Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
Square Roots, hosted by John Brandon with Jim Banks, Matthew Van Zandt and Vanessa, plays through classic RPGs such as Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger in a book-club style. The show has 578 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 136 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running weekly RPG comedy podcast with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 578 episodes on a steady weekly schedule, with 340 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars
- Co-hosted playthroughs of well-known RPGs keep listeners engaged for about two hours per episode
- Tone is irreverent and explicit, suited to brands that want a bold, comedic voice
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episodic playthrough, mailbag episode
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 100 to 170 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | squareroots.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1097661809 |
| RSS feed | squareroots.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Seven: HECKACHUNKER! | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 2 min |
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Six: Chapter 11 Mailbag Episode! | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 47 min |
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Five: Jihl Nabaat Is A Nerd | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 49 min |
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Four: Are They Space Friends Or Are They Lesbi | 2026-09-21 | 2 h 10 min |
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Three: A Bottomless Reservoir of Chrys Points | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 40 min |
| Final Fantasy XIII Part Two: A Motorcycle Made Of Lesbians | 2026-09-09 | 2 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Square Roots is like a book club, but for classic RPGs! Each episode John, Matthew, Jim and Vanessa play through a chunkerino of one of your favorite RPGs, from Final Fantasy through Chrono Trigger. Are they experts? No. Are they qualified? Absolutely not. Are they good at RPGs? Probably not. But they're the fun kind of dumb, and that's what counts.
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About Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
Square Roots is a comedy podcast in which John Brandon, Jim Banks, Matthew Van Zandt and Vanessa play through classic role-playing games, from Final Fantasy to Chrono Trigger, in a book-club format. According to the show's Libsyn page, the hosts describe themselves as unqualified and casual players, and the show is listed on Apple Podcasts as a weekly series with 578 episodes.
Each episode runs about 136 minutes at the median, and the feed has been publishing weekly since March 2016. Apple Podcasts shows 340 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly English-speaking gamers in their twenties and thirties, though the show publishes no audience data.
The feed shows no sponsors. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Video game publishers and gaming-adjacent brands willing to accept explicit humor are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
How much does Square Roots charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Square Roots about?
Square Roots is a comedy podcast in which four hosts play through classic role-playing games such as Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger, discussing story, combat and characters in a casual, unqualified style.
How do I contact Square Roots about sponsoring an episode?
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