The Exploring Series, published under ManggMangg, offers easy-to-digest lore and mythology summaries covering the SCP Foundation, Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth, Star Wars and other franchises. The show has 549 episodes released weekly, typically 40 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running weekly lore series with a loyal, highly rated fantasy and sci-fi audience
- 549 episodes published weekly since 2019 build a durable back catalog.
- 860 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 stars, signalling strong listener satisfaction.
- Episodes run 35 to 60 minutes, giving sponsors room for host-read mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, audiobook reading
- Tone
- explanatory, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links list is empty and the description names no sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Horror-themed SCP and Cthulhu Mythos episodes, including 'Containment Breach' and 'Red Monday', carry fictional violence and dark themes; the feed is flagged non-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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.youtube.com/user/ManggMangg |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1453406762 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/941e1d8/podcast/rss |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@user/ManggMangg |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: The Hecatoncheires Cycle - Part One | 2026-10-12 | 51 min |
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-9455 - Red Monday | 2026-10-05 | 21 min |
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-9341 - Containment Breach: Capacity | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 39 min |
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: Lost Series SCPs | 2026-09-21 | 42 min |
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-9935 - One More Afternoon | 2026-09-14 | 54 min |
| Exploring the SCP Foundation: SCP-7528 - Epitomedia: The Projection | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Lore, mythology, and history summaries in easy to understand and easy to digest formats. The series aren't totally comprehensive, but they provide a great springboard for someone just dipping their toes into a new franchise or topic. So far, I've covered the Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth, Star Wars, The Elder Scrolls, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology, the SCP Universe, and Warhammer 40k, but I…
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About The Exploring Series
The Exploring Series is a weekly podcast by ManggMangg that summarizes lore, mythology and history from franchises including the SCP Foundation, Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth, Star Wars and Warhammer 40k. With 549 episodes since February 2019, the show publishes on a weekly cadence with episodes typically running 35 to 60 minutes. The show is hosted on Anchor and promoted via its YouTube channel, according to the feed.
The show has 860 ratings on Apple Podcasts averaging 4.9 stars. Listener figures are estimates: based on these ratings and the show's age, the audience is likely in the range of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking fans of fiction and games. The feed shows no sponsors, and the show carries no funding links.
The show suits gaming, book and genre brands seeking an engaged fantasy and sci-fi audience. Estimated rates run $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on the 5,000 to 25,000 estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Exploring Series can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Exploring Series
How much does The Exploring Series charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on placement and the creator's terms.
What is The Exploring Series about?
The Exploring Series summarizes lore and mythology from franchises such as the SCP Foundation, Cthulhu Mythos, Middle-earth and Star Wars. Episodes run weekly and are designed as accessible introductions to each topic.
How do I contact The Exploring Series 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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