That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast
That's Pretty Dark, hosted by Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott, revisits the darker children's entertainment of the 1980s and 1990s through movie nights, binges and retrospectives. The show has 136 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 115 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Nostalgia-driven listeners who grew up on 90s TV, engaged over long-form episodes
- 136 episodes, with a steady biweekly release cadence since 2021.
- Median episode runs about 115 minutes, giving sponsors long listening sessions.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 162 ratings, with 143 five-star reviews.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, movie night, episode retrospective, guest crossover
- Tone
- playful, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 180 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- merchandise
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes merch at thatsprettydark.com.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and episodes cover horror-tinged children's content; no specific adult material is cited in titles.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thatsprettydark.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1585520577 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/QCD9724957983/ |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 131 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch: An Oral History — Part I | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 37 min |
| Episode 130 | It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (w/ The Halloween | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 24 min |
| Episode 129 | AYAOTD S3E1 — The Tale of the Midnight Ride | 2026-09-18 | 2 h 6 min |
| Episode 128 | Movie Night — The Sandlot — Part II | 2026-09-01 | 2 h 51 min |
| Episode 127 | Movie Night — The Sandlot — Part I | 2026-08-07 | 1 h 35 min |
| Episode 126 | Movie Night — The Land Before Time — Part II | 2026-07-24 | 2 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Here for the '80s & '90s kids who still long for the safe, spooky glow of the TV screen in a dark room, Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott take a nostalgic look at the grittier side of the children's entertainment that ruled our adolescence and moulded our generation. Our show features every-other-weekly discussions ranging from movie nights and season-long binges, to spooky specials of…
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About That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast
That's Pretty Dark is a nostalgia podcast hosted by Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott, according to the show feed and its website. Each episode revisits the grittier side of 1980s and 1990s children's entertainment through movie nights, season binges and spooky specials. The show has released 136 episodes on a roughly two-week cadence, with a median length of about 115 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.6 average from 162 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches about 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show promotes its own merchandise through its website.
The show suits brands in retro entertainment, streaming, and at-home snacking. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated audience range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about That's Pretty Dark: An '80s & '90s Nostalgia Podcast
How much does That's Pretty Dark charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and terms agreed with the show.
What is That's Pretty Dark about?
That's Pretty Dark is a nostalgia podcast about the darker side of 1980s and 1990s children's TV and movies. Hosts Kalyn Andrews and Christian Baxter Mott cover films, shows and childhood memories in long episodes.
How do I contact That's Pretty Dark about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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