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Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast

Hosted by Lyndon Willoughby, Matt Willoughby

Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast is hosted by Lyndon Willoughby and Matt Willoughby. The show covers Legend of Zelda video games through episodic retrospectives, roundtables and playthrough recaps. It has 266 episodes released roughly weekly, typical length about 2 to 3 hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), priced at $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast

Engaged Zelda fans listen through long weekly retrospectives

  • 266 episodes released roughly weekly since March 2021, with a consistent schedule
  • Apple Podcasts shows 211 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5
  • Episodes run around 2 to 3 hours, giving sponsor reads room to land
Best forvideo game publishersgaming hardware and accessoriesretro game merchandise
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, not measured; confirm with the show before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming90%
Pop Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, roundtable discussion, guest interview, episodic recap
Tone
enthusiastic, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
2 to 3 hours

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 211 Apple ratings suggest a 5,000 to 25,000 band, adjusted down for an independent show with no named sponsors and a niche games focus.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the best Zelda game?How do dungeons and gimmicks compare across titles?How does the music of each Zelda game hold up?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other20%
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

A Patreon funding link (Support this Podcast) is listed in the feed, and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover game design, lore, music and dungeons with no explicit flag set in the feed (explicit: 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: 75 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

A podcast series exploring the Legend of Zelda video games, one little slice at a time.
Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast

Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast is a long-running show hosted by Lyndon Willoughby and Matt Willoughby, according to the show feed. Each episode works through a slice of the Legend of Zelda series, including lore, music, dungeons, art styles and world design, and also covers related titles such as Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The show's website is sacredrealmspod.buzzsprout.com.

The show has released 266 episodes with a weekly cadence since March 2021, and typical episodes run between two and three hours. Apple Podcasts lists 211 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong result for a niche games show. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count, the audience is likely in the low thousands per episode, with mostly adult fans of the franchise.

No sponsors were named in the feed, and the show is funded through a Patreon page. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits video game publishers, gaming hardware brands and retro merchandise companies looking to reach dedicated fans.

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

Questions about Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast

How much does Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast about?

The show is a weekly retrospective series about the Legend of Zelda video games, covering lore, music, dungeons and gameplay, with occasional roundtables and recaps of other titles.

How do I contact Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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