The Drabblecast, hosted by Norm Sherman, is a weekly audio fiction magazine publishing strange science fiction, speculative and comedy fiction stories. The show has 200 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 33 days in recent years, with typical episodes of 27 to 33 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A 200-episode weekly audio fiction magazine with a 4.8 Apple rating
- 917 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.8 stars, with 822 five-star reviews.
- Listeners come for original strange fiction, with episodes running about 28 minutes.
- The show has run since 2015 and publishes a new anthology episode every few weeks.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, audio drama, anthology
- Tone
- strange, imaginative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 27 to 33 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Patreon funding link (www.patreon.com/drabblecast) is listed in the feed, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries explicit=0, but titles such as 'Fatal Conditions' and 'The Bleeding Tree' suggest horror and dark themes.
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.drabblecast.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id216793682 |
| RSS feed | www.drabblecast.org/feed/podcast-m4a/ |
Benchmark score: 21 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Drabblecast 511- Mindful Objects | 2026-07-30 | – |
| Drabblecast 510 – Storage Spaces | 2026-07-13 | – |
| Drabblecast 509 – All Roads Lead to Roam | 2026-05-06 | 31 min |
| Drabblecast 508 – The Bridge | 2026-03-12 | 31 min |
| Drabblecast 507 – Fatal Conditions | 2026-01-24 | 27 min |
| Drabblecast 506 – Window Boy | 2025-11-22 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 81 days ago, a new one about every 33 days.
The Drabblecast is a weekly audio fiction magazine that offers strange stories for strange listeners.
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About The Drabblecast Audio Fiction Podcast
The Drabblecast is a weekly audio fiction magazine hosted by Norm Sherman, according to the show's feed and its website. Its 200 episodes, first released in March 2015, present strange science fiction, comedy fiction and speculative stories, typically running 27 to 33 minutes. The recent cadence in the feed is about one episode every 33 days.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average from 917 ratings, and the show is also supported through a Patreon funding link in its feed. Listener numbers are not published, so our estimate is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. That range is an estimate from the Apple rating count and the show's age and cadence, not a verified figure.
The show's audience is likely to be interested in science fiction and speculative fiction, and it may suit brands in books, media launches or genre-aligned products. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Sponsors can contact the show's team, and the contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Drabblecast Audio Fiction Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Drabblecast Audio Fiction Podcast
How much does The Drabblecast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from the audience range, not published prices.
What is The Drabblecast about?
The Drabblecast is a weekly audio fiction magazine from Norm Sherman publishing strange science fiction, comedy fiction and speculative stories. It has 200 episodes, typically 27 to 33 minutes long.
How do I contact The Drabblecast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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