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The 40k Lorecast is a weekly show hosted by Brad Chester and John, covering the lore of Warhammer 40,000, its stories, characters and events. The show has 168 episodes, typical length about 60 to 65 minutes, and an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The 40k Lorecast

Engaged Warhammer 40k fans listen to a weekly, deep-dive lore show

  • 168 episodes with a steady weekly release since September 2023 build a loyal back catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 321 ratings signals strong listener approval.
  • Episodes run about an hour, giving room for host-read mid-roll placements.
Best fortabletop gaming accessorieshobby and miniatures brands
Watch forAudience is niche, so reach is limited to hobbyists of one fictional universe.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Games55%
Science Fiction45%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, multi-part narrative breakdown, bonus commentary
Tone
enthusiastic, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 321 ratings, which maps to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a weekly cadence, 168 episodes, a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a Patreon and Discord community consistent with that band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the history of a specific Space Marine legion?How do events in the Warhammer 40k lore connect across books?Which characters shaped the Imperium's major campaigns?
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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

Patreon and Etsy merchandise links appear in the description, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover wars and battles such as Armageddon and the Siege of Verunhive, which carry fictional violence, but no explicit flag is set and the show is marked not explicit.

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: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

The 40k Lorecast is a weekly dive into all the Lore that surrounds Warhammer 40k. Brad Chester and John will take you on a deep dive into everything that is the lore of the Warhammer 40k Universe. Our weekly podcast is dedicated to exploring the rich lore of the Warhammer 40k universe, diving deep into the stories, characters, and events that make this universe so captivating. Join us as we…
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About The 40k Lorecast

The 40k Lorecast is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Chester and John that explores the lore of Warhammer 40,000, covering its stories, characters and events in multi-part episodes. The feed lists 168 episodes since September 2023, with a typical length of about an hour, and the show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 321 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5.

Brad Chester is named as a host in the show's description, and the website the40klorecast.com is the show's official home. Listeners are estimated, not measured: the show is likely aimed at adult fans of tabletop gaming, skewing male, mostly in the United States and United Kingdom, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show links to Patreon and Etsy merchandise instead. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to hobby, miniatures and tabletop gaming brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The 40k Lorecast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The 40k Lorecast

How much does The 40k Lorecast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package agreed with the show.

What is The 40k Lorecast about?

The 40k Lorecast is a weekly podcast about the lore of Warhammer 40,000, covering factions, characters and battles in deep multi-part episodes of roughly an hour each.

How do I contact The 40k Lorecast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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