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Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Podcast · www.thankthemakerpod.com · EN
Hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, William Ryan Key

Thank the Maker is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian and William Ryan Key. It has published more than 340 numbered episodes since 2020, weekly, running about 60 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 10,000 per episode, at $50 to $250. Its Armor Party episodes feature guests such as KR Sabers and Jay Skwarlo.

Why brands sponsor Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Weekly Star Wars show with a 4.8 rating and a collecting and costuming community

  • More than 340 weekly episodes since 2020 show a consistent publishing habit.
  • Armor Party episodes with prop and costume makers reach listeners who buy collectibles and gear.
  • Apple Podcasts rating is 4.8 from 255 ratings, and the show also posts on YouTube and Patreon.
Best forcollectibles and apparelgaming and fan eventscreator tools and subscriptions
Watch forContent is tied to one franchise, so brands unrelated to fandom or hobby spending may fit poorly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Television40%
Movies40%
Hobbies & Interests20%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, watch party commentary
Tone
enthusiastic, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent60/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–10k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 255 Apple ratings (200 to 1,000 band), 347 weekly episodes since 2020, Anchor hosting, popularity 9, and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhat the new Star Wars film or series gets rightHow to start building a costume or propWhich Star Wars events and conventions are worth attending
Age
14%18-24
36%25-34
32%35-44
18%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States65%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to Patreon and Thank the Maker merchandise.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is flagged not explicit and titles such as '#340 | Star Wars Galactic Racer First Impression & Review' are fandom discussion.

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: 65 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence30 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks7 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key.
Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Thank the Maker is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian and William Ryan Key, according to the feed description. Episodes mix film and series reviews, convention coverage, guest interviews and recurring Armor Party episodes with guests such as KR Sabers and Regal Robot's Max Frey. The website, a Linktree page, links to Instagram, YouTube, Patreon and merchandise.

The feed lists 347 episodes since 2020, released weekly and running 60 to 80 minutes, though some run over two hours. Apple Podcasts shows 4.8 stars from 255 ratings. Listeners are likely adult Star Wars fans and collectors; our estimate is 3,000 to 10,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings and cadence. No sponsors were found in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll would cost about $50 to $250 per episode. Collectibles, apparel, prop, gaming and fan-event brands fit best.

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

Questions about Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

How much does Thank the Maker charge for a podcast sponsorship?

We estimate a host-read mid-roll at $50 to $250 per episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 10,000 downloads per episode. These are Starbooked estimates, not published rates.

What is Thank the Maker about?

It is a weekly Star Wars podcast with four hosts covering new films and series, conventions, guest interviews and Armor Party conversations with builders and creators from the fan community.

How do I contact Thank the Maker about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show also lists Instagram, YouTube and Patreon on its Linktree page.

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