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Rude Tales of Magic

Hosted by Branson Reese, Christopher Hastings, Carly Monardo, Tim Platt

Rude Tales of Magic is an improvised narrative role playing comedy show from Bucket of Milk and Headgum, starring Branson Reese and a cast of comedians and comic artists. It follows a band of unlikely survivors across a fantasy wasteland. The show has 198 episodes, released about every 7 days, with a median length near 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, for an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Rude Tales of Magic

Long-running improv fantasy comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 198 episodes since 2019, with a 4.9 average from over 1,200 Apple ratings
  • Weekly cadence with episodes around 54 minutes, giving time for a host-read spot
  • Cast drawn from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central and Marvel Comics alumni
Best forentertainment and streaming launchescomedy merchandise and gamesgaming and tabletop brands
Watch forExplicit, very rude content may not suit family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Fiction30%
Formats
improvised narrative, co-hosted banter, bonus Patreon previews
Tone
irreverent, profane
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 1,266 Apple ratings with a 4.9 average place the show in the 200 to 1,000 and above band, shifted for a show with a 2019 start, supported by a 198-episode archive, a Headgum network owner, Art19 hosting and top Podcast Index popularity.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens next in the Polaris University mystery?Which characters are played by which cast members?How can I hear the Patreon previews and unlocked episodes?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
HeadgumPatreon
Categories promoted
subscription community
Affiliate links
Yes

The feed lists Patreon previews and unlocked episodes in its titles, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The description states the show will be very rude, and the feed is flagged explicit.

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: 93 / 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

EpisodeDateLength
Mall Quiet on the Western Front2026-10-1359 min
[Unlocked] Opera & Sherry #1!2026-09-291 h 9 min
[Patreon Preview] Opera & Sherry #22026-09-228 min
This Is Bus2026-09-1554 min
Intro to Botany2026-09-0154 min
[Patreon Preview] Lassos & Cowpokes!2026-08-258 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

In this improvised narrative role playing podcast, come and join artists, writers, and comedians from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Marvel Comics, and more as they fight and fumble their way across the madcap, and exceedingly rude, fantasy wasteland of Cordelia. Branson Reese and his jester's retinue, Christopher Hastings, Carly Monardo, Tim Platt, Joe Lepore, and Ali Fisher star…
Rude Tales of Magic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Rude Tales of Magic

Rude Tales of Magic is an improvised narrative role playing comedy podcast produced by Bucket of Milk and owned by Headgum. Branson Reese leads a cast that includes Christopher Hastings, Carly Monardo, Tim Platt, Joe Lepore and Ali Fisher, all described on the show's feed as artists, writers and comedians from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central and Marvel Comics. The show runs 198 episodes, released about every seven days, with a median length of roughly 54 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,266 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the show's audience is estimated, not measured. Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on those ratings and the show's age and hosting. Listeners are likely adult comedy and tabletop fans, and the feed contains no sponsor mentions.

A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in gaming, streaming and comedy merchandise who accept explicit content are the best fit for the show.

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

Questions about Rude Tales of Magic

How much does Rude Tales of Magic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's direct terms.

What is Rude Tales of Magic about?

It is an improvised narrative fantasy comedy podcast in which a cast of comedians and comic artists plays survivors trying to solve a university mystery in a rude, fantasy wasteland called Cordelia.

How do I contact Rude Tales of Magic about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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