The 40k Badcast is a comedy show hosted by Dan Boyd and Campbell McLaughlin about Warhammer 40,000 played badly and with humor. It has 215 episodes with a roughly monthly cadence and typical episodes of about two hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with sponsorship rates of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged tabletop wargaming audience in a long-running, loyal comedy show
- 215 episodes since 2017 with a 4.6 average Apple Podcasts rating from 154 ratings.
- Hobby audience of Warhammer 40k players who buy miniatures, paints and accessories.
- Long episodes of about two hours give host-read spots room to breathe.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, special report
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon page, which indicates listener funding, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and titles include strong language such as 'Whippin' Shitties on the Home Objective'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | 40kbadcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1192743040 |
| RSS feed | 40kbadcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 40k Badcast 191 - The Colors Be Poppin' and the Women Be Shoppin' | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 19 min |
| 40k Badcast 190 - The 40k Back-cast | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 53 min |
| 40k Badcast 189 - The Car Knower has Logged On | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 41 min |
| 40k Badcast 188 - Whippin' Shitties on the Home Objective | 2026-08-09 | 1 h 43 min |
| 40k Badcast 187 - Tacomacast 2026 | 2026-07-30 | 2 h 25 min |
| 40k Badcast 186 - [Al Pacino voice] She's got a DEEP BACKFIELD | 2026-07-03 | 2 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.
A lighter take on Warhammer 40k. We're bad at 40k, and you can, too!
About The 40k Badcast
The 40k Badcast is a comedy podcast in which Dan Boyd and Campbell McLaughlin play Warhammer 40,000 badly and cheerfully. The feed and the show's website describe it as a lighter take on the hobby, and the website's About page introduces Campbell as a Warhammer player who runs a YouTube channel called Camhammer.
The show has 215 episodes since January 2017. The feed shows a cadence of about one episode every 17 days, with typical episodes running about two hours. Apple Podcasts lists 154 ratings with a 4.6 average, which places it in a mid-sized niche band.
The audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, largely hobby gamers. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show links to Patreon. A host-read spot would likely cost about $40 to $200 per episode, and the show suits tabletop and hobby brands. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The 40k Badcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The 40k Badcast
How much does The 40k Badcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and not published in the feed.
What is The 40k Badcast about?
The 40k Badcast is a comedy podcast in which two hosts play Warhammer 40,000 badly and humorously. Episodes cover battles, army talk, hobby topics and general silliness.
How do I contact The 40k Badcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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