.
Best fortabletop game productsdice and miniaturesgaming accessories
Watch forEpisodes run long and carry an explicit flag, so ad placement needs careful timing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Games85%
Comedy10%
Fiction5%
Formats
co-hosted group play session, one-shot adventure, multi-episode campaign
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
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%: 239 Apple ratings across a show older than five years, 975 episodes, weekly cadence, Patreon support and a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich game system is being playedHow to start a campaign from the beginningHow to support the show on Patreon
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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
Yes

The feed links a Patreon page offering exclusive episodes, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episodes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag of 1, and episode titles reference horror and fantasy combat such as Delta Green and Call of Cthulhu.

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: 85 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Role Playing Public Radio presents a weekly Actual Play podcast of tabletop role playing game sessions. We play a wide variety of RPGs, from popular classics like Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to indie hits like Red Markets and Fate. Some of our episodes are stand-alone scenarios and we also feature ongoing campaigns in games like Delta Green, Eclipse Phase, and Base Raiders. Give us a…
RPPR Actual Play's own show description from the podcast feed

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About RPPR Actual Play

RPPR Actual Play is a weekly actual play podcast from Role Playing Public Radio, run by Ross Payton, a tabletop RPG writer and podcaster according to the show's website. Each episode records a tabletop role playing session, covering games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Fabula Ultima and Red Markets. The show has 975 episodes and typical episodes run between roughly one hour forty-five minutes and three hours.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 239 ratings with an average of 4.6. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Sponsors were not seen in the feed, and the show links to a Patreon page for exclusive episodes.

The show suits tabletop game publishers, dice and accessory makers, and hobby brands looking to reach an engaged gaming audience. A mid-roll host-read placement is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode.

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

Questions about RPPR Actual Play

How much does RPPR Actual Play 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. Rates are estimates and not confirmed by the show.

What is RPPR Actual Play about?

RPPR Actual Play is a weekly podcast recording tabletop role playing game sessions, including Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green. Episodes are full campaigns or one-shot adventures.

How do I contact RPPR Actual Play 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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