The MinnMax Show
The MinnMax Show, hosted by Ben Hanson and a rotating group of former Game Informer staff, covers weekly video game news, reviews and industry stories. With 368 episodes released roughly every 7 days and a median length of about 150 minutes, estimated downloads sit around 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, giving an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly game industry talk from former Game Informer staff with a 4.9 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,276 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 across 368 episodes
- Episodes run about 2.5 hours weekly, leaving room for longer host-read segments
- Sponsors previously named include Asmodee, iam8bit and Diverge Coffee, showing prior fit for gaming and lifestyle brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, guest interview, listener feedback segment
- Tone
- conversational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 120 to 180 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AsmodeeFixture Gamingiam8bitGlitch/Tribe GamesBam BoxDiverge Coffee
- Categories promoted
- tabletop games, video game merchandise, vinyl and collectibles, coffee
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website's sponsorship page lists past sponsors and offers a $50 slideshow placement, and the Patreon funding link appears in the description; no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover games such as Castlevania, Silent Hill and Resident Evil with no explicit flags; the feed carries no explicit marker (explicit=0).
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 | minnmax.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1484599827 |
| RSS feed | pinecast.com/feed/the-minnmax-show |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| GOTY Debate Prologue, Castlevania, Over The Hill | 2026-10-15 | 2 h 29 min |
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Dressmaker, Jacob Geller Aftermath | 2026-10-08 | 2 h 25 min |
| Silent Hill: Townfall Review, Fire Emblem, Who Won September (With Bla | 2026-09-24 | 2 h 33 min |
| Control Resonant, Sony Dumps Kojima, Wolverine Rage | 2026-09-18 | 2 h 31 min |
| Wolverine Review, Metroid Ravenous, FFVII Revelation Preview | 2026-09-10 | 2 h 35 min |
| Onimusha Review, Orbitals, Final Fantasy Resonance | 2026-09-03 | 2 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Released every Thursday, The MinnMax Show features former Game Informer employees and beyond talking about the week's most exciting games or game industry news before reading feedback from the Patreon community found at patreon.com/minnmax.
About The MinnMax Show
The MinnMax Show is a weekly video game podcast hosted by Ben Hanson and former Game Informer colleagues, covering new releases, reviews and industry news. Episodes are published every seven days and run a median of about 2.5 hours, with listener Patreon feedback read at the end of each show. The show's website lists the hosts and describes the team as former Game Informer employees.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,276 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Audience size is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and niche, and the website separately claims a weekly audience of over 48,000. Listeners are likely gamers aged mostly between 18 and 44, with an estimated majority of men.
The show has previously run sponsor reads for brands including Asmodee, iam8bit and Diverge Coffee. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, suiting game publishers, accessory makers and collectibles brands. Sources: the RSS feed, the MinnMax website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The MinnMax Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The MinnMax Show
How much does The MinnMax Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The website also lists a $50 slideshow placement option.
What is The MinnMax Show about?
The MinnMax Show is a weekly video game podcast from former Game Informer staff. It covers new releases, reviews, industry news and listener feedback, with episodes running about 2.5 hours.
How do I contact The MinnMax Show 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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