Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast, made by the fan group 17th Shard, covers the Cosmere, Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, plus news and Words of Brandon analysis. It has 500 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 2.5 hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 12,000, with a rate of $120 to $300 per episode.
A long-running, highly engaged fan audience for Brandon Sanderson's fantasy books
- 500 episodes since 2014 with a steady biweekly schedule builds a loyal, returning listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows 338 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars
- Episodes run about 2.5 hours, giving a sponsor long, uninterrupted mid-roll exposure
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, spoiler reactions, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- enthusiastic, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 2.5 hours
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 titles discuss fantasy plots and book spoilers without adult or political content
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com/17thshard |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1374695271 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1021… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Demons and the Megalith | 2026-10-11 | 2 h 40 min |
| The Fires of December Reactions! | 2026-09-27 | 2 h 31 min |
| Discussing Blightfall with Janci Patterson! | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 40 min |
| Blightfall Reactions: The Cytoverse Is Back! | 2026-09-06 | 2 h 40 min |
| Atium Moons and Finishing Up WoBs | 2026-08-16 | 2 h 12 min |
| Stormlight Back Half Speculation with Yet More WoBs | 2026-08-02 | 2 h 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Brandon Sanderson Podcast made by 17th Shard, the biggest Brandon Sanderson nerds. Come here for all your cosmere, Stormlight Archive, and Mistborn discussion, as well analysis of news and current Words of Brandon.
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About Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast is made by 17th Shard, a fan group that discusses Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, the Stormlight Archive and Mistborn, according to the show's feed and SoundCloud page. Episodes cover book analysis, spoiler reactions, news about adaptations and Words of Brandon. The show has released 500 episodes since March 2014, usually every two weeks, with a median length of about 2.5 hours.
Apple Podcasts lists 338 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, which points to an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely made up of adult fantasy readers, mostly in the United States, but these figures are estimates. The feed shows no sponsors in its recent episodes.
The show suits publishers, fantasy fiction launches and reading tools. A sponsored mid-roll is estimated at $120 to $300 per episode, based on the download estimate and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
How much does Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $120 to $300 per episode on Starbooked. Rates are estimates and depend on the placement and campaign terms.
What is Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast about?
The show is a fan podcast about Brandon Sanderson's books, including the Cosmere, Stormlight Archive and Mistborn. Episodes discuss the books, spoilers, news and Words of Brandon.
How do I contact Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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