Tape Op Podcast
Tape Op Podcast, the audio companion to Tape Op magazine, interviews music producers, engineers and artists about recording techniques and studio craft. The show has 167 episodes with a roughly monthly cadence and a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, a rate of $40 to $200 per episode. One distinctive detail is the spin-off Overdubbed series, where SASAMI speaks with other artists.
Engaged music-production listeners who hear recording gear and studio craft discussed in depth
- Interviews with producers, engineers and artists, many running 40 to 55 minutes
- Companion to a magazine with a readership the website puts at 50,000 or more
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 264 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, series episode
- Tone
- informed, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website's advertising page points to a media kit for magazine and online ads.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and the episode titles are interview-based with no sensitive topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | tapeop.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1196134359 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2626… |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 123: J Mascis | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Overdubbed with SASAMI: EP2 - Hemlock Springs | 2026-10-14 | 60 min |
| Overdubbed with SASAMI: EP1 - Jack Antonoff | 2026-10-06 | 51 min |
| Episode 122: Ed O'Brien | 2026-09-21 | 55 min |
| Episode 121: Maryam Qudus of Spacemoth | 2026-08-15 | 50 min |
| Episode 120: Marc Urselli | 2026-07-15 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
Podcast by Tape Op Podcast
About Tape Op Podcast
Tape Op Podcast is the audio companion to Tape Op, a music production magazine that publishes interviews with producers, engineers and artists. The show, listed on SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts, has 167 episodes since January 2017 and updates about monthly, with a median episode length of roughly 49 minutes. Recent guests include J Mascis, Ed O'Brien and Mixerman, and a Overdubbed spin-off series features SASAMI.
The show's website describes Tape Op as a recording magazine that focuses on creative music recording techniques, and the magazine states a readership of 50,000 or more. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average from 264 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward music professionals and home recordists.
No sponsors appear in the feed, and the website's advertising page directs brands to a media kit for magazine and online placements. An estimated host-read mid-roll would fall at about $40 to $200 per episode, which buys access to an engaged production audience. Audio gear makers, plugin developers and music education brands are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Tape Op Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Tape Op Podcast
How much does Tape Op Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are not published in the dossier, so confirm terms directly with the show.
What is Tape Op Podcast about?
Tape Op Podcast interviews music producers, engineers and artists about recording techniques, studio craft and the making of specific records. It is the audio companion to the Tape Op music production magazine.
How do I contact Tape Op Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website's advertising page also points brands to a media kit.
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