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The Lapsed Fan is a pro wrestling podcast in which its co-chairmen review archived pay-per-views and identify what made wrestling better or worse in past years. The show has 988 episodes released roughly every six days, with a median length of about 2.8 hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Lapsed Fan

Nearly a thousand episodes of loyal, long-form wrestling nostalgia

  • Apple Podcasts shows 857 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
  • Episodes release weekly, with 988 episodes in the archive, giving sponsors a long runway.
  • Long episodes around 2.8 hours median suit mid-roll placements with sustained attention.
Best forsports and entertainment merchandisestreaming services and video games tied to wrestlingsnacks and beverages targeting male 25 to 54 audiences
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, not measured, and sponsor reach is modest.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Movies15%
Television15%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, retrospective review, guest interview
Tone
irreverent, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
2.5 to 4.5 hours for full episodes, under 1 hour for interviews

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 857 Apple ratings places the show in the 50 to 200 band for ratings, mapped to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads; the show is over ten years old and has 988 episodes, consistent with that band, and the Podcast Index popularity of 9 supports the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in a specific year of wrestling historyWhich archived pay-per-view is worth watchingHow Hulk Hogan's career developed in the early 1980s
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
25%women
75%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
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
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), but wrestling content discusses violent in-ring storylines and some adult-oriented entertainment history.

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: 97 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

The Lapsed Fan co-chairmen bring a unique chemistry and perspective to discussion of the pro wrestling of lore, reviewing archived pay-per-views with a fresh set of eyes, and identifying just what it was that made wrestling better – or, often, worse – in years past. Consider it the definitive audio guide to the archived shows in your WWE Network. Or don't, but be sure to listen for the spills and…
The Lapsed Fan's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Lapsed Fan

The Lapsed Fan is a pro wrestling podcast in which its co-chairmen review archived pay-per-views and examine what made wrestling better or worse in earlier years. The current run covers the complete Hulk Hogan timeline, with episodes released about every six days and a median length of roughly 2.8 hours, according to the show's RSS feed.

The show has 988 episodes since 2015 and is listed on Apple Podcasts with 857 ratings and a 4.6 average. The show's Spreaker page and feed are the primary public sources for the format and cadence described here. The listener profile is an estimate, based on the rating count and the show's niche.

No sponsors appear in the feed, so no sponsor history is available. Based on an estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits sports and entertainment brands looking to reach an engaged wrestling audience.

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

Questions about The Lapsed Fan

How much does The Lapsed Fan 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 roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is agreed with the show directly.

What is The Lapsed Fan about?

The Lapsed Fan is a pro wrestling podcast where co-chairmen review archived pay-per-views and discuss what made wrestling better or worse in past years. The show has 988 episodes.

How do I contact The Lapsed Fan 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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