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The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast

Hosted by Carl Tuttle

The Independent Characters is a Warhammer 40k hobby podcast hosted by Carl Tuttle, covering the 40k universe, tabletop gaming and the hobby's painting and narrative side. The show has 228 episodes released about twice a month, with a median length of roughly 130 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast

A loyal Warhammer 40k audience with 909 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars

  • 228 episodes released twice monthly since 2012 build a long-running, consistent audience.
  • Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 from 909 ratings, with 855 five-star reviews.
  • Hobbyist listeners who buy miniatures, paints and supplements fit tabletop gaming brands.
Best fortabletop gaming productsminiature painting supplieshobby retail
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not published download data, and the niche is narrow.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Video Gaming20%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, event review
Tone
friendly, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
100 to 150 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 909 Apple ratings for a show over five years old places it in the 5,000 to 25,000 band, supported by 228 episodes, Libsyn hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the current state of the 11th edition rules?How do I paint and restore miniatures?Which Warhammer 40k supplements are worth buying?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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; funding_links is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
The show describes itself as rated PG-13 and family friendly, and its content is fictional wargaming lore with no flagged explicit content.

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: 60 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence35 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.

The Warhammer 40k Podcast that makes you a part of our gaming group! The Independent Characters is rated PG-13 and is family friendly. We have a positive outlook on the Warhammer 40k Hobby and explore all aspects of the Warhammer 40k Universe. Episodes release twice a month.
The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast

The Independent Characters is a Warhammer 40k podcast hosted by Carl Tuttle, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It covers the Warhammer 40k universe, the tabletop hobby, painting, narrative campaigns and edition changes, with a positive, community-focused approach. Episodes are released twice a month, with 228 episodes since 2012 and a median length of about 130 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 909 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, which suggests an engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates, not published downloads: the show is likely reaching around 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with listeners probably skewing toward hobbyist men in the United States and United Kingdom. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

The show suits tabletop gaming brands, miniature and paint makers and hobby retailers. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode, a range that suits small hobby brands wanting a focused niche audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast

How much does The Independent Characters 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 $620 per episode. Exact rates are set by the host and should be confirmed directly.

What is The Independent Characters about?

The Independent Characters is a Warhammer 40k podcast covering the universe, tabletop hobby, painting, narrative campaigns and edition changes. It has released about twice a month since 2012.

How do I contact The Independent Characters about sponsoring an episode?

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