The Nerd Nest, hosted by Bill Fairchild, is a video game podcast covering gaming news and industry discussion across Steam Deck and PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and cloud gaming. The show has 927 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 116 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The host-read rate range is about $90 to $620 per episode.
Weekly gaming news show with 927 episodes and a loyal Apple audience
- Nearly ten years of weekly episodes covering PC, console and handheld gaming news.
- A 4.4 average Apple rating from 374 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Clean, explicit-free content with no sponsor history, so a first integration would stand out.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, news commentary, panel discussion
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 95 to 140 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles such as 'Steam Deck 2 - LEAKED' and 'XBOX...Why?' cover hardware and industry news with no adult or political 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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | youtube.com/nerdnest |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1168326641 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/8eaf968/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 31 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck 2 - LEAKED | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 50 min |
| Mini Steam Decks? | 2026-09-27 | 2 h 5 min |
| Valve shifting focus | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 48 min |
| XBOX...Why? | 2026-09-15 | 2 h 19 min |
| GTA 6 coming to PC sooner than you think? | 2026-09-06 | 2 h 6 min |
| Valve isn't done yet. | 2026-08-30 | 2 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, I'm joined by other content creators as they talk about all things gaming. From the Steam Deck and PC gaming to Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and even the cloud! Each episode covers gaming news as well as discussions of the industry all without the console wars tribal mentality. So join the millions that have watched or…
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About The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast
The Nerd Nest is a video game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode features co-hosts and other content creators discussing gaming news and industry topics across PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and cloud gaming. The feed lists 927 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 116 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 374 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate rather than a publisher figure. The likely listeners are gaming enthusiasts, mostly men, concentrated in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, also an estimate.
The feed shows no sponsors, funding links or affiliate arrangements. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the range of about $90 to $620 per episode. This suits gaming hardware, accessories and subscription brands seeking a focused, long-running audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast
How much does The Nerd Nest 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. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Nerd Nest about?
The Nerd Nest is a weekly video game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild. It covers gaming news and industry discussion across PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and cloud gaming.
How do I contact The Nerd Nest about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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