The Dropshot is a weekly gaming news and culture podcast hosted by Casey, also known as Razinon, and Jakedown. The show covers gaming industry news, culture and opinion, with 630 episodes since January 2020 and episodes typically running about 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly video game culture show with a 574-rating Apple audience and loyal Discord community
- Weekly episodes since 2020 with 630 episodes and steady cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 574 ratings, with 482 five-star reviews
- Live-streamed on YouTube and supported by an active Discord and Patreon
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, live stream discussion
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 100 to 135 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon for bonus content and ad-free feeds, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
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The feed is marked not explicit, but titles reference controversial industry topics such as Saudi Arabia's purchase of EA and review bombing, with a conversational tone that suggests moderate language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thedropshot.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1495608381 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/BLU4304568344 |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 608: MW4 DMZ Deep Dive Part 2: Capped Bank, Random Traits, Bou | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 27 min |
| Episode 607: The Miami Heat Are Becoming Vice City for GTA 6 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 47 min |
| Episode 606: Halo Is a Call of Duty Studio Now + GTA 6's $400 Collecto | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 54 min |
| Episode 605: Call of Duty Is Done With Black Ops — It Should Copy WARD | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 44 min |
| Episode 604: WARDOGS Review Bombed: Streamers Skipped the Queue | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 12 min |
| Episode 603: Tarkov's Nikita Just Changed the FPS Genre Twice in One S | 2026-09-07 | 2 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Dropshot is a weekly gaming news and culture podcast hosted by Casey, AKA Razinon, and Jakedown. Casey and Jake are long-time gaming buddies who have strong opinions they are all too happy to share with the internet. The podcast is streamed live at youtube.com/thedropshotpodcast and is also available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit TheDropshot.com for links to all of the podcast's…
About The Dropshot
The Dropshot is a weekly gaming news and culture podcast hosted by Casey, known online as Razinon, and Jakedown. According to the show's website, it started in 2019 as a Call of Duty podcast and now covers gaming culture, industry news and opinion. The feed lists 630 episodes since January 2020, with episodes typically running about 110 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average rating from 574 ratings, with 482 five-star reviews. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly men aged 25 to 34 in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed or website, and the show links to a Patreon for bonus content.
A host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $40 to $200 per episode, which suits gaming hardware, accessory and platform brands looking for a dedicated audience. Sources are the RSS feed, the show's 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 Dropshot can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Dropshot
How much does The Dropshot charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is The Dropshot about?
The Dropshot is a weekly gaming news and culture podcast hosted by Casey and Jakedown. It covers video game industry news, culture and opinion.
How do I contact The Dropshot about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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