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The Official XBOX Podcast

Podcast · news.xbox.com · US · EN
Hosted by Malik Prince, Tina Amini, Jeff Rubenstein

The Official XBOX Podcast, hosted by Malik Prince, Tina Amini and Jeff Rubenstein with XBOX industry guests, covers XBOX news, game developer interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at XBOX hardware, games and services. With 188 episodes and a weekly cadence, episodes run about 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Official XBOX Podcast

Official XBOX show reaching engaged gamers during its weekly release cycle

  • Published directly by XBOX, with 188 episodes and a weekly cadence.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,060 ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5.
  • Episodes average about 20 minutes, with recent deep dives running longer.
Best forgaming hardwaregaming subscriptions and accessories
Watch forThe show is owned by XBOX, so brand placements that compete with XBOX products are unlikely to be accepted.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming85%
Technology & Computing10%
Entertainment5%
Formats
interview, news roundup, developer deep dive
Tone
informative, upbeat
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
16 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 1,060 Apple ratings for a show of 188 episodes, plus a Podcast Index popularity of 9, the top bucket, and a corporate host platform on Anchor.
Audience asks aboutWhat new games are coming to XBOX?How were specific XBOX games developed?What is XBOX hardware and platform strategy?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
30%women
70%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
XBOXMicrosoft
Categories promoted
video games, gaming hardware, gaming subscriptions
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by XBOX itself and promotes XBOX titles and events.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent episode titles cover game reveals, showcases and developer interviews, with no explicit 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

Benchmark score: 43 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

* * The only podcast directly from XBOX at Microsoft * * Previously known as Major Nelson Radio Join Malik Prince, Tina Amini, Jeff Rubenstein and industry experts from inside XBOX as they discuss the latest XBOX news, share interviews with top gaming and technology personalities and give you a first hand glimpse into what it is like to work at XBOX and Microsoft. This is the only XBOX Podcast…
The Official XBOX Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Official XBOX Podcast

The Official XBOX Podcast is a weekly show published by XBOX that covers XBOX news, game developer interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at XBOX hardware, games and services. Hosts Malik Prince, Tina Amini and Jeff Rubenstein, as described on the show's feed, bring in industry guests. The show's website, news.xbox.com, publishes companion articles on upcoming games and collections.

The feed lists 188 episodes, released about every six days, with a median length near 20 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,060 ratings with a 4.3 average and an updated weekly release frequency. Listeners are estimated to be mostly US-based gamers, with a 20,000 to 50,000 download range per episode (estimated, not published by the show).

The feed shows no sponsors, since the show is produced by XBOX itself. Based on estimated reach, a host-read placement would be priced around $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits gaming hardware and subscription brands that accept first-party editorial context.

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

Questions about The Official XBOX Podcast

How much does The Official XBOX Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read rates are about $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. The show is published by XBOX, so sponsorship availability is not confirmed.

What is The Official XBOX Podcast about?

The show covers XBOX news, game developer interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at XBOX hardware, games and services. It is hosted by Malik Prince, Tina Amini and Jeff Rubenstein, with industry guests.

How do I contact The Official XBOX Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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