The Hideous Laughter Podcast: A Pathfinder Actual Play
The Hideous Laughter Podcast is a Pathfinder actual play show from Hideous Laughter Productions, a Paizo-licensed network, currently running Skulls and Shackles. The show has 589 episodes on a semimonthly cadence, typical length near 65 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A long-running Pathfinder actual play show with a loyal fantasy gaming audience
- 589 episodes since 2018 with a semimonthly release schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 154 ratings
- Episodes average around 65 minutes of tabletop roleplay
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- actual play, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- comedic, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Paizo
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website describes the network as a Paizo licensed Pathfinder actual play podcast network.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and the Carrion Crown season is a gothic horror campaign, so the show is flagged for mature language and fantasy violence.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hideouslaughterpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1434642735 |
| RSS feed | hideouslaughterpodcast.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S&S Episode 83 - Danger on Deck | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 5 min |
| S&S Episode 82 - The Grip Heard 'Round The Ship | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 0 min |
| S&S Episode 81 - My Brother's Reaper | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 5 min |
| S&S Episode 80 - Land of the Free (Captains) | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 5 min |
| S&S Episode 79 - With Claw As Our Witness | 2026-08-13 | 1 h 9 min |
| S&S Episode 78 - To Sea or not to Seabane | 2026-07-30 | 1 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Season 2: An actual play Pathfinder 2E podcast playing through Skulls and Shackles! Season 1: An actual play Pathfinder 1E podcast running a gothic horror themed campaign - Carrion Crown!
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About The Hideous Laughter Podcast: A Pathfinder Actual Play
The Hideous Laughter Podcast is a Pathfinder actual play show produced by Hideous Laughter Productions, which the show's website describes as a Paizo licensed Pathfinder actual play podcast network. The current season plays Skulls and Shackles, and earlier seasons ran the gothic horror campaign Carrion Crown. The feed lists 589 episodes, released semimonthly, with a median length of about 65 minutes.
The show has 154 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from the rating count, show age and cadence. This audience is likely made up of tabletop roleplaying fans, though the demographic split is an estimate.
No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show does not link any funding. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode based on that estimate. Tabletop gaming, miniature and dice brands, and fantasy hobby retailers would fit this audience best.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hideous Laughter Podcast: A Pathfinder Actual Play can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Hideous Laughter Podcast: A Pathfinder Actual Play
How much does The Hideous Laughter Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's terms, which are not published in the feed.
What is The Hideous Laughter Podcast about?
The show is a Pathfinder actual play in which players run tabletop roleplaying campaigns. The current season is Skulls and Shackles, and earlier seasons ran the gothic horror campaign Carrion Crown.
How do I contact The Hideous Laughter Podcast 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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