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The Geek Buddies

Hosted by John Rocha, Michael Vogel, Shannon McClung

The Geek Buddies, hosted by John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung, covers film, television and comic-book entertainment news, reviews and spoiler discussion. The show has 750 episodes released roughly every five days, typically 60 to 150 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Geek Buddies

Long-running entertainment news show with a loyal weekly audience of film fans

  • 750 episodes since 2019 show sustained consistency and a stable recurring audience.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 352 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, indicating strong listener approval.
  • Episodes run long, giving host-read spots room for natural, extended integration.
Best forstreaming and subscription servicesfilm and tv merchandiseentertainment-focused consumer products
Watch forThe show is marked explicit and sponsorship history is not visible, so brand fit must be confirmed first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies45%
Television35%
Entertainment News15%
Comics and Animation5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, episode review, spoiler discussion
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 135 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 352 Apple ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 per episode); 750 episodes, weekly-plus cadence and a mid-tier hosting platform support the mid-band estimate.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on upcoming Marvel and DC films and shows?Is a recent superhero series or film worth watching?Which casting announcements and trailers matter most?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed marked explicit; titles reference mature franchise content such as HOTD and Lanterns reviews but no graphic material is flagged.

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: 87 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.
The Geek Buddies's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Geek Buddies

The Geek Buddies is a film and television entertainment podcast hosted by John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung, according to the show's feed. The three hosts cover news, reviews and spoilers across movies, television and comics, and the show has released 750 episodes since May 2019 at a cadence of roughly one episode every five days.

Episodes typically run between 60 and 135 minutes, and the feed describes the hosts as industry professionals and longtime friends. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 352 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, and the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate rather than a published figure.

No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll spot would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, suiting streaming services, film merchandise and entertainment-focused consumer brands seeking a dedicated fan audience.

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

Questions about The Geek Buddies

How much does The Geek Buddies charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is The Geek Buddies about?

The Geek Buddies is an entertainment podcast covering movies, television and comics through news, reviews and spoiler discussion. It is hosted by John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung and publishes new episodes roughly every five days.

How do I contact The Geek Buddies 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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