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The Kingcast, published by the FANGORIA Podcast Network, covers Stephen King's books, adaptations and related film and TV work for devoted fans. It has 317 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length near 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimate), implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Kingcast

Engaged Stephen King fans across 317 episodes of interviews and analysis

  • Over 900 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal a loyal listener base.
  • Interviews with King adaptation cast and crew suit entertainment and genre brands.
  • Consistent biweekly releases give a predictable run of placements.
Best forhorror and entertainment releasesstreaming or home media campaignsgenre merchandise
Watch forExplicit flag and horror subject matter limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies45%
Books and Literature30%
Television20%
Celebrity Interviews5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, bonus episode
Tone
enthusiastic, knowledgeable
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 65 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 episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 927 Apple ratings points to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, supported by a 317-episode back catalog, weekly updates and FANGORIA network affiliation with a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhich Stephen King adaptations are worth watchingWhat happened behind the scenes of a specific King film or seriesHow to approach King's books as a newcomer
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
FANGORIA Podcast Network
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the network name appears only as publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and covers horror; episode titles reference films such as Children of the Corn and The Talisman.

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: 85 / 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 marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

A Stephen King Podcast For Stephen King Obsessives
The Kingcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Kingcast

The Kingcast is a Stephen King podcast published by the FANGORIA Podcast Network, covering King's novels, film and television adaptations, and related interviews with actors, writers and creators. The feed lists 317 episodes released about every 14 days, with a typical episode running around an hour, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.

The show is aimed at dedicated King readers and viewers. Its episode titles pair literary discussion with interviews, including guests such as Wil Wheaton and Stephen Graham Jones, as listed in the feed. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 927 ratings with a 4.7 average.

Listener figures are not published. Based on rating volume and back-catalog size, the show's estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, an estimate rather than a measured figure. At $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, and no sponsors are currently named in the feed. Brands in entertainment, streaming and genre merchandise are best placed to sponsor it.

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

Questions about The Kingcast

How much does The Kingcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and the placement.

What is The Kingcast about?

The Kingcast is a Stephen King podcast from the FANGORIA Podcast Network. It covers King's books, film and TV adaptations, and interviews with people who have worked on them.

How do I contact The Kingcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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