Shut Up & Sit Down
Shut Up & Sit Down is a board game review show, published as an episodic series since March 2013. It has 322 episodes on a roughly fortnightly cadence, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), so a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode, with one distinctive detail being its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,615 ratings.
Engaged board game reviewers with a strong 4.9 Apple rating and a loyal audience
- Over 1,600 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a dedicated listener base.
- Over 300 episodes since 2013 give a long archive with consistent reviews of new releases.
- Typical episodes run around 38 minutes, enough room for a host-read integration.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, game review, listener Q&A
- Tone
- playful, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
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
Episode titles such as '#293 - ENDLESS VIOLENCE' refer to game themes rather than real-world content, and the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susd |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1260504024 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/6ccc9108/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 29 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #299 and a Bit More Than That Maybe ??? | 2026-09-04 | 36 min |
| #299.15 - A Sliver of Small Boxes | 2026-08-21 | 34 min |
| #299.1 - Shut Up & Sit Down Loves and Endorses Poaching | 2026-08-07 | 31 min |
| #299 - DILEMMAS FOR DAYS | 2026-07-24 | 38 min |
| #298 - Prospective Dragons | 2026-06-26 | 38 min |
| #297 - Fomorian Fishies | 2026-06-12 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 45 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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About Shut Up & Sit Down
Shut Up & Sit Down is an episodic board game review show that has been published since March 2013. The feed lists 322 episodes on a fortnightly cadence, with a median episode length of about 38 minutes. The show is listed under the Leisure and Games categories on Apple Podcasts, where it holds a 4.9 average from 1,615 ratings.
The show reviews tabletop games in a co-hosted, banter-driven format and also publishes special features such as year-end top game lists. The feed does not name the hosts, and the website on file is the Spotify for Podcasters page, which gives no further detail on the people involved.
Based on ratings volume, the audience is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated), mostly adults interested in board gaming. Visible sponsors are none. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to tabletop game launches and hobby brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shut Up & Sit Down can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shut Up & Sit Down
How much does Shut Up & Sit Down 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 about $90 to $625 per episode. The exact rate is set by the show and depends on the placement and the number of episodes booked.
What is Shut Up & Sit Down about?
Shut Up & Sit Down is a board game review podcast that has published over 300 episodes since 2013. Each episode reviews tabletop games in a co-hosted format, with occasional special features such as year-end top game lists.
How do I contact Shut Up & Sit Down 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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