The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish
The Lazy RPG Podcast, hosted by Mike Shea of Sly Flourish, covers tabletop RPG news, commentary, spotlights and game master prep, including the Dragon Empire campaign series. The show has 724 episodes with a cadence of roughly one every four days and typical episodes of 50 to 75 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-running tabletop RPG show with a loyal, prep-focused game master audience
- 724 episodes since 2017 with a steady cadence of roughly one every four days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 185 ratings, with 172 five-star reviews
- Episodes of 35 to 75 minutes give room for a host-read segment without disrupting the content
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted commentary, solo prep session, Q&A
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover game design, prep sessions and RPG news with no adult or political content flags.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | slyflourish.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1195938451 |
| RSS feed | feeds.podtrac.com/Jb4At8E6rksl |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Glauvistus the Scourge — Dragon Empire Prep Session 85 | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
| WOTC Designers Unionize — Lazy RPG Talk Show | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 13 min |
| The Winged Apocalypse — Dragon Empire Prep Session 84 | 2026-10-09 | 47 min |
| Make the Effort to Run RPGs — Lazy RPG Talk Show | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
| The Death of Ibbalan — Dragon Empire Prep Session 83 | 2026-10-02 | 31 min |
| Nimble Mid-Campaign Thoughts — Lazy RPG Talk Show | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
The Lazy RPG Talk Show and the Lazy GM Prep show. D&D news, commentary, spotlights, Q&A, and lazy GM prep with Mike Shea of Sly Flourish.
About The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish
The Lazy RPG Podcast is a tabletop role-playing game show hosted by Mike Shea of Sly Flourish. According to the feed and the show's Podbean page, it combines D&D and RPG news, commentary, spotlights, Q&A and game master prep, including episodes of the Dragon Empire campaign series. The feed lists 724 episodes, released about every four days, with typical episodes running 50 to 75 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 185 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and Podcast Index popularity is in the top bucket. Podcasts do not publish download figures, so listener estimates here are inferred from those signals. The estimated audience is roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewed toward adults aged 25 to 44 and mainly based in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is currently unsponsored.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. The show suits tabletop gaming, RPG publishers and hobby retail brands seeking an engaged, prep-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish
How much does The Lazy RPG Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Lazy RPG Podcast about?
The Lazy RPG Podcast, hosted by Mike Shea of Sly Flourish, covers tabletop RPG news, commentary, Q&A and game master prep, including the Dragon Empire campaign series. It has 724 episodes and releases about every four days.
How do I contact The Lazy RPG Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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